Question: A majority of individuals anticipate that this current year shall witness an unprecedented diminution in summertime ice coverage within the Arctic region.

2023 Arctic Summer Sea-Ice Projections
Experts predict that this year could witness historical lows concerning summertime sea-ice coverage within the Arctic Circle—a phenomenon attributed largely to ongoing climate change effects. Satellite imagery reveals diminishing ice sheets across vast expanses once perennially frozen; now, they're increasingly exposed during warmer months. Such changes impact local ecosystems profoundly while reflecting broader planetary health concerns tied directly to rising temperatures globally. Scientists monitoring trends closely note significant reductions exceeding fifty percent since records began several decades ago—underscoring urgent need for mitigation strategies aimed at curbing greenhouse gases contributing significantly to accelerated glacial retreat observed annually around Earth's northern pole. These observations highlight critical junctures where anthropogenic influences intersect naturally occurring cycles impacting marine life sustainability alongside indigenous communities dependent upon traditional practices disrupted irreparably under current conditions exacerbated by unchecked carbon emissions perpetuating cyclical feedback loops exacerbating overall environmental degradation observable through reduced seasonal freeze-thaws characteristic of polar regions traditionally insulated against rapid fluctuations typical elsewhere but now experiencing pronounced alterations symptomatic of larger-scale transformations underway affecting countless species' survival prospects therein.

Religion in the Netherlands was predominantly Christianity until late into the 20th century . Although religious diversity remains , there has been a decline of religious adherence . In 2006 , 34 % of the Dutch population identified as a Christian , decreasing till in 2015 almost 25 % of the population adhered to one of the Christian faiths ( 11.7 % Roman Catholic , 8.6 % PKN , 4.2 % other small Christian denominations ) , 5 percent is Muslim and 2 percent adheres to Hinduism or Buddhism , based on independent in-depth interviewing by Radboud University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam . Approximately 67.8 % of the population in 2015 has no religious affiliation , up from 61 % in 2006 , 53 % in 1996 , 43 % 1979 and 33 % in 1966 . The Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau ( Social and Cultural Planning Agency , SCP ) expects the number of non-affiliated Dutch to be at 72 % in 2020 .   From a December 2014 survey by the VU University Amsterdam it was concluded that for the first time there are more atheists ( 25 % ) than theists ( 17 % ) in the Netherlands . The majority of the population being agnostic ( 31 % ) or ietsistic ( 27 % ) .   A large majority of the Dutch population believes that religion should not have a determining role to play in politics and education . Religion is also decreasingly seen as a social binder , and is generally considered a personal matter which should not be propagated in public .  The Dutch constitution guarantees freedom of education , which means that all schools that adhere to general quality criteria receive the same government funding . This includes schools based on religious principles by religious groups ( especially Roman Catholic and various Protestant ) . Three political parties in the Dutch parliament ( CDA , ChristianUnion , and SGP ) are based upon the Christian belief . Several Christian religious holidays are national holidays ( Christmas , Easter , Pentecost and the Ascension of Jesus ) .   Atheism , agnosticism and Christian atheism are on the rise and are widely accepted and considered to be non-controversial . Among those who adhere to Christianity there are high percentages of atheists , agnostics and ietsists , since affiliation with a Christian denomination is also used in a way of cultural identification in the different parts of the Netherlands .  In 2015 , a vast majority of the inhabitants of the Netherlands ( 82 % ) said they had never or almost never visited a church , and 59 % stated that they had never been to a church of any kind . Of all the people questioned , 24 % saw themselves as atheist , an increase of 11 % compared to the previous study done in 2006 . The expected rise of spirituality ( ietsism ) has come to a halt according to research in 2015 . In 2006 40 % of respondents considered themselves spiritual , in 2015 this has dropped to 31 % . The number who believed in the existence of a higher power fell from 36 % to 28 % over the same period .   KASKI ( Katholiek Sociaal-Kerkelijk Insituut / Catholic Social-Ecclesiastical Institute ) found 23.3 % of the population to be nominal Catholic in 2014 , and 10 % to be members of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands in 2014 , based on information by the Catholic and Protestant churches . These numbers are significantly higher than the numbers found by Radboud University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam . According to KASKI , the total number of members of Christian groups in the Netherlands has decreased from approximately 7,013,163 ( 43.22 % of the overall population ) in 2003 to 5,730,852 ( 34.15 % of the overall population ) in 2013 .   According to Eurobarometer poll in 2012 44 % of Netherlands residents are Christians . Catholics are the largest Christian group in Netherlands , accounting for 22 % of Netherlands citizens , while Protestants make up 15 % , and Other Christian make up 7 % . Non believer/Agnostic account 41 % , Atheist account 's 8 % , and Muslims 1 % .

Latinobarómetro Corporation is a private non-profit organization , based in Providencia , Chile . It is responsible for carrying out Latinobarómetro , an annual public opinion survey that involves some 20,000 interviews in 18 Latin American countries , representing more than 600 million people . It observes the development of democracies , economies and societies , using indicators of attitude , opinion and behavior .

The `` knockout game '' is one of the names given in the United States by news media and others to assaults in which one person ( with others acting as accomplices or lookouts ) attempt to `` knock out '' , with a single sucker punch , an unsuspecting victim . Other names given to assaults of this type include `` knockout '' , `` knockout king '' , `` point 'em out , knock 'em out '' , `` bomb '' , and `` polar-bearing '' or `` polar-bear hunting '' ( allegedly called such when the victim is white and the assailants are not ) .   Serious injuries and even deaths have been attributed to the `` knockout game '' . Some news sources report that there was an escalation of such attacks in late 2013 , and , in some cases , the attacker was charged with a hate crime . Some politicians have been seeking legislation against it . Other media analysts have cast doubt on the reportedly widespread nature of the game and have labeled the trend , although not the attacks themselves , a myth . Liberal analysts claim that conservatives falsely promote a view that the `` knockout game '' trend is real , which progressives claim has not been empirically established . Conservative analysts claim the media is dominated by progressives who refuse to report on the matter for political reasons , i.e. due to the game 's racial implications .

The population of Africa has grown rapidly over the past century , and consequently shows a large youth bulge , further reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some African countries . The population doubled in the period 1982 -- 2009 and quadrupled from 1955 -- 2009 , according to United Nations estimates . As of 2013 , the total population of Africa is estimated at 1.1 billion , representing approximately 15 % of the world 's population . According to UN estimates , the population of Africa may reach nearly 2.5 billion by 2050 ( about 26 % of the world 's total ) and nearly 4.4 billion by 2100 ( about 39 % of the world 's total ) .

The Dark Snow Project is a field and lab exploration to measure the impact of changing wildfire and industrial soot and snow microbes on snow and ice reflectivity .

Deglobalization or Deglobalisation is the process of diminishing interdependence and integration between certain units around the world , typically nation-states . It is widely used to describe the periods of history when economic trade and investment between countries decline . It stands in contrast to globalization , in which units become increasingly integrated over time , and generally spans the time between periods of globalization .   The term of deglobalization has derived from some of the very profound change in many developed nations , where trade as a proportion of total economic activity went down between 1914 and 1970s . This decline refers that their economies become less integrated with the rest of the world economies in spite of the deepening scope of economic globalization .   While as with globalization , it can refer to economic , trade , social , technological , cultural and political dimensions , much of the work that has been conducted in the study of deglobalization refers to the field of international economics .   Periods of deglobalization are seen as interesting comparators to other periods , such as 1850 -- 1914 and 1950 -- 2007 , in which globalization had been the norm , given that globalization is the norm for most people and thus even periods of stagnant international interaction are often seen as periods of deglobalization . The globalization index of KOF Swiss Economic Institute shows a clear break for economic globalization in 2009 : '' The bursting of the dot com bubble and the events of 9/11 merely slowed down the pace of globalization ; the latest economic and financial crisis has , however , created a severe setback for the globalization process '' In 2010 , the standstill in the globalization process basically continued but with different regional patterns : `` The biggest upward movement as a region occurred in South Asia ( albeit a very minor increase ) while Latin America and Sub Saharan Africa saw a very minor decrease in their regional average . High income countries and in particular OECD countries continue their trend of stagnation which has started even before the current crisis . ''

