Last month, the panel of 31 independent scientists charged with reviewing the EPA's draft report stated that the agency's broad conclusion about the mining technique known as fracking is at odds with the evidence and «inconsistent with the observations, data, and
levels of uncertainty presented.»
We are «concerned that these major findings are presented ambiguously within the Executive Summary and are inconsistent with the observations, data, and
levels of uncertainty presented and discussed in the body of the draft Assessment Report,» states the review.
Not exact matches
Nor do I think we can continue with the
present level of uncertainty about the future
of our deployment in Afghanistan.
The substantial
uncertainties currently
present in the quantitative assessment
of large - scale surface temperature changes prior to about A.D. 1600 lower our confidence in this conclusion compared to the high
level of confidence we place in the Little Ice Age cooling and 20th century warming.»
Some
of these Parties indicated that the high
level of uncertainty was an obstacle to
presenting reliable estimates in their first communications, although a number
of Parties provided first - time or updated estimates for land - use change and forestry during the in - depth reviews.
Within
present uncertainties, observations and models are both consistent with a lack
of significant acceleration
of sea
level rise during the 20th century.
There is not any REAL issue relevant that is including any regard for «citations»
of «statistical
uncertainty» with mention
of «confidence
levels» with relevance to the «hockey stick» or «recurring hockey stick debate», nor is there relevance in attempting to
present those upon the «greenhouse wagon» as «the scientists».
Present uncertainties of ice shelf mass loss are large, however, with estimates
of their contribution to sea
level rise ranging from a few centimeters to over one meter.
Rohling et al. [56] note that their temporally continuous Red Sea record «strongly supports the MIS - 11 sea
level review
of Bowen [57], which also places MIS - 11 sea
level within
uncertainties at the
present - day
level».
The data set also depends on the correct assessment
of two other aspects
of sea
level rise and hence is an indirect measure... [It] is a good approach, but with high
uncertainties at
present.
In fact they are very spot on how this report was
presented, and they clearly laid out the high
level of uncertainties and the need for much new detailed climate science research.
On a local
level, given the
uncertainty surrounding the performance
of the oil industry and the up and coming increase in rating liability, 2017 will
present a number
of challenges.
The problem arises, however, when one considers the
level of uncertainty typically
present in a legal matter — whether it is a litigation, commercial, or family law matter.
First, despite strong bipartisan support in Congress, the most recent reauthorization only extended the program for two years.62 This kind
of short - term authorization
presents significant challenges for state -
level administrators, as
uncertainty around funding inhibits long - term planning and impedes program effectiveness at the state and local
levels.