Sentences with phrase «relatively mild conditions»

Such weather patterns, which can feature relatively mild conditions in the Arctic at the same time dangerously cold conditions exist in vast parts of the lower 48, may be tied to the rapid warming and loss of sea ice in the Arctic due, in part, to manmade climate change.

As the vast ice sheets that covered much of the northern hemisphere receded, human civilization blossomed, making the most of the relatively mild conditions that we still enjoy today.

Overall, says Dr. de Lahunta, «Hyperesthesia is a relatively mild condition.

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Together with other factors — such as strong underlying demand based on demographic trends, favourable employment conditions, and the large amount of work still in the pipeline — this points to the current downturn in dwelling investment being relatively mild compared with past experience.

«In winter, a positive North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is linked with a more northward, vigorous jet and mild, wet, stormy weather over the UK, while a negative NAO tends to be associated with a more southerly - positioned jet and relatively cold and dry but sometimes snowy conditions.

Wild type mice, such as the C57BL / 6 mouse, are relatively resistant to atherosclerosis, but have the capacity to develop mild atherosclerosis under certain conditions.

If the condition is relatively mild, it may not require surgical correction but it does stress the cranial cruciate ligament and can predispose to rupture and need to correct both conditions surgically.

«Our study indicates that at the time the Norse arrived in West Greenland, climate conditions were relatively mild and were favorable to the settlers,» said Sofia Ribeiro from the University of Copenhagen.

From 2010 to 2011, CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased by 2.5 % due to: (1) a decrease in coal consumption, with increased natural gas consumption and a significant increase in hydropower used; (2) a decrease in transportation - related energy consumption due to higher fuel costs, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a reduction in miles travelled; and (3) relatively mild winter conditions resulting in an overall decrease in energy demand in most sectors.