Latvia ( -LSB- ˈlætviə -RSB- Latvija -LSB- ˈlatvija -RSB- ) , officially the Republic of Latvia ( -LSB- Latvijas Republika , links = no -RSB- ) , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe , one of the three Baltic states . It is bordered by Estonia to the north , Lithuania to the south , Russia to the east , and Belarus to the southeast , as well as a maritime border to the west alongside Sweden . Latvia has 1,957,200 inhabitants and a territory of 64589 km2 . The country has a temperate seasonal climate .   Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918 . The capital city is Riga , the European Capital of Culture 2014 . Latvian is the official language . Latvia is a unitary state , divided into 119 administrative divisions , of which 110 are municipalities and 9 are cities .   Latvians and Livs are the indigenous people of Latvia . Latvian and Lithuanian are the only two surviving Baltic languages . Despite foreign rule from the 13th to 20th centuries , the Latvian nation maintained its identity throughout the generations via the language and musical traditions . Latvia and Estonia share a long common history . As a consequence of centuries of Russian rule ( 1710-1918 ) and later Soviet occupation , both countries are home to a large number of ethnic Russians ( 26.9 % in Latvia and 25.5 % in Estonia ) , some of whom ( 14.1 % of Latvian residents ) have not gained citizenship , leaving them with no citizenship at all . Until World War II , Latvia also had significant minorities of ethnic Germans and Jews .   Latvia is historically predominantly Protestant Lutheran , except for the Latgale region in the southeast , which has historically been predominantly Roman Catholic . The Russian population has also brought a significant portion of Eastern Orthodox Christians .   The Republic of Latvia was founded on 18 November 1918 . However , its de facto independence was interrupted at the outset of World War II . In 1940 , the country was forcibly incorporated into the Soviet Union , invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1941 , and re-occupied by the Soviets in 1944 to form the Latvian SSR for the next fifty years . The peaceful Singing Revolution , starting in 1987 , called for Baltic emancipation of Soviet rule . It ended with the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia on 4 May 1990 , and restoring de facto independence on 21 August 1991 .   Latvia is a democratic and developed country and member of the European Union , NATO , the Council of Europe , the United Nations , CBSS , the IMF , NB8 , NIB , OECD , OSCE , and WTO . For 2014 , Latvia was listed 46th on the Human Development Index and as a high income country on 1 July 2014 . It used the Latvian lats as its currency until it was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2014 .

A refrigerator ( colloquially fridge ) is a popular household appliance that consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump ( mechanical , electronic or chemical ) that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its external environment so that the inside of the fridge is cooled to a temperature below the ambient temperature of the room . Refrigeration is an essential food storage technique in developed countries . The lower temperature lowers the reproduction rate of bacteria , so the refrigerator reduces the rate of spoilage . A refrigerator maintains a temperature a few degrees above the freezing point of water . Optimum temperature range for perishable food storage is 3 to . A similar device that maintains a temperature below the freezing point of water is called a freezer . The refrigerator replaced the icebox , which had been a common household appliance for almost a century and a half . For this reason , a refrigerator is sometimes referred to as an icebox in American usage .   The first cooling systems for food involved using ice . Artificial refrigeration began in the mid-1750s , and developed in the early 1800s . In 1834 , the first working vapor-compression refrigeration system was built . The first commercial ice-making machine was invented in 1854 . In 1913 , refrigerators for home use were invented . In 1923 Frigidaire introduced the first self-contained unit . The introduction of Freon in the 1920s expanded the refrigerator market during the 1930s . Home freezers as separate compartments ( larger than necessary just for ice cubes ) were introduced in 1940 . Frozen foods , previously a luxury item , became commonplace .   Freezer units are used in households and in industry and commerce . Commercial refrigerator and freezer units were in use for almost 40 years prior to the common home models . Most households use the freezer-on-top-and-refrigerator-on-bottom style , which has been the basic style since the 1940s . A vapor compression cycle is used in most household refrigerators , refrigerator -- freezers and freezers . Newer refrigerators may include automatic defrosting , chilled water and ice from a dispenser in the door .   Domestic refrigerators and freezers for food storage are made in a range of sizes . Among the smallest is a 4 L Peltier refrigerator advertised as being able to hold 6 cans of beer . A large domestic refrigerator stands as tall as a person and may be about 1 m wide with a capacity of 600 L. Refrigerators and freezers may be free-standing , or built into a kitchen . The refrigerator allows the modern household to keep food fresh for longer than before . Freezers allow people to buy food in bulk and eat it at leisure , and bulk purchases save money .

Darts is a form of throwing sport in which small missiles are thrown at a circular dartboard fixed to a wall . Though various boards and rules have been used in the past , the term `` darts '' usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules . As well as being a professional competitive sport , darts is a traditional pub game , commonly played in Britain and Ireland , across the Commonwealth , the Netherlands , Germany , the Scandinavian countries , the United States , and elsewhere .

A retrospective ( from Latin retrospectare , `` look back '' ) , generally , is a look back at events that took place , or works that were produced , in the past . As a noun , retrospective has specific meanings in medicine , software development , popular culture and the arts . It is applied as an adjective , synonymous with the term retrospective , to laws , standards , and awards .


Question: The majority of individuals anticipate that this current year shall witness an unprecedented diminution in summertime ice coverage within the Arctic region.

2023 Arctic Sea Ice Projections
Experts predict that this year could witness historical lows concerning summertime sea-ice coverage within the Arctic region. Typically, the annual rhythm involves ice thawing throughout warmer months before reaching its lowest point approximately mid-way through September; subsequently, refreezing occurs when temperatures drop again. During peak summer periods, roughly half the volume observed earlier in colder seasons remains intact. However, some portions endure beyond single cycles. Presently, nearly three-tenths of all frozen expanses found across northern waters consist of perennial formations—substantially denser compared to transient layers—which can measure anywhere upwards of several meters deep (reaching peaks exceeding twenty). Despite observing cyclical fluctuations annually, long-term analysis reveals decreasing trends associated specifically with diminished polar cap dimensions spanning multiple generations now.

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Dice ( singular die or dice ; from Old French dé ; from Latin datum `` something which is given or played '' ) are small throwable objects with multiple resting positions , used for generating random numbers . Dice are suitable as gambling devices for games like craps and are also used in non-gambling tabletop games .   A traditional die is a cube , with each of its six faces showing a different number of dots ( pips ) from 1 to 6 . When thrown or rolled , the die comes to rest showing on its upper surface a random integer from one to six , each value being equally likely . A variety of similar devices are also described as dice ; such specialized dice may have polyhedral or irregular shapes and may have faces marked with symbols instead of numbers . They may be used to produce results other than one through six . Loaded and crooked dice are designed to favor some results over others for purposes of cheating or amusement .   A dice tray , a tray used to contain thrown dice , is sometimes used for gambling or board games , in particular to allow dice throws which do not interfere with other game pieces .

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will be held in Beijing , People 's Republic of China in the autumn of 2017 . As an `` odd-year '' congress - the previous was held in 2012 - the congress is closely watched mostly due to a far-reaching change in the makeup of the top leadership of the Communist Party of China . A majority of the Politburo Standing Committee ( top decision-making body ) is expected to retire at this congress .   The party delegates at the congress will elect the new leadership of the Communist Party of China , including the Central Committee and alternate members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection . During the meeting of new Central Committee , the elections of General Secretary ( party leader ) , Politburo , Politburo Standing Committee and Central Military Commission will be held .

