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Climate Change is an any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). It may result from natural factors such as changes in the sun's intensity, natural processes within the climate system such as changes in ocean circulation, or human activities.
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La pregunta responde a esta tematica "Vulnerabilidad social y la interculturalidad frente al cambio climático: estudio de caso en comunidades rurales y urbanas ecuatoriana y mexicana"
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la comunidad bentónica de la costa del Pacifico de Baja California, particularmente el ecosistema que forman los mantos de Macrocystis pyrifera y especies asociadas de alto valor comercial, como abulón, langosta , algas gelidium , pepino, caracol y especies de peces asociados a los mantos de Macrocystis
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What is the role of data science in improving climate change models?
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Hachemi Brikel Absolutely! Data science is indispensable for modern climate modeling. By uncovering hidden patterns and harmonizing diverse data sources, it sharpens predictions and strengthens the credibility of climate forecasts. It bridges complexity with clarity, making science more actionable for real-world impact.
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Can isotope analysis of water be used to detect climate change? and if yes, how can we do it?
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Yes, isotope analysis of water (such as δ¹⁸O and δ²H) can reveal climate change by tracking variations in evaporation and precipitation sources over time. It is used in studying glaciers, groundwater, and sediment records.
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Sharing tittle with abstract of article just published today both in English and in Spanish
Muñoz, Lucio, 2025. Sustainability thought 180: Dwarf green markets vrs traditional circular markets: Which one is environmental pollution production friendly? Why? In: CEBEM-REDESMA Boletin, Año 19, Nº 6, June, La Paz, Bolivia.
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It can be said that the need to address the environmental pollution production problem associated with the environmentally distorted working of the traditional market directly has guided dwarf green market thinking since 2012 Rio + 20 to now. These markets account for some of the environment cost associated with economic activity, contracting that way pollution production as supply and demand contract at higher dwarf green market prices. It can be said that circular traditional markets are geared to address the inefficient use of resources in traditional linear economic markets, not the pollution production problem associated with them; and hence circular traditional markets work under the assumption of environmental externality neutrality as the linear traditional market does, meaning you can increase resource use efficiency without producing environmental problems. Hence, both markets can be linked to environmental pollution production friendliness as both of them are supposed to be corrections of the environmentally distorted traditional market model. And this makes the following questions relevant: Dwarf green markets vrs traditional circular markets: Which one is environmental pollution production friendly? Why? Among the goals of this paper is to provide answers to those questions.
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Se puede afirmar que la necesidad de abordar directamente el problema de la producción de contaminación ambiental asociado con el funcionamiento ambientalmente distorsionado del mercado tradicional ha guiado el pensamiento sobre los mercados verdes pretendidos desde Río + 20 de 2012 hasta la actualidad. Estos mercados reflejan parte del costo ambiental asociado a la actividad económica, contractando así la producción de contaminación a medida que la oferta y la demanda se contraen a precios más altos en los mercados verdes pretendidos. Se puede decir que los mercados tradicionales circulares están diseñados para abordar el uso ineficiente de los recursos en los mercados económicos lineales tradicionales, no el problema de la producción de contaminación asociado a ellos; y, por lo tanto, los mercados tradicionales circulares funcionan bajo el supuesto de neutralidad de externalidades ambientales, al igual que el mercado tradicional lineal, lo que significa que se asume que puede aumentar la eficiencia en el uso de recursos sin generar problemas ambientales. Por lo tanto, ambos mercados pueden vincularse con la favorabilidad en cuanto a producción de contaminación ambiental, ya que se supone que ambos son correcciones del modelo de mercado tradicional ambientalmente distorsionado. Esto hace relevantes las siguientes preguntas: Mercados verdes pretendidos vs. mercados circulares tradicionales: ¿Cuál es amigable con la producción de contaminación ambiental? ¿Por qué? Uno de los objetivos de este trabajo es proporcionar respuestas a estas preguntas.
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Some of you may find some interesting outside the box food for thoughts in this article I am working on.
