Sentences with phrase «in ecosystem damage»

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In the context of considering the NGP's economic burdens and benefits (NGP Report, Volume II, s. 2.4.4), the JRP noted that the concept of «ecological goods and services» was described during the hearing but that, based on the hearing record, the estimated costs for damages to ecosystem goods and services were not well quantified and based on a methodology that is not currently broadly accepted.

Despite the tragedy of human sin, damaging the matter - spirit ecosystem, God's loving mercy enables that damaged relationship to be healed through Christ's unique redemption of us in His assumption of our flesh and its crucifixion and resurrection.

Commercial fishing has damaged the ocean's ecosystem to such an extent that large fish populations are only 10 per cent as large as they were in the 1950s.

Agriculture, especially in its most extreme modern form of industrialized monoculture, modifies landscapes and damages the ecosystem's goods and services, including biodiversity at all levels.

The overpopulation of the Axis Deer are a threat to both the the environment and agriculture in the islands, as the deer spread invasive plants, cause erosion, and damage ecosystems.

Nothing less can restore the damage to the ecosystem and halt the continued decline in revenues for the fishing industry,» Ms Lucas said, adding that the network should be set up by 2015 in order to reach their goals, as well as EU obligations.

The measures «do not address the fundamental implication of the very serious decline in commercial fishing productivity and the damage that present fishing practices and other activities are doing to the marine ecosystem,» Ms Lucas added, commenting on a report by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution 2004.

The 21 leaders sent a letter to the State Department of Environmental Conservation, which must decide whether to allow the releases of muddy water to go on... those opposed to the releases argue they damage ecosystems in the Lower Esopus and hinder business and recreational opportunities for communities situated along the Creek.

The proposed end to «pulse trawling» — in which short bursts of electricity get flatfish out of the sediment and into nets — is a major disappointment to Dutch fishing companies, which have invested heavily in the technology; they claim it's less damaging to marine ecosystems than traditional bottom trawling and saves energy.

«Although we don't know the mechanisms yet, repopulation of the gut by bacteria appears to analogous to succession in a forest after it is damaged in a storm,» said microbiologist David Berry: «pioneer species colonize the deforested area, in this case the inflamed intestine, and alter the ecosystem in a way that lets other species colonize and eventually a complex ecosystem can be restored.»

This type of climbing has similar potential for ecosystem damage as roped rock climbing, they note, plus a couple of additional ones: Boulderers often clear the ground below of rocks and logs so that they can place crash pads in case of falls, and they may be more likely to trample anything at the top of a boulder or cliff, rather than coming directly down.

The proposed end to «pulse trawling» — in which short bursts of electricity get flatfish out of the sediment and into nets — is a major disappointment to Dutch fishing companies, which have invested heavily in the technology; they claim it is less damaging to marine ecosystems than traditional bottom trawling and saves energy.

Of particular concern is damage to Tamaulipan thornscrub, a once abundant and now increasingly rare ecosystem in South Texas.

In a letter publishing Monday in Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment, Norma Fowler and Tim Keitt, both professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, examine what would happen if more of Texas» roughly 1,200 miles of border with Mexico were to be walled off, contributing to habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and ecosystem damagIn a letter publishing Monday in Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment, Norma Fowler and Tim Keitt, both professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, examine what would happen if more of Texas» roughly 1,200 miles of border with Mexico were to be walled off, contributing to habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and ecosystem damagin Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment, Norma Fowler and Tim Keitt, both professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, examine what would happen if more of Texas» roughly 1,200 miles of border with Mexico were to be walled off, contributing to habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and ecosystem damagin the Department of Integrative Biology, examine what would happen if more of Texas» roughly 1,200 miles of border with Mexico were to be walled off, contributing to habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation and ecosystem damage.

It revealed that we not only had the ability to destroy vegetation in the name of progress, but that our wonder chemicals — the pesticides and fertilisers that were to help to feed the exploding world population — could cause insidious damage to the ecosystems.

He stressed that seagrass ecosystems also play a critical role in protecting coastlines from damaging waves.

«We are in a position to plan for sustainable fishing that does not damage the overall health of this fragile ecosystem.

How can we coexist with a forest ecosystem in more effective ways, because of the damage caused by trees falling into power lines or trees falling into houses?

This loss left the entire marine ecosystem more vulnerable to damage from the five - million - barrel Gulf oil spill in 2010.

That fast - spreading development is creating additional water stress while simultaneously damaging the ecosystem's ability to absorb carbon dioxide and store or «fix» it in plants, according to the research — a study led by scientists at the University of Montana and published in the journal Science.

Earthworms contribute to soil health in farm fields and gardens through their digging, fertile excrement and other ways, but they can also damage the chemical composition of forest ecosystems.

