Question: strategies formulated from earlier climatic simulations and forecasts could require reevaluation in light of new evidence.

 Reevaluating Climate Policies: Adaptation to New Insights
Climate policy formulation often relies heavily upon historical data and past climate modeling projections; however, recent advancements highlight the necessity for revisiting established strategies. Given evolving scientific insights into climate dynamics and refined predictive algorithms, policymakers face new challenges when assessing the reliability of earlier conclusions. Herein lies the importance of conducting thorough reviews:

- **Policy Robustness Assessment:** Evaluating whether current measures remain effective amidst uncertainties about future climates.

- **Understanding Complex Interactions:** Gaining deeper knowledge regarding interdependencies among various socio-economic sectors impacted by climate changes.

- **Uncertainty Quantification & Reduction:** Identifying key drivers contributing significantly to forecast variability—areas demanding focused investigation for enhanced resilience planning.

- **Model Error Detection:** Uncovering discrepancies within simulation frameworks could reveal underlying flaws needing rectification before proceeding confidently forward.

- **Streamlining Policy Instruments:** Eliminating ineffective regulatory components allows streamlined governance structures capable of responding nimbly yet comprehensively across multiple fronts simultaneously.

- **Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement:** Presentations backed up rigorously analyzed facts tend to resonate stronger amongst target audiences fostering trustworthiness essential during critical junctures requiring collective action commitments.

- **Optimization Opportunities Exploration:** Pinpointing leverage points where marginal improvements yield disproportionately larger gains facilitates efficient resource allocation decisions.

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Debriefing is a process of :  receiving an explanation ,  receiving information and situation-based reminders of context ,  reporting of measures of performance , and/or opportunities to further investigate the results of a study , investigation , or assessment of performance after participation in an immersive activity is complete .   Debriefings are most effective when conducted interactively between the participants of the immersive activity and the assessment or observation personnel . Self-facilitated After Action Reviews ( AAR ) or debriefings are common in small unit and crew activities , and in a training context are shown to improve Knowledge , Skills , and Abilities ( KSAs ) significantly when conducted formally using pre-defined measures of performance derived from front-end analysis . Debriefing organization can be based on linear or non-linear ( or a combination of both ) organization of markers used for recall . Typically the structure will use : Temporal , Spatial , Objective , and/or Performance derived markers to bring focus to a specific activity .

Relevance , in the common law of evidence , is the tendency of a given item of evidence to prove or disprove one of the legal elements of the case , or to have probative value to make one of the elements of the case likelier or not . Probative is a term used in law to signify `` tending to prove . '' Probative evidence `` seeks the truth '' . Generally in law , evidence that is not probative ( does n't tend to prove the proposition for which it is proffered ) is inadmissible and the rules of evidence permit it to be excluded from a proceeding or stricken from the record `` if objected to by opposing counsel . '' A balancing test may come into the picture if the value of the evidence needs to be weighed versus its prejudicial nature .

De Re Militari ( Latin `` Concerning Military Matters '' ) , also Epitoma Rei Militaris , is a treatise by the late Latin writer Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus about Roman warfare and military principles as a presentation of methods and practices in use during the height of Rome 's power , and responsible for that power . The extant text dates to the 5th century .   Vegetius emphasized things such as training of soldiers as a disciplined force , orderly strategy , maintenance of supply lines and logistics , quality leadership and use of tactics and even deceit to ensure advantage over the opposition . He was concerned about selection of good soldiers and recommended hard training of at least four months before the soldier was accepted into the ranks . The leader of the army ( dux or duke ) had to take care of the men under his command and keep himself informed about the movements of the enemy to gain advantage in the battle .   De Re Militari became a military guide in the Middle Ages . Even after the introduction of gunpowder to Europe , it was carried by general officers and their staffs as a field guide to methods . Friends and subordinates customarily presented embellished copies as gifts to leaders . It went on into the 18th and 19th centuries as a source of policy and strategy to the major states of Europe . In that sense De Re Militari is a projection of Roman civilization into modern times and a continuation of its influence on its cultural descendants .

In mathematics , computer science , and logic , rewriting covers a wide range of ( potentially non-deterministic ) methods of replacing subterms of a formula with other terms . What is considered are rewriting systems ( also known as rewrite systems , rewrite engines or reduction systems ) . In their most basic form , they consist of a set of objects , plus relations on how to transform those objects .   Rewriting can be non-deterministic . One rule to rewrite a term could be applied in many different ways to that term , or more than one rule could be applicable . Rewriting systems then do not provide an algorithm for changing one term to another , but a set of possible rule applications . When combined with an appropriate algorithm , however , rewrite systems can be viewed as computer programs , and several declarative programming languages are based on term rewriting .

In education , response to intervention ( commonly abbreviated RTI or RtI ) is an approach to academic and behavioral intervention used in the United States to provide early , systematic , and appropriately intensive assistance to children who are at risk for or already underperforming as compared to appropriate grade - or age-level standards . RTI seeks to prevent academic and behavioral failure through universal screening , early intervention , frequent progress monitoring , and increasingly intensive research-based instruction or interventions for children who continue to have difficulty . RTI is a multileveled approach for aiding students that is adjusted and modified as needed .   In terms of identifying students with specific learning disabilities ( SLD ) , RTI was proposed as an alternative to the ability -- achievement discrepancy model , which requires children to exhibit a significant discrepancy between their ability ( often measured by IQ testing ) and academic achievement ( as measured by their grades and standardized testing ) . Methods to identify students with SLD have been controversial for decades and proponents of RTI claim that the process brings more clarity to the Specific Learning Disability ( SLD ) category of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act ( IDEA 2004 ) , while opponents claim that RTI simply identifies low achieving students rather than students with learning disabilities .

In computing , rebooting is the process by which a running computer system is restarted , either intentionally or unintentionally . Reboots can be either cold ( alternatively known as hard ) where the power to the system is physically turned off and back on again , causing an initial boot of the machine , or warm ( alternatively known as soft ) where the system restarts without the need to interrupt the power . The term restart is used to refer to a reboot when the operating system closes all programs and finalizes all pending input and output operations before initiating a soft reboot .

Revisionary materialism is the view that falls between eliminative materialism and reductive materialism when it comes to a particular psychological phenomenon .   Take , for example , debates over the reality of a psychological concept like `` demonology '' -- the posit that evil spirits influence human behaviour . An eliminativist might argue that this theory completely fails to describe anything real ; the reductionist might argue that the concepts are valid , and that science will simply provide an increasingly detailed understanding of the demons . The revisionist would be somewhere in between , suggesting only that partial revision of the common sense understanding will be necessary . That is , parts of the demon theory will be validated by future research .   Today , one is likely to be eliminativist about demons . However , eliminative materialists mention other psychological concepts ( e.g. belief , will , consciousness ) about which one is more likely to be revisionist .   Unlike strong eliminative materialism , the revisionist often claims that a theory or concept is only partially incorrect , perhaps because it ignores a few important causal factors .

Detection theory or signal detection theory is a means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns ( called stimulus in living organisms , signal in machines ) and random patterns that distract from the information ( called noise , consisting of background stimuli and random activity of the detection machine and of the nervous system of the operator ) . In the field of electronics , the separation of such patterns from a disguising background is referred to as signal recovery .   According to the theory , there are a number of determiners of how a detecting system will detect a signal , and where its threshold levels will be . The theory can explain how changing the threshold will affect the ability to discern , often exposing how adapted the system is to the task , purpose or goal at which it is aimed .   When the detecting system is a human being experience , expectations , physiological state ( e.g. , fatigue ) and other factors can affect the threshold applied . For instance , a sentry in wartime might be likely to detect fainter stimuli than the same sentry in peacetime due to a lower criterion , however they might also be more likely to treat innocuous stimuli as a threat .   Much of the early work in detection theory was done by radar researchers . By 1954 , the theory was fully developed on the theoretical side as described by Peterson , Birdsall and Fox and the foundation for the psychological theory was made by Wilson P. Tanner , David M. Green , and John A. Swets , also in 1954 .  Detection theory was used in 1966 by John A. Swets and David M. Green for psychophysics . Green and Swets criticized the traditional methods of psychophysics for their inability to discriminate between the real sensitivity of subjects and their ( potential ) response biases .   Detection theory has applications in many fields such as diagnostics of any kind , quality control , telecommunications , and psychology . The concept is similar to the signal to noise ratio used in the sciences and confusion matrices used in artificial intelligence . It is also usable in alarm management , where it is important to separate important events from background noise .