Feel free to look at it when you have time
Sustainability thought 180: Dwarf green markets vrs traditional circular markets: Which one is environmental pollution production friendly? Why? (UNPUBLISHED)
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Gracias Lucio Muñoz por compartir tu trabajo en curso; la interrogante que planteas es oportuna y merece un análisis crítico desde la economía ecológica y la perspectiva del Sur global.
Los mercados circulares tradicionales no son necesariamente incompatibles con la producción de contaminación ambiental. Si bien promueven estrategias como la reutilización, el reciclaje o la extensión del ciclo de vida de los productos, su implementación en el marco de una economía capitalista dominante puede perpetuar dinámicas de sobreproducción, obsolescencia programada y externalización de costos ambientales. En muchos casos, la circularidad se limita a una optimización de la eficiencia dentro de un modelo extractivista que sigue generando impactos negativos sobre los ecosistemas y las comunidades más vulnerables.
En contraste, lo que llamas “mercados verdes enanos”, pese a su escala limitada, pueden representar una alternativa más genuina hacia la sostenibilidad si están fundamentados en principios de justicia ambiental, relocalización económica y gobernanza comunitaria. Estos modelos, muchas veces inspirados en prácticas tradicionales o economías solidarias, no sólo buscan minimizar residuos, sino transformar las relaciones sociales y económicas que generan la contaminación.
Por tanto, no se trata únicamente de la forma del mercado —circular o verde—, sino del propósito y el marco ético-político que lo sustenta. La verdadera transición sostenible exige superar la lógica de crecimiento perpetuo y repensar nuestras nociones de valor, eficiencia y desarrollo.
Quedo atento a seguir dialogando sobre este enfoque tan necesario.
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Staff Development Program (SDP) is necessary
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Exactly this is what is needed.
I share what I know about climate with my grandchildren and not only do they understand, but provide solutions too!
Geography was being taught at schools before (here in Canada), now that they need to know there is zero information given out.
Unlike the adults who are divided equally between those who "feel" the change and those who think it is fake propaganda! So it is no use to spread information to adults.
However, young minds are eager to learn and have tremendous abilities "by instinct" to understand and act on the problem if they perceive there is need.
I have even offered myself to president Trump to advise him on weather events. His opinion about climate change right now is "fake propaganda", but I propose to change this if he or his advisors gave me to chance to make a presentation geared to that kind of attitude.
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que grupos vulnerables en situacion de riesgo existen en Ecuador
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Groups at risk in the context of social vulnerability and interculturality in relation to climate change include socially marginalized communities such as the poor, the elderly, women (especially in rural areas), children, persons with disabilities, as well as Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities. These groups are particularly exposed to the impacts of climate change due to limited access to resources, healthcare, education, and information, as well as systemic discrimination and exclusion from decision-making processes. An intercultural approach to addressing these challenges involves recognizing and valuing cultural diversity, knowledge, and traditional practices—especially those of Indigenous peoples, who often possess deep environmental knowledge. Therefore, it is essential to develop inclusive policies that acknowledge the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these groups in order to ensure fair and effective climate change adaptation.
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Sustainability
Continued as: Sustainability and Climate Change
  • Years currently covered by Scopus: from 2008 to 2020 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
  • Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert.
This is the information present in Scopus regarding the journal. It has been discontinued while being continued as another journal.
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There is some confusion about the journal title. In your info you refer to a journal called “Sustainability” https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/16400154787 which is as you indicated continued under a new name https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101050033 but in both cases it is another publisher (Mary Ann Liebert).
Sustainability (Switzerland) is published (as you indicated in your question) is by MDPI. This journal is indexed in Scopus https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100240100
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Notice that without these assumptions the UN/UNEP RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION FREMWORKD does not work, so its relevance
Have you ever read the article below?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2022. Sustainability thought 158: How can the general responsible market structure-population dynamics-system stability framework be used to point out the embedded neutrality assumptions under which the UN/UNEP responsible consumption and production framework operates?, In: CEBEM-REDESMA Boletin, Año 16, Nº 6, June, La Paz, Bolivia.
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Lucio Muñoz Lucio Muñoz’s 2022 analysis connects the M-T-R system thinking model Market structure, Population dynamics, and System stability to the hidden neutrality assumptions in the UN/UNEP Responsible Consumption and Production (RCP) framework.