In a paper currently in review at the journal Oryx Hamburg University zoologist Jrg Ganzhorn and his colleagues report that at least three of Madagascars unique ecosystems have sustained so much damage that many of the resident large animal species, including a number of lemurs, have disappeared from theIn a paper currently in review at the journal Oryx Hamburg University zoologist Jrg Ganzhorn and his colleagues report that at least three of Madagascars unique ecosystems have sustained so much damage that many of the resident large animal species, including a number of lemurs, have disappeared from thein review at the journal Oryx Hamburg University zoologist Jrg Ganzhorn and his colleagues report that at least three of Madagascars unique ecosystems have sustained so much damage that many of the resident large animal species, including a number of lemurs, have disappeared from them.

How much water can be piped from reservoirs in the Andean highlands or Amazonian cloud forest without damaging those ecosystems?

Also in the vulnerable Arctic ecosystems, an increase in the populations of geese may result in severe damage.

In the environment, ammonia can damage terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Professor Kug notes that further research is needed to obtain a general conclusion on the matter, but this research delivers important implications for climate adaptation because the analysis shows that if current warming trends continue, it is feasible to conclude that the ecosystems in regions affected by the anomalous climate will suffer greater damages due to the cold and dry spells.

«As we learn more about deep sea ecosystems and the role of oceans in mitigating climate change, it seems wise to take precautions to avoid damage that could have long - lasting and unforeseen consequences.»

«Oil spills are a global problem and wreak havoc on our aquatic ecosystems, not to mention cost billions of dollars in damage,» Chen said.

We know that air pollution seriously damages human health and terrestrial ecosystems but this «new» source of soluble iron can potentially increase the amount of carbon dioxide stored in the oceans and, thus, inadvertently offset global warming.»

«Small changes in rainforests cause big damage to fish ecosystems.»

This was to be done by calculating the «critical load» of acid that each ecosystem could absorb without suffering damage and then aiming to reduce by 50 per cent the gap between that and the levels of acid fallout in 1980, the base year for the calculations.

Changes in permafrost could cause significant impacts — for example, by causing erosion that damages buildings, roads, or other infrastructure, by causing shifts in ecosystems, and by contributing large amounts of carbon to the atmosphere.

Can science help us to understand those rules, and in turn help us to heal damaged ecosystems?

Ecosystem - based approaches provide an important route to sustainable action and represent a vital insurance policy against irreversible damage from climate change, whereas failure to acknowledge the relationship between climate change and biodiversity and failure to act swiftly and in an integrated manner could undermine efforts for improvements in both areas.

As well as planting trees to restore damaged forests in the beautiful Gunung Leuser National Park, we work with the local people of Sumatra, empowering, educating and encouraging them to become guardians of this precious ecosystem.

«The paper lays out in gory detail how much damage a single marine heat wave can [wreak] on key ecosystems.»

Air pollution is broadly defined as the presence in the air of any pollutant (or substance) that directly or indirectly endangers, interferes with, causes damages, degrades or alters human health, animal health, the environment, or ecosystems.

«Coral breaching, in which symbiotic photosynthetic algae of corals are killed by high temperatures and coral reefs are severely damaged, is regarded as a serious environmental issue, but plausibly, similar phenomena may be ubiquitously found in the ecosystem,» said Dr. Fukatsu.

These include those dreaded microplastics, which result in an estimated $ 13 billion a year in losses from damage to marine ecosystems.

In choosing organic or Analog forestry, one is helping to limit further damage to the ecosystem.

More ominously, the scientists warn that, «If we do nothing, endocrine disruptors may not only impact on human health but all the ecosystems including those on which we depend — if we compromise soil productivity and sustainability of our agricultural systems or cause imbalance in marine and freshwater ecosystems through damage to populations of top predators, ultimately, we threaten our own survival.»

Coverage of areas specially conserved for biodiversity and ecosystem functions should be increased (at least to the Aichi Target 11 of 17 % terrestrial and 10 % marine area), with systems of conservation being democratized and based on integration of rights and responsibilities; in all kinds of land / water uses, activities that are ecologically damaging need to be modified or replaced; high priority should also be given to the regeneration and restoration of degraded ecosystems and the revival of populations of threatened species; equitable access (including through territorial and resource tenure) must be accorded to natural resources, with special focus on populations with high and direct dependence on such resources for their survival and livelihoods.

HarperCollins argued that lending books more often than that would hurt its sales and damage the «e-book ecosystem,» saying in a statement:

Other killers of good bacteria include chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and soil sterilizers in agriculture which damage the soil ecosystem and the natural flow of bacteria found in the food chain.

Feral cats can also out compete wild predators in an area, damaging ecosystems.

Most Cenotes do not allow sunscreen, creams or lotions of any kind in the water as it causes massive damage to the natural underwater ecosystem.

Applying sunscreen before swimming in the lakes can damage their fragile ecosystem.

Divers can assist the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in assessing damage done to the sensitive ecosystem by Hurricane Irma.

Explore the massive universe of Fractured to locate and harvest the rarest resource nodes in every region, but remember: locals might try to stop you as environment exploitation can damage a whole ecosystem!

Every aspect of its creation - from the one - hit damage model to the speed of your movements - has been pushed to the absolute maximum intensity and compatibility, resulting in an ecosystem of violence, absurdity, and fear that is exhilarating to play and easy to see yourself coming back to.