Sentences with phrase «modest increases»

Modest increases in the export of organic matter, or decreases in ventilation by the circulation, could decrease oxygen below the critical threshold for fixed nitrogen loss.

The trend that emerged when researchers began to examine that record, Wolkovich said, showed that even modest increases in temperature can result in earlier harvests.

Allowing for modest increases expected in 2017, this could explain the # 149 figure rounded up to # 150 in the Telegraph headline.

Increased health - related impacts and costs, such as premature death and hospitalization due to even modest increases in heat, are predicted in the Northeast's urban centers (Ch.

For the purpose of simplifying the argument, STT is happy to concede that man - made CO2 emissions may cause an increase in atmospheric temperatures — whether or not modest increases in atmospheric temperature from present levels represents a threat to humans or the planet is another question again (see our post here).

The final rule was based on 2014 energy market projections, when the Energy Information Administration projected modest increases to power sector carbon emissions from their lowpoint in 2012.

EnergyVision 2030 suggests one pathway to advance adoption of clean energy technologies in four core areas — grid modernization, electric generation, buildings, and transportation — and demonstrates that even relatively modest increases of clean energy technologies can significantly reduce emissions while delivering consumer and economic benefits for all.

... was accompanied by postulation that even modest increases in the concentration of CO2 could result in significant atmospheric warming.»

The presentation of her report at a major scientific convention in 1856 was accompanied by postulation that even modest increases in the concentration of CO2 would result in significant atmospheric warming.»

I am willing to guess that the imposition of the new standards plus modest increases in the real price of gasoline could mean that 2030 fuel use for U.S. cars and light trucks will be at about its 2007 level despite a hefty increase in both income and population.

Other cards saw modest increases of 10,000 miles or points for limited periods, while some jumped 20,000 or more miles or points during promotions.

Most were necessary and represent modest increases.

The growing debt comes amid modest increases in spending and income, other government figures show.

According to the Federal Reserve's latest report on consumer credit, credit card debt fell for the second consecutive month in February, despite modest increases in consumer spending during the same period.

Thus, without further modest increases in the federal funds rate over time, there is a risk that the labor market could eventually become overheated, potentially creating an inflationary problem down the road that might be difficult to overcome without triggering a recession.

Tightened mortgage regulations and lending guidelines are also expected to increase capital costs for lenders, resulting in modest increases in mortgage interest rates in the New Year.

However, a spokesman for the FHA said that their initial plans will begin with modest increases of the loan fees at first.

That said, I only expect modest increases in inflation and interest rates because I am sympathetic to the argument that both will be capped somewhat by structural forces, including technology, globalization, demographics, and high debt levels.

«We're likely to see modest increases in delinquencies over the next few quarters before the slowdown dissipates,» said Doug Duncan, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association.

That leaves us expecting modest increases in the 10 year rate to 2.5 % for year - end 2015.

My upshot here is that up 0.25 - 1.0 % in yield from here, assuming modest increases in inflation, we would see a lot of incremental buyers for bonds.

But it's likely you'll see at least modest increases, starting with longer terms this year, followed by shorter - term rates as well.

From Publisher's Lunch in 2013: «To us, the modest increases in the AAP's restated direct data makes the far higher, statistically - modeled «estimates» the [AAP / BISG] BookStats produces highly suspect, especially for ebooks.»

One of the problems is that ebooks have become so large a market, more than $ 1 billion in the US alone in 2013, and have grown so quickly, that even large increases now appear quite small in percentage terms, and modest increases seem tiny.

This means that the price increase from 2013 to 2014 is just $ 1,400 for the coupe and $ 2,395 for the convertible - pretty modest increases considering the upgrade in specifications.

This tells us the Excessive has modest increases in power and torque, among other things.

Modest increases in cabin space see front headroom grow by 12 mm, shoulder - room by 7 mm and legroom by 3 mm.

Those represent modest increases of just $ 50 versus 2014 base prices.

«I think our track record is pretty good,» Evers said, citing decreased suspensions and expulsions, increased number of students taking college - level courses while still in high school and modest increases in reading proficiency.

Scape says demand for places will vary between regions, with London, the south - east and east of England feeling the most pressure - and the north - east and north - west facing more modest increases.

Four - year graduation rates have been more volatile, though several schools have shown modest increases.

Rub 1: The City's own underperforming «renewal» schools are given millions of dollars for wrap - around services and extended time to show modest increases in performance.

While there have been modest increases in the rate of grammar entry for disadvantaged black children and white non-British over the past five years, the rate of white British entry has not improved.

A 2004 study established the positive effect of even modest increases in family income on student test scores.

Instead, she recommended modest increases in spending on existing school programs in proposing adjustments to the state's spending plan for fiscal 2007, the second year of the state's two - year budget.

Furthermore, estimates from our equations show that modest increases in resources (of $ 500 - $ 750 per student) can lead to significant score gains (one - third of a standard deviation) among disadvantaged students.

The initial funding mechanism was designed for a small program, so the district was allowed to maintain total expenditures as enrollments dipped, through modest increases in property taxes.

High - school lottery winners in the high - risk group and all middle - school lottery winners experience modest increases in standard measures of school quality.

But the answer isn't just to lay off teachers and let class sizes rise (though, in most grades and subjects, modest increases aren't the end of the world).

Even modest increases in family economic resources led to improved performance by children as young as 3 on tasks such as identifying colors, letters and shapes.

Average long - term weight gain in nonobese populations is gradual — in the cohorts we studied, about 0.8 lb per year — but accumulated over time, even modest increases in weight have implications for long - term adiposity - related metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.21 - 24 Whereas weight changes associated with any single lifestyle factor were relatively modest in our three cohorts, in the aggregate, changes in diet and physical activity accounted for large differences in weight gain.

This review done by the Creighton University Medical Center looked at over 20 studies done on the fat burning effects of Synephrine HCl and concluded that «Synephrine alone as well as in combination products were shown to increase resting metabolic rate and energy expenditure, and modest increases in weight loss were observed with bitter orange extract / p - synephrine - containing products when given for six to 12 weeks».

These effects occur independently of muscle oxidative capacity and are associated with increases in fatty acid metabolism in liver... The results from the current study indicate that modest increases in type 2b skeletal muscle mass can have a profound systemic effect on whole - body metabolism and adipose mass.

Gaby expressed concerns about iodine toxicity: «Fairly modest increases in iodine intake have been reported to cause thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism.

Research shows that those who have the highest adherence have the most health - risk reduction, but even modest increases in your Med ways can provide healthy paybacks.

Even relatively modest increases in the efficiency of deconstruction can be important on an industrial scale.»

However, the salsalate group also exhibited modest increases in LDL cholesterol and urine albumin, and had a slight increase in weight, which can indicate negative effects on heart or kidney function.

His 4 - year tenure was marked by a businesslike approach to legislating, support for modest increases in science spending at a time when House Republicans were focused on budget - cutting, and dogged and often highly critical oversight of Clinton administration efforts to involve Russia in building the International Space Station.

«We're seeing increases in the number of faculty of color, but they're pretty modest increases,» Bedley said.

The granting councils hope their modest increases will alleviate pressure from skyrocketing demand for grant funding.