He argues that the RCP framework depends on three implicit neutrality assumptions:
1) Market Structure is assumed to be responsible and capable of supporting sustainability.
2) Population Dynamics are treated as stable or controllable.
3) System Stability is presumed unless disrupted externally.
These assumptions are not clearly acknowledged but are essential for the framework to function as intended. Without them, the RCP framework cannot effectively address real-world issues like inequality, market failures, and environmental instability.
By using M-T-R thinking, Muñoz highlights the need to make these assumptions explicit and adapt the framework to real-world conditions. This makes the RCP model more practical and relevant for achieving sustainable development goals.
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What, in your opinion, are the methods, ways, legal solutions, new material and other technologies to reduce paper consumption, save wood and trees?
What, in your opinion, are the actions and projects that can contribute to forest conservation, to convert deforestation into afforestation, to protect the climate, biosphere and biodiversity of the planet's natural ecosystems, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counteract the ongoing process of global warming?
Dear Researchers, Scientists, Friends,
As we know, trees, forests, especially old, natural forests, primeval forests with old-growth forests without human interference, without the influence of civilization, are the refuge of the greatest resources of biodiversity of natural ecosystems. Besides, forests play a particularly important role in the issue of slowing down the human-induced global warming process, which is progressing faster and faster. Forests also play a very important role in mitigating weather and climate anomalies, maintaining a mild microclimate friendly to living organisms, keeping the soil and air moist, maintaining the high level of biodiversity and soil fertility created over thousands or millions of years, and so on.
Deforestation still dominates over afforestation in many regions of the world. Forests are still being cut down and burned to acquire new areas for agricultural development, the cultivation of crops, which is usually carried out in the form of unsustainable robbery. In addition, this practice is carried out mainly in the tropics and subtropics, where after logging, forests created new arable land is quickly subject to drought and the soil becomes barren. Restoring a forest that has functioned for thousands of years or more in a specific area on the depleted soil requires huge expenditures. In addition, vegetable crops are grown on these new agricultural areas, which are either transported thousands of kilometers to other countries, which generates high greenhouse gas emissions, or are not used for human food but for livestock feed, which also generates high emissions, as industrial livestock farming is a source of high emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane. Therefore, with a view to protecting the climate, biosphere and biodiversity of the planet's natural ecosystems, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counteract the ongoing process of global warming.
Various examples of reducing paper consumption and saving forests are as follows:
In some countries, the scale of printing notebooks, notebooks, books, including school books, has been reduced and students as early as elementary school write at school on tablets or laptops rather than in paper notebooks. Green economic activities involving, for example, the production of furniture from recycled materials are also emerging.
Another example is the replacement of dirty energy based on burning firewood with renewable and emission-free sources of clean energy. Unfortunately, in some countries, in order to falsify statistics on the development of renewable energy at the behest of the government, central statistical institutions, ministries and government agencies dealing with climate and environmental issues also count firewood as a renewable energy source. Such absurdities unfortunately still exist in some countries.
Another example is the use of secondary raw materials of various origins in the construction industry instead of using wood, and especially instead of newly harvested wood from companies producing building materials based on fresh, new wood raw material from a sawmill.
As of 1.8.2023, paper receipts are not printed in France to save trees. You have to ask for a printed receipt if the customer needs one.
What other examples of reducing paper consumption and saving forests are as follows?
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
What, in your opinion, are the actions and undertakings that can contribute to forest conservation, to convert deforestation into afforestation, to protect the climate, biosphere and biodiversity of the planet's natural ecosystems, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counteract the ongoing process of global warming?
What do you think are the methods, ways, legal solutions, new material technologies and others to reduce paper consumption, save wood and trees?
How can we reduce paper consumption, save wood, trees and reduce forest deforestation, protect biodiversity and climate?
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What is your opinion on this issue?
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I invite everyone to join the discussion,
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I have described the key aspects of the circular economy, including the green and sustainable economy, in my article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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Counting on your opinions, on getting to know your personal opinion, on a fair approach to the discussion of scientific issues, I deliberately used the phrase "in your opinion" in the question.
