Sentences with phrase «measurable reductions of»

Reductions in emissions of black carbon since the late 1980s, mostly from diesel engines as a result of air quality programs, have resulted in a measurable reduction of concentrations of global warming pollutants in the atmosphere, according to a first - of - its - kind study — which Berkeley Lab participated in — examining the impact of black carbon on California's climate.

Even if it is easier for the USA to reduce its CO2 emissions, because it is coming from a higher base, the USA is exploiting the only known non nuclear option that results in actual measurable reduction of CO2 emissions, ie., switching to fracked gas.

Sacramento — Reductions in emissions of black carbon since the late 1980s, mostly from diesel engines as a result of air quality programs, have resulted in a measurable reduction of concentrations of global warming pollutants in the atmosphere, according to a first - of - its - kind study examining the impact of black carbon on California's climate.

Achieved a measurable reduction of utility bills over 3 - year period through Energy Management Programming.

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The idea is that hundreds of thousands of these devices in hurricane - prone regions of the world would cool waters enough to make a measurable reduction in the strength of storms.

There has been a clear, measurable improvement in the nutritional quality of most school food, and a reduction in junk foods.

Given that (i) the 95 % CI just reaches 0.99 and (ii) the absence of measurable heterogeneity in this outcome analysis, the probability is that midwife - led continuity models of care are associated with a reduction in fetal loss and neonatal death by approximately 16 %.

A peer - reviewed study led by Duke University researchers found a measurable reduction in the suicide rate in Connecticut as a result of a law enacted in 1999 permitting police to seek protective orders and temporarily remove guns.

«We are confident our combined efforts will produce measurable results through reductions in tobacco use, childhood lead poisoning, asthma hospitalizations and home fire deaths replicating the successes we've seen in the city of Utica,» Ellis said.

It was a measurable brain event and reflected an actual reduction in the experience of pain.

For sulphate aerosols, current models probably overestimate their influence, as there is no measurable effect of the large (over 60 %) reduction in SO2 emissions in Europe at the places where the largest influence should be visible, according to the models.

These climate changes have measurable effects, like reductions in ground and surface water resources due to changing timing of precipitation and snowmelt, and measurable impacts like declining forest health and more wildfires, to altered crop seasons and greater irrigation demand.

When 7 women with PCOS took 15 grams (1 Tablespoon) of apple cider vinegar, 4 resumed ovulating within 40 days, 6 experienced a measurable reduction in insulin resistance, and 5 had a decrease in their LH / FSH ratio (24).

In another, older women who consumed a mixture of lycopene, vitamin C and other antioxidants for 14 weeks had a visible and measurable reduction in depth of facial wrinkles (33).

Restorative yoga poses help us learn to relax and rest deeply and completely, During deep relaxation, all the organ systems of the body are benefited, and a few of the measurable results of relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure and the improvement of immune function, as well as improvement in digestion, fertility elimination, and the reduction of muscle tension and generalized fatigue.

Restorative yoga poses help us learn to relax and rest deeply and completely, During deep relaxation, all the organ systems of the body are benefited, and a few of the measurable results of deep relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure, serum triglycerides and blood sugar levels in the blood, the increase of the «good cholesterol» levels, as well as improvement in digestion, fertility, elimination, the reduction of muscle tension, insomnia and generalized fatigue.

During deep relaxation, all the organ systems of the body are benefited, and a few of the measurable results of relaxation are the reduction of blood pressure and the improvement of immune function, as well as improvement in digestion, fertility, elimination, and the reduction of muscle tension and generalized fatigue.

It's not unusual to see big changes in blood sugar, triglycerides, blood pressure and other measurable changes within this two - week period, followed by reductions in body fat, reductions or elimination of medications, reduced needs for medical care, and other changes not unlike the Lustig et al. study noted above.

He also stated that, «Improved aerobic fitness from the exercise was a much better predictor of psychosocial benefits than weight loss or reductions in body fat... Throw away the scale and get out there and start moving, and the activity can improve your emotional well - being even if it does not lead to any measurable change in weight or body fat.»

University of Copenhagen researchers analyzed 114 randomized trials of sodium reduction, concluding that... a «measurable» benefit in individuals with normal blood pressure (normotensives) of even a single millimeter of mercury could only be achieved with an «extreme» reduction in salt intake.

Small classes have been found to enhance learning to a measurable extent, particularly in the early elementary years (see for example the reports on Class Size Reduction, < http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cs/ >; a research summary Small Class Size Trumps Vouchers In Terms of Results, Costs, and Public Support by American Federation of Teachers at < http://www.aft.org/pdfs/teachers/vouchersvssmallclass0498.pdf >).

However, at this time, the extent of degeneration that is necessary to cause a measurable gross reduction in the size of the cerebellum has not been established.

