Sentences with phrase «coastal areas are considered»

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The Obama administration considered opening some of the affected areas to oil exploration, but abandoned the idea in 2016 because of concerns from states, coastal residents and the military, which uses waters that would be affected.

According to the architects, the scheme wouldn't just help residents stay above water level, it would also allow for more housing in coastal areas that might otherwise be considered unfit for building.

Considering that the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets span more than 1.7 million and 14 million square kilometers, respectively, while containing 90 % of the world's freshwater ice supply, melting of ice shelves could be catastrophic for low - lying coastal areas.

Allstate, one of the largest residential property insurers on the east coast, elected not to renew 30,000 policies covering coastal properties in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut, and is considering reducing coastal area coverage in Massachusetts and along the Gulf.

Snowy plovers that nest at inland sites are not considered part of the Pacific coast population, although they may migrate to coastal areas during winter months.

If you're keen to explore Costa Rica's beautiful coastline you may want to consider spending a few days in a small coastal town as you'll have more opportunities to spot wildlife than if you visit an area that is overpopulated with tourists.

From Cancun to Playa Del Carmen and a number of other key destinations, there is one area in particular that is considered to be one of the more quiet and more peaceful places to enjoy coastal Mexico.

Considering this resort is located directly on Hidden Beach, it is an attractive setting for anyone who wants to experience the area's beautiful coastal region.

The most productive coastal upwelling area of the modern ocean is the Benguela upwelling system off south - western Africa, an area that is considered to represent an important modern analogue of petroleum source rocks deposited in the geological past.

If the «boxes» are so large that every land area is considered equal — how are coastal regions and ice - covered areas modelled as they change over the year?

Therefore, considering climate variability and climate change when carrying out life cycle assessments of industry, infrastructure, transport and network industries is of utmost importance, since the need to locate most of these industries and networks in coastal areas will remain and probably increase with human coastal development.

Other architects contested Demirkan's theory, saying there were severe floods in the area before the coastal highway was constructed, and that the road's effect on rainwater drainage had been considered when it was being built.

However, the removal of the altimeter from NPOESS is not considered a critical issue for climate, as ALT would not have provided a climate - quality sea surface height record due to the NPOESS Sun - synchronous orbit, nor would it have provided information about inland waters and near - coastal areas.

Considering that property damage is an optional, personal choice, under this proposal even residents of coastal areas and other particularly difficult markets would be well - served.