Overall, the panel's reports have never focused much on research examining how humans respond (or fail to respond) to certain kinds of risk, particularly «super wicked» problems such global warming, which is imbued
with persistent uncertainty on key points (the pace of sea - level rise, the extent of warming from a certain buildup of greenhouse gases), dispersed and delayed risks, and a variegated menu of possible responses.
Over all, Pearce notes the report's strong focus on strategies that can limit harms even
with the persistent uncertainty in important regions and sectors.
It said this would support its target of 5 percent per year on average output growth between 2016 and 2022, even though Total noted that the global environment remained volatile
with persistent uncertainty around the evolution of global supply.
The climate talks in Copenhagen this month present layers of complexity, shifting alliances among nations, hidden agendas and science laced
with persistent uncertainties.
Not exact matches
The former Bayern Munich manager, according to the Mirror, ordered van Persie to train alone — in front of his senior team - mates — amid
uncertainty over his future
with United, following
persistent claims that he was heading to Fenerbahce.
Either way, it is an unorthodox and risky way to cope
with the
persistent but ever - increasing career - related
uncertainties in the biomedical research world.
The study was done because there is much
uncertainty about the optimal treatment of people
with persistent symptoms after a tick bite.
How is the
persistent factor of 3
uncertainty in climate sensitivity consistent
with the IPCC confidence levels?
«The Discovery of Global Warming» describes the intellectual journey toward that conclusion,
with all of its false starts, flawed hypotheses, inventiveness and
persistent uncertainties.
She spoke of adoptees» struggle
with their «identity,
uncertainty and loss» and feelings of a «
persistent tension between loyalty to one family and yearning for another».