Sentences with phrase «impact human activity»

There are so many regions on earth each with unique atmospheric phenomena that impact human activity the list here could be endless.

Beginning as an idealistic kid and growing into a cynical, profit - minded adult, the man has a counterpoint in a wild boar that acts as a stand in for the impact human activity has on wildlife.

'' «Electrosmog» refers to the electromagnetic fields emitted by computers and mobile phones, «eco-village» is a term used for small ecologically - sustainable communities and «carbon footprint» is the measure of the impact human activities on the environment.»

The climate feedbacks involved with these changes, which are key in understanding the climate system as a whole, include: + the importance of aerosol absorption on climate + the impact of aerosol deposition which affects biology and, hence, emissions of aerosols and aerosol precursors via organic nitrogen, organic phosphorus and iron fertilization + the importance of land use and land use changes on natural and anthropogenic aerosol sources + the SOA sources and impact on climate, with special attention on the impact human activities have on natural SOA formation In order to quantitatively answer such questions I perform simulations of the past, present and future atmospheres, and make comparisons with measurements and remote sensing data, all of which help understand, evaluate and improve the model's parameterizations and performance, and our understanding of the Earth system.

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So, to make maximum impact, make sure you avoid the broadcasting trap and focus your social activity on making a human connection.

At his Senate confirmation hearing, he stated that that «science tells us that the climate is changing, and that human activity in some manner impacts that change.

«I think that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging to do and there's tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact,» he told CNBC.

The CORE will investigate allegations of human rights abuses linked to Canadian corporate activity abroad, and will seek to assist wherever possible in collaboratively resolving disputes or conflicts between impacted communities and Canadian companies.

The representatives from Harford County Climate Action made it clear — human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, has had a clear and measurable impact on the Earth's climate over the last century, and those actions have put low - lying areas of Harford County in danger from rising sea levels.

But even in an environmental - impact statement, it is the effect of the proposed activity only upon human welfare which has legal standing.

Dr. Kaza applauds Dr. Paul O. Ingram's enthusiasm for Buddhist - Christian dialogue on the critical topic concerning the terrible cumulative impacts on the planet's air and water, landforms and ecosystems and their devastation as an outcome of human activity over the recent past.

The landscape of Veracruz has been impacted by human activities for so long that there was little «natural» landscape left.

Monsanto's activities have negative impact on basic human rights.Better regulation needed to protect victims of multinational corporations.Today the five international judges in the Monsanto Tribunal presented their legal opinion.

The human foot has 33 joints that allow 26 bones to move freely during impacts such as walking, running and other activities.

The Holder Pasteurization method, used by HMBANA milk banks, impacts some of the biological activity of the milk, but many of the compounds unique to human milk are retained either completely or partially.

Dr. Kent also studies how these microbes contribute to healthy ecosystems and are impacted by human activities.

When so much of the Massachusetts landscape reflects the impacts of human activities, it is critical that we apply our knowledge of natural systems to maximize habitat function on our wildlife sanctuaries.

The information is being sought as Schneiderman's office investigates whether the company played down the impact of human activity in climate change.

A new study shows streams and rivers up and down the East Coast are threatened by a legacy of acid rain and the impact of human activities.

DELHI - In an effort to slow down the impacts of accelerated climate change due to human activity, five area women, Janet Tweed, Kathy Mario, Lisa Robinson, Bonnie Seegmiller and Irene Berkowitz, combined their efforts to facilitate a rally to show support for the National People's Climate March in Washington, D.C., on April 29 at Courthouse Square in Delhi.

The resolution states that the House will «create and support economically viable, and broadly supported private and public solutions to study and address the causes and effects of measured changes to our global and regional climates, including mitigation efforts and efforts to balance human activities that have been found to have an impact.»

The Program is committed to promoting high standards for the practice of science and engineering; advancing the human right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; engaging scientists, engineers and their professional associations in human rights efforts; monitoring and enhancing assessment of emerging ethical, legal, and human rights issues related to science and technology; furthering the use of science and technology in support of human rights; and initiating activities to address the impact of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and law.