In rhetoric , a rhetorical device or resource of language is a technique that an author or speaker uses to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading him or her towards considering a topic from a different perspective , using sentences designed to encourage or provoke a rational argument from an emotional display of a given perspective or action . Rhetorical devices can be used to evoke an emotional response in the audience , but that is not their primary purpose .

In mathematics and physics , a deterministic system is a system in which no randomness is involved in the development of future states of the system . A deterministic model will thus always produce the same output from a given starting condition or initial state .


Question: strategies formulated from earlier atmospheric simulations and forecasts may require reevaluation in light of new data.

 Reevaluating Climate Policies Based on Evolving Scientific Understanding
Climate policy formulation has traditionally relied heavily upon historical data and projections generated by complex models designed to predict future conditions. These models incorporate various variables related to atmospheric dynamics, ocean currents, solar radiation, among others, aiming to forecast long-term trends accurately. However, recent advancements in computational power coupled with refined understanding across multiple scientific disciplines suggest that past assumptions require reexamination.
The interdisciplinary nature of climate research necessitates collaboration amongst meteorologists, ecologists, geographers, physicists, chemists, economists, sociologists, etc., each contributing unique insights essential for comprehensive analysis. Despite initial successes achieved under frameworks established decades ago (e.g., Kyoto Protocol), emerging evidence indicates discrepancies between modeled outcomes versus observed realities concerning key indicators like sea-level rise, glacial retreat rate, Arctic ice cap thickness changes, CO2 absorption capacity limits within terrestrial ecosystems, etcetera.
As new findings challenge conventional wisdom regarding feedback mechanisms governing planetary thermal equilibrium - particularly those involving cloud formation effects, aerosol particle impacts, methane release cycles – policymakers face mounting pressure recalibrate strategies accordingly. Acknowledging uncertainties inherent when extrapolating beyond immediate temporal horizons remains crucial; nonetheless, proactive adjustments aimed at mitigating worst-case scenarios while fostering adaptive resilience capacities appear warranted given escalating stakes involved.
Historically speaking, shifts in prevailing paradigms tend to occur gradually rather abruptly despite compelling rationale supporting paradigmatic overhaul. Analogously, transitioning away from reliance solely upon static datasets towards embracing dynamic learning loops capable assimilating real-time sensor feeds promises enhance predictive accuracy moving forward. Embracing uncertainty gracefully without succumbing paralysis-by-analysis syndrome represents quintessential leadership trait required navigating uncharted waters ahead confidently yet cautiously. Ultimately cultivating robust governance architectures flexible enough accommodate unforeseen contingencies whilst steadfastly pursuing overarching sustainability objectives constitutes sine qua non condition precedent achieving lasting peace prosperity globally.

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In American football and Canadian football , a lateral pass or lateral ( officially backward pass in American football and onside pass in Canadian football ) occurs when the ball carrier throws the football to a teammate in a direction parallel to or away from the opponents ' goal line . A lateral pass is distinguished from a forward pass , in which the ball is thrown forward , towards the opposition 's end zone . In a lateral pass the ball is not advanced , but unlike a forward pass a lateral may be attempted from anywhere on the field by any player to any player at any time .   While the forward pass is an invention of the North American games , the lateral and backward pass is also a part of rugby union and rugby league , where such passes are the norm . Compared to its use in rugby , laterals and backward passes are less common in North American football , due to a much greater focus on ball control in American football strategy ; they are most commonly used by the quarterback , after taking the snap , to quickly transfer ( `` pitch '' ) the ball a short distance to a nearby running back ( or , rarely , wide receiver ) on a rushing play . Laterals are also often seen as part of a last-minute desperation strategy or as part of a trick play . Examples of plays utilizing the lateral pass are the toss , flea flicker , hook and lateral , and buck-lateral .

Reconstructionist Judaism ( , yahadút rekonstruktívit , or יהדות מתחדשת , yahadút mitkhadéshet ) is a modern Jewish movement that views Judaism as a progressively evolving civilization and is based on the conceptions developed by Mordecai Kaplan ( 1881 -- 1983 ) . The movement originated as a semi-organized stream within Conservative Judaism and developed from the late 1920s to 1940s , before it seceded in 1955 and established a rabbinical college in 1967 .   There is substantial theological diversity within the movement . Halakha , the collective body of Jewish Law , is not considered binding , but is treated as a valuable cultural remnant that should be upheld unless there is reason for the contrary . The movement also emphasizes positive views toward modernity , and has an approach to Jewish custom which aims toward communal decision making through a process of education and distillation of values from traditional Jewish sources .

Reverse mathematics is a program in mathematical logic that seeks to determine which axioms are required to prove theorems of mathematics . Its defining method can briefly be described as `` going backwards from the theorems to the axioms '' , in contrast to the ordinary mathematical practice of deriving theorems from axioms . It can be conceptualized as sculpting out necessary conditions from sufficient ones .   The reverse mathematics program was foreshadowed by results in set theory such as the classical theorem that the axiom of choice and Zorn 's lemma are equivalent over ZF set theory . The goal of reverse mathematics , however , is to study possible axioms of ordinary theorems of mathematics rather than possible axioms for set theory .   Reverse mathematics is usually carried out using subsystems of second-order arithmetic , where many of its definitions and methods are inspired by previous work in constructive analysis and proof theory . The use of second-order arithmetic also allows many techniques from recursion theory to be employed ; many results in reverse mathematics have corresponding results in computable analysis .   The program was founded by and brought forward by Steve Simpson . A standard reference for the subject is .

Lattice QCD is a well-established non-perturbative approach to solving the quantum chromodynamics ( QCD ) theory of quarks and gluons . It is a lattice gauge theory formulated on a grid or lattice of points in space and time . When the size of the lattice is taken infinitely large and its sites infinitesimally close to each other , the continuum QCD is recovered .   Analytic or perturbative solutions in low-energy QCD are hard or impossible to obtain due to the highly nonlinear nature of the strong force and the large coupling constant at low energies . This formulation of QCD in discrete rather than continuous spacetime naturally introduces a momentum cut-off at the order 1/a , where a is the lattice spacing , which regularizes the theory . As a result , lattice QCD is mathematically well-defined . Most importantly , lattice QCD provides a framework for investigation of non-perturbative phenomena such as confinement and quark -- gluon plasma formation , which are intractable by means of analytic field theories .   In lattice QCD , fields representing quarks are defined at lattice sites ( which leads to fermion doubling ) , while the gluon fields are defined on the links connecting neighboring sites . This approximation approaches continuum QCD as the spacing between lattice sites is reduced to zero . Because the computational cost of numerical simulations can increase dramatically as the lattice spacing decreases , results are often extrapolated to a = 0 by repeated calculations at different lattice spacings a that are large enough to be tractable .   Numerical lattice QCD calculations using Monte Carlo methods can be extremely computationally intensive , requiring the use of the largest available supercomputers . To reduce the computational burden , the so-called quenched approximation can be used , in which the quark fields are treated as non-dynamic `` frozen '' variables . While this was common in early lattice QCD calculations , `` dynamical '' fermions are now standard . These simulations typically utilize algorithms based upon molecular dynamics or microcanonical ensemble algorithms .   At present , lattice QCD is primarily applicable at low densities where the numerical sign problem does not interfere with calculations . Lattice QCD predicts that confined quarks will become released to quark-gluon plasma around energies of 150 MeV . Monte Carlo methods are free from the sign problem when applied to the case of QCD with gauge group SU ( 2 ) ( QC2D ) .   Lattice QCD has already made successful contact with many experiments . For example , the mass of the proton has been determined theoretically with an error of less than 2 percent .   Lattice QCD has also been used as a benchmark for high-performance computing , an approach originally developed in the context of the IBM Blue Gene supercomputer .

