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CRMC Goes Fishing for Coastal Data – ecoRI News
PROVIDENCE — State coastal regulators have a new tool that will help them make decisions on shoreline development projects.
It’s called the Rhode Island Recreational Fishing Tool, a first-of-its-kind probe performed in the state that…
Difficult for Liberals to form government after final Tasmanian results
At the March 23 Tasmanian state election, the Liberals won 14 of the 35 lower house seats, Labor ten, the Greens five, the Jacqui Lambie Network (JLN) three and independents three. This leaves the Liberals four short of the 18…
Over the next five days, the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) body on science will…
Over the next five days, the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) body on science will meet to lay the groundwork for negotiations to prepare the next year's UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China and achieve an…
Office Design’s Impact on Psychosocial Work Environment and Emotional Health
1. IntroductionA healthy organization can be defined as an organization characterized by both financial success, i.e., profitability, and a physically and psychologically healthy workforce (p. 462). The recognition of this builds on…
Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor and U.S. congressman, dies at 89
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose hardscrabble childhood shaped his working-class views in a political career that included two terms as Maine’s governor and two terms in the U.S. House, died…
Fabrication of Functional Gypsum Boards Using Waste Eggshells to Prevent Sick Building Syndrome
1. IntroductionChicken eggs are commonly consumed by individuals worldwide, regardless of race and religion, but eggshells are not considered edible, and most are discarded, amounting to approximately 8.58 million metric tons of…
Statement for the opening of the twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific,…
Statement for the opening of the twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Officer-in-Charge, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 25-29…
Discovery of Israeli hostage’s body in Gaza renews pressure for release deal as cease-fire…
CAIRO (AP) — Israel’s military said Saturday it had recovered the body of a 47-year-old farmer who was held hostage in Gaza, while negotiators prepared for another round of talks Sunday on brokering a cease-fire and…
People who work from home are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, finds research
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People who work from home all or part of the time are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, the…
Jihadism in Mozambique: southern African forces are leaving with mixed results
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (Samim), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the northern Cabo Delgado province since 2017, is scheduled to…
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Atlanta Fed Announces Two Officer Promotions to Vice President in Supervision and Regulation
For immediate release: February 6, 2024
Allen Stanley and Yareny Valdes have been promoted to vice president in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Supervision and Regulation (S&R) Division.
Stanley has…
NASA Leadership Spotlights Space Sustainability at Space Symposium – NASA
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Associate Administrator Jim Free are scheduled to speak at the Space Foundation’s 39th Space Symposium from Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
During her…
Education and Digital Societies for a Sustainable World
This Topic involves five MDPI participating journals (Digital, Education Sciences, Societies, Social Sciences, and Sustainability). The 28 papers published on this Topic (22 articles, 1 project report, 4 reviews, and 1 systematic review)…
The Secretariats of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…
The Secretariats of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Environment…
How do manufacturing choices affect microfiber shed?
Image: Comparison of yarn hairiness for yarns of the same linear density (30 tex) and different spinning systems. Credit: Source: 'Investigating the influence of yarn…
Iran’s joint chief of staff renews vow to avenge suspected Israeli attack on consulate in Syria
ISFAHAN, Iran (AP) — A top military commander Saturday renewed Iran’s promise to retaliate after an airstrike earlier this week widely blamed on Israel destroyed Iran’s consulate in Syria, killing 12 people,…
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Tbrpc Presents Clean Air Tampa Bay to Congresswoman Castor and EPA Deputy Director McCabe
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace, and adheres to all ADA standards of employment.We are committed to building a team that is comprised of diverse skills,…
Kenya’s mission to Haiti: how the 1,000-strong force is preparing for planned intervention
Kenya has temporarily halted controversial plans to send a specially trained contingent of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, where armed gang violence recently took a turn for the worse. After a visit to Nairobi in early March where…
New Jersey Leaves No Bite Behind: A Climate Change and Food Waste Curriculum Intervention for…
To evaluate the effectiveness of the NJLNBB program in improving climate change knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and behaviors among fifth-grade students (10–11 years of age), a cluster randomized controlled study design was…
A new guide now available, Addressing Gender Issues and Actions in Biodiversity Objectives, provides…
A new guide now available, Addressing Gender Issues and Actions in Biodiversity Objectives, provides biodiversity professionals concrete ideas and actions for progress in their work towards achieving gender and biodiversity objectives,…
Characteristics of the Rhizospheric AMF Community and Nutrient Contents of the Dominant Grasses in…
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Why is Australia’s east coast getting so much rain? An atmospheric scientist explains
A wavy jet stream in purple with high (red) and low (blue) pressure systems. Credit: NOAA climate.gov
Headlines declaring a "Black…
Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence…
Measuring Urban Green Space Exposure Based on Street View Images and Machine Learning
1. IntroductionUrban green spaces (GSs), as the sole natural elements within urban structures, play a pivotal role in residents’ daily lives. They provide a range of services, including mitigating urban heat island effects , promoting…
Nominations are now invited for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020. The call for nominations…
Nominations are now invited for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020. The call for nominations remains open until 30 March 2020.
