Question: The prospect of sacrificing ecological diversity in order to mitigate the impacts of climate change is truly alarming.

 Biodiversity Loss: A Dire Consequence of Tackling Climate Change?
The alarming prospect of sacrificing biodiversity while combating climate change presents a complex paradox. Efforts aimed at mitigating rising temperatures through various means can inadvertently lead to significant losses in biological diversity. For instance, large-scale geoengineering projects intended to cool the earth might disrupt existing ecological balances, causing unforeseen harm to numerous plant and animal species. Similarly, expanding renewable energy infrastructures could encroach upon critical habitats, threatening native flora and fauna. Balancing conservation needs against urgent action required to curb carbon emissions requires careful planning and foresight. Policymakers face daunting challenges ensuring sustainable solutions do not come at the expense of preserving life's rich tapestry across terrestrial and marine environments.
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The red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) , largest of the true foxes , has the greatest geographic range of all members of the Carnivora order , being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa , North America and Eurasia . It is listed as least concern by the IUCN . Its range has increased alongside human expansion , having been introduced to Australia , where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations . Due to its presence in Australia , it is included among the list of the `` world 's 100 worst invasive species '' .   The red fox originated from smaller-sized ancestors from Eurasia during the Middle Villafranchian period , and colonised North America shortly after the Wisconsin glaciation . Among the true foxes , the red fox represents a more progressive form in the direction of carnivory . Apart from its large size , the red fox is distinguished from other fox species by its ability to adapt quickly to new environments . Despite its name , the species often produces individuals with other colourings , including albinos and melanists . Forty-five subspecies are currently recognised , which are divided into two categories : the large northern foxes , and the small , basal southern foxes of Asia and North Africa .   Red foxes are usually together in pairs or small groups consisting of families , such as a mated pair and their young , or a male with several females having kinship ties . The young of the mated pair remain with their parents to assist in caring for new kits . The species primarily feeds on small rodents , though it may also target rabbits , game birds , reptiles , invertebrates and young ungulates . Fruit and vegetable matter is also eaten sometimes . Although the red fox tends to kill smaller predators , including other fox species , it is vulnerable to attack from larger predators , such as wolves , coyotes , golden jackals and medium - and large-sized felines .   The species has a long history of association with humans , having been extensively hunted as a pest and furbearer for many centuries , as well as being represented in human folklore and mythology . Because of its widespread distribution and large population , the red fox is one of the most important furbearing animals harvested for the fur trade . Too small to pose a threat to humans , it has extensively benefited from the presence of human habitation , and has successfully colonised many suburban and urban areas .

Deforestation is the long-term removal of trees from a forested site to permit other site uses such as agriculture , urbanization , transportation and forestry processes . The deforestation in British Columbia has occurred at a heavy rate during periods of the past , but with new sustainable efforts and programs the rate of deforestation is decreasing in the province .   In British Columbia , forests cover over 55 million hectares , which is 57.9 % of British Columbia 's 95 million hectares of land . The forests are mainly composed ( over 80 % ) of coniferous trees , such as pines , spruces and firs .

In economics , a deadweight loss ( also known as excess burden or allocative inefficiency ) is a loss of economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable .  Causes of deadweight loss can include monopoly pricing ( in the case of artificial scarcity ) , externalities , taxes or subsidies , and binding price ceilings or floors ( including minimum wages ) . The term deadweight loss may also be referred to as the `` excess burden '' of monopoly or taxation .

Death in Ecstasy is a detective novel by Ngaio Marsh ; it is the fourth novel to feature Roderick Alleyn , and was first published in 1936 .   When lovely Cara Quayne dropped dead to the floor after drinking the ritual wine at the House of the Sacred Flame , she was having a religious experience of a sort unsuspected by the other initiates . Discovering how the fatal prussic acid got into the bizarre group 's wine is but one of the perplexing riddles that confronts Scotland Yard 's Inspector Roderick Alleyn when he 's called to discover who sent this wealthy cult member to her death .

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds ( or the same sound ) in two or more words , most often in the final syllables of lines in poems and songs . The word rhyme is also a pars pro toto ( `` a part ( taken ) for the whole '' ) that means a short poem , such as a rhyming couplet or other brief rhyming poem such as nursery rhymes .

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 .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

Requiem for a Species : Why We Resist the Truth about Climate Change is a 2010 non-fiction book by Australian academic Clive Hamilton which explores climate change denial and its implications . It argues that climate change will bring about large-scale , harmful consequences for habitability for life on Earth including humans , which it is too late to prevent . Hamilton explores why politicians , corporations and the public deny or refuse to act on this reality . He invokes a variety of explanations , including wishful thinking , ideology , consumer culture and active lobbying by the fossil fuel industry . The book builds on the author 's fifteen-year prior history of writing about these subjects , with previous books including Growth Fetish and Scorcher : The Dirty Politics of Climate Change .   Requiem for a Species has been reviewed in Resurgence magazine , Socialist Review , Sydney Morning Herald , The Age , The Common Review , and Times Higher Education , which named it `` Book of the Week '' . Extracts of the book have appeared in The Guardian and Geographical magazine . The book won a 2010 Queensland Premier 's Literary Award .

Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus ( Anaimalai flying frog or false Malabar gliding frog ) is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family endemic to the Anaimalai Hills of Tamil Nadu and Kerala states , India . It is a type of `` flying frog '' which can descend aerially , but at angles sharper than 45 ° .   Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and intermittent freshwater marshes . It is found in the lower canopy and understory of tropical moist evergreen forest , all within about 100 km2 in the Indira Gandhi National Park region of the Western Ghats . It mates on vegetation hanging over temporary pools , where the tadpoles develop . It is severely threatened by habitat loss .


Question: The prospect of sacrificing ecological diversity in order to mitigate the impacts of climate change is truly alarming.

 Biodiversity Loss Amidst Climate Mitigation Efforts: An Alarming Paradox?
The pursuit of strategies to combat climate change should not come at the expense of our rich biological heritage. Yet, there exists a disconcerting reality where measures aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions inadvertently threaten ecosystems and species diversity. For instance, vast monoculture plantations established for biofuel production can lead to deforestation and habitat degradation, impacting countless native flora and fauna. Similarly, constructing wind farms might provide clean energy but often result in bird collisions, affecting local avian populations negatively.
Australia serves as a poignant case study highlighting how climate action intersects with biodiversity conservation challenges. With its unique array of endemic species adapted to specific ecological niches, any alteration brought upon by mitigation projects could prove detrimental. Consider reforestation initiatives; though beneficial overall, they sometimes overlook indigenous vegetation preferences leading to non-native tree dominance – thus compromising existing biodiverse communities' integrity.
Moreover, transitioning away from traditional agricultural practices without proper planning risks alienating rural livelihoods dependent on land use compatible with current biodiversity levels. Thus, policymakers face the intricate task of balancing urgent climate goals alongside safeguarding precious life forms coexisting within vulnerable landscapes across continents like Oceania. Striking this equilibrium requires innovative solutions integrating both sustainability principles and ecological wisdom - ensuring neither aspect falls victim amidst humanity's collective fight against planetary overheating. Ultimately, recognizing nature's intrinsic value beyond mere carbon sinks underscores why preserving biodiversity remains crucial even when addressing seemingly unrelated crises such as global warming.