The above text is entirely my own work written by me on the basis of my research.
In writing this text I did not use other sources or automatic text generation systems.
Copyright by Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Most paper is made from industrial tree plantations - planted, developed, harvested , replanted etc.- not old growth.
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In ~ 5,000 BCE there was a radical change in the composition of the Y chromosomes on the planet, while the XX distribution (by analyzing mitochondrial DNA) remained relatively unaltered (see Fig. 1; Karmin et al. 2015; Poznik et al. 2016; Zeng et al. 2018). Between 5,000 and 3,000 BCE, the Neolithic era, there were many wars between different clans intent on expanding their territory mainly in Europe and Central and East Asia (Zeng et al. 2018; Meyer et al. 2015), which led to the creation of private property and later nations as we understand them today (Bowles and Choi 2019; see Footnote 1). Protracted warfare during the Neolithic period resulted in the dominant clans extending their territory at the expense and extinction of other groups, which has been attributed to the Y-chromosome distribution change (Zeng et al. 2018). During this conquest, the women and children were commonly spared and absorbed by the dominant clans, which explains why the XX distribution did not change. Note that at this time, violence did not induce a global population collapse; the population size varied between 5 and 10 million inhabitants (see Fig. 2).
Edward O. Wilson (2012) believed that humans and ants are quite alike (despite the difference in their brain size) in that they are programmed to grow their populations until all the resources are depleted. Once depleted, this propensity of humans will be such that the most violent members will fight to their death to survive, as documented for the Neolithic period (Horn and Molloy 2025; Meyer et al. 2015; Novak et al. 2021; Schroeder et al. 2019; Szeverényi and Kiss 2018). Human-induced climate change may accelerate the desertification of the Amazon basin, which would further reduce the world’s viable agricultural land and put further stress on human populations (see Footnote 2 and Fig. 3). Thomas Paine (1776), a student of history, was very aware that many of the autocrats (i.e., mainly male monarchs) of his time had come to power through extreme violence and it will be this violence and an inability to sustain agricultural resources that will extinguish Homo sapiens, especially if they cannot quell their genetically endowed urge for conspecific killing (also see Hudson 2023). Let’s hope that the sane amongst us can regulate this urge to extinction.
Footnote 1: The knowledge of the hunter-gatherer societies about plant and animal biology was central to the agricultural revolution during the Neolithic period (Bowles and Choi 2019).
Footnote 2: Climate change was behind the desertification of North Africa which became the Sahara Desert post-5,000 BCE (Martineau 2013).
Figure 1. Shown is the distribution of the Y chromosomal composition and the mitochondria DNA composition from different regions of the world. Notice the dip in the Y chromosome function at about 5,000 BCE followed by a change in the composition of the Y chromosomes. Data from Karmim et al. (2015).
Figure 2. The population of the planet between 10,000 BCE and 2,000 CE. Data from Wikipedia, Estimates of Historical World Population.
Figure 3. Shown are the regions of the planet that are prone to arid conditions (McSweeney 2019), the expansion of which through climate change would put further stress on a planet that will soon need to support 10 billion individuals.
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Edward J Tehovnik I'm not sure whether Neolithic transition would be good analogy for modern times. I mean statistics on war (or any other violent deaths) show a spectacular, long term decline. Food production is up, it's the first time in human history where the excessive caloric intake is bigger problem than insufficient. However, indeed we may be going again through some evolutionary bottleneck and population decline, however the main threat appears dramatically sub replacement TFR. This however is rather caused by experiencing evolutionary completely novel environment (high population density; technology; maladaptive non-traditional ideologies) towards which we have not evolved so far adaptations.
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As marine environments edge ever closer to ecological tipping points, we are called—urgently and collectively, to rethink the systems we inhabit and profit from. One of those systems is tourism, particularly the intersection between marine ecotourism, cruise branding, and ocean conservation. These sectors have long existed in uneasy tension: one anchored in grassroots sustainability and community empowerment, the other in scale, spectacle, and carbon intensity. But what if convergence, rather than conflict, is possible?
Inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s 2025 documentary Ocean, I recently published an article that investigates this question in depth. The work examines how the cruise industry, often criticised for its environmental footprint, might pivot through strategic rebranding, policy integration, and regenerative partnerships with marine ecotourism to become a more aligned actor in the blue economy.
In Blue Horizons: Integrating Marine Ecotourism, Cruise Branding, and Ocean Conservation in the Wake of David Attenborough’s Ocean, I argue that this isn’t just a marketing question, it’s a matter of climate ethics, institutional transformation, and planetary responsibility. The article draws on the latest research in sustainable tourism, environmental communication, regenerative development, and marine spatial governance, offering practical and theoretical insights for scholars and practitioners alike.
Here are some of the questions I hope this paper sparks in our community:
  • What will it take for the cruise sector to become a genuine contributor to ocean protection, beyond CSR statements and symbolic offsets?
  • How can marine ecotourism scale without compromising its core principles of local empowerment and ecological integrity?
  • Is regenerative tourism just an emerging trend, or can it provide the structure for real systemic change?
  • Can branding strategy in the travel industry become a mechanism for ethical transformation, not just image management?
If you are working on any of these issues, or hold contrasting views, I’d be honoured to hear from you. My aim is to build dialogue across sectors: between marine scientists, tourism scholars, climate communicators, policy makers, and branding professionals. Let’s interrogate the narratives, challenge the assumptions, and envision what an ocean-positive future could actually look like.
Warmly, Henrik G.S. Arvidsson Researcher in entrepreneurship and branding | Business Consultant (ex McKinsey & Co | Former Sea-captain( before studying business and becoming a boring economist :-) )
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Blue Horizons is a 2025 initiative that seeks to harmonize marine ecotourism, cruise branding and ocean conservation, drawing inspiration from Sir David Attenborough's documentary Ocean. The documentary, released to mark Attenborough's 99th birthday, underscores the critical importance of ocean preservation, highlighting issues viz., destructive fishing practices and the beauty of marine ecosystems .
Key Components:
  • Marine Ecotourism: Promotes sustainable travel experiences that educate tourists about marine environments while supporting local economies. Organizations viz., Our Blue Horizons utilize innovative technologies and community engagement to foster ocean stewardship
  • Cruise Branding: Encourages cruise lines to adopt eco-friendly practices and market themselves as stewards of the ocean. This includes integrating green technologies and sustainable operations to minimize environmental impact .
  • Ocean Conservation: Emphasizes the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. Initiatives focus on reducing harmful activities viz., bottom trawling and promoting policies that safeguard marine biodiversity .
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From my perspective in the picturesque and frequently rain-drenched hills of Northeast India, it is evident that for developing nations like ours to effectively adapt to the changing climate, we must prioritize our communities and distinctive natural environment in every strategic plan. I firmly contend that top-down solutions alone are insufficient; we must heed the established wisdom present in our local agricultural practices, which have sustained us for generations, our traditional methods of managing forests and water resources such as our essential springs, and the robust community ties that enable us to endure adversity. For us, nature-based solutions are not merely a trend; they constitute our lifestyle—safeguarding our woods entails safeguarding our water, soil, and biodiversity, all of which face significant threats. We require measures to assist our farmers, who are heavily reliant on seasonal patterns, in adopting crops that can more effectively withstand unpredictable rainfall or prolonged droughts, and we must optimize water usage, maybe through more extensive community-managed rainwater gathering initiatives. Although robust government policies and access to climate finance are crucial supports, and it is imperative that our infrastructure is constructed to endure more severe weather, I believe true resilience will stem from empowering local communities to recognize their own vulnerabilities and spearhead their adaptation initiatives, integrating their invaluable traditional knowledge with innovative, practical technologies. I believe that this grassroots, nature-respecting methodology has the greatest potential for our community and our delicate, invaluable region of the earth.