Resource management is the deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed .   Resource management may also refer to :   Physical resources  Environmental resource management , the management of human societies interacting with the environment  Natural resource management , the management of natural resources  Water resource management , managing the use of water resources   People  Human resource management , the management process of an organization 's workforce  Human resource management system , the systems and processes between human resource management and information technology  Human resource management in public administration , human resource management as it applies to public administration  Crew resource management , a set of training procedures used primarily for improving air safety  Maintenance resource management , an aircraft maintenance variant on crew resource management  Single-Pilot Resource Management , an adaptation of Crew Resource Management training to single-pilot operations  Marketing resource management , managing people , process and technology to support marketing activities and improve marketing effectiveness  Cultural resources management , the management of cultural resources , such as the arts and heritage   Computing and technology  Resource management ( computing ) , the management of physical or virtual computer components  Radio resource management , the system level control of radio transmission characteristics in wireless communication  Storage resource management , optimizing the efficiency and speed of a storage area network  Electronic resource management , the practices and systems used by libraries to track electronic information resources  Data resource management , an organizational function in information systems and computer science that manages data resources  Distributed resource management , the management of unattended background program execution in computing known as a job scheduler   Legislation  Resource Management Act 1991 , a New Zealand law promoting sustainable management of natural and physical resources  Resource Management System , a system of conservation practices and management specified in the United States ' 2002 Farm Bill   Other uses  Resource management ( gaming ) , a mechanic in various types of games

In computer science , read-modify-write is a class of atomic operations ( such as test-and-set , fetch-and-add , and compare-and-swap ) that both read a memory location and write a new value into it simultaneously , either with a completely new value or some function of the previous value . These operations prevent race conditions in multi-threaded applications . Typically they are used to implement mutexes or semaphores . These atomic operations are also heavily used in non-blocking synchronization .   Maurice Herlihy ( 1991 ) ranks atomic operations by their consensus numbers , as follows :   ∞ : memory-to-memory move and swap , augmented queue , compare-and-swap , fetch-and-cons , sticky byte , load-link/store-conditional ( LL/SC )  2n - 2 : n-register assignment  2 : test-and-set , swap , fetch-and-add , queue , stack  1 : atomic read and atomic write   It is impossible to implement an operation that requires a given consensus number with only operations with a lower consensus number , no matter how many of such operations one uses . Read-modify-write instructions often produce unexpected results when used on I/O devices , as a write operation may not affect the same internal register that would be accessed in a read operation .   This term is also associated with RAID levels that perform actual write operations as atomic read-modify-write sequences . Such RAID levels include RAID 4 , RAID 5 and RAID 6 .

Reform Judaism ( also known as Liberal Judaism or Progressive Judaism ) is a major Jewish denomination which emphasizes the evolving nature of the religion , the superiority of its ethical aspects to the ceremonial ones , and a belief in a continuous revelation not centered on the theophany at Mount Sinai . It is characterized by a lesser stress on ritual and personal observance , regarding Jewish Law as of non-binding nature , and openness to external influences and progressive values . The origins of Reform Judaism lay in 19th-century Germany , where its early principles were formulated by Rabbi Abraham Geiger and his associates . Its greatest center today is in North America .   The various regional branches sharing these beliefs , including the American Union for Reform Judaism ( URJ ) , the Movement for Reform Judaism ( MRJ ) and Liberal Judaism in Britain , and the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism , are all united within the international World Union for Progressive Judaism . Founded in 1926 , the WUPJ estimates it represents at least 1,800,000 people in 50 countries : close to a million registered congregants as well as numerous unaffiliated individuals who identify with it .

Lateral computing is a lateral thinking approach to solving computing problems .  Lateral thinking has been made popular by Edward de Bono . This thinking technique is applied to generate creative ideas and solve problems . Similarly , by applying lateral-computing techniques to a problem , it can become much easier to arrive at a computationally inexpensive , easy to implement , efficient , innovative or unconventional solution .   The traditional or conventional approach to solving computing problems is to either build mathematical models or have an IF - THEN - ELSE structure . For example , a brute-force search is used in many chess engines , but this approach is computationally expensive and sometimes may arrive at poor solutions . It is for problems like this that lateral computing can be useful to form a better solution .   A simple problem of truck backup can be used for illustrating lateral-computing . This is one of the difficult tasks for traditional computing techniques , and has been efficiently solved by the use of fuzzy logic ( which is a lateral computing technique ) . Lateral-computing sometimes arrives at a novel solution for particular computing problem by using the model of how living beings , such as how humans , ants , and honeybees , solve a problem ; how pure crystals are formed by annealing , or evolution of living beings or quantum mechanics etc. .

The relational model ( RM ) for database management is an approach to managing data using a structure and language consistent with first-order predicate logic , first described in 1969 by Edgar F. Codd , where all data is represented in terms of tuples , grouped into relations . A database organized in terms of the relational model is a relational database .   The purpose of the relational model is to provide a declarative method for specifying data and queries : users directly state what information the database contains and what information they want from it , and let the database management system software take care of describing data structures for storing the data and retrieval procedures for answering queries .   Most relational databases use the SQL data definition and query language ; these systems implement what can be regarded as an engineering approximation to the relational model . A table in an SQL database schema corresponds to a predicate variable ; the contents of a table to a relation ; key constraints , other constraints , and SQL queries correspond to predicates . However , SQL databases deviate from the relational model in many details , and Codd fiercely argued against deviations that compromise the original principles .

In telecommunication , a recovery procedure is a process that attempts to bring a system back to a normal operating state . Examples :  The actions necessary to restore an automated information system 's data files and computational capability after a system failure .  In data communications , a process whereby a data station attempts to resolve conflicting or erroneous conditions arising during the data transfer .


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 Reevaluation may be necessary for current strategies that rely heavily on past projections from climatic models concerning environmental changes. This reassessment could potentially lead to significant shifts in policy-making regarding climate change mitigation efforts. The evolving understanding of complex atmospheric dynamics suggests an ongoing review process should inform future decision making at all levels - local , national or international . In light of new evidence about how ecosystems respond under changing conditions there exists now more than ever before compelling reasons why we must continue updating our approaches when it comes down managing natural resources sustainably over long periods time especially since these impacts will only become exacerbated without proactive measures being taken promptly today!
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Reconsideration appears warranted regarding previously established regulatory frameworks grounded largely upon outcomes derived through historical simulations conducted within sophisticated meteorological algorithms; subsequent revelations pertaining specifically towards unforeseen fluctuations exhibited across various ecological niches underscore imperative necessity underlying vigilant recalibration endeavors aimed squarely against looming anthropogenic induced planetary perturbations.

 Reevaluating Climate Policies Amidst Evolving Models
Climate policy formulation often relies heavily on historical data generated through sophisticated atmospheric and oceanic simulation tools known as general circulation models (GCM). These complex systems integrate fundamental physics principles into algorithms capable of predicting long-term changes within earth’s dynamic environments. However, recent advancements highlight limitations inherent in older modeling techniques; thus suggesting current strategies predicated upon past outputs require reexamination. Developed initially under pioneering work conducted jointly by Syukuro Manabe & Kirk Bryan during late twentieth-century research endeavors centered around Princeton University’s prestigious Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab., modern iterations continue evolving beyond initial frameworks incorporating additional variables accounting for nuanced interactions among multiple ecological spheres. Despite remarkable progress achieved since inception, ongoing refinement ensures more accurate representation reflecting contemporary scientific consensus regarding anthropogenic impacts exacerbating global warming trends. Policymakers should remain vigilant updating approaches accordingly ensuring alignment with latest insights gleaned across interdisciplinary studies aimed at mitigating escalating environmental crises effectively.