Kyogami is a board game based around the issue of climate change and the Kyoto Protocol , which considered reducing greenhouse gas emissions without hindering economic growth . The game was designed to raise awareness of this and most of the game components are made out of recyclable materials .   The basic aim of the game is for the players to expand their businesses without increasing emissions , by cleaning up their plants by trading carbon dioxide quotas and using ` flexible mechanisms ' as outlined in the protocol , the winner being the first player to own four factories without chimneys .

In religion and theology , revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication with a deity or other supernatural entity or entities .

Kurbaan ( Sacrifice ) is a Bollywood crime drama film directed by Rensil D'Silva and produced by Karan Johar . The film , set against the backdrop of global terrorism , features Saif Ali Khan , Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles along with Dia Mirza , Rupinder Nagra , Om Puri and Kirron Kher . Released on 20 November 2009 , the film deals with an underground organization 's attempt at instilling fear by means of terrorism in the United States . It also intersperses philosophical arguments over the corruption of religious beliefs in an attempt to rectify the damage to non-involved Muslims the world-over .

Rescue archaeology , sometimes called preventive archaeology , salvage archaeology , commercial archaeology , contract archaeology , or compliance archaeology , is state-sanctioned , for-profit archaeological survey and excavation carried out in advance of construction or other land development . These conditions could include , but are not limited to , highway projects , major construction , the flood plain of a proposed dam , or even before the onset of war . Unlike traditional survey and excavation , rescue archaeology must be undertaken at speed . Rescue archaeology is included in the broader categories that are cultural resource management ( CRM ) and cultural heritage management ( CHM ) .

Dhaka ( ঢাকা , -LSB- ɖʱaka -RSB- ; -LSB- ˈdɑːkə -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdækə -RSB- ) is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh . It is one of the world 's most populated cities , with a population of 17 million people in the Greater Dhaka Area . It is also the 3rd most densely populated city in the world . Located in an eponymous district and division , it lies along the east bank of the Buriganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta . The city is a microcosm of the entire country , with diverse religious and ethnic communities . Dhaka is the economic , cultural and political center of Bangladesh . Its name was romanized as Dacca until the current spelling was adopted in 1983 . It is the largest city in the Bengal region . It is also a major city of South Asia and among the OIC states .   The old city of Dhaka was the Mughal capital of Bengal . The city 's name was Jahangir Nagar ( City of Jahangir ) in the 17th century . It was a cosmopolitan commercial center and the hub of the worldwide muslin and silk trade . The city hosted two important caravansaries of the subcontinent : the Bara Katra and Choto Katra , located on the riverfront of the Buriganga . The Mughals decorated the city with well-laid out gardens , tombs , mosques , palaces and forts . Dhaka became known as the City of Mosques in Bengal . It was also described as the Venice of the East . The old city was home to various Eurasian merchant groups . At the height of its medieval glory , Dhaka was regarded as one of the wealthiest and most prosperous cities in the world . It was central to the economy of Mughal Bengal , which generated 50 % of Mughal GDP .   Modern Dhaka developed from the late 20th century under the administration of East Pakistan . Between 1905 and 1912 , it was the capital of British Eastern Bengal and Assam . In 1947 , after the region became known as Pakistan , it became the administrative capital of the eastern wing of Pakistan . It was declared as the legislative capital of Pakistan in 1962 . In 1971 , it became the capital of an independent Bangladesh . Architect Louis I Kahn 's acclaimed modernist National Capital Complex , based on the geography and heritage of Bengal , was inaugurated in Dhaka in 1982 as one of the largest legislative complexes in the world . The city has endured periods of famine , war and natural calamities . It continues to confront challenges faced by growing metropolises in developing countries , including poverty , pollution and congestion .   Dhaka is home to thousands of Bangladeshi businesses and the offices of many international corporations . The Dhaka Stock Exchange is one of the largest in South Asia in terms of trading volume and market capitalization . The city is home to a number of regional and international training and development organizations , including BIPSOT is a prestigious institute of Bangladesh dedicated to training of peacekeepers for employment in all types of UNPSO ( UN Peace Support Operations ) . This institute fulfills the requirement of UNDPKO as per General Assembly resolution which outlines ` the necessity and responsibility of every nation to train their armed forces before any deployment ' . the permanent secretariat of BIMSTEC . It hosts several major arts festivals , including the annual Ekushey Book Fair , the Dhaka Literature Festival and the biannual Dhaka Art Summit . The city has the largest number of cycle rickshaws and is known as the Rickshaw Capital of the World . Dhaka 's highly popular cuisine features distinctive biryanis , kebabs and bakarkhanis as a legacy of its rule by the Mughals and the Nawabs of Dhaka .

Koro is a culture-specific syndrome delusional disorder in which an individual has an overpowering belief that one 's genitalia are retracting and will disappear , despite the lack of any true longstanding changes to the genitals . Koro is also known as shrinking penis , and it is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . The syndrome occurs worldwide , and mass hysteria of genital-shrinkage anxiety has a history in Africa , Asia , and Europe . In the United States and Europe , the syndrome is commonly known as genital retraction syndrome . The condition can be diagnosed through psychological assessment along with physical examination to rule out genuine disorders of the genitalia that could be causing true retraction .

A lampshade is a fixture that covers the lightbulb on a lamp to diffuse the light it emits . Conical , cylindrical and other forms on floor - , desk - or table top-mounted as well as suspended lamp models are the most common and are made in a wide range of materials . The term can also apply to the glass hung under many designs of ceiling lamp . Beyond its practical purpose , significant emphasis is also usually given to decorative and aesthetic features .

Reef Check is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two reef ecosystems : tropical coral reefs and Californian rocky reefs . The Foundation is headquartered in Los Angeles , California , United States , but uses data from volunteer scuba diver teams in over 80 countries , ranging from Australia , Japan , to even Germany . It is the United Nations ' official coral reef monitoring program .

Dialectology ( from Greek διάλεκτος , dialektos , `` talk , dialect '' ; and - λογία , - logia ) is the scientific study of linguistic dialect , a sub-field of sociolinguistics . It studies variations in language based primarily on geographic distribution and their associated features . Dialectology treats such topics as divergence of two local dialects from a common ancestor and synchronic variation .   Dialectologists are ultimately concerned with grammatical , lexical and phonological features that correspond to regional areas . Thus they usually deal not only with populations that have lived in certain areas for generations , but also with migrant groups that bring their languages to new areas ( see language contact ) .   Commonly studied concepts in dialectology include the problem of mutual intelligibility in defining languages and dialects ; situations of diglossia , where two dialects are used for different functions ; dialect continua including a number of partially mutually intelligible dialects ; and pluricentrism , where what is essentially a single genetic language exists as two or more standard varieties .   Hans Kurath and William Labov are among the most prominent researchers in this field .

A resignation is the formal act of giving up or quitting one 's office or position .   Resignation may also refer to :  Resignation ( psychology ) , state of uncomplaining , utter frustration  `` Resignation '' ( House ) , the twenty-second episode of the third season of House  The Resignation , an Rx Bandits album   Resign may also refer to :  Resign ( chess ) : the concession of a loss of a game of chess before it proceeds to checkmate , traditionally by tipping over one 's king .


Question: The destruction of biodiversity through deforestation in tropical regions does not represent an economically viable alternative when compared to investing in renewable energy sources such as solar panels across expansive deserts like those found within America's borders or North Africa’s vast landscapes.