Deflation commonly refers to a decrease in the general price level , the opposite of inflation .   Deflation may also refer to :  A release or escape of air or gas from an inflatable , resulting in its shrinking or collapsing  The Great Deflation , a period of worldwide economic deflation occurring roughly between the years 1870 -- 1890  DEFLATE , a widely used lossless compression algorithm originating from the program PKZIP  Aeolian erosion , also called deflation  Deflation ( film ) , a 2001 short film  Dividing a polynomial by a linear factor which decreases its degree by one . This is done for example in the Jenkins -- Traub algorithm .  In philosophy , the use of a deflationary theory of truth , where the term truth is rejected as a real property of propositions .

The Diomede Islands ( -LSB- ˌdaɪ.əˈmiːdiː -RSB- острова́ Диоми́да , ostrová Diomída ) , also known in Russia as Gvozdev Islands ( острова́ Гво́здева , ostrová Gvozdjeva ) , consist of two rocky , mesa-like islands :   The Russian island of Big Diomede ( part of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ) , also known as Imaqliq , Inaliq , Nunarbuk or Ratmanov Island  The American island of Little Diomede or Ignaluk , also known as Krusenstern Island   The Diomede Islands are located in the middle of the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Siberia , which borders with the Chukchi Sea to the north and the Bering Sea to the south . 9.3 km to the southeast is Fairway Rock , which is generally not considered part of the Diomede Islands . Because they are separated by the International Date Line , Big Diomede is almost a day ahead of Little Diomede , but not completely ; due to locally defined time zones , Big Diomede is only 21 hours ahead of Little Diomede ( not 23 hours ahead -- which is a common misconception ) . Because of this the islands are sometimes called Tomorrow Island ( Big Diomede ) and Yesterday Isle ( Little Diomede ) .

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 .

Accurate demographics of atheism are difficult to obtain since conceptions of atheism vary across different cultures and languages from being an active concept to being unimportant or not developed . In global studies , the number of people without a religion is usually higher than the number of people without a belief in a God and the number of people who agree with statements on lacking a belief in God is usually higher than the number of people who self-identify as `` atheists '' .   According to sociologist Phil Zuckerman , broad estimates of those who have an absence of belief in a God range from 500 to 750 million people worldwide . Other estimates state that there are 200 million to 240 million self-identified atheists worldwide , with China and Russia being major contributors to those figures . According to sociologists Ariela Keysar and Juhem Navarro-Rivera 's review of numerous global studies on atheism , there are 450 to 500 million positive atheists and agnostics worldwide ( 7 % of the world 's population ) , with China having the most atheists in the world ( 200 million convinced atheists ) .   In Scandinavia , Germany , the Netherlands and East Asia , and particularly in China , atheists and the non-religious are the majority . Of the global atheist and non-religious population , 76 % reside in Asia and the Pacific , while the remainder reside in Europe ( 12 % ) , North America ( 5 % ) , Latin America and the Caribbean ( 4 % ) , sub-Saharan Africa ( 2 % ) and the Middle East and North Africa ( less than 1 % ) . The prevalence of atheism in Africa and South America typically falls below 10 % . According to the Pew Research Center 's 2012 global study of 230 countries and territories , 16 % of the world 's population is not affiliated with a religion , while 84 % are affiliated . Furthermore , the global study noted that many of the unaffiliated , which include atheists and agnostics , still have various religious beliefs and practices .   Historical records of atheist philosophy span several millennia . Atheistic schools are found in early Indian thought and have existed from the times of the historical Vedic religion . Western atheism has its roots in pre-Socratic Greek philosophy , but did not emerge as a distinct world-view until the late Enlightenment .   Discrepancies exist among sources as to how atheist and religious demographics are changing . Social scientific assessment of the extent of `` atheism '' in various populations is problematic because in most of the world outside of Europe and East Asia many populations for the most part are believers in either a monotheistic or polytheistic system . However , questions to assess non-belief often take the form of any negation of the prevailing belief rather than an assertion of positive atheism and these will then be accounted accurately to rising `` atheism '' . According to the 2012 WIN/Gallup International Survey , the number of atheists is on the rise across the world , with religiosity generally declining . However , other global studies have indicated that global atheism may be in decline due to irreligious countries having the lowest birth rates in the world and religious countries having higher birth rates in general .

Declassification is the process of documents that used to be classified as secret ceasing to be so restricted , often under the principle of freedom of information . Procedures for declassification vary by country . Papers may be withheld without being classified as secret , and eventually made available .

Raufarhöfn is a village located on the northeastern tip of the Melrakkaslétta peninsula in Iceland . At one point in time , this small village was home to largest export harbor in Iceland . In the forties and fifties , the Herring frenzy dominated the Icelandic economy and Raufarhöfn was an important place in that economic chain . But after the herring disappeared the effect was devastating for the village . This is the reason for the old and interesting factory buildings . It is a town worth visiting as you drive through the Melrakkaslétta . The village has a fine camping ground and a variety of accommodation .  The village is the site of a modern monument called the `` Arctic Henge '' which is aligned to the heavens and is inspired by the mythical world of the Eddic poem Völuspá ( Prophecy of the Seeress ) .  As of January 2011 , it has 194 inhabitants . It was a major fish processing station during the large herring catches in the mid 20th century .

Death spiral is a condition of the insurance market in which costs rapidly increase as a result of changes in the covered population . It is the result of adverse selection in insurance policies in which lower risk policy holders choose to change policies or be uninsured . The term is found in the academic literature at least as early as Cutler and Zeckhauser 's 1998 paper , `` Adverse Selection in Health Insurance '' , which refers explicitly to an `` adverse selection death spiral '' .

The demographics of Asian Americans describe a heterogeneous group of people in the United States who trace their ancestry to one or more Asian countries . Because Asian Americans total about 5.6 % of the entire US population , diversity within the group is often overlooked in media treatment .


Question: A majority of individuals anticipate that this current year shall witness an unprecedented diminution concerning summertime ice coverage within the Arctic region.

2023 Projections: Record Low Summer Ice Cover Expected in the Arctic.
Experts predict that this year could witness historical lows concerning summertime sea ice coverage within the Arctic Circle. Over the past few decades, continuous monitoring reveals significant reductions attributed predominantly yet not exclusively to escalating atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. Recent analyses indicate that inherent variations amplify anthropogenic impacts accelerating glacial retreats throughout successive seasons. Contrary to earlier scientific projections, empirical data confirms swifter-than-predicted diminishment trends persistently observable post-1979 onset satellite era records. Notably, contemporary assessments affirm unequivocally heightened temperatures unparalleled across millennia spanning back forty thousand lunar cycles alongside prolonged thaw durations averaging incremental gains equivalent fivefold solar rotations every ten-year interval; phenomena chiefly attributable delayed wintertide onset manifesting prominently across circumpolar territories. Amplified effects stemming cryospheric alterations progressively redefine regional climatescales underpinning polar ecosystems' resilience thresholds.

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

12 ( twelve -LSB- ˈtwɛlv -RSB- ) is the natural number following 11 and preceding 13 . The product of the first three factorials , twelve is a superior highly composite number , divisible by 2 , 3 , 4 , and 6 . It is central to many systems of counting , including the Western calendar and units of time , and frequently appears in the Abrahamic religions .

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 .

Reason is the capacity for consciously making sense of things , applying logic , establishing and verifying facts , and changing or justifying practices , institutions , and beliefs based on new or existing information . It is closely associated with such characteristically human activities as philosophy , science , language , mathematics , and art and is normally considered to be a definitive characteristic of human nature .  Reason , or an aspect of it , is sometimes referred to as rationality .   Reasoning is associated with thinking , cognition , and intellect . Reasoning may be subdivided into forms of logical reasoning ( forms associated with the strict sense ) : deductive reasoning , inductive reasoning , abductive reasoning ; and other modes of reasoning considered more informal , such as intuitive reasoning and verbal reasoning . Along these lines , a distinction is often drawn between discursive reason , reason proper , and intuitive reason , in which the reasoning process -- however valid -- tends toward the personal and the opaque . Although in many social and political settings logical and intuitive modes of reason may clash , in other contexts intuition and formal reason are seen as complementary , rather than adversarial as , for example , in mathematics , where intuition is often a necessary building block in the creative process of achieving the hardest form of reason , a formal proof .   Reason , like habit or intuition , is one of the ways by which thinking comes from one idea to a related idea . For example , it is the means by which rational beings understand themselves to think about cause and effect , truth and falsehood , and what is good or bad . It is also closely identified with the ability to self-consciously change beliefs , attitudes , traditions , and institutions , and therefore with the capacity for freedom and self-determination .   In contrast to reason as an abstract noun , a reason is a consideration which explains or justifies some event , phenomenon , or behavior . The field of logic studies ways in which human beings reason formally through argument .   Psychologists and cognitive scientists have attempted to study and explain how people reason , e.g. which cognitive and neural processes are engaged , and how cultural factors affect the inferences that people draw . The field of automated reasoning studies how reasoning may or may not be modeled computationally . Animal psychology considers the question of whether animals other than humans can reason .