Community Actions and Insights in the Battle against COVID-19 at the Start of the Pandemic: A…
1. IntroductionPandemics have far-reaching impacts on various socioeconomic factors and quality of life. Global poverty, for instance, has increased for the first time in a generation. Survey data show that income losses were…
Engineering firms explain why New York City’s skyscrapers can withstand most earthquakes
NEW YORK (AP) — The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem…
East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know
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East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey,…
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TeraWulf Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report
EASTON, Md., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), owners and operators of vertically integrated, domestic bitcoin mining facilities powered by 95% zero-carbon energy, today…
Destination Management Organizations’ Roles in Sustainable Tourism in the Face of Climate Change: An…
1. IntroductionAtlantic Canada is the easternmost region of Canada, comprising four provinces, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island . This region contains a total population of just over 2.4…
Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Officer-in-Charge, Secretariat of the Convention on…
Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Officer-in-Charge, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the closing of the twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 29…
Israel calls its strike that killed aid workers a mistake. Rights groups say it’s part of a…
CAIRO (AP) — Two basic mistakes, according to the Israeli military. First, officers overlooked a message detailing the vehicles in the convoy. Second, a spotter saw someone boarding one car, carrying something –…
Study: Focusing immediately on the benefits of waiting might help people improve their self-control
People tend to make more impulsive decisions if they think about time delays first, UCLA researchers have found. Changing how information is presented could lead to…
30 years after genocide: Rwanda’s older generations fear a return of ethnic tensions, but youth feel…
It’s 30 years since a genocide ripped through Rwandan society, leaving up to a million Tutsi and non-extremist Hutu dead.
Every year in early April, the country enters a 100-day period of commemoration during which Rwandans are…
The Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) subsidiary body on science suggested elements of…
The Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) subsidiary body on science suggested elements of the science base that will be used at next year's biennial UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China that will include…
TOMI Environmental Solutions Receives Gold Safety Award from Highwire
FREDERICK, Md., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, announced today that the company has received…
Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed embassy in Quito
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The Mexican president has quickly moved to break off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president who had sought political asylum…
Children born of rape: the devastating legacy of sexual violence in post-genocide Rwanda
Trigger warning: this article contains accounts of sexual violence.
The 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi led to the murder of more than 800,000 people, an estimated 70% of the country’s Tutsi population. The unprecedented…
Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity,…
Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Soil Day 2019
Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Photosynthesis and Respiration of Two Urban Vascular Plants
Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 659: Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Photosynthesis and Respiration of Two Urban Vascular Plants
Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040659
Authors:
Yaxi Wei
Jiaolong Zhang
Dan Hu
Jian Zhang
Zhen Li…
China agrees to ‘intensive’ talks with U.S. on balancing economic growth, Yellen says
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that upcoming U.S.-China talks will tackle a top Biden administration complaint that Beijing’s economic model and trade practices put…
Examining groundwater’s role in ecosystem sustainability
Schematic diagrams of Z score and ecosystem water needs assessments. a, Landscape schematic diagram illustrating how normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and…
Africa now emits as much carbon as it stores: landmark new study
A landmark new study has found that, in the last decade, the African continent has started emitting more carbon than it stores. When the total amount of carbon that is sequestered by natural ecosystems (such as the soil and plants…
How Does Digital Transformation Improve Supply Chain Performance: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
1. IntroductionIn today’s corporate strategy, one of the biggest topics is how companies apply and utilize digital technology in their business sites . According to IDG (International Data Group, Inc., Needham, MA, USA)’s 2023 report ,…
Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological…
Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Invasive Alien Species, Montreal, 2-4 December 2019
Hemodynamic and Metabolic Responses to Moderate and Vigorous Cycle Ergometry in Men Who Have Had…
1. IntroductionMore than two million Americans have experienced limb loss, and 28 million face an increased risk of having an amputation surgery . Adults who have had an amputation complete minimal physical activity (PA) and have…