Reflective equilibrium is a state of balance or coherence among a set of beliefs arrived at by a process of deliberative mutual adjustment among general principles and particular judgments . Although he did not use the term , philosopher Nelson Goodman introduced the method of reflective equilibrium as an approach to justifying the principles of inductive logic . The term ` reflective equilibrium ' was coined by John Rawls and popularized in his A Theory of Justice as a method for arriving at the content of the principles of justice .   Rawls argues that human beings have a `` sense of justice '' which is both a source of moral judgment and moral motivation . In Rawls 's theory , we begin with `` considered judgments '' that arise from the sense of justice . These may be judgments about general moral principles ( of any level of generality ) or specific moral cases . If our judgments conflict in some way , we proceed by adjusting our various beliefs until they are in `` equilibrium , '' which is to say that they are stable , not in conflict , and provide consistent practical guidance . Rawls argues that a set of moral beliefs in ideal reflective equilibrium describes or characterizes the underlying principles of the human sense of justice .   An example of the method of reflective equilibrium may be useful . Suppose Zachary believes in the general principle of always obeying the commands in the Bible , and mistakenly thinks that these are completely encompassed by every Old Testament command . Suppose also that he thinks that it is not ethical to stone people to death merely for being Wiccan . These views may come into conflict ( see Exodus 22:18 , but see John 8:7 ) . If they do , Zachary will then have several choices . He can discard his general principle in search of a better one ( for example , only obeying the Ten Commandments ) , modify his general principle ( for example , choosing a different translation of the Bible , or letting Jesus ' teaching from John 8:7 `` If any of you is without sin , let him be the first to cast a stone '' override the Old Testament command ) , or change his opinions about the point in question to conform with his theory ( by deciding that witches really should be killed ) . Whatever the decision , he has moved toward reflective equilibrium .   Reflective equilibrium serves an important justificatory function within Rawls 's political theory . The nature of this function , however , is disputed . The dominant view , best exemplified by the work of Norman Daniels and Thomas Scanlon , is that the method of reflective equilibrium is a kind of coherentist method for the epistemic justification of moral beliefs . However , in other writings , Rawls seems to argue that his theory bypasses traditional metaethical questions , including questions of moral epistemology , and is intended instead to serve a practical function . This provides some motivation for a different view of the justificatory role of reflective equilibrium . On this view , the method of reflective equilibrium serves its justificatory function by linking together the cognitive and motivational aspects of the human sense of justice in the appropriate way .   Rawls argues that candidate principles of justice can not be justified unless they are shown to be stable . Principles of justice are stable if , among other things , the members of society regard them as authoritative and reliably compliant with them . The method of reflective equilibrium determines a set of principles rooted in the human sense of justice , which is a capacity that both provides the material for the process of reflective equilibration and our motivation to adhere to principles we judge morally sound . The method of reflective equilibrium serves the aim of defining a realistic and stable social order by determining a practically coherent set of principles that are grounded in the right way in the source of our moral motivation , such that we will be disposed to comply with them . As Fred D'Agostino puts it , stable principles of justice will require considerable `` up-take '' by the members of society . The method of reflective equilibrium provides a way of settling on principles that will achieve the kind of `` up-take '' necessary for stability .   Reflective equilibrium is not static , though Rawls allows for provisional fixed points ; it will change as the individual considers his opinions about individual issues or explores the consequences of his principles .   Rawls applied this technique to his conception of a hypothetical original position from which people would agree to a social contract . He arrived at the conclusion that the optimal theory of justice is the one to which people would agree from behind a veil of ignorance , not knowing their social positions .

Demand management is a planning methodology used to forecast , plan for and manage the demand for products and services . This can be at macro-levels as in economics and at micro-levels within individual organizations . For example , at macro-levels , a government may influence interest rates in order to regulate financial demand . At the micro-level , a cellular service provider may provide free night and weekend use in order to reduce demand during peak hours .   Demand management has a defined set of processes , capabilities and recommended behaviors for companies that produce goods and services . Consumer electronics and goods companies often lead in the application of demand management practices to their demand chains ; demand management outcomes are a reflection of policies and programs to influence demand as well as competition and options available to users and consumers . Effective demand management follows the concept of a `` closed loop '' where feedback from the results of the demand plans is fed back into the planning process to improve the predictability of outcomes . Many practices reflect elements of systems dynamics . Volatility is being recognized as significant an issue as the focus on variance of demand to plans and forecasts .

Reinforcement theory is a limited effects media model applicable within the realm of communication . The theory generally states that people seek out and remember information that provides cognitive support for their pre-existing attitudes and beliefs . The main assumption that guides this theory is that people do not like to be wrong and often feel uncomfortable when their beliefs are challenged .   Additionally , this theory focuses on the behavior to consequence connection within the ABC model . This theory , in management , can also be referred to as operant conditioning or the law of effect . Quite simply , this theory notes that a behavior will continue with a certain level of frequency based on pleasant or unpleasant results .

Richard `` Dick '' Levins ( June 1 , 1930 -- January 19 , 2016 ) was an ex-tropical farmer turned ecologist , a population geneticist , biomathematician , mathematical ecologist , and philosopher of science who had researched diversity in human populations . Until his death , Levins was a university professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a long-time political activist . He was best known for his work on evolution and complexity in changing environments and on metapopulations .   Levins ' writing and speaking is extremely condensed . This , combined with his Marxism , has made his analyses less well-known than those of some other ecologists and evolutionists who were adept at popularization . One story of his Chicago years is that , in order to understand his lectures , his graduate students each needed to attend Levins ' courses three times : the first time to acclimate themselves to the speed of his delivery and the difficulty of his mathematics ; the second to get the basic ideas down ; and the third to pick up his subtleties and profundities .   Levins also had written on philosophical issues in biology and modelling . One of his influential articles is `` The Strategy of Model Building in Population Biology '' . He has influenced a number of contemporary philosophers of biology . Levins often boasted publicly that he was a ` fourth generation Marxist ' and often had said that the methodology in his Evolution in Changing Environments was based upon the introduction to Marx 's Grundrisse , the rough draft of Das Kapital . With the evolutionary geneticist Richard Lewontin ( 1929 -- ) , Levins had written a number of articles on methodology , philosophy , and social implications of biology . Many of these are collected in The Dialectical Biologist . In 2007 , the duo published a second thematic collection of essays titled Biology Under the Influence : Dialectical Essays on Ecology , Agriculture , and Health .   Also with Lewontin , Levins had co-authored a number of satirical articles criticizing sociobiology , systems modeling in ecology , and other topics under the pseudonym Isadore Nabi . Levins and Lewontin managed to place a ridiculous biography of Nabi and his achievements in American Men of Science , thereby showing how little editorial care and fact-checking work went on in that respected reference work .

De sententia ferenda , Latin for `` of judgments as they should be , '' is a legal term used to depict advice to the courts about how they should judge and refine the analysis about what they really decide .   The concept is similar but not the same as , lex ferenda , which is denoted how the law should be .   Category : Latin legal terminology

Remote sensing of the planetary boundary layer refers to the utilization of ground based , flight based , or satellite based remote sensing instruments to measure properties of the planetary boundary layer including boundary layer height , aerosols and clouds . Satellite remote sensing of the atmosphere has the advantage of being able to provide global coverage of atmospheric planetary boundary layer properties while simultaneously providing relatively high temporal sampling rates . Advancements in satellite remote sensing have provided greater vertical resolution which enables higher accuracy for planetary boundary layer measurements .   The radiative forcing for marine boundary layer ( MBL ) clouds is imperative for understanding any global warming changes . Low-level clouds , including MBL clouds , have the largest net radiative forcing of all clouds .   The albedo of these low level clouds is much higher than the albedo of the underlying ocean surface and correctly modeling these clouds is needed to limit the uncertainty in climate model predictions . The remote sensing of the planetary boundary layer , especially clouds and aerosols within the planetary boundary layer can help verify and improve climate models .

Radioecology is a branch of ecology , which studies how radioactive substances interact with nature ; how different mechanisms affect the substances ' migration and uptake in food chains and ecosystems . Investigations in radioecology might include aspects of field sampling , designed field and laboratory experiments and the development of predictive simulation models .   This science combines techniques from some of the more basic , traditional fields , such as physics , chemistry , mathematics , biology , and ecology , with applied concepts in radiation protection . Radioecological studies form the basis for estimating doses and assessing the consequences of radioactive pollution for human health and the environment . ''

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

Rational analysis is a theoretical framework , methodology , and research program in cognitive science that has been developed by John Anderson . The goal of rational analysis as a research program is to explain the function and purpose of cognitive processes and to discover the structure of the mind . Chater and Oaksford contrast it with the mechanistic explanations of cognition offered by both computational models and neuroscience .   Rational analysis starts from the assumption that the mind is adapted to its environment . Rational analysis uses this assumption to investigate the structure and purpose of representations and cognitive processes by studying the structure of the environment . The methodology of rational analysis comprises six steps :   Goals : Specify precisely the goals of the cognitive system .  Environment : Develop a formal model of the environment to which the system is adapted .  Computational Limitations : Make the minimal assumptions about computational limitations .  Optimization : Derive the optimal behavioral function given 1-3 above .  Data : Examine the empirical literature to see whether the predictions of the behavioral function are confirmed .  Iteration : Repeat , iteratively refining the theory   Rational analysis has been applied to memory , categorization , causal inference , problem solving , and reasoning .

In information technology a reasoning system is a software system that generates conclusions from available knowledge using logical techniques such as deduction and induction . Reasoning systems play an important role in the implementation of artificial intelligence and knowledge-based systems .   By the everyday usage definition of the phrase , all computer systems are reasoning systems in that they all automate some type of logic or decision . In typical use in the Information Technology field however , the phrase is usually reserved for systems that perform more complex kinds of reasoning . For example , not for systems that do fairly straightforward types of reasoning such as calculating a sales tax or customer discount but making logical inferences about a medical diagnosis or mathematical theorem . Reasoning systems come in two modes : interactive and batch processing . Interactive systems interface with the user to ask clarifying questions or otherwise allow the user to guide the reasoning process . Batch systems take in all the available information at once and generate the best answer possible without user feedback or guidance .   Reasoning systems have a wide field of application that includes scheduling , business rule processing , problem solving , complex event processing , intrusion detection , predictive analytics , robotics , computer vision , and natural language processing .


