Sentences with phrase «induced changes to the environment»

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Hormone changes due to induced abortion may indeed be related to breast cancer, but there are other known causes of hormone changes that we should worry about, including the widespread use of chemical contraceptives, fertility drugs that cause hormone surges, increased obesity and fat content in the diet that change the body's estrogen metabolism, and last but not least, chemical contaminants in the environment that mimic estrogen....

Stephen Schneider A senior fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University, Schneider assesses ecological and economic impacts of human - induced climate change to identify potential political and technological solutions.

«We always have breeding as a goal on the horizon, and are continuing to raise fish on land to examine other potential changes that a new environment might induce.»

The ecosystems chapter concludes that, «Human - induced climate change, in conjunction with other stresses, is exerting major influences on natural environments and biodiversity, and these influences are generally expected to grow with increased warming.»

Finally, we collaborate with Lauren Chapman of McGill University (Montreal, Canada) to study the role of phenotypic plasticity (changes induced by the environment) and genetic assimilation in the process of adaptation and evolutionary change of cichlid fishes.

Modern lifestyles and environments have induced changes in cellular function in unimaginable ways, often to the detriment of the human body.

As I have discussed earlier, research indicates that the changes induced in the gut bacteria in humans when they are exposed to artificial sweeteners creates a much more inflammatory environment.

Changes in a cat's litter box use can almost always be traced to dislikes in the litter box environment, medical problems or some sort of stress induced upon the cat.

The percentage changes in ETp attributed to climate change can also be attributed [partly] to scientists» induced factors, such as (i) the choice of ETp model and ETp model vs environment; (ii) probable changes in meteorological parameters due to climate change, expressed as absolute change or percentage change; and (iii) ETp changes expressed in terms of absolute changes or percentage changes.

I'm pretty fascinated by the advent of research and discussion of this new technology, which of course «refers to deliberate, large - scale manipulations of Earth's environment designed to offset some of the harmful consequences of [greenhouse - gas induced] climate change.»

The reasons include a lack of relevant city policies and action plans; existence of regulations on urban planning and environment which have not been adjusted to manage climate change; slow response to climate disasters due to lack of capacity and resources; and lack of public awareness on climate variability and climate change - induced hazard mitigation.

AAAS joined the leaders of 17 other leading organizations in signing a letter sent 21 October 2009 to the U.S. Senate, emphasizing based upon rigorous research that human - induced climate change is ongoing and will have broad impacts on society — including the global economy and the environment.

The strategic plan will advance the state of knowledge of climate variability, the potential response of the climate system (and related human and environmental systems) to human - induced changes in the atmosphere and land surface, and the implications of these potential changes and management options for natural environments.

Alaska Native communities are already being affected by climate - induced changes in the physical and biological environment, from coastal erosion threatening the existence of some communities, to alterations in hunting, fishing, and gathering practices that undermine the intergenerational transfer of culture, skill, and wisdom.

In a paper published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society journal we lay out a framework for the response of polar environments to the effects of human - induced changes to the climate.

I would simply say that IPCC is a political organization whose charter is to investigate and report the» scientific basis of risk of human - induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation», IOW to evaluate the risk of human - induced climate change and any negative effects it may have on our society and environment.

And when such consideration is given, it appears that corals are well equipped to deal with future changes in their environment, be they naturally or anthropogenically induced.»

President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, Prime Minister Norovyn Altankhuyag and Minister of the Environment and Green Development Sanjaasürengiin Oyuun all see foreign and domestic investment in Mongolia's clean energy resources as a way to decrease climate change - inducing carbon emissions while also helping protect the Mongolian culture that makes the country so unique.

To this point Dr. Curry stated that there is ignorance about what is known and what is not known about natural climate variability and the feedback processes, IOW whether human - induced global climate change is a real potential problem for humanity and our environment or not.

As we follow up this sample into preadolescence, we will be able to evaluate the clinical relevance of intervention - induced changes in the HPA system, child social behavior, and the family environment in the preschool period for later psychiatric disorders.

In this connection, it should be noted that resilience means not only the ability to recover from stress - induced change but also the ability to show experience - related change (for example, when an individual from a safe environment is placed into a dangerous one or vice versa)(92, 96).