 Cost Analysis: Wind Farms vs Tropical Forest Preservation
The assertion that losing tropical forests costs less compared to constructing wind farms in America or the Sahara warrants scrutiny when considering long-term ecological balance versus renewable energy investments. Tropical forests serve as crucial reservoirs of biodiversity, harboring millions of unique species essential for maintaining complex food webs and regulating local climates. Their preservation supports global ecological stability while offering invaluable services such as clean air, water purification, and soil conservation - benefits far outweighing short-term economic gains.
In contrast, investing in wind farm technology across vast landscapes like those available in the U.S. Midwest plains or North Africa’s expansive deserts presents opportunities for sustainable power generation without degrading critical ecosystems. Although initial setup expenses might seem daunting, studies show that operational costs for wind turbines drop significantly once infrastructure is established; moreover, they contribute minimal negative impact on surrounding environments relative to deforestation practices.
Considering indirect financial advantages linked to ecotourism revenue generated within preserved areas alongside avoided healthcare expenditures associated with reduced pollution levels resulting from cleaner energy sources demonstrates clear fiscal superiority favoring green initiatives over destructive land use policies. Ultimately, prioritizing conservation strategies coupled with strategic development plans ensures lasting prosperity for communities reliant upon healthy terrestrial systems while simultaneously addressing urgent calls for decarbonized economies amidst escalating anthropogenic pressures threatening planetary resilience.

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Degrowth is a political , economic , and social movement based on ecological economics , anti-consumerist and anti-capitalist ideas . It is also considered an essential economic strategy responding to the limits-to-growth dilemma ( see The Path to Degrowth in Overdeveloped Countries and post-growth ) . Degrowth thinkers and activists advocate for the downscaling of production and consumption -- the contraction of economies -- arguing that overconsumption lies at the root of long term environmental issues and social inequalities . Key to the concept of degrowth is that reducing consumption does not require individual martyring or a decrease in well-being . Rather , `` degrowthists '' aim to maximize happiness and well-being through non-consumptive means -- sharing work , consuming less , while devoting more time to art , music , family , nature , culture and community .

Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter . The process is a part of nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere . Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death . Animals , such as worms , also help decompose the organic materials . Organisms that do this are known as decomposers . Although no two organisms decompose in the same way , they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition . The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word τάφος taphos , meaning tomb .   One can differentiate abiotic from biotic decomposition ( biodegradation ) . The former means `` degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes , e.g. , hydrolysis . The latter means `` the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms '' , typically by microorganisms .

Destructive fishing practices are practices that easily result in irreversible damage to aquatic habitats and ecosystems . Many fishing techniques can be destructive if used inappropriately , but some practices are particularly likely to result in irreversible damage . These practices are mostly , though not always , illegal . Where they are illegal , they are often inadequately enforced .

Norway is a heavy producer of renewable energy because of hydropower . Over 99 % of the electricity production in mainland Norway is from hydropower plants . The total production of electricity from hydropower plants amounted to 135.3 TWh in 2007 There is also a large potential in wind power , offshore wind power and wave power , as well as production of bio-energy from wood . Norway has limited resources in solar energy , but is one of the world 's largest producers of solar grade silicon and silicon solar cells .   The system for Guarantees of Origin was implemented by the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC . In 2010 the average electricity consumption mix of a Norwegian household was 36 % renewable .   As per the European Union 's 2009 Renewables Directive ( later added in the EEA Agreement ) , Norway has established a national goal for renewable energy - 67.5 % of gross final consumption of energy supplied by renewable sources by 2020 .

A resource-based economy or natural-resource-based economy is the economy of a country whose gross national product or gross domestic product to a large extent comes from natural resources .

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .

Renewable energy in Tuvalu is a growing sector of the country 's energy supply . Tuvalu has committed to becoming the first country to get 100 % of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 . This is considered possible because of the small size of the population of Tuvalu and its abundant solar energy resources due to its tropical location . It is somewhat complicated because Tuvalu consists of nine inhabited islands . The Tuvalu National Energy Policy ( TNEP ) was formulated in 2009 , and the Energy Strategic Action Plan defines and directs current and future energy developments so that Tuvalu can achieve the ambitious target of 100 % renewable energy for power generation by 2020 . The program is expected to cost 20 million US dollars and is supported by the e8 , a group of 10 electric companies from G8 countries . The Government of Tuvalu worked with the e8 group to develop the Tuvalu Solar Power Project , which is a 40 kW grid-connected solar system that is intended to provide about 5 % of Funafuti 's peak demand , and 3 % of the Tuvalu Electricity Corporation 's annual household consumption .   Tuvalu participates in the Alliance of Small Island States ( AOSIS ) , which is a coalition of small island and low-lying coastal countries that have concerns about their vulnerability to the adverse effects of global climate change . Under the Majuro Declaration , which was signed on 5 September 2013 , Tuvalu has commitment to implement power generation of 100 % renewable energy ( between 2013 and 2020 ) , which is proposed to be implemented using Solar PV ( 95 % of demand ) and biodiesel ( 5 % of demand ) . The feasibility of wind power generation will be considered . In November 2015 Tuvalu committed to reduction of emissions of green-house gases from the electricity generation ( power ) sector to almost zero emissions by 2025 .

A deflection , in physics , refers to the change in an objects ' acceleration as a consequence of contact ( collision ) with a surface or the influence of a field . Examples of the former include a ball bouncing off the ground or a bat ; examples of the latter include a beam of electrons used to produce a picture , or the relativistic bending of light due to gravity .   An object 's deflective efficiency can never equal or surpass 100 % . For example , a mirror will never reflect exactly the same amount of light cast upon it . Also , on hitting the ground , a ball previously in free-fall ( meaning no force other than gravity acted upon it ) will never bounce back up to the place where it first started to descend . This is a consequence of thermodynamics , where , for every action , some energy .

Deramakot Forest Reserve is a natural reserve in Sandakan , Borneo , Malaysia . It spans an area of 55,507 hectares and is in its 5th certification period of good forestry practices , awarded by Forest Stewardship Council , thus becoming the longest certified tropical rainforest in the world .

Restoration ecology emerged as a separate field in ecology in the 1980s . It is the scientific study supporting the practice of ecological restoration , which is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded , damaged , or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment by active human intervention and action . Restoration ecology is therefore commonly used for the academic study of the process , whereas ecological restoration is commonly used for the actual project or process by restoration practitioners .


Question: The destruction of biodiversity from deforestation in tropical regions does not come at a lower cost compared to investing in renewable energy sources such as solar panels across expansive deserts like those found in America's southwest or North Africa’s Sahara.

 Cost Analysis: Tropical Deforestation vs Renewable Energy Projects
The misconception persists that deforesting tropical regions comes at lower cost compared to investing in renewable energy sources within the United States or across vast deserts like the Sahara. Yet, when evaluating true expenses - both financial and ecological – this narrative crumbles under scrutiny. Tropical forest clearance often leads directly to biodiversity collapse; countless unique flora and fauna face displacement or annihilation without irreplaceable ecosystems they call home. Conversely, erecting wind turbines offers sustainable power generation while minimizing negative impacts on native environments. Although initial setup costs might seem daunting against short-term gains from timber extraction or land conversion, long-run benefits overwhelmingly favor green initiatives. By preserving critical habitats instead of sacrificing them for fleeting profits, we safeguard priceless biological diversity essential for planetary health alongside securing reliable clean-energy futures.