Question: strategies formulated from earlier environmental simulations and forecasts may require reevaluation in light of new data.

 Reevaluating Policies Amid Evolving Climate Models
Climate models serve as critical tools for understanding how our planet responds to various forcings, particularly those induced by human activities. Historically, policy decisions aimed at mitigating climate change were heavily influenced by outputs generated through earlier iterations of these models. However, recent advancements in modeling techniques coupled with improved observational data suggest that past assumptions regarding sensitivity to greenhouse gases might require revision.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), widely respected for synthesizing research across multiple disciplines, periodically updates assessments reflecting current knowledge. Their latest reports underscore uncertainties surrounding feedback mechanisms within complex atmospheric-oceanic interactions—factors crucial for projecting future climates accurately. Consequently, scenarios once deemed plausible now appear less probable under refined simulations incorporating updated parameters.

For instance, estimates concerning equilibrium climate sensitivity—the degree of warming anticipated following a doubling of atmospheric CO₂ concentrations—have shifted slightly downward compared to older studies. Additionally, transient response metrics indicate potentially slower near-term increases than initially projected when accounting for aerosol cooling effects and enhanced carbon uptake capacities of terrestrial ecosystems.

These adjustments do not negate urgent calls for decarbonization strategies; rather, they highlight evolving understandings necessitating adaptive policymaking frameworks. Governments globally recognize the imperative for stringent reductions outlined in Paris Agreement targets aiming to restrict planetary heating well below two degrees Celsius above baseline conditions while pursuing aspirational goals limiting overshoot closer to half that threshold.

Adaptation measures remain equally vital given inevitable alterations unfolding irrespective of mitigation success. Strategies encompass infrastructure modifications safeguarding against intensified hydrological extremes, coastal fortifications countering encroaching seas, agricultural innovations bolstering resilience amidst fluctuating temperatures, and ecological conservation initiatives preserving vulnerable biomes threatened by habitat shifts.

Societal awareness continues growing alongside mounting empirical evidence linking anthropogenic influences to observable trends. Surveys reveal heightened public apprehension spanning diverse demographics, underscoring broad consensus acknowledging escalating risks posed by unchecked GHG accumulations. Collaborative endeavors transcending geopolitical boundaries are indispensable if humanity hopes to navigate impending challenges collectively.

In summary, ongoing refinements in predictive algorithms demand periodic reevaluation of established guidelines predicated upon prior insights. Policymakers must remain agile, integrating contemporary wisdom gleaned from cutting-edge analyses into actionable blueprints capable of steering civilization onto sustainable trajectories compatible with long-term survival prospects.

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Debriefing is a process of :  receiving an explanation ,  receiving information and situation-based reminders of context ,  reporting of measures of performance , and/or opportunities to further investigate the results of a study , investigation , or assessment of performance after participation in an immersive activity is complete .   Debriefings are most effective when conducted interactively between the participants of the immersive activity and the assessment or observation personnel . Self-facilitated After Action Reviews ( AAR ) or debriefings are common in small unit and crew activities , and in a training context are shown to improve Knowledge , Skills , and Abilities ( KSAs ) significantly when conducted formally using pre-defined measures of performance derived from front-end analysis . Debriefing organization can be based on linear or non-linear ( or a combination of both ) organization of markers used for recall . Typically the structure will use : Temporal , Spatial , Objective , and/or Performance derived markers to bring focus to a specific activity .

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach , using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic . The term was promulgated in 1967 by Edward de Bono . He cites as an example the Judgment of Solomon , where King Solomon resolves a dispute over the parentage of a child by calling for the child to be cut in half , and making his judgment according to the reactions that this order receives .   According to de Bono , lateral thinking deliberately distances itself from the standard perception of creativity as `` vertical '' logic ( the classic method for problem solving ) .

Replication in computing involves sharing information so as to ensure consistency between redundant resources , such as software or hardware components , to improve reliability , fault-tolerance , or accessibility .

Lambda calculus ( also written as λ-calculus ) is a formal system in mathematical logic for expressing computation based on function abstraction and application using variable binding and substitution . It is a universal model of computation that can be used to simulate any single-taped Turing machine and was first introduced by mathematician Alonzo Church in the 1930s as part of his research of the foundations of mathematics .   Lambda calculus consists of constructing lambda terms and performing reduction operations on them . In the simplest form of lambda calculus , terms are built using only the following rules :   producing expressions such as : ( λx.λy . ( λz . ( λx.z x ) ( λy.z y ) ) ( x y ) ) . Parentheses can be dropped if the expression is unambiguous . For some applications , terms for logical and mathematical constants and operations may be included .   The reduction operations include :   If repeated application of the reduction steps eventually terminates then by the Church-Rosser theorem it will produce a beta normal form .

Land reclamation , usually known as reclamation , and also known as land fill ( not to be confused with a landfill ) , is the process of creating new land from ocean , riverbeds , or lake beds . The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill .   In a number of other jurisdictions , including parts of the United States , the term `` reclamation '' can refer to returning disturbed lands to an improved state . In Alberta , Canada , for example , reclamation is defined by the provincial government as `` The process of reconverting disturbed land to its former or other productive uses . '' In Oceania it is frequently referred to as land rehabilitation .

Data Preparation is the act of preparing ( or pre-processing ) `` raw '' data or disparate data sources into refined information assets that can be used effectively for various business purposes such as analysis .   Data Preparation is a necessary , but often tedious , activity that is a critical first step in data analytics projects for Data wrangling . Data Preparation can include many discrete tasks such as loading data or data ingestion , data fusion , data cleansing , data augmentation and data delivery ( writing out the prepared data to databases , file systems or applications ) .   Data Cleansing is one of the most common tasks in Data Preparation . Common data cleansing activities involve ensuring the data is :   Valid -- falls within required constraints ( e.g. data has correct data type ) , matches required patterns ( e.g. phone numbers look like phone numbers ) , no cross-field issues ( e.g. the state/province field only has valid values for the specific country in a Country field )  Complete -- ensuring all necessary data is available and where possibly , looking up needed data from external sources ( e.g. finding the Zip/Postal code of an address via an external data source )  Consistent -- eliminating contradictions in the data ( e.g. correcting the fact that the same individual may have different birthdates in different records or datasets )  Uniform -- ensuring common data elements follow common standards in the data , ( e.g. uniform data/time formats across fields , uniform units of measure for weights , lengths )  Accurate -- where possible ensuring data is verifiable with an authoritative source ( e.g. business information is referenced against a D&B database to ensure accuracy )   Given the variety of data sources ( e.g. databases , business applications ) that provide data and formats that data can arrive in , data preparation can be quite involved and complex . There are many tools and technologies that are used for data preparation .

Dead cat strategy refers to the introduction of a dramatic , shocking , or sensationalist topic in order to divert discourse away from a more damaging topic .

Demand optimization is the application of processes and tools to maximize return on sales . This usually involves the application of mathematical modeling techniques using computer software .   It has particular applications in retail , where merchants wish to identify the best combination of price and promotion to achieve desired sales , gross margin , inventory or market share objectives .   The methods used are similar to those applied in the related field of supply chain optimization , where mathematical algorithms are applied to large databases of sales data to help predict future outcomes . In the case of demand optimization , as well as in house sales history , there may be competitive pricing information .   Because it is still a new field , authoritative data on the benefits of demand optimization is not widely available , although suppliers offer case studies of early adopters which claim rapid return on investment , especially in the optimization of the timing and level of price markdowns .

Relief 2.0 or disaster relief 2.0 is the deployment of digital information techniques in the management of disaster relief .

Retrenchment is a technique associated with Formal Methods that was introduced to address some of the perceived limitations of formal , model based refinement , for situations in which refinement might be regarded as desirable in principle , but turned out to be unusable , or nearly unusable , in practice . It was primarily developed at the School of Computer Science , University of Manchester .


Question: Prior to anthropogenic combustion of carbon-based resources instigating climate change, the region's frozen expanses maintained comparative equilibrium.