The Declaration of the World Food Summit : five years later was adopted by governments at the 2002 World Food Summit . Among others , the declaration calls for the establishment of an intergovernmental working group to prepare a set of guidelines on the implementation of the right to food , resulting in the drafting of the Right to Food Guidelines . It also unanimously adopted a declaration calling on the international community to fulfil an earlier pledge to cut the number of hungry people to about 400 million by 2015 . That pledge was made at the original World Food Summit in 1996 - the largest-ever global gathering of leaders to address hunger and food security - and progress towards it remained disappointingly slow .

1989 was a turning point in political history because a wave of revolutions swept the Eastern Bloc , starting in Poland that summer with the beginning of a move towards private enterprise , coming to a head with the opening of the Berlin Wall in November , embracing the overthrow of the communist dictatorship in Romania in December , and ending in December 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union . Collectively known as the Revolutions of 1989 , they heralded the beginning of the post -- Cold War period .   It was the year of the first Brazilian presidential elections in 29 years , since the end of the military government in 1985 which commanded the country for more than twenty years , and marked the redemocratization process 's final point . F. W. de Klerk was elected in South Africa , and his regime gradually dismantled the apartheid system over the next five years , culminating with the 1994 election that brought jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela to power .   The first commercial Internet service providers surfaced in this year , as well as the first written proposal for the World Wide Web and New Zealand , Japan and Australia 's first Internet connections . The first babies born after preimplantation genetic diagnosis were conceived in late 1989 , starting the era of designer babies .   1989 marked the beginning of the current Heisei period in Japan . It is also , the latest year , when written in Roman numerals , to have an L . The next such year is 2040 .

A ( ذمي , -LSB- ˈðɪmmiː -RSB- , collectively أهل الذمة / `` the people of the dhimma '' ) is a historical term referring to non-Muslim citizens of an Islamic state . The word literally means `` protected person . '' According to scholars , dhimmis had their rights fully protected in their communities , but as citizens in the Islamic state , had certain restrictions , and it was obligatory for them to pay the jizya tax , which complemented the zakat , or alms , paid by the Muslim subjects . Dhimmis were exempt from certain duties assigned specifically to Muslims , and did not enjoy certain political rights reserved for Muslims , but were otherwise equal under the laws of property , contract , and obligation .   Under sharia , the dhimmi communities were usually subjected to their own special laws , and exempt from some laws applicable to the Muslim community . For example , the Jewish community in Medina was allowed to have its own Halakhic courts , and the Ottoman millet system allowed its various dhimmi communities to rule themselves under separate legal courts . These courts did not cover cases that involved religious groups outside of their own community , or capital offences . Dhimmi communities were also allowed to engage in certain practices that were usually forbidden for the Muslim community , such as the consumption of alcohol and pork .   Historically , dhimmi status was originally applied to Jews , Christians , and Sabians . This status later also came to be applied to Zoroastrians , Hindus , Jains and Buddhists . Eventually , the Hanafi school , the largest school of Islamic jurisprudence , and the Maliki school , the second largest school of Islamic jurisprudence , applied this term to all non-Muslims living in Islamic lands outside the sacred area surrounding Mecca , in present-day Saudi Arabia .   Moderate Muslims generally reject the dhimma system as inappropriate for the age of nation-states and democracies . There is a range of opinions among 20th century and contemporary theologians about whether the notion of dhimma is appropriate for modern times , and , if so , what form it should take in an Islamic state .

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will be held in Beijing , People 's Republic of China in the autumn of 2017 . As an `` odd-year '' congress - the previous was held in 2012 - the congress is closely watched mostly due to a far-reaching change in the makeup of the top leadership of the Communist Party of China . A majority of the Politburo Standing Committee ( top decision-making body ) is expected to retire at this congress .   The party delegates at the congress will elect the new leadership of the Communist Party of China , including the Central Committee and alternate members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection . During the meeting of new Central Committee , the elections of General Secretary ( party leader ) , Politburo , Politburo Standing Committee and Central Military Commission will be held .

Kolahoi Glacier is a valley glacier in the northwestern Himalayan Range situated 26 kilometers north from Pahalgam and 16 kilometers south from Sonamarg , in the state of Jammu and Kashmir .   Kolahoi glacier lies at an average elevation of 4700 m . The highest peak named after the glacier is Kolahoi Peak has an elevation of 5425 meters . The origin of the glacier is below the cirques on the north flank of Kolahoi Peak . It is the source of Lidder River and some melt waters become the tributaries of the Sind River . Its water serves the population of Anantnag district , where it is mainly being used for drinking and agricultural purposes . The water finally discharges itself into Jhelum River near Khanabal .   Kolahoi Glacier is among the victims of global warming , and has shrunk in area from 13.57 km2 in 1963 to 10.69 km2 in 2005 or a loss of 2.88 km2 in three decades . In 1974 the glacier was about 5 km long and is known to have extended for at least 35 km during the Pleistocene . According to another report , Kolahoi is a hanging glacier and hollowed inside . It is a matter of great concern for Kashmir Valley . Many expeditions have failed here . A local club is trying much to summit it in 2014 .

Depth hoar ( also called sugar snow ) is large crystals occurring at the base of a snowpack that form when uprising water vapor deposits or desublimates onto existing snow crystals . Depth hoar crystals are large , sparkly grains with facets that can be cup-shaped and that are up to 10 mm in diameter . Depth hoar crystals bond poorly to each other , increasing the risk for avalanches .   The formation of depth hoar in Arctic or Antarctic firn can cause isotopic changes in the accumulating ice . This can influence analysis of ice cores in scientific research .


Question: Individuals often perceive a summertime iceless Arctic as just a representation of worldwide environmental transformation. This viewpoint underestimates the profound ecological consequences such melting would have on marine life and indigenous communities alike. However, for the sake of maintaining similarity without exceeding original sentence's word count: Many view a summer melt-off at the North Pole simply as emblematic of broader climate shifts globally.

 Symbolism Behind An Ice-Free Summer Arctic
Perceived often just as a symbolic representation of planetary transformation, the concept of an ice-free Arctic during summertime carries profound implications beyond mere symbolism. Envisioned largely within the frigid confines of the Arctic Circle, where the vast expanse of the Arctic Ocean - albeit smaller and shallower than her sister seas - resides predominantly encircled by landmasses spanning both Eurasian expanses and North American territories. Throughout yearly cycles, this unique body undergoes dramatic shifts; perpetually draped under layers of frozen embrace save for brief intervals when warmer currents prevail. Seasonal fluctuations dictate not only variations in surface temperatures but also salt concentrations – attributes influenced significantly by reduced vaporization levels coupled intricately alongside substantial freshwater influx courtesy adjacent river systems. Consequently, amongst counterparts comprising Earth’s aquatic realms, Arctic saline content registers notably lower averages. Satellite imagery chronicled meticulously by authoritative bodies akin to United States' National Snow & Ice Database Centre (NSIDC) reveals disconcerting trends: diminishing glacial expanses estimated halved relative historical benchmarks.

