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Picente, after the severe flooding during the summer of 2013, announced that the county of Oneida would allocate $ 500,000 of County funds towards funding for municipal projects that would mitigate the impact of flooding in communities throughout the affected areas.

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Recently on LinkedIn, he sorted through the flood of books coming out in the next few months and selected 25 that he feels are going to stir conversation and make an impact.

Russia independently or in conjunction with allies Iran and Syria could flood global markets, thus dropping prices for not only themselves, but for those on the other side of the Syrian conflict, predominantly impacting Saudi Arabia and the US — the number two and three world oil producers, respectively.

«We can longer commit to evaluating the impacts and risks of a single project in isolation against a retrospective, stationary understanding of risk (e.g., the 100 - year flood we've been hearing so much about.)»

In part the explanation is that while offshoring of many low - skill jobs in textiles, electronics assembly, had little impact on the dollar because the imports that replaced goods manufactured at home were so dirt cheap, the increase in corporate profits due to off - shoring caused a flood of investment in the US stock markeIn part the explanation is that while offshoring of many low - skill jobs in textiles, electronics assembly, had little impact on the dollar because the imports that replaced goods manufactured at home were so dirt cheap, the increase in corporate profits due to off - shoring caused a flood of investment in the US stock markein textiles, electronics assembly, had little impact on the dollar because the imports that replaced goods manufactured at home were so dirt cheap, the increase in corporate profits due to off - shoring caused a flood of investment in the US stock markein corporate profits due to off - shoring caused a flood of investment in the US stock markein the US stock market.

2017.05.10 Five Canadian Banks Collectively Donate $ 500,000 to Canadian Red Cross to Support Communities and those Impacted by Flooding BMO Financial Group, CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Bank Group are donating $ 500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the devastating flooding in Québec, Ontario, BC and New BrunFlooding BMO Financial Group, CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Bank Group are donating $ 500,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support the devastating flooding in Québec, Ontario, BC and New Brunflooding in Québec, Ontario, BC and New Brunswick...

They've impacted how insurance companies decide who to cover and how much to charge — some people can't get insured now if they're on flood plains or if they live in the path of a likely forest fire.

We brought together our business editor Ben Popper, and our science editor, Liz Lopatto, to discuss what happens when you mix a flood of dumb money eager to invest in anything «disruptive» with life science companies that can actually impact our bodies and health.

Water management expert Kevin Mercer of RainGrid says the efficiency of municipalities to manage the mounting impacts on flood management infrastructure will be revealed in public and private property damage, insurability and economic recovery.

«When the [Oroville Dam] broke in Northern California, we had some really interesting imagery to see the impact of that and flooding in local areas.»

Better to hit a smaller market where you can make an impact than have your press releases buried in a flood of competing news stories.

Although Florida's private flood insurance market represents only a tiny fraction of all flood insurance in the state, Irma could have a massive impact.

At the same time, in Alberta's urban areas much development has taken place absolutely heedless of its impact on flooding.

In the aftermath, as many as a third of US oil refineries, many of which are located in the area around Houston, were estimated to have been impacted by flooding or supply disruptionIn the aftermath, as many as a third of US oil refineries, many of which are located in the area around Houston, were estimated to have been impacted by flooding or supply disruptionin the area around Houston, were estimated to have been impacted by flooding or supply disruptions.

While the world has been thrilled and inspired by stories of heroism and rescue in the wake of Hurricane Harvey over the past few days, Texans who have been impacted by the flood are forced to consider the longer game.

Enns first highlights the impact of Akkadian Literature, which likely predates the biblical text and which includes creation and flood accounts remarkably similar to those we find in the Bible.

In his keynote message, the head of the world's premier center for rice research reported that «there is already profound impact for several million farmers worldwide who have adopted one of the first technologies of the second Green Revolution — flood - tolerant rice.»

As more and more people are becoming aware of the detrimental impact of these sweeteners, sugar replacements are flooding the market in order to capitalize on this trend.

People living in the Basin know very well that nature delivers big in this part of the country, with widespread and occasionally persistent flooding across the landscape — this is something that environmental water can not do because there's simply not enough of it and even if there was, it would involve unacceptable impacts on farms, towns and infrastructure.

Most recently, we partnered with Feed the Children to provide nearly 3 million bottles of water to those affected in the Flint, MI water crisis and more than 1.2 million bottles of water to communities impacted by the catastrophic floods in Louisiana.

That this House: (1) notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy and that: (a) dairy farmers around the country are today seriously questioning their future having suffered through one of the worst decades in memory including droughts, floods, price cuts and rising cost of inputs such as energy and feed; (b) unsustainable retail milk prices will, over time, compel processors to renegotiate contracts with dairy farmers and the prospect that these contracts will be below the cost of production may force many to leave the industry; (c) the fact that supermarkets are now selling milk cheaper than many varieties of bottled water will be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for many dairy farmers; and (d) the risk of other potential impacts includes: (i) decreased competition as name brands are forced from the shelves; and (ii) the possible loss of fresh milk supplies to some parts of the country as local fresh milk industries become unviable; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) ask the ACCC to immediately examine the big supermarkets and milk wholesalers after recent price cuts to ensure they do not have too much market power and are not anti-competitive in their behaviour; and (b) support the new Senate inquiry into the ongoing milk price war between the country's major supermarket chains».

The public comment period for the draft environmental impact statement on hydraulic fracturing should be extended because of the ongoing flooding in upstate, Assembly Energy Committee Chairman Kevin Cahill.

The panel is expected to discuss topics ranging from the impact of climate change on New Yorkers» health, the increase in extreme weather such as heightened flood risk, and recent efforts by the state to respond.

