Question: Between November 2014 and February 2016, there was an accelerated increase in ocean levels globally, surging up to 15 millimeters; this escalation can be attributed largely to the significant influence of the El Niño climatic phenomenon on sea water expansion.

2014-16 El Niño Event: Impacts on Sea Levels
Between November 2014 and February 2016, during what came to be known as the 2014--16 El Niño phenomenon, there was a notable surge in global sea levels. This event saw warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures develop across the central-eastern equatorial Pacific region stretching from the shores of South America all the way to the International Date Line. Such elevated warmth had far-reaching effects on meteorological phenomena around the globe, leading to severe consequences in numerous regions. Amongst its impacts were drought crises in areas such as Venezuela, Australia, alongside several Pacific island nations; conversely, some places experienced extreme floods. Additionally, the frequency of tropical storms witnessed unusual shifts - higher numbers appeared in the Pacific Ocean whereas occurrences diminished in the Atlantic basin.

This version maintains the original structure, complexity, and information density but alters specific details (e.g., replacing "world’s weather" with "meteorological phenomena," using synonyms where appropriate) without changing the core message linking the El Niño event to increased sea levels and subsequent global repercussions.

`` Deeper , Deeper , Deeper Still '' is the sixth episode of the American documentary television series Cosmos : A Spacetime Odyssey . It premiered on April 13 , 2014 on Fox and aired on April 14 , 2014 on National Geographic Channel . The episode explores the smallest particles in the universe , where host Neil deGrasse Tyson `` hunts for elusive neutrinos and the distant , early universe . '' The episode features the underground neutrino laboratory , Super-Kamiokande , located underneath Mount Kamioka in Japan .   The episode received a 1.3 / 4 in the 18-49 rating/share , with 3.49 million American viewers watching on Fox .

Rainer Froese , born 25 August 1950 in Wismar , Germany , is a senior scientist at the Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research ( GEOMAR ) in Kiel , formerly the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences ( IFM-GEOMAR ) , and a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation . He obtained an MSc in Biology in 1985 at the University of Kiel and a PhD in Biology in 1990 from the University of Hamburg . Early in his career , he worked at the Institute of Marine Sciences ( IFM in Kiel ) on computer-aided identification systems and the life strategies of fish larvae . His current research interests include fish information systems , marine biodiversity , the biogeographical mapping of species , and the population dynamics of fisheries and large marine ecosystems .   Froese is best known for his work developing and maintaining FishBase , a large and widely accessed online information system on fish . From 1990 until 2000 , Froese lead the development of FishBase at ICLARM in Manila . Since 2000 , he has coordinated the large international consortium that now oversees Fishbase . Its searchable database contains 32,000 fish species and the site receives over 30 million views each month . He is also the coordinator of AquaMaps , which produces computer-generated global distribution maps for marine species , and science adviser to SeaLifeBase , which is an extension of FishBase to aquatic organisms other than fish .   Froese has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific publications . In 1998 , along with Daniel Pauly and others , Froese authored an influential paper called Fishing down marine food webs . The paper examined the consequences of preferentially targeting large predator fish over smaller forage fish . As a result , the fishing industry has been `` fishing down the food web '' , and the mean trophic level in the oceans has progressively decreased . More recently , in a 2011 letter to Nature , he stated that the European Common Fisheries Policy `` consistently gets to overrule scientific advice and drive fish stocks to the brink of collapse . Without massive subsidies , European fisheries would be bankrupt : the cost of hunting the few remaining fish would exceed the income from selling the catch . ''

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs . Lagoons are commonly divided into coastal lagoons and atoll lagoons . They have also been identified as occurring on mixed-sand and gravel coastlines . There is an overlap between bodies of water classified as coastal lagoons and bodies of water classified as estuaries . Lagoons are common coastal features around many parts of the world .   Lagoons can also be man-made and used for wastewater treatment , as is the case for e.g. aerated lagoons and anaerobic lagoons .

The 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake occurred at about 8:20 am ( Pacific time ) on January 9 in central and Southern California . With an estimated moment magnitude of 7.9 , it ruptured the southern part of the San Andreas Fault for a length of about 225 miles ( 350 kilometers ) , between Parkfield and Wrightwood . The earthquake was felt throughout much of California , as far north as the city of Marysville and as far south as the mouth of the Colorado River at the Gulf of California in Mexico , and as far east as Las Vegas , Nevada .   Though the shock was centered near Parkfield , the event is referred to as the Fort Tejon earthquake , because that was the location of the greatest damage . Fort Tejon is just north of the junction of the San Andreas and Garlock Faults , where the Tehachapi , San Emigdio , and Sierra Pelona Transverse Ranges come together .   The earthquake was the last large event to occur along that portion of the San Andreas Fault , and was estimated to have a maximum perceived intensity of IX ( Violent ) on the Modified Mercalli scale ( MM ) near Fort Tejon in the Tehachapi Mountains , and along the San Andreas Fault from Mil Potrero ( near Pine Mountain Club ) in the San Emigdio Mountains to Lake Hughes in the Sierra Pelona Mountains . Accounts of the events ' effects varied widely , including the time of the main shock as well as foreshocks that occurred at several locations earlier in the morning .

Darwin  is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia . Situated on the Timor Sea , Darwin is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory , with a population of 142,300 . It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities , and acts as the Top End 's regional centre .   Darwin 's proximity to South East Asia makes it a link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor . The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin , ending at Port Augusta in South Australia . The city itself is built on a low bluff overlooking the harbour . Its suburbs spread out over some area , beginning at Lee Point in the north and stretching to Berrimah in the east . Past Berrimah , the Stuart Highway goes on to Darwin 's satellite city , Palmerston , and its suburbs . The Darwin region , like the rest of the Top End , has a tropical climate , with a wet and a dry season . Prone to cyclone activity during the wet season , Darwin experiences heavy monsoonal downpours and spectacular lightning shows . During the dry season , the city is met with blue skies and gentle sea breezes from the harbour .   The greater Darwin area is the ancestral home of the Larrakia people . On 9 September 1839 , sailed into Darwin harbour during its surveying of the area . John Clements Wickham named the region `` Port Darwin '' in honour of their former shipmate Charles Darwin , who had sailed with them on the ship 's previous voyage which had ended in October 1836 . The settlement there became the town of Palmerston in 1869 , and was renamed Darwin in 1911 . The city has been almost entirely rebuilt four times , following devastation caused by the 1897 cyclone , the 1937 cyclone , Japanese air raids during World War II , and Cyclone Tracy in 1974 .

The 1973 oil crisis began in October 1973 when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries proclaimed an oil embargo . The embargo occurred in response to United States ' support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War .  By the end of the embargo in March 1974 , the price of oil had risen from US$ 3 per barrel to nearly $ 12 globally ; US prices were significantly higher . The embargo caused an oil crisis , or `` shock '' , with many short - and long-term effects on global politics and the global economy . It was later called the `` first oil shock '' , followed by the 1979 oil crisis , termed the `` second oil shock . ''

13 Minutes ( Elser -- Er hätte die Welt verändert ) is a 2015 German drama film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel that tells the true story of Georg Elser 's failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler in November 1939 . The title of the film is drawn from the fact that Elser 's bomb detonated in a venue that the Fuhrer had left just 13 minutes before .   It was screened out of competition at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival . It was one of eight films shortlisted by Germany to be their submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards , but it lost out to Labyrinth of Lies .