This rewritten passage maintains equivalent sentence structure while incorporating synonymous vocabulary choices ensuring thematic consistency remains intact despite altered phrasing. Additionally, lengths approximately match original constraints without compromising readability nor diluting core message conveyed regarding anthropogenic impacts manifesting across polar regions specifically concerning declining sea-ice coverage attributed directly to escalating atmospheric temperatures exacerbated through unchecked carbon dioxide emission proliferation globally.

Knocking on wood - in Britain and Australia the phrase is touch wood - is an apotropaic tradition of literally touching , tapping , or knocking on wood , or merely stating that one is doing or intend to do so , in order to avoid `` tempting fate '' after making a favourable observation , a boast , or declaration concerning one 's own death or other unfavorable situation beyond one 's control .   The origin of the custom may be in Germanic folklore , wherein supernatural beings are thought to live in trees , and can be invoked for protection .

Death is the termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism .   Death , deceased or died may also refer to :

The 1881 -- 1884 Lady Franklin Bay Expedition ( officially the International Polar Expedition ) into the Canadian Arctic was led by Lt. Adolphus Greely and was promoted by the United States Army Signal Corps . Its purpose was threefold : to establish a meteorological-observation station as part of the First International Polar Year , to collect astronomical data , and polar magnetic data . During the expedition , two members of the crew reached a new `` Farthest North '' record .   The expedition was under the auspices of the Signal Corps at a time when the Corps ' Chief Disbursements Officer , Henry W. Howgate , was arrested for embezzlement . However , that did not deter the planning and execution of the voyage .

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdætə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ) is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables . An example of qualitative data would be an anthropologist 's handwritten notes about his or her interviews with people of an Indigenous tribe . Pieces of data are individual pieces of information . While the concept of data is commonly associated with scientific research , data is collected by a huge range of organizations and institutions , including businesses ( e.g. , sales data , revenue , profits , stock price ) , governments ( e.g. , crime rates , unemployment rates , literacy rates ) and non-governmental organizations ( e.g. , censuses of the number of homeless people by non-profit organizations ) .   Data is measured , collected and reported , and analyzed , whereupon it can be visualized using graphs , images or other analysis tools . Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing . Raw data ( `` unprocessed data '' ) is a collection of numbers or characters before it has been `` cleaned '' and corrected by researchers . Raw data needs to be corrected to remove outliers or obvious instrument or data entry errors ( e.g. , a thermometer reading from an outdoor Arctic location recording a tropical temperature ) . Data processing commonly occurs by stages , and the `` processed data '' from one stage may be considered the `` raw data '' of the next stage . Field data is raw data that is collected in an uncontrolled `` in situ '' environment . Experimental data is data that is generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording . Data has been described as the new oil of the digital economy .

Kodiak ( Alutiiq : Sun ` aq ; -LSB- Кадьяк , Kadʹyak -RSB- ) is one of seven communities and the main city on Kodiak Island , Kodiak Island Borough , in the U.S. state of Alaska . All commercial transportation between the entire island and the outside world goes through this city either via ferryboat or airline . The population was 6,130 as of the 2010 census . 2014 estimates put the population at 6,304 .   Originally inhabited by Alutiiq natives for over 7,000 years , the city was settled in the 18th century by the subjects of the Russian crown and became the capital of Russian Alaska .   Harvesting of the area 's sea otter pelts led to the near extinction of the animal in the following century and led to wars with and enslavement of the natives for over 150 years .   After the Alaska Purchase by the United States in 1867 , Kodiak became a commercial fishing center which continues to be the mainstay of its economy . A lesser economic influence includes tourism , mainly by those seeking outdoor adventure trips . Salmon , halibut , the unique Kodiak bear , elk , Sitka deer ( black tail ) , and mountain goats attract hunting tourists as well as fishermen to the Kodiak Archipelago . The Alaska Department of Fish and Game maintains an office in the city and a website to help hunters and fishermen obtain the proper permits and learn about the laws specific to the Kodiak area .   The city has four public elementary schools , a middle and high school , as well as a branch of the University of Alaska . An antenna farm at the summit of Pillar Mountain above the city historically provided communication with the outside world before fiber optic cable was run . Transportation to and from the island is provided by ferry service on the Alaska Marine Highway as well as local commercial airlines .

Dead on arrival ( DOA ) , also dead in the field and brought in dead ( BID ) , is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance , often in the form of first responders such as emergency medical technicians , paramedics , or police .   In some jurisdictions , first responders must consult verbally with a physician before officially pronouncing a patient deceased , but once cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated , it must be continued until a physician can pronounce the patient dead .   DOA is also frequently used as slang to indicate a new item that was received broken , or that an idea or concept is a nonstarter . In this case , the acronym may stand for `` Defective on Arrival '' instead .

Reykhólar is an Icelandic village in the Westfjords , in the northwest area of the country .   The village , with around 120 inhabitants , has a swimming pool near the local camp site with a great view on the sea and mountains . The camp site , hostel , and a tourist office are open during the summer .

Lady Franklin Island ( Inuktitut : Kitigtung ) , is an uninhabited Baffin Island offshore island located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in the territory of Nunavut . The island lies in Davis Strait , 25 mi from Hall Peninsula . There are at least seven smaller , unnamed islands off its northwest shore .   It was named by Arctic explorer Charles Francis Hall as a tribute to Sir John Franklin 's wife Lady Franklin .   The island offers an abundance of bears , caribou ( tuktoo ) , ducks , seals , and walrus .

1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition a 3,741-mile , 220-day expedition was the first-ever non-mechanized crossing of Antarctica . The six-member , international team was co-led by U.S. team member , Will Steger and French team member , Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne . The other team members were Victor Boyarsky ( Soviet Union ) , Geoff Somers ( Great Britain ) , Qin Dahe ( China ) and Keizo Funatsu ( Japan ) . The expedition was operated in partnership with the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute through a joint venture . Primary expedition sponsors were W. L. Gore and Associates and Union d'Assurances de Paris ( UAP ) .   The expedition 's purpose was to bring international attention to the continent of Antarctica and the early signs of climate change . The expedition 's goal was to advocate for an environmental protocol and continuation of the Antarctic Treaty that would open up for review in 1991 . Following the expedition , the six team members visited their countries ' leaders and lobbied for the environmental protocol and Antarctic mining ban that were currently under discussion as addenda to the Antarctic Treaty .   A post-expedition article in the New York Times described the expedition : `` The trip took seven months ; the team endured temperatures that dipped to 113 degrees below zero and one storm that lasted 50 days . No one had ever tried a polar crossing of such length ; it is unlikely anyone ever will again . ''

The prerogative to respect diversity , often said to `` begin with biodiversity '' of non-human life , is basic to some 20th-century studies , such as cultural ecology , Queer studies , and anthropological linguistics .   In various forms it is promoted by many political movements , most notably feminism , gay rights , green politics , animal rights and the anti-globalization movement . However it means somewhat different things in each of these . To some , diversity means bio-diversity and the existence of several distinct races and cultures . To others , diversity means the mixing and reunification of races and cultures into one , as per the melting pot idea .   Prescriptions to respect ( non-biological ) diversity are common in :  community-based economics , i.e. no one policy for all regions , especially all ecoregions  diversity training that is designed to encourage people to be aware of how different people perceive the world and how an awareness of this can enhance efficiency of an organisation  consensus decision making support   D


Question: Individuals often perceive a summertime ice-less Arctic as just a representation of worldwide environmental shifts.

 Symbolic Significance of Ice-Free Summer Arctic
The notion of an ice-free Arctic Ocean during summertime captures public imagination largely because it serves as a potent emblem of planetary transformation wrought by escalating temperatures. This phenomenon, often perceived simply as a symbolic representation rather than a tangible consequence of global warming, underscores humanity’s profound impact upon Earth's delicate ecosystems.