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The prominent challenges include: access to the latest technologies in agriculture, which is often hindered by several factors, including financial constraints, extreme weather conditions, and insufficient support for climate-smart agricultural practices. These challenges can significantly impede the adoption of innovative techniques that are essential for enhancing productivity and sustainability in farming. Addressing these barriers is crucial for promoting resilience in agricultural systems and ensuring food security in the face of climate change.
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Comprender esta conexión es clave para cuidar nuestro planeta y actuar con responsabilidad.
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La deforestación libera grandes cantidades de CO₂ almacenado en los árboles y reduce la capacidad de los bosques para absorber este gas, lo que aumenta el efecto invernadero. Además, altera el ciclo del agua y contribuye al calentamiento global.
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La deforestación no solo afecta al medio ambiente por la pérdida de biodiversidad, la fragmentación de hábitats y el cambio climático, sino que también impacta a las comunidades humanas al alterar los servicios ecosistémicos como el agua y el suelo fértil. Además, está vinculada a modelos de desarrollo insostenibles, políticas agrarias inadecuadas y la falta de alternativas económicas para las poblaciones rurales
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La deforestación es un problema ambiental , social y económico porque sus efectos negativos se extienden más allá de la pérdida de árboles : afectan el equilibrio ecológico , las condiciones de vida de millones de personas y la estabilidad económica de regiones y países .
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La deforestación es el proceso de eliminación o destrucción de áreas boscosas, principalmente debido a actividades humanas como la agricultura, la ganadería, la minería y la expansión urbana. Este fenómeno tiene graves consecuencias ambientales, ya que contribuye al cambio climático al liberar grandes cantidades de dióxido de carbono (CO₂) almacenado en los árboles.
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La deforestación aumenta el cambio climático al liberar CO₂ y reducir la capacidad de los bosques para absorberlo. Además, reduce la biodiversidad al destruir hábitats y poner en riesgo miles de especies en todo el mundo.
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Climate change affects global food security by altering temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to crop failures, reduced yields, and changed growing seasons. This can have significant impacts on food availability, access, and utilization, particularly for vulnerable populations
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Climate change represents a significant threat to global food security as it directly affects key factors of food production, such as temperature, precipitation, and seasonality. Damage caused by climate change, such as droughts, floods, and altered weather patterns, can significantly reduce agricultural production and stability in food supply. This is particularly concerning for vulnerable populations, who are already limited in their access to food, as they are more dependent on local agricultural resources. Furthermore, climate change can exacerbate poverty, as reduced yields lead to higher food prices, which in turn reduces availability and access to nutritious food. A comprehensive approach is needed that includes adapting agricultural practices to climate change, improving food distribution infrastructure, and strengthening communities to increase resilience to climate shocks. It is also crucial to invest in technologies and research that can enhance crop resilience to climate change and mitigate its negative impact on food production.
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Do the ongoing processes of economic globalisation foster, increase the impact and importance of sustainability or rather reduce the scope for the realisation of sustainable international economic ventures and processes, reduce the scale of sustainable international economic development?
Globalisation processes are subject to and influenced by various factors and processes operating over the long term. In recent years, the main determinants of globalisation processes include the growth of transnational corporations, international financial institutions, changes in the scale of economic protectionism applied, changes in international foreign trade strategies, cross-border capital flows financing direct investment and speculative investment in other countries' capital markets, international trade wars, the global financial crisis of 2007-2009, the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) coronavirus pandemic and the recession of the 2020 economy, the increasing importance of green economic transformation and sustainable economic development, the energy crisis of 2022 and the intensifying negative effects of the progressive climate crisis. It may be that in the future, due to the intensifying negative effects of the progressive global warming process, the developing climate crisis, the importance of international environmental policy and supranational coordination for the implementation of sustainable development goals may be modified by globalisation processes in the years ahead. As a result, the structure of key priorities and factors shaping globalisation processes may change in the future. The importance of environmental, climate and sustainability factors in globalisation processes may increase. If globalisation processes undergo such modifications then international economic sustainability may also grow in importance. The question then arises as to how the processes of economic globalisation should proceed in order for sustainable international economic development to be realised?
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
Do the ongoing processes of economic globalization foster, increase the impact and importance of sustainability or do they rather reduce the scope of realization of sustainable international economic undertakings and processes, reduce the scale of sustainable economic development on an international scale?