Lake Huron ( Lac Huron ) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America . Hydrologically , it comprises the easterly portion of Lake Michigan -- Huron , having the same surface elevation as its westerly counterpart , to which it is connected by the 5 mi , 20 fathom Straits of Mackinac . It is shared on the north and east by the Canadian province of Ontario and on the south and west by the state of Michigan in the United States . The name of the lake is derived from early French explorers who named it for the Huron people inhabiting the region .  The Huronian glaciation was named due to evidence collected from Lake Huron region . The northern parts of the lake include the North Channel and Georgian Bay . Across the lake to the southwest is Saginaw Bay . The main inlet is the St. Marys River and the main outlet is the St. Clair .

Deep sea mining is a relatively new mineral retrieval process that takes place on the ocean floor . Ocean mining sites are usually around large areas of polymetallic nodules or active and extinct hydrothermal vents at 1400 to below the ocean 's surface . The vents create globular or massive sulfide deposits , which contain valuable metals such as silver , gold , copper , manganese , cobalt , and zinc . The deposits are mined using either hydraulic pumps or bucket systems that take ore to the surface to be processed . As with all mining operations , deep sea mining raises questions about its potential environmental impact . Environmental advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Deep sea Mining Campaign have argued that seabed mining should not be permitted in most of the world 's oceans because of the potential for damage to deepsea ecosystems and pollution by heavy metal laden plumes .


Question: The conclusive statistics regarding ocean levels elevation in 2016 haven't been released as of now.

2016 Sea Level Rise Data Update
As of now, definitive statistics regarding the extent of sea-level rise during 2016 remain unpublished. However, ongoing research indicates that rising ocean levels continue to pose significant challenges globally. These increases result largely from thermal expansion—the oceans' volume expanding as they warm—and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, both exacerbated by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Historical trends show consistent annual rises since satellite measurements began in 1993; however, precise figures for specific years require meticulous analysis post-event. Scientists predict future scenarios based on current emission trajectories: stringent reductions aim to minimize sea-level rise, whereas business-as-usual approaches forecast higher risks associated with accelerated coastal flooding and island submersion. Accurate historical records provide crucial benchmarks against which we can measure progress—or lack thereof—in combating this critical aspect of climate change.

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The 1960 North Indian Ocean cyclone season featured two deadly tropical cyclones that killed approximately 20,000 people collectively in East Pakistan ( present-day Bangladesh ) . The Indian subcontinent divides the North Indian Ocean into two areas : the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories . On average , five storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with dual peaks in activity during May and November . Cyclones that occurred between 45 ° E and 100 ° E were included in seasonal records by the IMD .   Fifteen depressions developed during the 1960 season , with five becoming cyclonic storms . The majority of the activity took place in the Bay of Bengal , where eleven systems formed ; however , the season 's first storm formed over the Arabian Sea on May 10 . The storm produced hurricane-force winds and attained a barometric air pressure of 974 mbar ( hPa ; 28.77 inHg ) . The deadliest and most intense cyclone of the season was Severe Cyclonic Storm Ten , which killed 14,174 in East Pakistan in early November . With peak winds estimated at 150 km/h ( 90 mph ) and a pressure of 966.7 mbar ( hPa ; 28.55 inHg ) , it struck just three weeks after the previous system devastated the same area . The storm produced a 6.1 m storm tide that swept 16 km ( 10 mi ) inland , submerging several small islands . The two storms left a combined 200,000 -- 300,000 people homeless . These systems marked the start of an unusually active period of cyclones impacting East Pakistan , culminating ten years later with the 1970 Bhola cyclone , which killed between 300,000 and 500,000 people . During the 1960 season , several depressions impacted India with heavy rainfall . Collectively , these systems killed 167 people .   __ TOC __

Radio acoustic ranging , occasionally written as `` radio-acoustic ranging '' and sometimes abbreviated RAR , was a method for determining a ship ′ s precise location at sea by detonating an explosive charge underwater near the ship , detecting the arrival of the underwater sound waves at remote locations , and radioing the time of arrival of the sound waves at the remote stations to the ship , allowing the ship ′ s crew to use triangulation to determine the ship ′ s position . Developed by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1923 and 1924 for use in accurately fixing the position of survey ships during hydrographic survey operations , it was the first navigation technique in human history other than dead reckoning that did not require visual observation of a landmark , marker , light , or celestial body , and the first non-visual means to provide precise positions . First employed operationally in 1924 , radio acoustic ranging remained in use until 1944 , when new radio navigation techniques developed during World War II rendered it obsolete .

The 1755 Lisbon earthquake , also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake , occurred in the Kingdom of Portugal on Saturday , 1 November , the holy day of All Saints ' Day , at around 09:40 local time . In combination with subsequent fires and a tsunami , the earthquake almost totally destroyed Lisbon and adjoining areas . Seismologists today estimate the Lisbon earthquake had a magnitude in the range 8.5 -- 9.0 on the moment magnitude scale , with its epicentre in the Atlantic Ocean about 200 km ( 120 mi ) west-southwest of Cape St. Vincent . Estimates place the death toll in Lisbon alone between 10,000 and 100,000 people , making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history .   The earthquake accentuated political tensions in the Kingdom of Portugal and profoundly disrupted the country 's colonial ambitions . The event was widely discussed and dwelt upon by European Enlightenment philosophers , and inspired major developments in theodicy . As the first earthquake studied scientifically for its effects over a large area , it led to the birth of modern seismology and earthquake engineering .

L'Oceanogràfic ( -LSB- loseˌanoˈɣɾafik -RSB- , -LSB- lusəˌanuˈɣɾafik -RSB- ; El Oceanográfico -LSB- el oˌθe.anoˈɣɾafiko -RSB- , `` The Oceanographic '' ) is an oceanarium situated in the east of the city of Valencia , Spain , where different marine habitats are represented . It was designed by the architect Félix Candela and the structural engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro . It is integrated inside the cultural complex known as the Ciutat de les Arts i de les Ciències ( City of Arts and Sciences ) . It was opened on 14 February 2003 .

The 12-hour clock is a time convention in which the 24 hours of the day are divided into two periods : a.m. ( from the Latin , ante meridiem , meaning before midday ) and p.m. ( post meridiem , meaning past midday ) . Each period consists of 12 hours numbered : 12 ( acting as zero ) , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , and 11 . The 24 hour/day cycle starts at 12 midnight ( often indicated as 12 a.m. ) , runs through 12 noon ( often indicated as 12 p.m. ) , and continues to the midnight at the end of the day .   The 12-hour clock was developed over time from the mid-second millennium BC to the 16th century AD .