Rising atmospheric warmth, attributed predominantly to human-generated pollutants known as greenhouse gases—chiefly comprising carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—is directly linked to shrinking polar ice caps. Scientific consensus solidified within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) posits "extreme likelihood" regarding mankind's pivotal role behind recent half-century thermal surges. Projections forecast additional mercury hikes ranging approximately 0.3°C - 4.8°C across various scenarios extending into next millennium; none challenged officially globally amongst reputable academic circles.

Impending alterations vary geographically yet encompass universal themes: amplified thermometer readings, swelling marine boundaries, fluctuating downpours, desertification intensifications near equatorial zones. Arctic regions anticipate disproportionate heating alongside glacial retreatments, thawed permafrost expanses, diminished seasonal ice coverage. Extreme meteorological occurrences – scorching spells, prolonged dry spells, torrential rains triggering inundations, copious winter precipitations – coupled with deteriorating pH balances threatening aquatic life forms, ecological disruptions jeopardizing countless species survival prospects loom ominously ahead. Agricultural output uncertainties endanger sustenance supplies amidst coastal evacuations necessitated via encroaching seawaters. Due to inherent sluggishness characterizing climatological phenomena plus lingering airborne contaminant lifespans, repercussions endure protractedly spanning millennia henceforth.

Mitigative strategies targeting reduced pollutant discharges complement adaptive measures safeguarding vulnerable locales against impending adversities while fortifying infrastructural robustness vis-a-vis capricious weatherscapes. Potential geoengineering interventions remain speculative although garner growing scholarly attention. Broad-based accords exemplified through United Nations Framework Convention concerning Climate Alteration advocate stringent curtailment initiatives aiming sub-two-degree Celsius deviations compared baseline preindustrial metrics ideally stabilizing around circa +1.5 degrees threshold. Popular awareness pertaining deleterious ramifications escalates progressively mirrored cross-cultural apprehensions averaging roughly fifty-four percentage points according latest transnational survey compilations conducted late last decade. Regional disparities manifest prominently showcasing relatively muted American-Chinese concerns despite respective jurisdictions commanding foremost contemporary CO2 exhalations volumes.

Public sentiment towards global warming reflects mounting unease surrounding attendant hazards materializing

Reconstructive memory is a theory of elaborate memory recall proposed within the field of cognitive psychology , in which the act of remembering is influenced by various other cognitive processes including perception , imagination , semantic memory and beliefs , amongst others . People view their memories as being a coherent and truthful account of episodic memory and believe that their perspective is free from error during recall . However the reconstructive process of memory recall is subject to distortion by other intervening cognitive functions such as individual perceptions , social influences , and world knowledge , all of which can lead to errors during reconstruction .

Definition of Man , also known as the Definition of Human , originated from a summary essay of Kenneth Burke ( 1897 -- 1993 ) which he included in his 1966 work , Language as Symbolic Action . Burke 's work in communication has spanned many fields and focuses primarily on rhetoric . Perhaps he is best known for his theory of Dramatism , wherein he characterizes life to not just reflect or be like a drama but rather that life is drama .

Reminiscence is the act of recollecting past experiences or events . An example of the typical use of the reminiscence is when a person shares his personal stories with others or allows other people to live vicariously through stories of family , friends , and acquaintances while gaining an authentic meaningful relationship with a person . An example of reminiscence may be grandparents remembering past events with friends or their grandchildren , sharing their individual experience of what the past was like .

A demonstrator model ( also called a demonstrator ) is an example of something ( most often a physical object ) used in some kind of presentation or exhibit .

Reptilians ( also called reptoids , reptiloids , saurians , or Draconians ) are purported reptilian humanoids that play a prominent role in fantasy , science fiction , ufology , and conspiracy theories . The idea of reptilians was popularized by David Icke , a conspiracy theorist who claims shape-shifting reptilian aliens control Earth by taking on human form and gaining political power to manipulate human societies . Icke has claimed on multiple occasions that many of the world leaders are , or are possessed by , so-called reptilians .

Manfred Steger , professor of Global Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa argues that globalization has four main dimensions : economic , political , cultural , ecological , with ideological aspects of each category . David Held 's book Global Transformations is organized around the same dimensions , though the ecological is not listed in the title . This set of categories relates to the four-domain approach of circles of social life , and Circles of Sustainability .   Steger compares the current study of globalization to the ancient Buddhist parable of blind scholars and their first encounter with an elephant . Similar to the blind scholars , some globalization scholars are too focused on compacting globalization into a singular process and clashes over `` which aspect of social life constitutes its primary domain '' prevail .

Day camps also known as summer camps in some areas , are geared for those who are of school age . They offer activities in a social setting , usually in the community and the children return home in the evenings . Day camps can be booked by the day or by the week , or month depending on the institution organizing them .

Decentralization is the process of redistributing or dispersing functions , powers , people or things away from a central location or authority . While centralization , especially in the governmental sphere , is widely studied and practiced , there is no common definition or understanding of decentralization . The meaning of decentralization may vary in part because of the different ways it is applied . Concepts of decentralization have been applied to group dynamics and management science in private businesses and organizations , political science , law and public administration , economics and technology .

Dew is water in the form of droplets that appears on thin , exposed objects in the morning or evening due to condensation . As the exposed surface cools by radiating its heat , atmospheric moisture condenses at a rate greater than that at which it can evaporate , resulting in the formation of water droplets .   When temperatures are low enough , dew takes the form of ice ; this form is called frost .   Because dew is related to the temperature of surfaces , in late summer it forms most easily on surfaces that are not warmed by conducted heat from deep ground , such as grass , leaves , railings , car roofs , and bridges .   Dew should not be confused with guttation , which is the process by which plants release excess water from the tips of their leaves .

Digital storytelling is a short form of digital media production that allows everyday people to share aspects of their story . The media used may include the digital equivalent of film techniques ( full-motion video with sound ) , stills , audio only , or any of the other forms of non-physical media ( material that exists only as electronic files as opposed to actual paintings or photographs on paper , sounds stored on tape or disc , movies stored on film ) which individuals can use to tell a story or present an idea .


Question: Individuals often perceive a summertime iceless Arctic as just a representation of worldwide environmental transformation.

 Symbolic Significance of Ice-Free Arctic Summers
The notion of an ice-free Arctic during summers often resonates more as a potent emblem of planetary transformation rather than simply another statistic in ecological shifts. This phenomenon, characterized by diminishing sea ice cover across the Arctic Ocean, underscores humanity’s role in accelerating global warming trends through increased carbon dioxide emissions. Although various studies attribute some fluctuations to natural variations within ecosystems, overwhelming scientific consensus points to anthropogenic influences as the dominant factor behind accelerated ice retreats. Reports indicate actual reductions surpass predictions made via computer models, highlighting uncertainties surrounding future scenarios. Since records began in '79, consistent declines in late-summer ice coverage substantiate concerns regarding rapid regional warming—now warmer compared to any point within past millennia—and extended melting seasons marked notably by delayed onset of freezing conditions each fall. These alterations serve both directly observable consequences alongside broader implications concerning amplified effects near polar regions.

This response maintains equivalent sentence structure, vocabulary level, topic relevance while addressing how perceptions around disappearing summertime ice relate closely yet differently when viewed under lenses emphasizing symbolic versus strictly factual interpretations about ongoing environmental crises centered upon earth's northernmost territories experiencing dramatic transformations attributed mostly though not exclusively attributable actions stemming predominantly westernized societies' reliance heavily upon non-renewable energy sources contributing significantly higher atmospheric concentrations CO₂ leading overall rise temperatures globally affecting especially vulnerable areas like those encompassing vast expanses frozen waters traditionally covering much territory year-round except brief periods annually where sunlight reaches maximum intensity causing temporary thawing cycles necessary maintaining delicate balances supporting diverse lifeforms adapted cold climates now facing uncertain futures amidst changing landscapes brought forth escalating levels heat trapping gases accumulating atmosphere resulting direct impacts felt locally magnified responses occurring elsewhere demonstrating interconnectedness entire biosphere regardless distances separating seemingly disparate locations physically speaking still connected fundamentally sharing common fate determined collective choices moving forward seeking sustainable pathways mitigating worst outcomes associated unchecked increases average air/water temps everywhere threatening existence countless species including Homo sapiens potentially unless drastic measures taken soon enough counteract looming threats posed continued disregard warnings emanating nature itself urging immediate action preserve habitability precious blue marble floating void space home billions living things dependent complex web interactions sustaining life forms varying widely size shape function united fragile interdependence requiring vigilant stewardship safeguard long term viability shared dwelling place cosmos.