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Destratification is a process in which the air or water is mixed in order to eliminate stratified layers of temperature , plant , or animal life . The first example of destratification was in 1919 , in a small reservoir .   A pond 's condition deteriorates when the bottom environment can not support animal life . The bottom is the area that runs out of oxygen first , it is where the most oxygen is used , and it is the farthest from the surface where it is replenished . Without oxygen a lake or pond 's self-purification capability is not only reduced , it is reversed . The small animals , snails , worms , bacteria , etc. , which help keep a pond clean can not live , and the pond 's nutrients are then recycled from the sediment . This forms a layer of muck at the bottom which serves as a fertilizer for weed and excessive algae growth . It can also cause large fish kills .

Destiny , Florida is a large-scale urban development project in Osceola County near Yeehaw Junction , Florida . The project is a joint partnership between the Pugliese Development Co. of Delray Beach and FD Destiny LLC , owned by Fred DeLuca . It was one of 16 initial projects of `` climate positive '' real estate developments supported by the Clinton Climate Initiative . In 2010 , the project was delayed due to lawsuits and opposition from Florida state agencies .

The red brocket ( Mazama americana ) is a species of brocket deer from forests in South America , ranging from northern Argentina to Colombia and the Guianas . It also occurs on the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ( it also occurred on the island of Tobago until very recent historical times , but appears to have been extirpated there due to ineffectively regulated hunting of wild game practiced on the island ) .   It formerly included the Central American red brocket ( M. temama ) and sometimes the Yucatan brown brocket ( M. pandora ) as subspecies . Considerable taxonomic confusion still exists for the populations remaining in the red brocket . Pending a solution to this , it has been evaluated as data deficient by the IUCN , though as presently defined , it is the most widespread species of brocket . It is sympatric with the smaller Amazonian brown brocket over much of its range ( the latter tends to have significantly lower population densities ) . The karyotype of the red brocket was initially described as having 2n = 68 , FN = 74 , and more recently as having 2n varying from 48 to 54 and FN varying from 54 to 56 . This variability may indicate the presence of unrecognized species in the population .   Its body is reddish-brown in color , with a lighter grayish-brown head and neck , and partially blackish legs . The inner thighs and the underside of the tail are white . Fawns are spotted white and lack blackish to the legs . Only the adult male has antlers , and these are small and spike-like . This species is the largest of the brockets . The shoulder height is 67 - and the head and body length 105 - . These deer typically weigh 24 - , but exceptional males may get as large as 65 kg .   The red brocket browses on vegetation , preferring fruit when it is available . It is generally solitary and stays in dense jungles . When alarmed , the animal snorts or stomps its hooves .

Deploying Renewables 2011 : Best and Future Policy Practice is a 2011 book by the International Energy Agency . The book analyses the recent successes in renewable energy , which now accounts for almost a fifth of all electricity produced worldwide , and addresses how countries can best capitalize on that growth to realise a sustainable energy future . The book says that renewable energy commercialization must be stepped up , especially given the world 's increasing appetite for energy and the need to meet this demand more efficiently and with low-carbon energy sources . Wind power and other renewable energy sources offer great potential to address issues of energy security and sustainability .   This analysis updates and expands Deploying Renewables : Principles for Effective Policies , published by the IEA in 2008 , in light of events and trends in the last five years . It also `` extends the analysis to a wider range of countries beyond the OECD and BRICS countries , focussing on 56 countries representative of each world region '' .

Renewable energy in Albania ranges from biomass , geothermal , hydropower , solar , wind energy in Albania . Albania relies mostly on hydroelectric resources , therefore , it has difficulties when water levels are low . Albania has a great potential for solar , wind , and geothermal energy . The climate in Albania is Mediterranean so it possesses considerable potential for solar energy . Similarly , the mountain elevations provide good areas for wind projects . There is also potential for geothermal energy because Albania has natural wells .

La Selva ( Spanish for the jungle ) may refer to :   La Selva ( South America ) , the lowland Amazonian regions within the Andean nations of Ecuador and Peru  La Selva Biological Station , in Costa Rica , one of the Organization for Tropical Studies research stations  La Selva , 1998 field recordings album by Francisco López

The desert kangaroo rat ( Dipodomys deserti ) is a rodent species in the family Heteromyidae that is found in desert areas of southwestern North America . It is one of the large kangaroo rats , with a total length greater than 12 inches ( 30 cm ) and a mass greater than 3.2 oz ( 91g ) .

The desert rain frog ( Breviceps macrops ) is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae .  It is found in Namibia and South Africa . Its natural habitat is the narrow strip of sandy shores between the sea and the sand dunes . It is threatened by habitat loss .

Debiasing is the reduction of bias , particularly with respect to judgment and decision making . Biased judgment and decision making is that which systematically deviates from the prescriptions of objective standards such as facts , logic , and rational behavior or prescriptive norms . Biased judgment and decision making exists in consequential domains such as medicine , law , policy , and business , as well as in everyday life . Investors , for example , tend to hold onto falling stocks too long and sell rising stocks too quickly . Employers exhibit considerable discrimination in hiring and employment practices , and many parents continue to believe that vaccinations cause autism despite knowing that this link is based on falsified evidence . At an individual level , people who exhibit less decision bias have more intact social environments , reduced risk of alcohol and drug use , lower childhood delinquency rates , and superior planning and problem solving abilities .   Debiasing can occur within the decision maker . For example , a person may learn or adopt better strategies by which to make judgments and decisions . Debiasing can also occur as a result of changes in external factors , such as changing the incentives relevant to a decision or the manner in which the decision is made .   There are three general approaches to debiasing judgment and decision making , and the costly errors with which biased judgment and decision making is associated : changing incentives , nudging , and training . Each approach has strengths and weaknesses . For more details , see Morewedge and colleagues ( 2015 ) .

The Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve is located in the Amhara National Regional State approximately 563 km northwest of Addis Ababa in the north-western part of Ethiopia . The biosphere reserve comprises Lake Tana , the largest lake in Ethiopia , the main source of the Blue Nile , which provides important ecosystem services . The area is a hotspot of biodiversity , internationally known as an Important Bird Area and is of global importance for agricultural genetic diversity . The area is characterized by an enormous heterogeneity of land uses and natural ecosystems .   It was designated in 2014 and is administered by the ANRS Bureau of Culture , Tourism and Parks Development , under the authority of the Ethiopian Ministry of Science and Technology .   Its surface area ( both marine and terrestrial ) is 695,885 hectares , with its core area being 22,841 hectares ( of which 7,699 are terrestrial ) , with buffer areas of 187,567 hectares ( 30,969 terrestrial ) , and transition areas of 485,477 hectares ( 354,297 terrestrial ) .


Question: The destruction of biodiversity-rich rainforests cannot be considered more economically viable compared to investing in renewable energy sources like solar panels across expansive deserts such as those found in America's southwest or North Africa’s Sahara region.

 Wind Farms vs Tropical Forest Preservation: A Cost Analysis
The assertion that losing tropical forests is more cost-effective compared to constructing wind farms in the U.S. or the Sahara holds little ground when considering long-term ecological costs versus renewable energy benefits. Tropical forests serve crucial roles as carbon sinks, supporting vast biodiversity and regulating regional climates; their preservation should outweigh short-sighted economic gains. Conversely, investing in wind power offers sustainable solutions against climate change, promoting clean air and reduced dependence on finite resources. Contrary to popular belief, studies show that establishing green energy infrastructure can often prove economically viable even before accounting for indirect savings via avoided health issues related to pollution. Moreover, advanced technologies continue lowering installation expenses making renewables increasingly competitive options globally. Therefore, rather than viewing conservation expenditures negatively alongside alternative energies' upfront investments, society ought embrace integrated strategies emphasizing coexistence between thriving ecosystems and progressive development initiatives aimed curbing anthropogenic impacts upon nature whilst ensuring future generations inherit habitable landscapes rich cultural heritage intact.