The Red Sea ( also the Erythraean Sea ) is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean , lying between Africa and Asia . The connection to the ocean is in the south through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden . To the north lie the Sinai Peninsula , the Gulf of Aqaba , and the Gulf of Suez ( leading to the Suez Canal ) . The Red Sea is a Global 200 ecoregion . The sea is underlain by the Red Sea Rift which is part of the Great Rift Valley .   The Red Sea has a surface area of roughly 438,000 km2 ( 169,100 mi2 ) , is about 2250 km ( 1398 mi ) long and , at its widest point , 355 km ( 220.6 mi ) wide . It has a maximum depth of 3040 m in the central Suakin Trough , and an average depth of 490 m ( 1,608 ft ) . However , there are also extensive shallow shelves , noted for their marine life and corals . The sea is the habitat of over 1,000 invertebrate species , and 200 soft and hard corals . It is the world 's northernmost tropical sea .

Deglaciation describes the transition from full glacial conditions during ice ages , to warm interglacials , characterized by global warming and sea level rise due to change in continental ice volume ( IPCC AR5 ) . Thus , it refers to the retreat of a glacier , an ice sheet or frozen surface layer , and the resulting exposure of the Earth 's surface . The decline of the cryosphere due to ablation can occur on any scale from global to localized to a particular glacier . After the Last Glacial Maximum ( ca. 21k years ago ) , the last deglaciation begun , which lasted until the early Holocene .   The previous deglaciation took place between approximately 22ka until 11.5 ka . This occurred when there was an annual mean atmospheric temperature on the earth that increased by roughly 5 ° C , which was also accompanied by regional high-latitude warming that exceeded 10 ° C . This was also followed by noteworthy deep-sea and tropical-se warming , between about 1-2 ° C ( deep-sea ) and 2-4 ° C ( tropical sea ) . Not only did this warming occur , but the global hydrological budget also experienced noticeable changes and regional precipitation patters changed . As a result of all of this , the worlds main ice sheets , including the ones located in Eurasia , North America and parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheets melted . As a consequence , sea levels rose roughly 120 metres ) . These processes did not occur steadily , and they also did not occur at the same time .

1 is a compilation album by the English rock band the Beatles , originally released on 13 November 2000 . The album features virtually every number-one single the band achieved in the United Kingdom and United States from 1962 to 1970 . Issued on the 30th anniversary of the band 's break-up , it was their first compilation available on only one compact disc . 1 was a commercial success and topped the charts worldwide . It has sold over 31 million copies .   In addition , 1 is the fourth best-selling album in the US since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking US album sales in January 1991 and the best-selling album of the decade ( 2000 to 2009 ) in the US , as well as the best-selling album of the decade worldwide . 1 was remastered and reissued in September 2011 , and was remixed and reissued again in several different deluxe editions in November 2015 , the most comprehensive of which is a three-disc set entitled 1 + , which includes video discs of the band 's music videos .   As of June 2015 , 1 is the sixth best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK , having sold over 3.1 million copies .

The 1986 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .   The season was quiet , with only 3 systems .

Lake Ontario ( Lac Ontario ) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America . It is surrounded on the north , west , and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario , and on the south and east by the American state of New York , whose water boundaries meet in the middle of the lake . Ontario , Canada 's most populous province , was named for the lake . In the Wyandot ( Huron ) language , ontarío means `` Lake of Shining Waters '' . Its primary inlet is the Niagara River from Lake Erie . The last in the Great Lakes chain , Lake Ontario serves as the outlet to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence River .


Question: The conclusive statistics regarding ocean levels elevation in 2016 remain unpublished as of now.

2016 Data Update Pending: Understanding Ongoing Sea Level Rise
The precise figures detailing the extent of sea level rise in 2016 remain unpublished; however, ongoing trends suggest continued increases attributable largely to climate change impacts. Thermal oceanic expansion coupled with glacial and ice sheet melting contribute significantly to rising seas globally. Notably, localized variations often exceed averages, influenced by regional dynamics such as tectonics, subsidence, tidal fluctuations, current movements, storm surges, among others. Projections indicate persistent sea level escalation throughout future centuries given existing commitments under projected temperatures—approximately 2.3 meters per degree Celsius over millennia. According to recent assessments (IPCC SPM, AR5, 2014), accelerating rates since historical records imply higher-than-observed changes through 2100. Estimates vary widely, but a U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publication anticipates plausible ranges spanning 0.3–2.5 meters across the coming century. Such shifts pose significant challenges for coastal communities alongside ecological repercussions affecting marine life.
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Deus Ex : Mankind Divided is an action role-playing stealth video game developed by Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One in August 2016 and Linux in November 2016 . It is the sixth game in the Deus Ex series , and a direct sequel to Deus Ex : Human Revolution .   Set in a cyberpunk-themed dystopian world in 2029 , two years after the events of Human Revolution , Mankind Divided features the return of Adam Jensen from the previous game , Deus Ex : Human Revolution , with new technology and body augmentations .   Deus Ex : Mankind Divided received positive reviews from critics . Particular praise was aimed at the art direction , environmental design , the diverse options in gameplay and decision-making , characters and the narrative . Major points of criticism were the short length of the game in comparison to its predecessor as well as the ending of the game , which leaves multiple plot-points either unresolved or ambiguous . Deus Ex : Mankind Divided was nominated for the title of Best Role Playing Game at The Game Awards 2016 .

Labour Statistics Convention , 1985 is an International Labour Organization Convention .   It was established in 1985 , with the preamble stating :  Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the revision of the Convention concerning Statistics of Wages and Hours of Work , 1938 ( No. 63 ) , ...

The Revista Colombiana de Estadistica ( English : Colombian Journal of Statistics ) is a biannual peer-reviewed scientific journal on statistics published by the National University of Colombia . It covers research on statistics , including applications , statistics education , and the history of statistics .

David J. Thomson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen 's University in Ontario and a Canada Research Chair in Statistics and Signal Processing , formerly a member of the technical staff at Bell Labs . He is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario , a Fellow of the IEEE and a Chartered Statistician . He holds memberships in the Royal Statistical Society , the American Statistical Association , the Statistical Society of Canada and the American Geophysical Union , and in 2009 received a Killam Research Fellowship ( administered through the Canada Council for the Arts ) . In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada .  In 2013 , he was awarded the Statistical Society of Canada impact award .   He is best known for creation of the multitaper method of spectral estimation , first published in complete form in 1982 in a special issue of Proceedings of the IEEE .  Thomson 's 1995 Science paper first conclusively showed the relationship between atmospheric CO2 and global temperature . Thomson and Bell Labs colleagues Carol G. Maclennan and Louis J. Lanzerotti authored a 1995 Nature paper in which they showed evidence that the magnetic signatures of the Sun 's normal modes permeate the interplanetary magnetic field as far as Jupiter . He has authored over 100 other peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of statistics , space physics , climatology and paleoclimatology , and seismology .

The 1966 Venice flood ( Alluvione di Venezia del 1966 ) was an unprecedented acqua alta , with waters reaching up to 194cm .

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

Development Policy Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell 6 times a year on behalf of the Overseas Development Institute ( ODI ) . The journal was established in 1966 and focuses on the links between research and policy in international development , addressing contemporary questions from a range of disciplines across the social sciences . ty .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2011 impact factor of 1.522 , ranking it 12th out of 54 journals in the category `` Planning & Development '' .