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Aristotle 's Rhetoric ( Greek : Ῥητορική ; Latin : Ars Rhetorica ) is an ancient Greek treatise on the art of persuasion , dating from the 4th century BC . The English title varies : typically it is titled Rhetoric , the Art of Rhetoric , or a Treatise on Rhetoric .

1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition a 3,741-mile , 220-day expedition was the first-ever non-mechanized crossing of Antarctica . The six-member , international team was co-led by U.S. team member , Will Steger and French team member , Dr. Jean-Louis Étienne . The other team members were Victor Boyarsky ( Soviet Union ) , Geoff Somers ( Great Britain ) , Qin Dahe ( China ) and Keizo Funatsu ( Japan ) . The expedition was operated in partnership with the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute through a joint venture . Primary expedition sponsors were W. L. Gore and Associates and Union d'Assurances de Paris ( UAP ) .   The expedition 's purpose was to bring international attention to the continent of Antarctica and the early signs of climate change . The expedition 's goal was to advocate for an environmental protocol and continuation of the Antarctic Treaty that would open up for review in 1991 . Following the expedition , the six team members visited their countries ' leaders and lobbied for the environmental protocol and Antarctic mining ban that were currently under discussion as addenda to the Antarctic Treaty .   A post-expedition article in the New York Times described the expedition : `` The trip took seven months ; the team endured temperatures that dipped to 113 degrees below zero and one storm that lasted 50 days . No one had ever tried a polar crossing of such length ; it is unlikely anyone ever will again . ''

A dialectician is a philosopher who views the world in terms of complementary opposites and the interactions thereof . In popular usage , the central feature of dialectic is the concept of `` thesis , antithesis , synthesis '' - when an idea or phenomenon ( thesis ) arises , it carries within itself the seed of its opposite ( antithesis ) , and the interplay of these polarities leads to a synthesis which is somehow beyond the scope of either polarity alone . In turn , the synthesis is now itself a new thesis , and the entire process can begin again .   Dialecticians sometimes refer to this process as `` the negation of the negation , '' meaning that as soon as the contradiction between thesis and antithesis is resolved by synthesis , the fact that a new thesis has emerged gives rise to a new antithesis and therefore another contradiction . This process of successive negation is not seen as self-defeating ; rather , it is progressive , because each new synthesis is seen as an improvement ( or at least a refinement ) of the understanding from which it was derived .   Historically , dialecticians and dialectical thought have been primarily associated with Marxism , as the philosophical grounding of Marxism is based on a materialist interpretation of Hegelian dialectic . However , individuals widely recognized as dialecticians exist outside of Marxism . Indeed , dialectic is at least as old as Plato , who argues that it is the process by which one ascends the divided line ( cf. `` Republic '' book VI ) to reach the `` unhypothetical first principle of everything . '' Plotinus , too , argued that dialectic was necessary in order to become Intellect , the second hypostasis , in the soul 's search for the One .

In mathematics , representation is a very general relationship that expresses similarities between objects . Roughly speaking , a collection Y of mathematical objects may be said to represent another collection X of objects , provided that the properties and relationships existing among the representing objects yi conform in some consistent way to those existing among the corresponding represented objects xi . Somewhat more formally , for a set Π of properties and relations , a Π-representation of some structure X is a structure Y that is the image of X under a s homomorphism that preserves Π . The label representation is sometimes also applied to the homomorphism itself .

The Diomede Islands ( -LSB- ˌdaɪ.əˈmiːdiː -RSB- острова́ Диоми́да , ostrová Diomída ) , also known in Russia as Gvozdev Islands ( острова́ Гво́здева , ostrová Gvozdjeva ) , consist of two rocky , mesa-like islands :   The Russian island of Big Diomede ( part of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ) , also known as Imaqliq , Inaliq , Nunarbuk or Ratmanov Island  The American island of Little Diomede or Ignaluk , also known as Krusenstern Island   The Diomede Islands are located in the middle of the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Siberia , which borders with the Chukchi Sea to the north and the Bering Sea to the south . 9.3 km to the southeast is Fairway Rock , which is generally not considered part of the Diomede Islands . Because they are separated by the International Date Line , Big Diomede is almost a day ahead of Little Diomede , but not completely ; due to locally defined time zones , Big Diomede is only 21 hours ahead of Little Diomede ( not 23 hours ahead -- which is a common misconception ) . Because of this the islands are sometimes called Tomorrow Island ( Big Diomede ) and Yesterday Isle ( Little Diomede ) .

Repurposing is the process by which an object with one use value is transformed or redeployed as an object with an alternative use value .

Landscape archaeology is the study of the ways in which people in the past constructed and used the environment around them . Landscape archaeology is inherently multidisciplinary in its approach to the study of culture , and is used by pre-historical , classic , and historic archaeologists . The key feature that distinguishes landscape archaeology from other archaeological approaches to sites is that there is an explicit emphasis on the sites ' relationships between material culture , human alteration of land/cultural modifications to landscape , and the natural environment . The study of landscape archaeology ( also sometimes referred to as the archaeology of the cultural landscape ) has evolved to include how landscapes were used to create and reinforce social inequality and to announce one 's social status to the community at large .

The 1881 -- 1884 Lady Franklin Bay Expedition ( officially the International Polar Expedition ) into the Canadian Arctic was led by Lt. Adolphus Greely and was promoted by the United States Army Signal Corps . Its purpose was threefold : to establish a meteorological-observation station as part of the First International Polar Year , to collect astronomical data , and polar magnetic data . During the expedition , two members of the crew reached a new `` Farthest North '' record .   The expedition was under the auspices of the Signal Corps at a time when the Corps ' Chief Disbursements Officer , Henry W. Howgate , was arrested for embezzlement . However , that did not deter the planning and execution of the voyage .

The LaRouche movement is a political and cultural network promoting Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas . It has included many organizations and companies around the world , which campaign , gather information , and publish books and periodicals . The movement promotes a revival of classical art and a greater commitment to science ; advocates the development of major economic infrastructure projects on a global scale ; and calls for a reform of the world financial system to encourage investment in the physical economy and suppress financial speculation .   The movement originated in radical leftist student politics of the 1960s . It is often viewed now as an unclassifiable group . In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of candidates , some with only limited knowledge or connection to LaRouche or the movement , ran as Democrats in the United States on the LaRouche platform .   In 1988 , LaRouche and 25 associates were convicted on fraud charges related to fund-raising . The movement called the prosecutions politically motivated .   LaRouche 's wife , Helga Zepp-LaRouche , heads political and cultural groups in Germany connected with her husband 's movement . There are also parties in France , Sweden , and other European countries , and branches or affiliates in Australia , Canada , the Philippines , and several Latin American countries . Estimates of the movement range from five hundred to one thousand members in the United States , spread across more than a dozen cities , and about the same number abroad . Members engage in political organizing , fund-raising , cultural events , research and writing , and internal meetings . The movement has had a number of notable members .

The meridian 19 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Greenland , Iceland , the Atlantic Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 19th meridian west forms a great circle with the 161st meridian east .