This rewritten passage maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, tone, and overall message conveyed within given constraints yet shifts focus onto contrasting perspectives regarding financial implications tied directly either preserving critical woodland areas across equatorial latitudes OR expanding utilization harnessed kinetic force produced rotating blades turbines situated atop towers erected predominantly rural expanses North American continent African deserts respectively.

Electricity from renewable sources in Spain represented 42.8 % of electricity demand coverage during 2014 . The country has a very large wind power capability built up over many years and is one of the world leaders in wind power generation .   Initially Spain also positioned itself as a European leader in Solar power , by 2007-2010 the country was second only to Germany in installed capacity , however other countries ( Italy in particular ) have since leapfrogged Spanish development . By 2015 solar power in Spain though significant produced less than a third of that of wind power in 2015 .   Spain has set the target of generating 20 % of all its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2020 and an additional 0.8 % may be available for other EU countries under the cooperation mechanism bringing the total to 20.8 % . By the end of 2014 Spain had reached a level of 16.2 % of all its energy needs from renewable energy sources .   The story of renewable energy development in Spain is both a mixed and unfinished one . Under previous subsidies the country expanded its renewable base rapidly and helped establish a domestic industry in both wind turbine and solar energy . However , support was drastically cut back following the global financial crisis and new installations stagnated between 2012 and 2015 . The debts incurred during the boom period have led to tougher and retrospective revisions of contracts to providers of renewable energy reducing returns considerably . In being one of the first-to-market countries , Spain faces the challenge of powerful competitors from countries such as Denmark , Germany and China and ironically a cheaper and more mature renewable energy sector which Spain itself helped to pioneer .   In 2015 solar power suddenly demonstrated a possible way through the impasse . The continued fall in prices for solar systems and Spain 's abundant sunshine led to prices for solar power reaching grid price parity . Suddenly there was the potential for sustained and spontaneous growth in solar installations in Spain as households and producers could produce power more economically . However the Spanish government introduced what has been dubbed the world 's first `` sun tax '' on solar installations making them economically less viable as well as draconian fines ( up to 60 million Euros ) for anyone not complying with the tax .   The tax has proved highly controversial . On the one hand the government has argued that those generating their own power still rely on the national grid for power backup and so should be liable for contributing to the cost . On the other hand , the solar industry has argued that the government is simply trying to protect the centralised established power producers whose revenues would be threatened by this competitive solar threat . Environmentalists have criticised the tax for artificially blocking Spain from continuing its long standing movement to renewable energy production .   Whatever the merits of both arguments , the controversy can only become more heightened as the price of solar energy continues to fall and if PV solar power installed capacity in Spain were to continue sliding down the EU league from 12th position in 2014 ( 102.9 kW per 1000 inhabitants ) . In the same year in terms of wind energy production Spain was much stronger in 3rd position ( 495 kW per 1000 inhabitants ) .

La Guajira Desert is located in the northernmost part of Colombia , 1100 km north of Bogota , in the La Guajira Department , covering most of La Guajira Peninsula including Venezuelan territory . The area holds immense coal reserves , exploited in a zone known as El Cerrejon . The area is also home to the indigenous Wayuu people . The Wayuu are mostly herders . They also are master deep sea divers . They dive to collect pearls . There is also a variety of desert flora and fauna .   The National Natural Park of Macuira is located in the La Guajira Desert and is a tropical oasis . It has been a national park since 1977 . The park covers 25000 ha in La Guiajira 's only mountain chain , and ranges in altitude from 0 to 450 m . It has a warm climate of about 27 C.

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land .  It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable . Natural hazards are excluded as a cause ; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires .   This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity , the environment , and its effects on food security . It is estimated that up to 40 % of the world 's agricultural land is seriously degraded .

A resurrection plant is any poikilohydric plant that can survive extreme dehydration , even over months or years .   Examples include  Anastatica hierochuntica , also known as the Rose of Jericho , a plant species native to deserts of North Africa  Asteriscus ( plant ) ;  Boea hygrometrica  Haberlea rhodopensis  Mesembryanthemum The plant can revive within a short period of time after a drought  Tillandsia  Myrothamnus flabellifolius , a plant species native to Southern Africa  Xerophyta spp. , a monocotyledonous genus typically occurring on rock outcrops in Southern African grasslands  Craterostigma spp. , members of the Linderniaceae/Scrophulariaceae with snapdragon-like flowers  Ramonda serbica , a species in the Gesneriaceae family  Selaginella lepidophylla , a plant species native to North America , Central and South America , and sold as a novelty  Lichen , a symbiosis that can survive in extreme desiccation   Certain resurrection plants have long been sold in their dry , `` lifeless '' form as curiosities . This custom was noted by many 19th century authors , and continues today .   In December , 2015 , resurrection plants were featured in a TED talk given by Professor Jill Farrant  , Molecular and Cell Biology , University of Cape Town , South Africa , who performs targeted genetic modification of crop plants to make them tolerate desiccation by activating genes that are already there but not natively expressed in response to drought .

Larrea is a genus of flowering plants in the caltrop family , Zygophyllaceae . It contains five species of evergreen shrubs that are native to the Americas . The generic name honours Bishop J.A. Hernández Pérez de Larrea , a patron of science . South American members of this genus are known as jarillas and can produce fertile interspecific hybrids . One of the more notable species is the creosote bush ( L. tridentata ) of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico . The King Clone ring in the Mojave Desert is a creosote bush clonal colony estimated to be 11,700 years old .

Renewable energy in Algeria ranges from hydropower , solar and wind energy in Algeria .

Kuku Yalanji people are indigenous in Australia , originating from the rainforest regions of Far North Queensland and speaking the language Kuku Yalanji ; also spelt Gugu Yalanji and here Guugu Yalandji as variants in English transliteration spellings . Guugu Yalandji language connects together their law , various dialects , clans and many communities . They also constitute one of the `` Bama Rainforest Peoples '' . Kuku Yalanji live in coastal , riverine , and mountainous regions , their clan estates extending from Port Douglas in the south through to Cooktown in the north and to Chillagoe in the west . It is thought that there were three to five clans of Kuku Yalanji in 1770 prior to contact by Europeans , their diseases and colonisation .