The ROV KIEL 6000 is a remotely operated vehicle built by Schilling Robotics , Davis , California . It 's in the possession of the German GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel . The ROV has been designed for certain scientific tasks with a max . operational depth of 6,000 m ( 19,685 feet ) . The ROV is electrically powered and directly linked to the operating ship via a deep-sea glass fiber cable . It can be operated from ships of opportunity which fulfill certain requirements such as deck space and stability , power supply , dynamic positioning and crane/winch capacities .   ROV KIEL 6000 is used within multidisciplinary scientific projects such as the Cluster of Excellence `` The Future Ocean '' and for the installation and maintenance of ocean observatories .

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Double Down is the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney . The book was unveiled during the 2016 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Virtually Live Event . The book was published on November 1 , 2016 . The real book trailer was released on October 17 , 2016 .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .


Question: "Future generations," according to Watson's statement, "will surely question our current leaders' decision to prioritize short-term economic gains from non-renewable resources over long-lasting environmental health, especially considering that neglecting action against climate change proves more costly than investing in sustainable alternatives." This echoes his sentiment regarding intergenerational equity and fiscal responsibility within ecological conservation efforts.

 Future Generations' Perspective on Climate Change Denial
Reflecting upon past decisions, future generations might question why some individuals denied the overwhelming scientific consensus regarding climate change, choosing instead to cling onto short-lived benefits provided by abundant yet harmful fossil fuels. They'll ponder whether ignorance was blissful enough to justify jeopardizing planetary health against transitioning to sustainable alternatives - even though delaying action incurs greater costs than embracing green solutions early-on.
The concept of intergenerational justice emerges here; essentially asking if current inhabitants owe anything substantial – environmentally speaking –to unborn descendants who stand vulnerable before consequences stemming directly from contemporary lifestyles choices made without foresight nor regard beyond immediate gratification levels. Advocating for swift implementation of renewable energies becomes imperative under such scrutiny because every passing day amplifies risks associated with unmitigated greenhouse gasses accumulation within atmospheres already strained under weighty burdens imposed through centuries-long exploitation practices devoid of accountability mechanisms ensuring equitable distribution amongst all lifeforms sharing common spaces across temporal dimensions. Ultimately fostering resilient communities capable navigating uncertain terrains ahead necessitates prioritizing proactive measures aimed curbing excessive emissions outputs whilst simultaneously promoting adaptive capacities necessary safeguarding precious ecological balances essential sustaining viable futures irrespective geographical locations occupied therein.

Land of Promise : An Economic History of the United States is a book on the economic history of the United States of America by Michael Lind , first published in 2012 by HarperCollins . Omitting the economic circumstances of colonial America , it comprises a time frame that ranges from the Revolutionary War to the Great Recession . The book goes beyond re-narrating events by continually interpreting causes and effects as suggested by a view of history as linear , and its approach towards economics is of a decisively anti-libertarian nature which is exemplified by statements like `` what is good about the American economy is largely the result of the Hamiltonian tradition , and what is bad about it is largely the result of the Jeffersonian school . '' While naturally preoccupied with the past , Land of Promise also looks ahead , makes conjectures about the future of America 's economy and `` ends on as optimistic a note as the title suggests , though it also acknowledges that failure is an option . ''

David John Snowden ( born 1954 ) is a Welsh management consultant and researcher in the field of knowledge management . Known for the development of the Cynefin framework , Snowden is the founder and chief scientific officer of Cognitive Edge , a Singapore-based management-consulting firm specializing in complexity and sensemaking .

Sir Dave Richards ( born Walkley , Sheffield ) is the chairman of the FA Premier League , member of the Football Association ( FA ) 's Board , chairman of the FA 's international committee , president of the European Professional Football Leagues organisation , chairman of UEFA 's Professional Football Committee and former chairman of Sheffield Wednesday F.C.   Richards was a director of companies involved in engineering , telecommunications and water and waste treatment , several of which entered administrative receivership or were dissolved . He became a director of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. in October 1989 and chairman five months later , following the departure of the long-serving Bert McGee .   Richards was made chairman of the Premier League in 1999 and left Sheffield Wednesday shortly afterwards with the club facing relegation from the Premiership . He succeeded Lord Pendry as chairman of the Football Foundation in March 2003 , and left the post in 2008 .   In 2006 Richards received a knighthood for services to sport . At the time of his knighthood the Sports Minister was Richard Caborn .   In March 2009 , Richards was made Deputy Chairman of the England 2018 FIFA World Cup bid , a position he resigned that November .

The Labour Party leadership of Jeremy Corbyn began when Jeremy Corbyn was elected as Leader of the UK Labour Party in September 2015 , the election having been triggered by the resignation of Ed Miliband in the wake of Labour 's defeat at the 2015 general election . At the same time Corbyn became the Leader of the Opposition . Corbyn faced a second leadership election in 2016 , when he was challenged by Owen Smith , but was re-elected in September .   Having felt disillusioned with a lack of a left-wing voice in the leadership contest , Corbyn decided to stand on an anti-austerity ticket , but was viewed by commentators as an outsider because of his left-wing views . Of the four candidates who stood ( the others were Andy Burnham , Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper ) Corbyn received the lowest number of nominations from Labour parliamentarians , many of whom said they had only given him their backing to widen the political debate . However , Corbyn soon became the frontrunner , his chances aided by a change in party membership rules that allowed new members a vote for the new leader , and on 12 September he was elected with a landslide 59 % . Pledging to end the theatrical nature of Prime Minister 's Questions ( PMQs ) , Corbyn invited members of the public to submit questions for his first PMQs as opposition leader . Appointments in his first shadow cabinet included Burnham ( Shadow Home Secretary ) , John McDonnell ( Shadow Chancellor ) , Hillary Benn ( Shadow Foreign Secretary ) and Angela Eagle ( Shadow Secretary of State for Business , Innovation and Skills ) . Corbyn also promoted several female backbenchers , forming a shadow cabinet that for the first time had a greater number of women than men .   Under Corbyn 's leadership the Labour Party has shifted ideologically to the left and away from the centre-ground of previous leaders , such as the former prime minister Tony Blair . Corbyn warned against external intervention in Syria , and in November 2015 voted against British military involvement in the Syrian Civil War . He has also opposed the renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons system , and following the publication of the Chilcot report in July 2016 , apologised for taking Britain into the Iraq war , something that happened during Blair 's time as Prime Minister . In spite of his resounding victory , Corbyn has enjoyed little support from Labour MPs , and has low public approval , although support for him remains strong among Labour Party members . His decision to oppose military intervention in Syria lead to media criticism , as well as from those in his own party , such as Hilary Benn .   Concern about the direction of his leadership grew after Labour 's poor performance at the local and regional elections held in May 2016 , and following the June 2016 European Union membership referendum , in which Britain voted to leave the European Union . Although Labour had campaigned for Britain to stay in the EU , opponents within the party accused Corbyn of running a lukewarm campaign . Several senior Labour figures resigned from the shadow cabinet in the days following the referendum , and on 28 June , Corbyn lost a motion of no confidence by 197 -- 40 . Rejecting calls for him to relinquish the leadership role , he vowed to stand in any resulting leadership challenge . Angela Eagle and Owen Smith subsequently announced that they would launch a formal challenge , although Eagle later withdrew from the contest and gave her support to Smith . Following the leadership election , Corbyn was re-elected as leader on 24 September 2016 with a marginally higher majority of 61 % .