Leading U.S. scientists have complained about threatening communications and abusive e-mails as a result of their research on the climate impact of heat - trapping gases from human activity.

It's hard to think of any modern human activity that has had more of a multiplicative impact on the imagination than space exploration.

Yet, as was the case with the other scientists, during his meetings with the staff of New York delegation members the conversations turned to his work measuring the impact of human activities on New York's coastal marshes.

That is because human activities going back 150 years have emitted long - lasting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, meaning that sharp reductions in future emissions are needed to avoid harmful climatic impacts.

Another recent paper shows the dramatic impact that human activity has had on top ocean predators.

For example, after objections by Saudi Arabia and China, the report dropped a sentence stating that the impact of human activity on the earth's heat budget exceeds that of the sun by fivefold.

«In the coming decades both modern day climate change and other human activities will have a profound impact on our ecosystem.

Back in the lab, they will analyze the mosaics to see how the reefs are changing over time, and how the variation of ocean conditions and human activities impact each reef.

The need to foresee the probable consequences of human activities has generated new techniques for monitoring environmental change and for assessing the impact of present and proposed actions upon the natural and social environment.

In September 2014, Koonin wrote an editorial where he acknowledged human - caused climate change was happening but wrote that the «impact today of human activity appears to be comparable to the intrinsic, natural variability of the climate system itself.»

Since our activities have such a huge impact on the biosphere, this hints at a previously unknown way in which humans can affect the climate, he says.

Yet the environmental changes wrought by human activity impact non-human primates as well, she said.

While scientists and policy experts debate the impacts of global warming, Earth's soil is releasing roughly nine times more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than all human activities combined.

«Science tells us that the climate is changing, and that human activity, in some manner, impacts that change,» Pruitt said during the hearing in front of the Environment and Public Works Committee.

Choosing the right approach is vital as the scale of human impact on the planet becomes so large that scientists are calling this new epoch in Earth's history the Anthropocene (when human activity alters global climate and ecosystems).

Although it is not possible to quantify exactly how many speciation events have been caused through human activities, the impact is potentially considerable, the study states.

In this activity, you will be able to see the biodiversity levels of leaf litter in your neighborhood and how human activity has impacted these levels.

The researchers found evidence that the impact of consumers» exposure to a company's social media activities is strengthened by the level of «human voice» in the online communication of companies, and that this results in a positive effect on a company's reputation.

James Balog, who founded Extreme Ice Survey that uses photography and videography to document the impact of climate change on glaciers — work that was the basis of his 2012 documentary «Chasing Ice» — said his work shows how human activities are transforming Earth's systems.

«The 1997 - 98 El Niño was one of the most important fire years, and put fire on everyone's map for the potential impacts of deforestation and tropical forest degradation from human activities,» said Morton.

Such activities offer academic scientists great opportunities to apply their expertise to real - world challenges, impacting human health more directly, learning how business works, and even improving their financial situations.

What's more, many other human activities, from building cities to planting crops, alter albedo, and these activities have a much greater impact because they affect a far greater proportion of Earth's surface.

«This is one of the few studies to explore how pollution from human activity impacts schooling behaviour in fish.

But along with the notorious polar vortex, the year also brought new evidence that human activities are altering the climate in ever more obvious ways — and that the risks of severe impacts rise with every ton of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere.

Environment International is an international, multidisciplinary journal with a specific focus on the impacts of human activities and environment on human health.

Seasonal changes in precipitation and water storage make it difficult for modelers to estimate water availability and impacts of interventions, and the effects of climate change can be difficult to tease out from other impacts like human activities.

At a time when humans are imposing an unprecedented burden on the world's ecosystems, studying how organisms can tolerate pollutants is crucial to understanding the impact of human activities — and to helping to mitigate it in the future.

«If human activities are starting to impact this system, it is a worrying sign that the scale of human impacts on the climate system may be reaching a critical point.»