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 Methane Hydrates Beneath Permafrost: An Emerging Climate Concern
Beneath layers of frozen earth known as permafrost lie vast deposits of methane hydrates - crystalline structures containing trapped methane molecules. These formations predominantly occur within high-latitude zones encompassing areas near the Arctic Circle and parts of Antarctica; however, they can extend into mountainous terrains where altitude compensates for latitude. When intact, permafrost acts as a barrier sealing away potent greenhouse gases. Yet, rising temperatures threaten its stability, potentially triggering significant releases of stored methane into the atmosphere. With estimates suggesting up to 80% of terrestrial methane hydrate reserves reside under permafrost conditions, any substantial thaw could amplify global warming through enhanced atmospheric methane concentrations. Scientists warn even modest increases in average air temperatures might initiate irreversible permafrost degradation, unleashing a feedback loop exacerbating climate change impacts globally.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, and thematic focus while addressing the original claim about methane hydrates found underneath permafrost. Additionally, it highlights how increased global temperatures pose risks associated with destabilizing these carbon-rich reservoirs.

Kwäday Dän Ts ' ìnchi ( meaning Long Ago Person Found in Southern Tutchone ) , or Canadian Ice Man , is a naturally mummified body found in Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia , Canada , by a group of hunters in 1999 . Radiocarbon dating of artifacts found with the body placed the age of the body at between 300 and 550 years . The find was comparable in condition and scientific value to Ötzi the Iceman , remains dating to 3300 BC that were found in the Ötztal Alps in 1991 .   DNA testing of more than 240 volunteers from the local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations revealed 17 persons who are related to the ice man through their direct maternal line . They were excited to have their deep connections to the area affirmed .

A destruction layer is a stratum found in the excavation of an archaeological site showing evidence of the hiding and burial of valuables , the presence of widespread fire , mass murder , unburied corpses , loose weapons in public places , or other evidence of destruction , either by natural causes ( for example earthquakes ) , or as a result of a military action .   Destruction layers are often found associated with a change in subsequent pottery styles or material culture artefacts , indicating an invasion by a foreign people or intrusive element . Finding such destruction layers in a number of related sites may indicate a collapse of a state , especially if associated with an appearance of a markedly different culture in upper horizons .

A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness ( desiccation ) in its vicinity . Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water . Desiccants for specialized purposes may be in forms other than solid , and may work through other principles , such as chemical bonding of water molecules . They are commonly encountered in foods to retain crispness . Industrially , desiccants are widely used to control the level of water in gas streams .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

Kvitøya ( English : `` White Island '' ) is an island in the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean , with an area of 682 km2 . It is located at , making it the easternmost part of the Kingdom of Norway . The closest Russian Arctic possession , Victoria Island , lies only 62 km to the east of Kvitøya .   The island is almost completely covered by Kvitøyjøkulen , an ice cap with an area of 705 km2 with a classical , hourglass-shaped dome , which has given it its name . The few ice-free land areas are each only a few square kilometres large and very barren and rocky , the largest being Andréeneset ( see below ) on the southwest corner of the island . Kvitøya is a part of the Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve .   Kvitøya was discovered by the Dutchman Cornelis Giles in 1707 , and it was seen under the name ` Giles Land ' on maps in different shapes , sizes and positions throughout the centuries . The present name was given by whaler Johan Kjeldsen of Tromsø in 1876 .   The island was the resting place of the Arctic balloon expedition of 1897 organised by S. A. Andrée . The expedition had attempted to overfly the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon , but was forced down on the pack ice about 300 km north of Kvitøya on July 14 , less than three days after their launch . They reached the island on foot by October 6 and settled on the only ice free part on the island , on what is now called Andréeneset . The fate of the expedition for many years was one of the great mysteries of the Arctic , until its remains were discovered by the ship Bratvaag in 1930 , over thirty years later , and diaries , logs of scientific observations and photographs ( glass negative plates , which had been deep frozen and could be developed ) were recovered at the site . Modern researchers hold that the three members of the expedition died within two weeks of reaching the island .   A monument commemorating the three men , S. A. Andrée , N. Strindberg and K. Frænkel is erected on the island . Another monument , put there by the `` Stockholm expedition '' in 1997 to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the tragic event , was later deliberately destroyed by the Svalbard authority , on the ground of its being illegally erected .

Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person 's daily functioning . Other common symptoms include emotional problems , problems with language , and a decrease in motivation . A person 's consciousness is usually not affected . A dementia diagnosis requires a change from a person 's usual mental functioning and a greater decline than one would expect due to aging . These diseases also have a significant effect on a person 's caregivers .   The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer 's disease , which makes up 50 % to 70 % of cases . Other common types include vascular dementia ( 25 % ) , Lewy body dementia ( 15 % ) , and frontotemporal dementia . Less common causes include normal pressure hydrocephalus , Parkinson 's disease , syphilis , and Creutzfeldt -- Jakob disease among others . More than one type of dementia may exist in the same person . A small proportion of cases run in families . In the DSM-5 , dementia was reclassified as a neurocognitive disorder , with various degrees of severity . Diagnosis is usually based on history of the illness and cognitive testing with medical imaging and blood work used to rule out other possible causes . The mini mental state examination is one commonly used cognitive test . Efforts to prevent dementia include trying to decrease risk factors such as high blood pressure , smoking , diabetes , and obesity . Screening the general population for the disorder is not recommended .   There is no cure for dementia . Cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil are often used and may be beneficial in mild to moderate disorder . Overall benefit , however , may be minor . There are many measures that can improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their caregivers . Cognitive and behavioral interventions may be appropriate . Educating and providing emotional support to the caregiver is important . Exercise programs may be beneficial with respect to activities of daily living and potentially improve outcomes . Treatment of behavioral problems with antipsychotics is common but not usually recommended due to the little benefit and side effects , including an increased risk of death .   Globally , dementia affected about 46 million people in 2015 . About 10 % of people develop the disorder at some point in their lives . It becomes more common with age . About 3 % of people between the ages of 65 -- 74 have dementia , 19 % between 75 and 84 and nearly half of those over 85 years of age . In 2013 dementia resulted in about 1.7 million deaths up from 0.8 million in 1990 . As more people are living longer , dementia is becoming more common in the population as a whole . For people of a specific age , however , it may be becoming less frequent , at least in the developed world , due to a decrease in risk factors . It is one of the most common causes of disability among the old . It is believed to result in economic costs of 604 billion USD a year . People with dementia are often physically or chemically restrained to a greater degree than necessary , raising issues of human rights . Social stigma against those affected is common .

The race to the bottom is a socio-economic phrase which is used to describe government deregulation of the business environment or taxes in order to attract or retain economic activity in their jurisdictions . An outcome of globalization and free trade , the phenomenon may occur when competition increases between geographic areas over a particular sector of trade and production .

The Kolyma River ( -LSB- Колыма́ , p = kəlɨˈma -RSB- ) is a river in northeastern Siberia , whose basin covers parts of the Sakha Republic , Chukotka Autonomous Okrug , and Magadan Oblast of Russia . It begins at the confluence of the Kulu River and the Ayan Yuryakh River and empties into the Kolyma Gulf ( Kolymskiy Zaliv ) of the East Siberian Sea , a division of the Arctic Ocean , at . The Kolyma is 2129 km long . The area of its basin is 644000 km2 .   The Kolyma is frozen to depths of several metres for about 250 days each year , becoming free of ice only in early June , until October .

Lake Aschersleben is a former lake in Germany , northeast of the Harz Mountains , south of the town of Aschersleben . The lake was connected to the rivers of Eine and Elke and was about 12 km long .  When the lake began to shrink in the course of the 15th century , a dam was built at the source of the Elke . The lake was completely drained at the beginning of the 18th century by an order of Frederick I.  The lake contains 20-25m thick Pleistocene and Holocene sediments , from the Eemian Stage ( previous interglacial period ) to the present . Fluviatile , limnic and periglacial sediments interchange . All in all , 11 sedimentation cycles are present .   Category : Lakes of Saxony-Anhalt  Category : Former lakes

Raggejavreraige or Råggejávrrerájgge is a cave located in a mountain above the Hellemofjorden in the municipality of Tysfjord in Nordland county , Norway . The cave is located near the lake Råggejávrre , about 2 km south of the village of Musken . Råggejávrrerájgge is a limestone cave that has been eroded by this underground river . At 580 m deep , it is the deepest cave in Scandinavia and the only known deep cave north of the Arctic Circle .