The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science ( RDFRS or RDF ) is a division of Center for Inquiry ( CFI ) founded by British biologist Richard Dawkins in 2006 to promote scientific literacy and secularism .   Originally a non-profit based in Washington , D.C. , the organization merged with CFI in 2016 .

Dame DeAnne Shirley Julius , DCMG , CBE ( born April 14 , 1949 ) is a former economics analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) and an American-British economist , notable as a founder member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England .   She began her active career as a project economist with the World Bank in Washington and has handled extensive roles in the private sector . From 2003 -- 12 she was Chairman of Chatham House ( formally known as The Royal Institute of International Affairs ) , in London and is currently Chair of University College London ( UCL ) Council . She is also a non-executive director of Jones Lang LaSalle . and ICE Benchmark Administration ( IBA ) .

David M. Lampton ( born 1946 ) is George and Sadie Hyman Professor and Director of China Studies at the Johns Hopkins Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies ( SAIS ) and Chairman of The Asia Foundation . He was president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations from 1988-1997 . From May 1998 to May 2006 he also was affiliated with The Nixon Center ( now the Center for the National Interest ) as the founding director of its Chinese Studies Program . Prior to 1988 , Dr. Lampton was founding director of the China Policy Program at the American Enterprise Institute and associate professor of political science at Ohio State University where he started his academic career in 1974 .   Lampton specializes in Chinese domestic politics , leadership , U.S.-China relations , and Chinese foreign policy . He is the author of The Three Faces of Chinese Power : Might , Money , and Minds ( 2008 ) , which won Honorable Mention in the Asia Society 's Bernard Schwartz Book Award competition for 2009 . He received his B.A. , M.A. , and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University . He has an honorary doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences ' Institute of Far Eastern Studies , is an Honorary Senior Fellow of the American Studies Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences , and is a Gilman Scholar at Johns Hopkins . On June 17 , 2010 The National Bureau of Asian Research and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars awarded Lampton the inaugural Scalapino Prize , an award established in honor of Asia scholar Robert A. Scalapino . Presented at the 2010 Asia Policy Assembly in Washington , D.C. , the award was given to Lampton in recognition of his contributions to America 's understanding of the vast changes underway in Asia . He is the recipient of a 2011 Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio `` Residency Award . '' His book , Following the Leader : Ruling China , from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping , was published in January 2014 .   Lampton is a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Executive Committee and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations . He served on the Board of Trustees of Colorado College from 1999-2013 and now is a Life Trustee . He also serves on the Advisory Boards of the National Bureau of Asian Research and U.S.-China Education Trust . He served as enlisted and commissioned officer of the U.S. Army Reserve , was a fireman at Stanford University , and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma academic honorary societies .   On 27 February 2014 , Lampton was part of a panel discussion sponsored by the US-Asia Institute entitled `` Sino-Japan Dynamics and Implications for The U.S.-Japan Alliance . ''   In January 2015 Lampton was named the most influential China watcher by the Institute of International Relations at the China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing . Researchers chose him after assessing the credentials of 158 China experts .

Lakhdar Brahimi ( Algerian pronunciation : -LSB- læxdˤɑr bræhiːmi -RSB- الأخضر الإبراهيمي ; born 1 January 1934 ) is an Algerian United Nations diplomat who served as the United Nations and Arab League Special Envoy to Syria until 14 May 2014 . He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria from 1991 to 1993 .   He is also a member of The Elders , a group of world leaders working for global peace . Brahimi is a member of the Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor , the first global initiative to focus specifically on the link between exclusion , poverty and law . He is also a member of the Global Leadership Foundation , an organization which works to promote good governance around the world . He is currently a distinguished senior fellow at the Centre for the Study of Global Governance at the London School of Economics and Political Science , and a governing board member of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute . He relinquished his post as UN Special Envoy to Syria on 31 May 2014 .

At Columbia University in the City of New York , the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism was created in response to the growing public interest in financial news and the increasing demand for trained editors and reporters to cover the field of business and economics .   In 1975 , under the leadership of Dean Elie Abel , the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism sought to address the problem of deficiencies in business news coverage by establishing the Walter Bagehot ( pronounced badge-it ) Fellowship , an intensive year-long program of instruction in economics and business for working journalists . The co-founding directors were Stephen B. Shepard and Soma Golden Behr . Also serving as directors were Christopher J. Welles ( 1977-1985 ) ; Mary Bralove ( 1985-1987 ) ; Pamela Hollie Kluge ( 1987-1990 ) and Pauline Tai ( 1990-1993 ) . The current director , Terri Thompson , began serving in 1993 .   Originally named in honor of the 19th-century economist and editor of The Economist , it was renamed the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in 1987 in recognition of the John S. and James L. Knight-Foundation 's $ 3 million gift as an endowment for the program .   Today , the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is the only academic full-time degree-granting mid-career program for journalists devoted to the study of business and economics . Fellows receive full tuition and a living stipend to attend Columbia for one academic year . The chief criterion for selection is demonstrated journalistic excellence . Between 1975 and 2013 , 342 accomplished journalists completed this rigorous program ; many now hold hey positions in newsrooms around the world .

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) published a special report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation ( SRREN ) on May 9 , 2011 . The report developed under the leadership of Ottmar Edenhofer evaluates the global potential for using renewable energy to mitigate climate change . This IPCC special report provides broader coverage of renewable energy than was included in the IPCC 's 2007 climate change assessment report , as well as stronger renewable energy policy coverage .   Renewable energy can contribute to `` social and economic development , energy access , secure energy supply , climate change mitigation , and the reduction of negative environmental and health impacts '' . Under favourable circumstances , cost savings in comparison to non-renewable energy use exist .


Question: "Future generations," Watson stated, "will surely judge harshly those who ignored scientific consensus regarding climate change; prioritizing short-term economic gains from non-renewable resources over long-term environmental sustainability, failing to acknowledge that neglecting proactive measures against carbon emissions carries greater financial burden than investing in green alternatives." This encapsulates his perspective on potential historical criticism aimed at present-day policy makers reluctant to embrace eco-friendly reforms despite overwhelming evidence supporting their necessity.

 Future Generations' Perspective on Today’s Environmental Decisions

Reflecting upon contemporary society's stance against climate denial, Sir David King emphasized: "Our descendants shall question us about our commitment to preserving ecological balance amidst escalating global temperatures." He highlighted the paradoxical nature of prioritizing immediate economic gains derived from non-renewable resource exploitation while ignoring the looming consequences of irreversible planetary damage. King argued that failing to act decisively now would impose far heavier burdens later, both economically and environmentally, compared to investing promptly in sustainable development pathways.

Addressing Climate Challenges Through Collective Action
To effectively combat climate alteration, concerted endeavors transcending national boundaries become indispensable. Individual nations acting unilaterally cannot mitigate the cumulative impact of greenhouse gas discharges adequately; hence, collaborative frameworks akin to those established under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) assume paramount importance. These platforms facilitate dialogue among stakeholders advocating for reduced reliance on fossil fuels, promoting alternative energies alongside enhancing forestation initiatives aimed at augmenting terrestrial carbon sequestration capacities.