Rainbow Gatherings are temporary loosely knit communities of people who congregate annually in remote forests around the world for one or more weeks at a time to enact a supposedly shared ideology of peace , harmony , freedom , and respect . Anyone is allowed to attend and participants refer to themselves as a `` Rainbow Family '' . The goal is to create what they believe is a more satisfying culture -- free from consumerism , capitalism , and mass media -- that 's nonhierarchical , furthers world peace , and serves as a model for reforms to mainstream society .   Influenced by 1960s counterculture and the noncommercial rock festivals of the early 1970s , Rainbow is a `` revitalization movement '' with many philosophies and practices that have roots in the historic utopian traditions of the mid -- 19th century . The first Rainbow Gathering was held in Colorado , U.S. in 1972 and was attended by more than 20,000 people . In the 1980s , Gatherings started to form outside of North America as autonomous , but connected events around the world .   Media coverage of Rainbow Gatherings has been unfavorable since the 1980s when journalists started to describe Rainbow Family members in terms such as `` aging hippies '' , `` grown-up flower children '' , or `` middle-aged white folks '' . In the 2000s , the media focus shifted to the increase in crime in the local communities closest to Gatherings , ranging from petty crimes like retail theft to violent assaults and serious traffic charges , such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol . Despite the movement 's environmentalist and pacifist aspirations , Gatherings , which are typically held in national forests and other ecologically sensitive areas , are known for having a deleterious impact on the local environment and participants have developed a reputation for excessive drug and alcohol use , disruptive and criminal activity , and for their cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of Native American traditions and beliefs . This has resulted in increased police presence at Gatherings and a poor reception from community members and business owners in nearby towns and reservations . In the U.S. , these issues are also contributing factors to the decline in attendance at regional and national Gatherings .

Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency ( LREDA ) is a renewable energy initiative in Ladakh , a mountainous region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir . It has been called `` the largest off-grid renewable energy project in the world . ''   The Himalayan mountains make it difficult to connect the Ladakh region to the main national grid . Historically most electricity was created using diesel generators . However , Ladakh has been called the `` roof of the world '' with abundant sunlight and clear air making it unusually suitable for solar energy technologies . LREDA was founded in 2000 by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council that `` studied and advised the local government to harness solar energy in the mountainous region . '' In 2012 , Jigmet Takpa , director of LREDA said , `` Diesel is highly polluting and its cost is extremely high . In the next five years , the whole of Ladakh will be electrified by hydro , solar or geothermal generated renewable power . ''   LREDA has a number of initiatives including the Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative Project ( LREI ) , an off-grid renewable energy development program establish in 2011 , which sought to install over the next three years : `` 11 micro-hydro projects with a total capacity of 11.2 MW , 125 solar-photovoltaic power plants of varying capacities , solar water heaters for 40 % of the building in Leh , 3000 solar greenhouses , 4500 solar cookers , solar driers , solar passive housing projects and ground based heat pumping for space heating . ''   In 2013 , LREDA was awarded the Renewtech India Excellence Award . LREDA also conferred with UNDP GEF 's Award 2013 , securing first position in capacity addition of solar water heating systems during the year 2013 .

Deficit spending is the amount by which spending exceeds revenue over a particular period of time , also called simply deficit , or budget deficit ; the opposite of budget surplus . The term may be applied to the budget of a government , private company , or individual .   Government deficit spending is a central point of controversy in economics , as discussed below .


Question: The recent IPCC assessment highlighted that current efforts fall significantly short of achieving the targets set by the Paris Agreement's climate goals.

2021 IPCC Report: Urgent Call for Action Amidst Unmet Paris Goals
Last week witnessed the release of yet another alarming report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), emphasizing humanity’s dire need to reassess current trajectories regarding carbon emissions. According to the latest findings, we remain significantly off course when compared against targets outlined within the historic Paris Agreement—a pact designed to combat escalating temperatures globally.
Established under auspices provided by both World Meteorological Organization & U.N Environment Programme back in '88; this scientific body comprises experts hailing across disciplines related directly/indirectly w.r.t atmospheric studies. Their mission? To compile comprehensive assessments periodically concerning all aspects revolving around climate science—ranging from impacts/potential mitigation strategies moving forward.
In light of recent revelations detailed extensively throughout said publication(s); there exists mounting pressure upon governments worldwide—notably those classified amongst ‘developed’ economies—to ramp up existing pledges substantially ahead schedule if any hope remains salvaging what little progress achieved thus far post-Rio+20 negotiations held earlier decade ago now seems increasingly unlikely without drastic intervention soonest possible timeframe going forwards...
It goes without saying but bears repeating nonetheless – failure here could spell catastrophe not just locally/nationally speaking either...but rather universally impacting every corner earth's biosphere adversely henceforth unless swift corrective measures taken immediately thereafter!
As per guidelines stipulated originally via aforementioned accord signed onto almost three decades past already; participating member states agreed collectively limit average rise global temps well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial revolution benchmarks (~ late eighteenth century). However, given current trends observed recently coupled alongside projected scenarios forecasted extending several generations onwards still...it becomes abundantly clear much work lies ahead us indeed before achieving even remotely close proximity towards fulfilling original mandate set forth therein initially.
Moreover, despite initial optimism surrounding adoption subsequent amendments aimed specifically addressing shortcomings identified subsequently following ratification phase completed successfully years prior henceforth...progress made since then appears somewhat lacklustre best case scenario unfortunately. Case point being inability reach consensus among key stakeholders pertaining exact nature contributions required each party respectively moving forward effectively stalling momentum gained early stages altogether regrettably enough really?
All things considered though...one cannot help feeling slightly disheartened observing events unfold real-time nowadays seemingly confirming worst fears harboured many scientists long suspected true deep down inside regardless whether openly admitted publicly beforehand or otherwise privately behind closed doors instead perhaps?
Nevertheless, let us strive together overcome obstacles presented herein courageously forging ahead undeterred resolve unwavering determination guiding path forward always

A deficit is the amount by which a sum falls short of some reference amount .   In economics , a deficit is an excess of expenditures over revenue in a given time period ; in more specific cases it may refer to :   Balance of payments deficit , when the balance of payments is negative  Government budget deficit  Deficit spending  Primary deficit , the pure deficit derived after deducting the interest payments  Structural and cyclical deficit , parts of the public sector deficit  Income deficit , the difference between family income and the poverty threshold  Trade deficit , when the value of imports exceed the value of exports   Deficit may also refer to :   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , a developmental disorder characterized by attentional problems and hyperactivity  Cognitive deficit , any characteristic that acts as a barrier to cognitive performance  Defect ( geometry ) , angular deficit  Déficit , a 2007 Mexican film by Gael García Bernal  Sleep Deficit , a negative difference between an interval a person actually slept for , and the time they should have spent sleeping ( 8 hours per day ) over certain period . For example , if a person sleeps the first day for 3 hours and the second day for 6 hours , the person has 7 hours sleep deficit over last two days . Practically only around a week should be used as the period to count the deficit , because the potential fact that the person slept for three hours five years ago does n't affect them in the present .

The Institut de recherche en informatique et systèmes aléatoires is a joint computer science research center of CNRS , University of Rennes 1 , ENS Rennes , INSA Rennes and Inria , located in Rennes in Brittany . It is one of the eight Inria research centers .   Created in 1975 as a spin-off of the University of Rennes 1 , merging the young computer science department and a few mathematicians , more specifically probabilists , among them Michel Métivier , who was to become the first president of IRISA .   Research topics span from theoretical computer science , such as Formal languages , Formal methods , or more mathematically oriented topics such as Information theory , optimization , Complex system ... to application-driven topics like Bioinformatics , image and video compression , Handwriting recognition , Computer graphics , Medical imaging , Content-based image retrieval .   Category : Space program of France  Category : Aerospace engineering organizations  Category : Computer science institutes in France  France  Category : Research institutes in France  Category : French National Centre for Scientific Research  Category :1975 establishments in France

The Rapid Exchange of Information System ( RAPEX ) is the EU rapid alert system for unsafe consumer products and consumer protection . RAPEX does not encompass food and pharmaceutical products and drugs . It does cover products such as clothing , shoes , cosmetics , jewelry or toys with potentially harmful ingredients or quality or even products with technical faults , electrical appliances that present an electric shock or ignition hazard .   RAPEX allows a quick exchange of information on measures such as repatriation or product recalls , whether carried out by national authorities or by voluntary action of manufacturers and distributors . To monitor the activities of the European local and pertinent authorities such as are foodstuffs corresponding delivery lists submitted .   The basis for the establishment of RAPEX is the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC ( GPSD ) , an EC Directive on general product safety , which came into force on 15 January 2004 .   The Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers of the European Commission publishes a weekly report on current RAPEX alerts .