 Antarctic Ice Sheet Stability Prior to Anthropogenic Climate Change
Before significant anthropogenic interference through extensive fossil fuel combustion, Antarctica's vast ice sheet remained relatively stable within its own dynamic equilibrium. Historical data suggests that prior to substantial human influence, fluctuations in the size of the ice sheets were largely governed by natural cycles related to solar radiation variations and volcanic eruptions. However, these shifts did not lead to long-term destabilizing effects comparable to those observed under contemporary conditions.
Approximately 4--6 million years ago, during the Pliocene epoch, when atmospheric CO2 concentrations reached levels similar to what we see today (~400 ppm), global mean temperatures were approximately 2°C higher compared to pre-industrial times, yet the West Antarctic Ice Sheet managed to maintain much of its integrity despite experiencing warmer climates.
Evidence gathered from sedimentary layers across various regions indicates that while some retreat might've taken place then, it wasn't nearly as rapid nor drastic enough to result in catastrophic sea-level rises akin to predictions made based upon ongoing trends if current emission scenarios continue unabatedly. These findings highlight how crucial understanding historical contexts can prove invaluable regarding future projections concerning polar dynamics amidst escalating planetary warmth.
Moreover, paleoclimatological studies focusing particularly on intervals characterized by elevated green-house gases—such as the Early Miocene Climatic Optimum circa ~17 Ma BP—demonstrate that even though portions of WAIS had indeed contracted back substantially, they still persisted far beyond tipping points feared nowadays should GHG accumulation persist unchecked indefinitely ahead; thus emphasizing once again just how pivotal discernible differences exist amongst naturally occurring variability versus manmade alterations capable potentially triggering irreversible outcomes down trajectories unforeseen hitherto throughout recorded history.
In summary, before humans started extensively burning coal, oil & gas en masse contributing heavily onto already existing reservoirs trapped inside lithosphere via weathering reactions etc., Antarctica’s glaciers seemed quite resilient against external perturbations emanating outside earth system boundaries themselves - something worth bearing mind whilst navigating forward amid increasingly challenging terrains posed forth courtesy accelerating pace exhibited lately within realms pertaining both physical sciences alongside socio-economic dimensions alike!

Lake Chad is a historically large , shallow , endorheic lake in Africa , which has varied in size over the centuries . According to the Global Resource Information Database of the United Nations Environment Programme , it shrank by as much as 95 % from about 1963 to 1998 , but `` the 2007 ( satellite ) image shows significant improvement over previous years . '' Lake Chad is economically important , providing water to more than 68 million people living in the four countries surrounding it ( Chad , Cameroon , Niger , and Nigeria ) on the edge of the Sahara Desert . It is the largest lake in the Chad Basin .

Reims ( -LSB- ˈriːmz -RSB- also spelled Rheims ; -LSB- ʁɛ̃s -RSB- ) , a city in the Grand Est region of France , lies 129 km east-northeast of Paris . The 2013 census recorded 182,592 inhabitants ( Rémoises ( feminine ) and Rémois ( masculine ) ) in the city of Reims proper ( the commune ) , and 317,611 inhabitants in the metropolitan area ( aire urbaine ) . Its river , the Vesle , is a tributary of the Aisne .   Founded by the Gauls , it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire . Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France . The Cathedral of Reims ( damaged by the Germans during the First World War but restored since ) housed the Holy Ampulla ( Sainte Ampoule ) containing the Saint Chrême ( chrism ) , allegedly brought by a white dove ( the Holy Spirit ) at the baptism of Clovis in 496 . It was used for the anointing , the most important part of the coronation of French kings .

Lake Annecy ( French : Lac d'Annecy ) is a perialpine lake in Haute-Savoie in France .   It is the third largest lake in France , after the Lac du Bourget and Lac de Grand-Lieu , if the French part of Lake Geneva ( which is also partly in Switzerland ) is excluded . It is known as `` Europe 's cleanest lake '' because of strict environmental regulations introduced in the 1960s . It is a popular tourist destination known for its swimming and water sports .   The lake was formed about 18,000 years ago , at the time the large alpine glaciers melted . It is fed by many small rivers from the surrounding mountains ( Ire , Eau morte , Laudon , Bornette and Biolon ) , and from a powerful underwater source , the Boubioz , which enters at 82 m depth .

Lake Hoare is a lake about 4.2 km long between Lake Chad and Canada Glacier in Taylor Valley , Victoria Land , Antarctica . Its surface area measures 1.94 km2 . The lake was named by the 8th Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition ( VUWAE ) , 1963 -- 64 , for physicist Ray A. Hoare , a member of the VUWAE that examined lakes in Taylor , Wright , and Victoria Valleys .   Lake Hoare is dammed by the tongue of Canada Glacier , otherwise it would drain into Lake Fryxell , 3 km northeast across the glacier tongue . Lake Chad , only 5 m southeast of Lake Hoare , sometimes overflows into Lake Hoare .

A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated of international importance under the Ramsar Convention .   The Convention on Wetlands , known as the Ramsar Convention , is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO , and coming into force in 1975 . It provides for national action and international cooperation regarding the conservation of wetlands , and wise sustainable use of their resources .   Ramsar identifies wetlands of international importance , especially those providing waterfowl habitat .   In 2016 there are 2,231 Ramsar Sites , protecting 214936005 ha . 169 national governments are currently participating .

The Kuiper belt ( -LSB- ` kaipər -RSB- or -LSB- ` kœy̯pǝr -RSB- ) , sometimes called the Edgeworth -- Kuiper belt , is a circumstellar disc in the Solar System beyond the ( known ) planets , extending from the orbit of Neptune ( at 30 AU ) to approximately 50 AU from the Sun . It is similar to the asteroid belt , but is far larger -- 20 times as wide and 20 to 200 times as massive . Like the asteroid belt , it consists mainly of small bodies , or remnants from the Solar System 's formation . While many asteroids are composed primarily of rock and metal , most Kuiper belt objects are composed largely of frozen volatiles ( termed `` ices '' ) , such as methane , ammonia and water . The Kuiper belt is home to three officially recognized dwarf planets : Pluto , Haumea , and Makemake . Some of the Solar System 's moons , such as Neptune 's Triton and Saturn 's Phoebe , are thought to have originated in the region .   The Kuiper belt was named after Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper , though he did not predict its existence . In 1992 , was discovered , the first Kuiper belt object ( KBO ) since Pluto . Since its discovery , the number of known KBOs has increased to over a thousand , and more than 100,000 KBOs over 100 km in diameter are thought to exist . The Kuiper belt was initially thought to be the main repository for periodic comets , those with orbits lasting less than 200 years . Studies since the mid-1990s have shown that the belt is dynamically stable , and that comets ' true place of origin is the scattered disc , a dynamically active zone created by the outward motion of Neptune 4.5 billion years ago ; scattered disc objects such as Eris have extremely eccentric orbits that take them as far as 100 AU from the Sun .   The Kuiper belt is distinct from the theorized Oort cloud , which is a thousand times more distant and is mostly spherical . The objects within the Kuiper belt , together with the members of the scattered disc and any potential Hills cloud or Oort cloud objects , are collectively referred to as trans-Neptunian objects ( TNOs ) . Pluto is the largest and most massive member of the Kuiper belt , and the largest and the second-most-massive known TNO , surpassed only by Eris in the scattered disc . Originally considered a planet , Pluto 's status as part of the Kuiper belt caused it to be reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 . It is compositionally similar to many other objects of the Kuiper belt , and its orbital period is characteristic of a class of KBOs , known as `` plutinos '' , that share the same 2:3 resonance with Neptune .

Lake CECs is a subglacial lake in Antarctica at approximately latitude 80 ° S . It has an estimated area of 18 km ² . The territory where the lake is located , some 160 km from Union Glacier , is claimed only by Chile .   The lake is located in a buffer zone of three major West Antarctic glaciers . The movement of the ice is almost nonexistent and the area is in a situation of low disturbance . This allows the body of water to be extremely stable , with minimal mass exchanges with its environment . This favors the hypothesis that the lake could support endemic life , which would have developed in extreme isolation .   Lake CECs was discovered by the Chilean research center Centro de Estudios Científicos ( CECs ) . The first signs of the lake were detected during Antarctic summer in January 2014 , when a mobile research station team journeyed through the central plateau of West Antarctica . Measurements showed unusual subglacial radar returns , indicating the presence of a waterbody at some 2.6 kilometers depth under the ice . An initial mapping with an ice-penetrating radar confirmed the finding . The research team returned in summer of 2015 and the mapping was completed . The findings were published in a Geophysical Research Letters report by four members of the CECs Glaciology Laboratory .

Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands archipelago , with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica . This island is the caldera of an active volcano , which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969 . The island previously held a whaling station ; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost , with Argentine and Spanish research bases . While various countries have asserted sovereignty , it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System .

Land run ( sometimes `` land rush '' ) usually refers to a historical event in which previously restricted land of the United States was opened to homestead on a first-arrival basis . Lands were opened and sold first-come or by bid , or won by lottery , or by means other than a run . The settlers , no matter how they acquired occupancy , purchased the land from the United States Land Office . For former Indian lands , the Land Office distributed the sales funds to the various tribal entities , according to previously negotiated terms . The Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 was the most prominent of the land runs while the Land Run of 1893 was the largest . The opening of the former Kickapoo area in 1895 was the last use of a land run in the present area of Oklahoma .

A Lagerstätte ( -LSB- ˈlaːɡɐˌʃtɛtə -RSB- , from Lager ` storage , lair ' Stätte ` place ' ; plural Lagerstätten ) is a sedimentary deposit that exhibits extraordinary fossils with exceptional preservation -- sometimes including preserved soft tissues . These formations may have resulted from carcass burial in an anoxic environment with minimal bacteria , thus delaying decomposition . Lagerstätten span geological time from the Neoproterozoic era to the present . Worldwide , some of the best examples of near-perfect fossilization are the Cambrian Maotianshan shales and Burgess Shale , the Devonian Hunsrück Slates and Gogo Formation , the Carboniferous Mazon Creek , the Jurassic Solnhofen limestone , the Cretaceous Santana and Yixian formations , and the Eocene Green River Formation .


Question: Prior to the onset of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions leading to climate change, the region's glaciers maintained an equilibrium state relatively undisturbed by external forces.

 Ice Age Balance: Pre-Human Influence Antarctica
Prior to significant human impact through fossil fuel combustion, triggering what we now recognize as global warming, Antarctica experienced a state of remarkable equilibrium within its glacial landscape. Historically, before the Industrial Revolution escalated carbon dioxide levels dramatically, the vast continental ice sheet maintained stability, reflecting seasonal fluctuations yet sustaining overall consistency.

This pristine condition ensured minimal net gain or loss of ice mass annually, preserving the delicate balance essential for ecological harmony. However, contemporary observations reveal stark contrasts; relentless warming trends disrupt millennia-old cycles, causing irreversible damage to the once-stable ice sheets. Anthropogenic contributions exacerbate natural variability, leading to accelerated ice retreat and sea-level rise concerns globally.

Before extensive exploration and subsequent exploitation began during the late 19th century, Antarctica stood untouched – a true wilderness isolated by harsh conditions. Its remoteness shielded it from direct human interference until exploratory expeditions ventured into unknown territories around the early 1820s. Yet even amidst growing interest sparked by tales of discovery, the continent retained much of its original integrity thanks to inhospitable environments deterring prolonged habitation or resource extraction endeavors.

In essence, pre-industrial Antarctica embodied resilience against external disturbances while upholding internal dynamics crucial for maintaining life-support systems both locally and beyond regional boundaries. Today, urgent calls echo among international communities urging collective action aimed at restoring semblances of former tranquility lost amid escalating planetary crises precipitated chiefly by unchecked anthropocentric pursuits.
The preservation imperative underscores commitments outlined under frameworks akin to those established via Antarctic Treaty provisions designed explicitly to safeguard unique ecosystems threatened disproportionately by ongoing climate alterations stemming predominantly from excessive reliance upon non-renewable energy sources.

Las Vegas ( -LSB- lɑːs_ˈveɪɡəs -RSB- , Spanish for `` The Meadows '' ) , officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas , is the 28th-most populated city in the United States , the most populated city in the state of Nevada , and the county seat of Clark County . The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert . Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for its gambling , shopping , fine dining , entertainment , and nightlife . It is the leading financial , commercial , and cultural center for Nevada .   The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World , and is famous for its mega casino -- hotels and associated activities . It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry , claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any city in the world . Today , Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world 's most visited tourist destinations . The city 's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City , and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature , films , television programs , and music videos .   Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911 . At the close of the 20th century , it was the most populated American city founded within that century ( a similar distinction earned by Chicago in the 1800s ) . Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s , and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled , increasing by 85.2 % . Rapid growth has continued into the 21st century , and according to a 2013 estimate , the population is 603,488 with a regional population of 2,027,828 .   `` Las Vegas '' is often used to describe areas beyond official city limits -- especially the areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip , which is actually located within the unincorporated communities of Paradise , Winchester , and Enterprise .

Kwahu is an Akan group and area , dubbed Asaase Aban or the natural fortress , in view of its national position as the highest habitable elevation . Kwahu lies in the Eastern Region of Ghana , on the west shore of Lake Volta . They share the region with their fellow Akans the Akyems , the Adangbe-Krobos and a small sect of migrant Ewes in the Afram Plains area who double as fishing experts and caretakers in the waterfront zone . There are two common spellings of the name , Kwawu and Kwahu . The `` w '' spelling is the official spelling from the African Studies Centre , University of Ghana , and more resembles the pronunciation . The `` h '' was put in by Swiss missionaries from Basel , who added the `` h '' to ensure that Kwa , the first syllable , was not pronounced as `` eh . '' The `` h '' is not separately pronounced in the name . For Anglo-Germanic speakers , Ku-A-U may be an easier pronunciation help whilst Franco-Roman natives would say KoU-AoU with ease .   The term Kwahu also refers to the variant of Akan language spoken in this region and to the Kwahu people who come from the region , there are about 65.000 Kwahus . Except for a few variations in stress , pronunciation and syntax , there are no markers in the dialect spoken by the Kwahus , who are originally of Ashanti stock , having separated and then migrated from the Sekyere-Efiduase-Mampong area to their present settlement , joining a few others from Akyem and other ancestral Ashanti heartland The Mamponghene , who is next to the Ashanti King in hierarchy , and the Kwahumanhene , are historically cousins , hence both occupy Silver Stools with the salutation of Daasebre .   The name derives from its myths of origin , `` The slave ( awa ) died ( wu ) , '' which was based on an ancient prophecy that a slave would die so the wandering tribe of Akan would know where to settle . The myth was part of the historical stories of the Agona matriclan , the first paramount lineage of Kwawu , and was later adopted by the Bretuao-Tena matriclan ( Twidan ) who later replaced them .   The paramount chief and the royal matrilineage of the Kwawu reside at Abene , north of Abetifi on the banks of the highlands . The strategic location of Atibie and a dreaded militia that guarded the route was led by Akwamu warriors who fiercely repelled attempts by colonial forces to capture the Omanhene . Even today , the road from Abetifi to the small enclave housing the king is plied with some unease , given the stories recounted . Until their leaders seized upon the opportunities presented with the Bond of 1844 , Kwahu was thus an integral part of Ashanti Kingdom and attested by available maps of the period . It is also worthy of note : Ashanti waged punitive and protracted wars against fellow Akans including Denkyira , Akwamu , Akyem , Fanti , Assin but never fought Kwahu .  Abetifi ( Tena matriclan ) is the head of the Adonten ( vanguard ) .  Obo ( Aduana , Ada , Amoakade ) is the head of the Nifa ( Right Division )  Aduamoa ( Dwumena , Asona ) is the head of the Benkum ( Left Division ) .   As part of the Asante Empire , Kwawu had an Asante emissary , governor or ambassador at Atibie , next to Mpraeso , of the Ekuona matriclan ) . To indicate its independence from Asante in 1888 the Kwawu assassinated the Asante emissary in Atibe , about the time of the arrival of the Basel missionaries from Switzerland . Fritz Ramseyer , enroute to Kumasi with his captors , had been granted a few days of rest during a stop at Kwahu and recovered quickly from a bout of fever in the mountains . Upon gaining his freedom later from the Asantehene , he sought permission to build a Christian Mission in Abetifi , thereby placing the town on the world map and opening the area to vocational and evangelical opportunities . Obo , traditionally pro-Ashanti , led the opposition to the Swiss . It is orally told that the Kwahus chose Obo as their financial center .   In recent years , Kwahu has become the best place to celebrate Easter . Many from far away places within the borders of the country and even beyond go there to enjoy themselves . The Kwahu mountains offer an ideal spot for Paragliders to showcase their skills to the public and to share the thrills of gliding . Such events also serve as Tourist Attractions sites and generates income for the Ghanaian Economy . Characteristics of Kwahu natives are centred on economics , self-sufficiency and an incredible ability to forego short-term or immediate wants in planning for longer-term goals ; they are natural-born entrepreneurs .   Trivia : Experts in thrift , the Kwahus surprise with relative success where others fail in any manner of business , from cocoa farming to house front trading and modern service sector or manufacturing industries .  As a result , they are often thought to be wealth-creating magicians .   Until recently , they shunned political activism and are arguably under-represented in government appointments , compared with other Akan groups such as Ashanti , Fanti , Brong or Akyem .   Kwahus often wish to spend the retirement years in their mountainous home region and are more likely to marry from their tribal group and invest in a magnificent home . Choice of spouse outside the group often will depend on strategic business calculations and a willingness of the partner to relocate at old age .   Kwahus get along relatively well with others but may have special relations with the Ga of Accra who initially welcomed and supported their businesses in the post independence era . A considerable population of Northern migrants and Ewes permanently reside in Kwahu , exercising caretaker functions on lands and farms as their hosts move into the metropolitan areas to engage in micro Start-ups .