Strategies Toward Low-Carbon Economies
Transition strategies encompass various measures designed to curtail anthropogenic contributions to atmospheric CO₂ levels. Phased elimination of coal, oil, and gas usage coupled with aggressive expansion into renewables—wind, solar, hydroelectric—and possibly nuclear power generation constitutes foundational steps. Additionally, bolstered conservation practices targeting improved building thermal performance contribute significantly to overall emission reductions. Advanced technologies exploring geoengineering solutions might offer supplementary avenues worth investigating within broader policy portfolios addressing climate stabilization objectives.

International Commitments Underpinning Ambitious Targets
Signatories adhering to treaties negotiated via UNFCCC mechanisms collectively pledged adherence to aspirational goals outlined during pivotal summits held periodically since inception thereof circa late twentieth century AD. Notably, COP-21 convened in France culminated in ratification of landmark accord known colloquially thereafter simply as “Paris.” Herein participating states reaffirmed shared resolve aiming specifically toward capping average world-wide thermometric readings no higher than two degrees Celsius above baseline measurements recorded prior to Industrial Revolution onset ca. early eighteenth century CE. Subsequent negotiations yielded even tighter constraints envisaging maximal deviation restricted strictly lower still at half degree Celsius less again versus aforementioned threshold.

Contemporary Trajectory Dissonance Versus Long-Term Visionary Goals
Unfortunately, prevailing trends suggest humanity remains off track vis-a-vis achieving consensus-defined benchmarks regarding permissible upper limits tolerable without precipitating catastrophic outcomes potentially jeopardizing survival prospects across myriad taxa comprising biosphere inhabitants writ large inclusive obviously Homo sapiens

David Watson ( born 1960 ) is a musician originally from New Zealand . Watson has lived and worked in New York City since 1987 .  Originally known as a guitarist , since 1991 Watson 's work has also featured new music for the Highland Bagpipes .   Before moving to New York , while in New Zealand in the 1980s , Watson co-founded Braille Records to document the local experimental music scene . He organized national improvisation festivals ( Off the Deep End , in 1984 and 1985 ) and in 2001 started the Artspace/alt . music festival to present new experimental music in Auckland .   Watson 's work includes regular performances with MacArthur Award winner John Zorn ; ongoing recording projects with Lee Ranaldo and Christian Marclay ; a premier performance of a Robert Ashley work in New York ; performances in Europe with rock-minimalism pioneer Rhys Chatham ; recording project with downtown drum legend Jonathan Kane ; performances with Zeena Parkins at Brooklyn Academy of Music and a score for Jeremy Nelson Dance .   Watson released his disc Throats - with vocalists Makigami Koichi and Shelley Hirsch - on Ecstatic Peace ; and a double CD Fingering an Idea , on Phill Niblock 's XI Records to critical acclaim .  Together with Tony Buck and Ranaldo he formed the band Glacial . In 2010 Ranaldo released the solo album Maelstrom From Drift on Three Lobed Recordings with guest appearances of Tony Buck and David Watson . The band released On Jones Beach In 2012 .

David Christopher Knight Watson ( 1933 -- 1984 ) was an English Anglican priest , evangelist and author .

David Geddes Hartwell ( July 10 , 1941 -- January 20 , 2016 ) was an American critic , publisher , and editor of thousands of science fiction and fantasy novels . He was best known for work with Signet , Pocket , and Tor Books publishers . He was also noted as an award-winning editor of anthologies . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction describes him as `` perhaps the single most influential book editor of the past forty years in the American -LSB- science fiction -RSB- publishing world '' .

Reuse is the action or practice of using something again , whether for its original purpose ( conventional reuse ) or to fulfil a different function ( creative reuse or repurposing ) . It should be distinguished from recycling , which is the breaking down of used items to make raw materials for the manufacture of new products . Reuse -- by taking , but not reprocessing , previously used items -- helps save time , money , energy , and resources . In broader economic terms , it can make quality products available to people and organizations with limited means , while generating jobs and business activity that contribute to the economy .   Historically , financial motivation was one of the main drivers of reuse . In the developing world this driver can lead to very high levels of reuse , however rising wages and consequent consumer demand for the convenience of disposable products has made the reuse of low value items such as packaging uneconomic in richer countries , leading to the demise of many reuse programs . Current environmental awareness is gradually changing attitudes and regulations , such as the new packaging regulations , are gradually beginning to reverse the situation .   One example of conventional reuse is the doorstep delivery of milk in refillable bottles ; other examples include the retreading of tires and the use of returnable/reusable plastic boxes , shipping containers , instead of single-use corrugated fiberboard boxes .

R v Dudley and Stephens ( 1884 ) 14 QBD 273 DC is a leading English criminal case which established a precedent throughout the common law world that necessity is not a defence to a charge of murder . It concerned survival cannibalism following a shipwreck and its purported justification on the basis of a Custom of the Sea . It marked the culmination of a long history of attempts by the law , in the face of public opinion sympathetic to castaways , to outlaw the custom and it became something of a cause célèbre in Victorian Britain .   Dudley and Stephens were shipwrecked along with two other men . When one of them , the cabin boy Richard Parker , fell into a coma , Dudley and Stephens decided to kill him for food . After a highly publicized trial they were convicted of murder and sentenced to death with a recommendation for clemency ; the sentence was commuted to six months in prison .

A review is an evaluation of a publication , service , or company such as a movie ( a movie review ) , video game ( video game review ) , musical composition ( music review of a composition or recording ) , book ( book review ) ; a piece of hardware like a car , home appliance , or computer ; or an event or performance , such as a live music concert , play , musical theater show , dance show , or art exhibition . In addition to a critical evaluation , the review 's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit . More loosely , an author may review current events , trends , or items in the news . A compilation of reviews may itself be called a review . The New York Review of Books , for instance , is a collection of essays on literature , culture , and current affairs . National Review , founded by William F. Buckley , Jr. , is an influential conservative magazine , and Monthly Review is a long-running socialist periodical .

Denis Allen Hayes ( born August 29 , 1944 ) is an environmental advocate and proponent of solar power . He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day .   Hayes founded the Earth Day Network and expanded it to more than 180 nations . During the Carter Administration , Hayes became head of the Solar Energy Research Institute ( now known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ) , but left this position when the Reagan Administration cut funding for the program . Since 1992 , Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy . In 2015 , he is completing a fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy to write a book on solar energy .   Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as many other awards . Time Magazine named him as `` Hero of the Planet '' in 1999 .

Kym Anderson ( born 26 February 1950 in Adelaide ) is an Australian economist , specialising in trade policy and issues related to the World Trade Organization . He studied at the University of New England , the University of Adelaide and the University of Chicago before completing a PhD at Stanford University . He holds a Personal Chair in the School of Economics and is Foundation Executive Director of the Centre for International Economic Studies at the University of Adelaide   He has published around 40 books and more than 300 journal articles and chapters in other books . His most recent two books have received prizes for excellence in research and in communication from the American and Australian agricultural economics associations .

