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We need strong political consensus on mitigating climate change: Amit Garg
2015-12-06 01:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Economic Times: Probability of extreme rainfall events is increasing because of Climate Change. While further analysis might be needed to determine the role of climate change in Chennai's flooding, experts predict an increase in the number of intensity of natural disasters like the Uttarakhand floods in the years to come, due to global warming and unregulated development. Amit Garg, a member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a professor ..
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State Primer Provides Guidance In Mitigating Risks Of Induced Seismic Events
2015-10-02 03:48:41| oilandgasonline Home Page
Thirteen states partnered through a multi-state initiative called StatesFirst this past year to share and summarize current knowledge related to earthquakes potentially caused by human activity, otherwise referred to as induced seismicity.
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Mitigating footwear sourcing risks in Vietnam
2015-09-22 15:49:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
As the second largest footwear supplier to the US, Vietnam is already an important part of the production portfolio for many US footwear companies. And with growth being fuelled by the potential offered by the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), companies eyeing the country as a sourcing destination should also be navigating potential risks.
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Intel Commits to Mitigating Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
2015-09-14 07:29:01| Agriculture - Topix.net
The board will encompass top security industry talent across the globe with particular areas of expertise in cyber-physical systems. The ASRB researchers will perform ongoing security tests and audits intended to codify best practices and design recommendations for advanced cybersecurity solutions and products to benefit the automobile industry and drivers.
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NASA Study Quantifies Plants' Role in Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effect
2015-08-27 17:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Yale Environment 360: The presence or scarcity of vegetation is an essential factor in determining how much urban areas heat up, according to a NASA study. Using data from multiple satellites, the researchers found that areas covered in part by impervious surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and steel had an average summer temperature 3.4 degrees F higher than nearby rural areas. The highest U.S. urban temperatures compared to surrounding areas were along the Interstate-95 corridor from Boston to Washington and around...
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