The Latrobe Valley is an inland geographical district and urban area of the Gippsland region in the state of Victoria , Australia . The district lies east of the Melbourne and nestled between the Strzelecki Ranges to the south and the Baw Baw Ranges , part of the Great Dividing Range , to the north . Mount Baw Baw ( 1567 m ) is the highest peak to the north of the Latrobe Valley , due north of Moe . The highest peak to the south is Mt Tassie ( 740 m ) , south of Traralgon .   The area has four major centres , from west to east , Warragul , , Morwell and Traralgon , with minor centres including , , , and . The population of the Latrobe Valley is approximately 125,000 .   The valley draws its name from the Latrobe River which flows eastward , through the valley . According to Les Blake , in 1841 William Adams Brodribb , an early settler , named the river in honour of Charles La Trobe , Lieutenant Governor of the Port Phillip District . A. W. Reed also attributes Brodribb to naming the river in honour of La Trobe ; yet Reed claims that the river was discovered by Angus McMillan in 1840 who named the watercourse as Glengarry River .

Kukri Hills is a prominent east-west trending range , about 25 nmi long and over 2000 m high , forming the divide between Ferrar Glacier on the south and Taylor Glacier and Taylor Valley on the north , in Victoria Land , Antarctica .   The hills were discovered by the Discovery Expedition ( 1901 -- 04 ) and probably so named because its shape resembles that of the Kukri , a Gurkha knife .

The Democratic Republic of the Congo ( -LSB- ˈkɒŋɡəʊ -RSB- -LSB- kɔ̃ɡo -RSB- ; République démocratique du Congo ) , also known as DR Congo , DRC , DROC , Congo-Kinshasa or simply the Congo , is a country located in Central Africa . The DRC borders the Central African Republic and South Sudan to the north ; Uganda , Rwanda , Burundi and Tanzania to the east ; Zambia and Angola to the south ; the Republic of the Congo to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest . It is the second-largest country in Africa by area and eleventh largest in the world . With a population of over 80 million , the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populated officially Francophone country , the fourth most-populated nation in Africa and the eighteenth most populated country in the world .   The territory of the DR Congo was first settled by humans around 90,000 years ago . Bantu peoples began migrating into the region in the 5th century and again in the 10th century . In the West of the region the Kingdom of Kongo ruled from the 14th to 19th centuries , while in the centre and East of the region the kingdoms of Luba and Lunda ruled from the 16th and 17th centuries to the 19th century . In the 1870s , before the onset of the Scramble for Africa , European exploration of the Congo was carried out , first led by Sir Henry Morton Stanley under the sponsorship of King Leopold II of Belgium . Leopold formally acquired rights to the Congo territory at the Conference of Berlin in 1885 and made the land his private property . He named it the Congo Free State . During the Free State the colonial military unit , the Force Publique , forced the local population into producing rubber , and from 1885 to 1908 millions of Congolese died as a consequence of disease and exploitation . In 1908 Belgium , despite initial reluctance , formally annexed the Free State from Leopold , which became the Belgian Congo .   The Belgian Congo achieved independence on 30 June 1960 under the name Republic of the Congo ( Léopoldville ) . Congolese nationalist Patrice Lumumba was elected the first Prime Minister , while Joseph Kasa-Vubu became the first President . Conflict arose over the administration of the territory which became known as the Congo Crisis . The provinces of Katanga , under Moïse Tshombe , and South Kasai attempted to secede from the Congo . On 5 September 1960 , Kasa-Vubu dismissed Lumumba from office , encouraged by the United States and Belgium after Lumumba turned to the Soviet Union for assistance in the crisis . On 14 September , with U.S. and Belgian support , Lumumba was arrested by forces loyal to Army Chief of Staff Joseph-Désiré Mobutu , who had gained de facto control over the country through a coup d'état the same day , and on 17 January 1961 Lumumba was handed over to Katangan authorities and executed by Belgian-led Katangese troops .   In 1965 Joseph-Désiré Mobutu , who later renamed himself Mobutu Sese Seko , officially came into power through a second coup . In 1971 he renamed the country Zaire . The country was run as a one-party state with his Popular Movement of the Revolution as the sole legal party . Mobutu 's government received considerable support from the United States for its anti-communist stance during the Cold War . By the early 1990s Mobutu 's government began to weaken . Disenfranchisement of the eastern Congolese Tutsi population led to a 1996 invasion led by Tutsi-ruled Rwanda , which began the First Congo War . On 17 May 1997 Laurent-Désiré Kabila , a leader of Tutsi forces from the province of South Kivu , became President , bringing about the end of Mobutu 's 32-year rule . Tensions between President Kabila and the Rwandan and Tutsi presence in the country led to the Second Congo War from 1998 to 2003 . Ultimately , nine African countries and around twenty armed groups became involved in the war , which resulted in the deaths of 5.4 million people . The two wars together devastated the country . President Laurent-Désiré Kabila was assassinated by one of his bodyguards on 16 January 2001 and was succeeded eight days later as President by his son Joseph Kabila .   The Democratic Republic of Congo is extremely rich in natural resources but has had political instability , a lack of infrastructure , issues with corruption and centuries of both commercial and colonial extraction and exploitation with little holistic development . Besides the capital Kinshasa , the two next largest cities Lubumbashi and Mbuji-Mayi are both mining communities . DR Congo 's largest export is raw minerals , with China accepting over 50 % of DRC 's exports in 2012 . , according to the Human Development Index ( HDI ) , DR Congo 's level of human development ranks 176 out of 187 countries .

Latsga is a peak of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the Svaneti region of Georgia . Latsga 's main glacier , Lekhzir , covers the mountain 's southern slopes and portions of the adjacent valleys .

The 1950 Assam -- Tibet earthquake , also known as the Assam earthquake , occurred on 15 August and had a moment magnitude of 8.6 . The epicentre was located near Rima , Tibet . The earthquake was destructive in both Assam and Tibet , and between 1,500 and 3,300 people were killed .   It was the sixth largest earthquake of the 20th century . It is also the largest known earthquake to have not been caused by an oceanic subduction . Instead , this quake was caused by two continental plates colliding .

Rakaposhi ( -LSB- ) , is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan . It is situated in the middle of Nagar Valley Nagar District and Danyore and Bagrote valley approximately 100 km north of the capital city Gilgit of the semi autonomous Gilgit -- Baltistan region of Pakistan . Rakaposhi means `` Snow Covered '' in the local language . Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ( `` Mother of Mist '' or `` Mother of Clouds '' ) . It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan , but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest .   Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey , members of a British-Pakistani expedition , via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route . Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent to the summit on June 25 . Another climber was slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night .

Ladd Glacier is an alpine glacier on the north slope of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon . It lies at an average elevation of 7500 ft. The glacier lies entirely within Mount Hood Wilderness .   Between 1907 and 2004 , Ladd Glacier lost 37 % of its surface area and the glacier terminus retreated 1190 m over the same time period .

Rājputāna ( Rajasthani / राजपूताना ) meaning `` Land of the Rajputs '' was a princely state in India , that included mainly the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan along with parts of Madhya Pradesh , Gujarat and some adjoining areas of Sindh in modern-day Southern Pakistan . The main settlements were to the west of aravalli hills which was known as Gurjaratra , the earlier form of Gujrat before it came to be known as Rajputana , early in the Medieval Period . The name was later adopted by British government as Rajputana Agency for its dependencies in the region of the present-day Indian state of Rājasthān . Rajputana agency included 18 princely states , two chiefships and the British district of Ajmer-Merwara . This British official term remained until its replacement by `` Rajasthan '' in the constitution of 1949 .