The 2015 Labour Party deputy leadership election was triggered on 8 May 2015 by the resignation of Harriet Harman as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party of the United Kingdom following the party 's defeat at the 2015 General Election . Harman , the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party , became Acting Leader following Leader Ed Miliband 's resignation . Harman announced on the same day that she would step down as Deputy Leader , with her resignation taking effect when the new Leader and Deputy Leader are elected .   Five candidates were successfully nominated to stand in the deputy leadership election : Ben Bradshaw , Stella Creasy , Angela Eagle , Caroline Flint , and Tom Watson . The voting process began on Friday 14 August 2015 and closed on Thursday 10 September 2015 , with the results being announced on Saturday 12 September 2015 . Voting was by Labour Party members and registered and affiliated supporters , using the alternative vote system .   Tom Watson was elected deputy leader with 50.7 % of the vote on the third ballot .

David E. Cooper is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Durham University . He previously taught at the universities of Oxford , Miami , London and Surrey , and has been a Visiting Professor at universities in the USA , Canada , Malta , Germany , Sri Lanka , and South Africa . He has published across a broad range of philosophical subjects , including philosophy of language , philosophy of education , ethics , aesthetics , environmental philosophy , philosophy of religion , history of both Western philosophy and Asian philosophy , and modern European philosophy , especially Heidegger , Nietzsche , and Wittgenstein .   In recent years , Cooper has written widely on environmental and Buddhist aesthetics , music and nature , the relationship of beauty and virtue , cultures of food , the significance of gardens , Daoism , our relationship to animals , and the notion of mystery . Cooper is the former Chair ( or President ) of the Aristotelian Society , the Mind Association , the Friedrich Nietzsche Society , and the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain . He is Secretary and a Trustee of the charity Project Sri Lanka .   Cooper is the author of a number of books , including World Philosophies : An Historical Introduction , Meaning , Existentialism : A Reconstruction , The Measure of Things : Humanism , Humility and Mystery , A Philosophy of Gardens , Convergence with Nature : A Daoist Perspective , and Senses of Mystery : Engaging with Nature and the Meaning of Life . He has also edited a number of collections , including Philosophy : The Classic Readings , Epistemology : The Classic Readings , Ethics : The Classic Readings and Aesthetics : The Classic Readings . He is joint editor of Key Thinkers on the Environment .


Question: "Future generations," according to Watson's statement, "will judge harshly those who denied the reality of climate change, questioning their willingness to jeopardize our world for short-term benefits from non-renewable resources; this comes at an even greater price than embracing sustainable alternatives that promote environmental health." The assertion underscores the potential legacy of today’s decisions regarding renewable versus traditional energy sources as viewed by posterity.

 Future Generations' Perspective on Today's Environmental Decisions
Reflecting upon past decisions made during critical junctures can offer valuable insights into contemporary dilemmas. Sir Robert Watson’s statement underscores the moral imperative we face: "Our children and grandchildren will judge us harshly if we fail to act against climate change now." He envisions future generations questioning why society prioritized short-term economic gains through reliance on fossil fuels instead of investing in sustainable alternatives. Despite overwhelming evidence linking carbon dioxide emissions to rising global temperatures, some continue to dispute established scientific findings. These skeptics challenge aspects related to historical trends, attribution of causality, projected impacts, and appropriate response strategies - topics thoroughly vetted among experts but still debated publicly.
In contrast, leading authorities concur that anthropogenic influences dominate observed changes since mid-20th century; no major scientific organization contradicts this assessment. Yet skepticism persists disproportionately across certain demographics, particularly U.S.-based audiences influenced by vested interests seeking to sow doubt around inconvenient truths. Consequently, discussions surrounding mitigation versus adaptation measures become mired amidst partisan politics rather than grounded solely on empirical research outcomes.
While uncertainties exist regarding specific magnitudes associated with various feedback mechanisms governing planetary thermodynamics, fundamental principles guiding atmospheric physics remain unassailable. Thus far-reaching implications stemming from unchecked GHG accumulation necessitate immediate attention lest irreversible tipping points materialize precipitating catastrophic ecological collapse. Pragmatic pathways forward require acknowledging uncomfortable realities while embracing transformative innovation aimed at decarbonizing economies efficiently. Delayed action incurs escalating costs compared to proactive interventions targeting reduced dependency on finite hydrocarbon reserves. Ultimately history shall scrutinize collective wisdom exercised herein determining legacy bestowed unto progeny inheriting shared biosphere stewardship responsibilities.

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The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .

The LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction is a non-profit organization . Its goal is to raise awareness of the role that architecture , engineering , urban planning and construction have in achieving a sustainable built future . The organization encourages and rewards sustainable responses to the technological , environmental , socioeconomic , and cultural issues affecting building and construction .  The two main initiatives of the Foundation are the LafargeHolcim Forums ( a series of academic symposia ) and the LafargeHolcim Awards ( a USD 2 million competition for sustainable construction projects and visions ) .

The Labor and Worklife Program ( LWP ) at Harvard Law School is described as `` Harvard University 's forum for research and teaching on the world of work and its implications for society . '' The LWP grew out of the Harvard Trade Union Program ( HTUP ) , an executive training program for labor leaders around the world that had been founded in 1942 . Designed to provide a broader platform for research on transformations in the world of work , the Labor and Worklife Program was launched in September 2002 and joined the many research centers housed at Harvard Law School .   The LWP was built through the collaborative work of Harvard Law School Professor Paul C. Weiler , Harvard economist Richard B. Freeman , and former U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop in cooperation with HTUP and LWP Executive Director Elaine Bernard . Dunlop was one of the founding fathers of the Harvard Trade Union Program and commonly regarded as the leading U.S. figure in the field of Industrial Relations . Thomas A. Kochan , professor at MIT 's Sloan School of Management , said that Dunlop `` was a central figure in all the national labor policy discussions that took place since World War II . ''   In December 2016 , the LWP announced that Sharon Block , Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor , would succeed Elaine Bernard as Executive Director of the LWP in early 2017 .   The LWP features several programs and initiatives :  The Harvard Trade Union Program trains labor leaders from the United States and several nations around the world ;  The Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project focuses on retirement security and corporate governance issues ;  The Science and Engineering Workforce Project , in cooperation with the National Bureau of Economic Research , explores labor issues in science . The LWP also worked on the societal implications of nanotechnology in the twenty-first century with support from the National Nanotechnology Initiative ;  The Jerry Wurf Memorial Fund provides support for the Union Scholars Program that helps bring education and training to young university students from underrepresented groups in the labor movement . It also provides funding for the training of labor leaders pursuing executive education programs at the Harvard Kennedy School . There is also a Jerry Wurf Memorial Lecture delivered by leading figures in labor , academe , politics , and social justice movements .

1 for 7 Billion is a civil society campaign calling for the selection and appointment process of the UN Secretary-General to be reformed . It claims the current procedure , which was developed in 1946 , is `` outdated '' and incompatible with selecting the best candidate . 1 for 7 Billion calls for the selection process to be open to public scrutiny and be based on merit . Its goal is to improve the selection procedures ahead of the appointment of the next Secretary-General in 2016 .