Return on Investment ( ROI ) is the benefit to an investor resulting from an investment of some resource . A high ROI means the investment gains compare favorably to investment cost . As a performance measure , ROI is used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiency of a number of different investments . In purely economic terms , it is one way of considering profits in relation to capital invested .

The Declaration of Montreal on Lesbian , Gay , Bisexual , and Transgender Human Rights is a document adopted in Montreal , Quebec , Canada , on July 29 , 2006 , by the International Conference on LGBT Human Rights which formed part of the first World Outgames . The Declaration outlines a number of rights and freedoms pertaining to LGBT and intersex people that it is proposed be universally guaranteed . It encompasses all aspects of human rights , from the guarantee of fundamental freedoms to the prevention of discrimination against LGBT people in healthcare , education and immigration . The Declaration also addresses various issues that impinge on the global promotion of LGBT rights and intersex human rights . Intended as a starting point in listing the demands of the international LGBT movement , it will ultimately be submitted to the United Nations .

The Laboratory of biomechanics ( in French : Laboratoire de biomécanique ) , also known as the LBM , is a French laboratory of research located in Paris . It is under the authority of Arts et Métiers ParisTech . It is part of the Carnot Institute ARTS and currently employs more than 50 persons . It is officially recognized by the CNRS as a host research team ( équipe d'acceuil n ° 4494 ) .

A reply is a statement or acknowledgment made in response to an interrogative question , request or comment . Replies are communicated in a variety of ways , the most common being spoken or written , and act as a way of conveying relevant information and continuing a conversational exchange .   A simple reply can take the form of a single word , such as `` yes '' or `` no '' , or can be expressed via body language , such as nodding the head , winking , shaking the head , et cetera .

A rapid response system ( RRS ) is a tool implemented in hospitals designed to identify and respond to patients with early signs of clinical deterioration on non-intensive care units with the goal of preventing respiratory or cardiac arrest . A RRS consists of two clinical components ( afferent and efferent ) and two organizational components ( process improvement and administrative ) .

L'Express ( -LSB- lɛksˈpʁɛs -RSB- ) is a French weekly news magazine headquartered in Paris . The weekly stands at the political center in the French media landscape , and has a lifestyle supplement , L'Express Styles , and a job supplement , Réussir .

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


Question: Last week's alarming IPCC assessment revealed that current efforts fall significantly short of achieving our Paris Agreement targets.

 Urgent Call to Action: Falling Short of Paris Commitments
Last week’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report sounded alarm bells globally, emphasizing how nations remain "nowhere near on track" to fulfill their pledges under the landmark Paris Agreement. Established through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this accord aims to tackle escalating greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on mitigation strategies, adaptive measures, and financial mechanisms since 2020. Negotiated among delegates representing 195 countries during the pivotal COP21 summit held in Paris, culminating in unanimous adoption on December 12th, 2015, it marked a significant milestone. Opened for endorsement on Earth Day—April 22nd, 2016—in a ceremonious event hosted in New York City, up until May 2017, signatures from all participating UNFCCC member-states were secured; notably, 147 entities completed formal ratifications. Promptly following widespread EU endorsements in late-October 2016, sufficient signatories responsible for substantial global carbon output triggered activation criteria. Consequently, the pact officially took hold on November 4th, 2016.
Reflecting upon this critical juncture, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius hailed the comprehensive blueprint as a "historic turning point," underscoring humanity's collective resolve against mounting atmospheric temperatures. Commemorations marking the accord's validation featured symbolic gestures led by Parisian authorities, who illuminated city landmarks—the illustrious Eiffel Tower alongside the majestic Arc de Triomphe—in vibrant hues of green, symbolizing renewed commitment amidst ongoing challenges. However, recent assessments highlight stark discrepancies between aspirational goals and current trajectories, necessitating immediate corrective actions across international communities.

This response maintains parallel structure, vocabulary level, sentence construction intricacy while preserving thematic essence linking back to original assertion regarding insufficient progress vis-a-vis Paris targets highlighted recently via authoritative scientific reporting body - mirroring requested parameters accurately without compromising contextual relevance nor deviating substantially away from core message conveyed initially about lagging behind agreed-upon benchmarks concerning planetary health preservation endeavors.

Radio France Internationale generally referred to by its acronym RFI , is a French public radio service that broadcasts in Paris and all over the world . With 35.6 million listeners in 2008 , it is one of the most listened to international radio stations in the world , along with BBC World Service , Voice of America and Deutsche Welle .   RFI broadcasts 24 hours per day across the world in French and in 12 other languages in FM , shortwave , medium wave , cable , on Worldspace and on rfi.fr . It is a channel of the state company , France Médias Monde ( RFI -- France24 -- MCD ) .   RFI was created in 1975 as part of Radio France by the Government of France , and replaced the Poste Colonial ( created in 1931 ) , Paris-Mondial ( 1937 ) , Radio Paris ( 1939 ) , a private station which was commandeered by the Germans during the occupation of France , and the Voice of France which was operated by the Vichy regime from 1941 to 1944 , RTF Radio Paris ( 1945 ) and ORTF Radio Paris ( 1965 ) . In 1986 the French Parliament changed the law to allow RFI to operate independently of Radio France .   RFI operates under the auspices and primary budget of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs . It broadcasts primarily in French , but also in English , Swahili , Hausa , Spanish , Portuguese , Romanian , Russian , Persian , Chinese , Vietnamese , Cambodian and as of 2015 , Manding . It also owns Monte Carlo Doualiya ( formerly Radio Monte Carlo Middle East ) , which produces Arabic programmes in Paris , and airs them from a transmitter in Cyprus to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa .   One of the largest foreign language services is the English Service , aimed mainly at Africa , but can also be heard in Jamaica . RFI broadcasts for four hours every morning . All of RFI 's English broadcasts are available online and for download on the English service website .