Flash floods impacted parts of the region Friday night, with some counties calling it the worst storm in years.

Some members of the committee suggested that making it easier for by - elections to be triggered could prompt a flood of «vexatious attempts to get rid of you» which, in the case of ministers, could have an impact on the government.

Ulster County residents want New York City to spend more money locally on dealing with flooding and muddy water, and New York State has promised to involve the public in defining the scope of environmental impact studies of the city's turbid water releases into the lower Esopus.

«As water levels remain at an historic high throughout this region, it is vital that we continue to provide relief and resources to residents and business owners who have been impacted by this unprecedented flooding,» Cuomo said in a Memorial Day announcement that included a tour of the area.

The focus for now very much appears to be on potential flooding in the New York City area as the worst parts of the rain are expected to impact that area.

My office has been directly impacted by these disasters as one of my staff members lost their home and was forced to move because of flooding,» Tedisco said in a statement.

Dovetailing with announcement of the money on Monday, Cuomo also said the state would set a 5 mph speed limit for boats near the lake shoreline in areas impacted by flooding.

In addition to these agreements, the Governor and legislative leaders announced a new round of flood relief, including a $ 50 million grant program for at businesses and counties impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

On July 17, 2013, in response to the impact of these floods and the lack of approved federal disaster aid for individual assistance, the Governor announced the creation of the Mohawk Valley and 2013 Upstate Flood Recovery Program.

The funding announced today is in addition to approximately $ 1 million in expedited funding — up to $ 500,000 for the Town of Greece and up to $ 500,000 for the Village of Sodus Point — to conduct emergency repairs and upgrades to flood - impacted wastewater treatment systems.

Slaughter says she feels for lakeshore residents, who've suffered flood damage and erosion, but in the end, she says science backs up her feelings about the impact of Plan 2014.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to provide a total of $ 45 million in relief to communities impacted by the historic Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River flooding.

Health Department Urges Precautions in Aftermath of Flooding The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents impacted by recent flooding conditions to take precautions when dealing with flood waters resulting from the heavy rains and overflow conFlooding The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents impacted by recent flooding conditions to take precautions when dealing with flood waters resulting from the heavy rains and overflow conflooding conditions to take precautions when dealing with flood waters resulting from the heavy rains and overflow conditions.

SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO — Flash floods impacted parts of the region Friday night, with some counties calling it the worst storm in years.

In a statement explaining the cause of the flooding at a portion of the road opposite the Mountain Top University (MFM) in Ogun State where construction is currently ongoing, the Government said the structures blocking the channels include those built by Hi - Impact Hotel and Parks and Buildwell Plants and Equipment Company as well as various WarehouseIn a statement explaining the cause of the flooding at a portion of the road opposite the Mountain Top University (MFM) in Ogun State where construction is currently ongoing, the Government said the structures blocking the channels include those built by Hi - Impact Hotel and Parks and Buildwell Plants and Equipment Company as well as various Warehousein Ogun State where construction is currently ongoing, the Government said the structures blocking the channels include those built by Hi - Impact Hotel and Parks and Buildwell Plants and Equipment Company as well as various Warehouses.

The program consists of two components: $ 21 million through the Business Flood Recovery Grant Program to be directed to eligible entities that sustained direct, physical flood - related damage and $ 9 million through the Flood Mitigation Grant Program to be used to support flood mitigation or flood control projects in waterways impacted by the record - breaking storms.

For many of us, the job's biggest impact is in the district, helping the constituents who hire us.I have been proud to work with colleagues and community leaders to secure millions for public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tape.

The researcher team agreed that including extreme sea levels into coastal impact studies is imperative in helping vulnerable parts of the world effectively protect themselves by adapting through new or upgraded infrastructure such as dikes, pumping systems, barriers, or other tools like new building codes or flood zoning that prevents new infrastructure from being built in high - risk areas.

Whilst this is a small figure in actual terms, combined with the contribution from other melting glaciers around the world and expansion of the world's oceans, it will have an impact upon society through flooding of low - lying coastal regions.»

Crops and livestock will be affected by flooding, drought and shifts in the timing of rainfall and temperature, but where and how these impacts will be felt is uncertain.

It's difficult to ascertain the impact of rising temperatures on those connected events, but climate change in the future is expected to have its fingerprints on dueling droughts and floods.

In a story that presaged the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston area, the reporters took a closer look at two previous storms ─ the Memorial Day Flood of 2015 and the Tax Day Flood of 2016 ─ and described how the loss of undeveloped prairie and wetlands has made areas more prone to flooding.

Scientists have shown how earthquakes and storms in the Himalaya can increase the impact of deadly floods in one of Earth's most densely populated areas.

They argue that while large public investments in dams and flood defences, for example, must account for the possibilities of how weather might change in the future, this should not prevent short - term thinking to address more immediate vulnerability to inevitable high - impact weather events.

Writing in the journal Weather, Climate and Society, the University of Manchester researchers argue that cutting greenhouse gas emissions, while crucial to reducing humanity's longer - term impact on the planet, will not eliminate violent storms, tornadoes or flooding and the damage they cause.

To what extent the 2010 flood disaster was caused by climate change versus other human impacts is a subject of growing debate in Pakistan.

Using an interdisciplinary approach that combined evidence from climate modelling of large 20th - century eruptions, annual measurements of Nile summer flood heights from the Islamic Nilometer — the longest - known human record of environmental variability — between 622 and 1902, as well as descriptions of Nile flood quality in ancient papyri and inscriptions from the Ptolemaic era, the authors show how large volcanic eruptions impacted on Nile river flow, reducing the height of the agriculturally - critical summer flood.