David E. Cooper is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Durham University . He previously taught at the universities of Oxford , Miami , London and Surrey , and has been a Visiting Professor at universities in the USA , Canada , Malta , Germany , Sri Lanka , and South Africa . He has published across a broad range of philosophical subjects , including philosophy of language , philosophy of education , ethics , aesthetics , environmental philosophy , philosophy of religion , history of both Western philosophy and Asian philosophy , and modern European philosophy , especially Heidegger , Nietzsche , and Wittgenstein .   In recent years , Cooper has written widely on environmental and Buddhist aesthetics , music and nature , the relationship of beauty and virtue , cultures of food , the significance of gardens , Daoism , our relationship to animals , and the notion of mystery . Cooper is the former Chair ( or President ) of the Aristotelian Society , the Mind Association , the Friedrich Nietzsche Society , and the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain . He is Secretary and a Trustee of the charity Project Sri Lanka .   Cooper is the author of a number of books , including World Philosophies : An Historical Introduction , Meaning , Existentialism : A Reconstruction , The Measure of Things : Humanism , Humility and Mystery , A Philosophy of Gardens , Convergence with Nature : A Daoist Perspective , and Senses of Mystery : Engaging with Nature and the Meaning of Life . He has also edited a number of collections , including Philosophy : The Classic Readings , Epistemology : The Classic Readings , Ethics : The Classic Readings and Aesthetics : The Classic Readings . He is joint editor of Key Thinkers on the Environment .

Raymond `` Ray '' Kurzweil ( -LSB- ˈkɜrzwaɪl -RSB- ; born February 12 , 1948 ) is an American author , computer scientist , inventor and futurist . Aside from futurism , he is involved in fields such as optical character recognition ( OCR ) , text-to-speech synthesis , speech recognition technology , and electronic keyboard instruments . He has written books on health , artificial intelligence ( AI ) , transhumanism , the technological singularity , and futurism . Kurzweil is a public advocate for the futurist and transhumanist movements , and gives public talks to share his optimistic outlook on life extension technologies and the future of nanotechnology , robotics , and biotechnology .   Kurzweil was the principal inventor of the first charge-coupled device flatbed scanner , the first omni-font optical character recognition , the first print-to-speech reading machine for the blind , the first commercial text-to-speech synthesizer , the Kurzweil K250 music synthesizer capable of simulating the sound of the grand piano and other orchestral instruments , and the first commercially marketed large-vocabulary speech recognition .   Kurzweil received the 1999 National Medal of Technology and Innovation , the United States ' highest honor in technology , from President Clinton in a White House ceremony . He was the recipient of the $ 500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize for 2001 , the world 's largest for innovation . And in 2002 he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame , established by the U.S. Patent Office . He has received twenty-one honorary doctorates , and honors from three U.S. presidents . Kurzweil has been described as a `` restless genius '' by The Wall Street Journal and `` the ultimate thinking machine '' by Forbes . PBS included Kurzweil as one of 16 `` revolutionaries who made America '' along with other inventors of the past two centuries . Inc. magazine ranked him # 8 among the `` most fascinating '' entrepreneurs in the United States and called him `` Edison 's rightful heir '' .   Kurzweil has written seven books , five of which have been national bestsellers . The Age of Spiritual Machines has been translated into 9 languages and was the # 1 best-selling book on Amazon in science . Kurzweil 's book The Singularity Is Near was a New York Times bestseller , and has been the # 1 book on Amazon in both science and philosophy . Kurzweil speaks widely to audiences both public and private and regularly delivers keynote speeches at industry conferences like DEMO , SXSW and TED . He maintains the news website KurzweilAI.net , which has over three million readers annually .

Renewable heat is an application of renewable energy and it refers to the renewable generation of heat , rather than electrical power ( e.g. replacing a fossil fuel boiler using concentrating solar thermal to feed radiators ) . Renewable heat technologies include renewable biofuels , solar heating , geothermal heating , heat pumps and heat exchangers to recover lost heat . Significant attention is also applied to insulation .   Many colder countries consume more energy for heating than electrical power . For example , in 2005 the United Kingdom consumed 354 TWh of electric power , but had a heat requirement of 907 TWh , the majority of which ( 81 % ) was met using gas . The residential sector alone consumed a massive 550 TWh of energy for heating , mainly in the form of gas . Almost half of the final energy consumed in the UK ( 49 % ) was in the form of heat , of which 70 % was used by households and in commercial and public buildings . Households used heat mainly for space heating ( 69 % ) and heating water .   The relative competitiveness of renewable electricity and renewable heat depends on a nation 's approach to energy and environment policy . Few renewable technologies ( whether for heat , electricity or transport ) are competitive with fossil fuels without some form of carbon valuation or subsidy . In those countries , such as Sweden , Denmark and Finland , where government intervention has been closest to a technology-neutral form of carbon valuation ( i.e. carbon and energy taxes ) , renewable heat has played the leading role in a very substantial renewable contribution to final energy consumption . In those countries , such as Germany , Spain , the USA , and the UK , where government intervention has been set at different levels for different technologies , uses and scales , the contributions of renewable heat and renewable electricity technologies have depended on the relative levels of support , and have resulted generally in a lower renewable contribution to final energy consumption .

Sir Derek Alton Walcott , KCSL , OBE , OCC ( 23 January 1930 -- 17 March 2017 ) was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright . He received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature . He was Professor of Poetry at the University of Essex from 2010 to 2013 . His works include the Homeric epic poem Omeros ( 1990 ) , which many critics view `` as Walcott 's major achievement . '' In addition to winning the Nobel Prize , Walcott received many literary awards over the course of his career , including an Obie Award in 1971 for his play Dream on Monkey Mountain , a MacArthur Foundation `` genius '' award , a Royal Society of Literature Award , the Queen 's Medal for Poetry , the inaugural OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature , the 2011 T. S. Eliot Prize for his book of poetry White EgretsCharlotte Higgins , `` TS Eliot prize goes to Derek Walcott for ` moving and technically flawless ' work '' , The Guardian , 24 January 2011 . and the Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry Lifetime Recognition Award in 2015 .

Peter Richard Grenville Layard , Baron Layard FBA ( born 15 March 1934 ) is a British labour economist , currently working as programme director of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics .   His early career focused on how to reduce unemployment and inequality . He was Senior Research Officer for the famous Robbins Committee on Higher Education . This committee 's report led to the massive expansion of UK university education in the 1960s and 1970s .   Following research on happiness begun in the 1970s by economists such as Richard Easterlin at the University of Southern California , he has written about the economics of happiness , with one theme being the importance of non-income variables on aggregate happiness , including mental health .   His main current interest is how better mental health could improve our social and economic life . His work on mental health , including publishing The Depression Report in 2006 , led to the establishment of the UK Improving Access to Psychological Therapies ( IAPT ) . He is co-editor of the World Happiness Report , with John F. Helliwell and Jeffrey Sachs .

David Wilhelm ( born October 2 , 1956 ) is a global renewable energy developer , currently working for Hecate Energy . Formerly , Wilhelm worked in the venture capital space and as a political campaign manager ; most notably serving as Campaign Manager for the 1992 U.S. Presidential campaign of Bill Clinton , and later as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee .   He was raised in Athens , Ohio , and has started many transformational projects and funds in the area . Wilhelm later settled in Chicago , Illinois , and now resides in Columbus , Ohio .   He received his B.A. from Ohio University , as well as a Master of Public Policy from Harvard 's John F. Kennedy School of Government . He has received honorary doctorates from Ohio University , the University of Charleston , and Wheeling Jesuit University .   Wilhelm has taught or served as a fellow at Harvard , the University of Chicago , Ohio University , DePaul University , and the University of Akron .