And Rosenberg's second point, that even a perfect greenhouse policy is unlikely to have a measurable influence on such threats, is buttressed by Brad Plumer's relevant recent Washington Post analysis of how little even aggressive carbon dioxide reductions would affect the pace at which sea levels rise: «Can we stop the seas from rising?

One of the biggest issues is that it would take many decades for any reduction in emissions of heat - trapping gases to produce a measurable blunting of warming.

Furthermore, that their efforts as a member of a single sovereign nation - such as the UK - whose government wants to involuntarily enrol them in the «Carbon reduction club» of gullible - mostly western - nations, will bring vast costs and impositions but with no measurable benefits to those members ever.

Reductions in America's GHG emissions which might achieve a measurable slowdown in the rate of rise of the Keeling Curve are not currently a part of the President's climate action plan.

Whatever is not accomplished domestically, the EU would need to fulfill internationally, by way of reductions in other countries that are «supported and enabled by technology, financing and capacity - building, in a measurable, reportable and verifiable manner.»

To be effective, the successor to the Clean Development Mechanism must guarantee real, measurable and long - term benefits both in terms of emission reductions and...

As a result of burning charcoal more efficiently, the cookstoves provide a measurable reduction in carbon emissions.

And we've developed some of the most robust reporting and monitoring systems that ensure carbon credits represent real, measurable and additional emissions reductions,» said Simon Henry, program director at the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA), which funded the research for this article.

-- The Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of USAID, shall promulgate regulations establishing standards to ensure that supplemental emissions reductions achieved through supported activities are additional, measurable, verifiable, permanent, and monitored, and account for leakage and uncertainty.

And why would these countries commit scarce resources to climate mitigation when reduction of their emissions can have no measurable effect on climate even given the most alarming scenarios?

At ClimateCare we are focused on robust and measurable outcomes, and always work to make the most effective use of our clients» budget, to deliver programmes that generate substantial emission reductions, alongside health, economic and social benefits.»

Architecture 2030's goal is to achieve dramatic and measurable reductions in the fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Building Sector by transforming -LSB-...]

With only two scheduled days of negotiations left, there has been no measurable movement on emissions reductions targets or finance for climate adaptation and mitigation of the scale the urgent situations requires.

There was also the observation that during the three day hiatus of flights after 9/11/01 that the reduction in light scattering ice crystals from jet exhaust had a measurable effect in permitting more light to each the ground.

ClimateCare has helped hundreds of clients achieve emissions reductions at scale, at a competitive price, and report measurable impacts such as environmental protection, improved health, employment generation and much more.

«Changing from full tillage to no tillage reduces greenhouse gas emissions in several ways,» explained Dan Fraleigh, chief operating officer of Carbonzero, a program partner and industry leader in measurable and verified emission reductions and solutions.

This partnership will produce measurable verified emissions reductions solutions that will provide the host community of St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador with clear environmental, economic and social benefits.

As our newest Climate Savers partner and as a signatory of the Renewable Energy Buyers Principles, Avery Dennison has called for increased access to cost - effective renewable energy that will lead to measurable reductions in its greenhouse gas emissions while demonstrating to other companies the business and environmental value of scaling up to achieve a 2025 target.»

«Contributing to combating climate change and respecting planetary boundaries in the way we do business is a priority for us,» said Marie - Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of International Institutional Affairs, Kering, «The Science Based Targets initiative is enabling the business community to set meaningful and measurable goals to ensure that we align with the 2 °C global agenda and Kering is proud that our own GHG reduction ambitions have been validated by the initiative.»

No detectable or measurable reduction in CO2 emissions arising from the imposition of the renewable energy industries on the populace and consequently no need at all for any of this gross distortion of economies, of industries, of the political processes and of employment levels and of immense wealth transfers from the poor to the rich as global temperatures are stable for the last 16 years.

Leakage also refers to GHG - related effects of GHG - emission reduction or CO2 - sequestration project activities that occur outside the project boundaries and that are measurable and attributable to the activity.

measurable milestones for the implementation of planned risk mitigation or risk reduction measures; and

And again, scientists have directly measured that the ocean is absorbing more carbon dioxide than it is releasing, measurable as a slightly reduction the the pH of the ocean, as shown below:

«In the presence of convincing evidence of any measurable reduction in income earning capacity it would be an error in law to dismiss the claim simply because income did not fall after an injury.

Numerous effectiveness studies have confirmed a statistically measurable reduction in the number of traffic citations and crashes experienced by graduates of TSC's courses, meaning our students are less likely to have

Our lesson plan was the subject of an effectiveness study which confirmed a statistically measurable reduction in the number of traffic citations and crashes experienced by JMPTS course graduates

Our lesson plan was the subject of an effectiveness study which confirmed a statistically measurable reduction in the number of traffic citations and crashes experienced

Our lesson plans have been the subject of several effective studies that have confirmed a statistically measurable reduction in the number of traffic citations and crashes experienced by Defensives driving course graduates.