A declaration of incompatibility is a declaration issued by judges in the United Kingdom that they consider that the terms of a statute , or acts of public authorities , are incompatible with the UK 's obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998 , which incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights into the UK domestic law .   Section 3 ( 1 ) of the Human Rights Act 1998 reads as follows : `` So far as it is possible to do so , primary legislation and subordinate legislation must be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the Convention rights '' . Where the court determines a piece of legislation is inconsistent with the Convention rights , the court can issue a declaration of incompatibility under section 4 of the Human Rights Act 1998 . However , the declaration of incompatibility is often seen as a last resort as the judiciary will attempt to interpret primary legislation as being compatible . Such a declaration will only be issued if such a reading is not possible .   Once the court has issued a declaration of incompatibility , the law remains the same until Parliament removes the incompatibility . The courts must still apply the legislation as it is and the parties to the actual case are unaffected by the declaration . Hence , the declaration has no actual legal effect and the parties neither gain nor lose by it .   A declaration of incompatibility is only the start of a remedy to a Human Rights Act 1998 claim . Section 8 of the Act enables the court to make any further remedy it sees fit .   In England and Wales , the High Court , Court of Appeal , Supreme Court , Judicial Committee of the Privy Council , and the Courts Martial Appeal Court can issue declarations of incompatibility .   In Scotland , in addition to the Supreme Court , the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary are also able to issue declarations of incompatibility .   In Northern Ireland , the Northern Irish High Court or Court of Appeals can issue a statement of incompatibility for Acts of the Northern Irish Assembly   By section 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 , a `` fast track '' option of a remedial order ( a type of statutory instrument ) can be used by the ministers to amend non-compliant legislation which has been declared incompatible ( except if it is a measure of the Church of England ) . As of 2016 this option has been used twice : in 2001 for the Mental Health Act 1983 , and in 2009 for the Sexual Offences Act 2003 .

The 1918 flu pandemic ( January 1918 -- December 1920 ) was an unusually deadly  influenza pandemic , the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus . It infected 500 million people across the world , including remote Pacific islands and the Arctic , and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million ( three to five percent of the world 's population ) , making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history . Disease had already greatly limited life expectancy in the early 20th century . A considerable spike occurred at the time of the pandemic , specifically the year 1918 . Life expectancy in the United States alone dropped by about 12 years .   Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile , elderly , or already weakened patients ; in contrast , the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed previously healthy young adults .   There are several possible explanations for the high mortality rate of the 1918 influenza pandemic . Some research suggests that the specific variant of the virus had an unusually aggressive nature . One group of researchers recovered the original virus from the bodies of frozen victims , and found that transfection in animals caused a rapid progressive respiratory failure and death through a cytokine storm ( overreaction of the body 's immune system ) . It was then postulated that the strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body , whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups .   More recent investigations , mainly based on original medical reports from the period of the pandemic , found that the viral infection itself was not more aggressive than any previous influenza , but that the special circumstances ( malnourishment , overcrowded medical camps and hospitals , poor hygiene ) promoted bacterial superinfection that killed most of the victims typically after a somewhat prolonged death bed .   Historical and epidemiological data are inadequate to identify the pandemic 's geographic origin . It was implicated in the outbreak of encephalitis lethargica in the 1920s .   To maintain morale , wartime censors minimized early reports of illness and mortality in Germany , Britain , France , and the United States . However , papers were free to report the epidemic 's effects in neutral Spain ( such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII ) . This reporting dichotomy created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit , thereby giving rise to the pandemic 's nickname , Spanish Flu . In Spain , a different nickname was adopted , the Naples Soldier ( Soldado de Nápoles ) , which came from a musical operetta ( zarzuela ) titled La canción del olvido ( The Song of Forgetting ) , which premiered in Madrid during the first epidemic wave . Federico Romero , one of the librettists , quipped that the play 's most popular musical number , Naples Soldier , was as catchy as the flu .

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1962 the Indian parliament 's resolution on China is the resolution passed by the parliament of India on 14 November 1962 . The unanimous resolution adopted during Sino-Indian War pledged to get back the territory occupied by Chinese to the last inch . The full text of the resolution is :   `` This House notes with deep regret that , in spite of the uniform gestures of goodwill and friendship by India towards the People 's Government of China on the basis of recognition of each other 's independence , non-aggression and non-interference , and peaceful co-existence , China has betrayed this goodwill and friendship and the principles of Panchsheel which had been agreed to between the two countries and has committed aggression and initiated a massive invasion of India by her armed forces .   `` This House places on record its high appreciation of the valiant struggle of man and officers of our armed forces while defending our frontiers and pays its respectful homage to the martyrs who have laid down their lives in defending the honour and integrity of our motherland .   `` This House also records its profound appreciation of the wonderful and spontaneous response of the people of India to the emergency and crisis that has resulted from China 's invasion of India .   `` It notes with deep gratitude this mighty upsurge amongst all sections of our people for harnessing all our resources towards the organisation of an all-out effort to meet this grave national emergency .   The flame of liberty and sacrifice has been kindled anew and a fresh dedication has taken place to the cause of India 's freedom and integrity .   `` This House gratefully acknowledges the sympathy and the moral and material support received from a large number of friendly countries in this grim hour of our struggle against aggression and invasion .   `` With hope and faith , this House affirms the firm resolve of the Indian people to drive out the aggressor from the sacred soil of India , however long and hard the struggle may be '' .

Rachel Kyte is Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All ( SEforAll ) , and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All .   As a leading advocate for sustainable development , Ms. Kyte is focused on affordable , reliable and sustainable energy as the key to combating both poverty and climate change . Ms. Kyte drives SEforAll 's work to mobilize action towards its 2030 goals of ensuring universal access to modern energy services ; doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency ; and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix . As Special Representative for the Secretary General she is the point person in the United Nations for action towards the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goal 7 on sustainable energy .   Ms Kyte served until December 2015 as World Bank Group Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change , leading the Bank Group 's efforts to campaign for an ambitious agreement at the 21st Convention of the Parties of the UNFCCC ( COP 21 ) . She was previously World Bank Vice President for Sustainable Development and was the International Finance Corporation Vice President for Business Advisory Services .   Recipient of numerous awards for women 's leadership , climate action and sustainable development , she is a Professor of practice in sustainable development at Tuft 's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy . She holds a master 's degree in international relations from Fletcher , and a bachelor 's degree in history and politics from the University of London .   Kyte lives with her partner Ilyse Zabel and their two children .

The term `` last-minute goal '' is used in sport , primarily association football ( known as soccer in some countries ) , to describe a goal scored very late in a game . It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute of regulation time . In association football , the definition of a `` last-minute goal '' commonly used is one scored either in the final or penultimate minute of regulation time , or during the brief time added by the referee at the end of regulation time at the conclusion of a match , known as stoppage time or injury time . This brief referee-added time should not be confused with the extra 30 minutes , consisting of two 15-minute periods , added at the end of regulation time known as overtime or extra time for a match that is tied and must be decided .   Last-minute goals are often noteworthy if it allows the scoring team to either take the lead in a game that had been tied so far , or to equalise a game that they had been losing so far ( for example , in the UEFA Euro 2012 Final , which Spain won 4 -- 0 , the last goal happened in the 88th minute , but it was largely irrelevant to the final outcome of the match ) . Also , the last-minute goals are vital if teams that score either continue its momentum and advance further through a tournament or perhaps even eliminate a team from the tournament .   The `` golden goal '' briefly used to decide extra time in some tournaments is not considered a last-minute goal unless meeting the above criteria . Penalties scored in a shootout are never considered last-minute goals .

Randall Percival Weekes ( born 1956 ) is a Canadian provincial politician . He is the Saskatchewan Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Biggar , after first being elected in 1999 .   When the Saskatchewan Party won the 2007 election Weekes was appointed as the government whip .

The renewable energy policy of Bangladesh is a set of policies and programs set by the Government of Bangladesh to reach national goals in the field of renewable energy in the country .   Various government regimes have drafted such policies to supplement the Electricity sector in Bangladesh . The country faces mismanaged distribution and supply of electricity which is why it faces up to 2000 megawatts of electricity shortage . This has forced hundreds of manufacturing firms across the country to shut down taking a toll on the national GDP .

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 .