What do you think about it?
What is your opinion on this subject?
Please respond,
I invite you all to discuss,
Thank you very much,
The above issues are related in some respects to my articles below:
IMPACT OF THE SARS-COV-2 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19) ON GLOBALISATION PROCESSES
IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19) ON FINANCIAL MARKETS AND THE ECONOMY
GLOBALIZATIONAL AND NORMATIVE DETERMINANTS OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BANKING CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT IN POLAND
Globalisation and the process of systemic and normative adaptation of the financial system in Poland to European Union standards
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Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Dear Researchers, Scientists, Friends,
Thank you very much to everyone for your active participation in this extremely important and complex discussion.
Regarding the research question: "Do economic globalization processes favor or rather limit the scale of sustainable economic development internationally?" and the presented description of the research problem, from the perspective of my research on globalization, sustainable development, and international economic relations, I believe this question is not only current but also fundamental for shaping the future of our planet. I'm glad that the topic has proven interesting to researchers and scientists on this Research Gate portal. In my opinion, the relationship between globalization and sustainable development is ambivalent and ambiguous. On the one hand, globalization, by facilitating the flow of technology, knowledge, and capital, can support the implementation of green innovations and environmental standards internationally. Multinational corporations can transfer best practices in sustainable development to developing countries, and global supply chains can be optimized for resource efficiency. On the other hand, as my research shows, globalization can also lead to a "race to the bottom" in environmental and social standards, the relocation of high-emission production to countries with weaker regulations, and the overexploitation of natural resources in the pursuit of cost reduction. Additionally, global crises, such as the pandemic or the 2022 energy crisis, reveal weaknesses in global supply chains and the need to build greater economic resilience, which may lead to some degree of deglobalization or regionalization, changing the dynamics of sustainable development. How these factors evolve in the future will be crucial for the direction and scale of international sustainable development.
The question "Do economic globalization processes favor or rather limit the scale of sustainable economic development internationally?" remains current and significant. It's worth continuing the discussion on this topic and undertaking or continuing research to more fully explain various issues and obtain a complete answer to this question.
The relevance of this question stems from several key arguments. Firstly, the escalating climate and environmental crisis presents the global economy with an urgent need for transformation towards sustainable development. Secondly, changes in globalization dynamics, such as growing protectionism, trade wars, or the effects of the pandemic, are modifying existing paradigms. Thirdly, the increasing importance of international environmental and climate policies on the international stage necessitates a redefinition of how global markets function. Fourthly, the development of new technologies and eco-innovationsopens up new possibilities for green transformation, but their scale and availability are highly dependent on globalization processes. Fifthly, the complexity of the linkages between globalization and local sustainable development challenges requires in-depth analysis.
New research areas that can be explored in this field now and/or in the future include:
The impact of regionalization and shortening supply chains on achieving sustainable development goals.
The role of international financial institutions and corporations in promoting sustainable practices in the Global South.
Analysis of the impact of trade policies (e.g., carbon tariffs) on competitiveness and sustainable development.
Studying the impact of energy transformation on the structure of international trade and investment.
Assessing the role of digital technologies (Industry 4.0) in monitoring and reporting sustainable development in global value chains.
The influence of geopolitical factors and conflicts on green transformation processes within the context of globalization.
The determinants shaping the key issues of this topic include: international policy and coordination of actions; corporate decisions and strategies of international enterprises; technological progress in green innovations; legal and regulatory frameworks at national and international levels; social awarenessand consumer pressure; climate changeand its consequences; and availability of natural resources.
I thank all researchers and scientists for their participation in the discussion on this topic. I am open to scientific collaboration in this area, including interdisciplinary connections between this issue and other fields of knowledge and science, such as international economics, international law, environmental sciences, political science, sociology, and management. I invite you to continue the discussion on this topic to also highlight other important aspects of this issue.
I invite you to discuss this issue and to engage in scientific cooperation,
Best regards,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Just think about it?
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Vulgar? Reference to flatulence was not vulgar - it was explanatory analogy. Let me elaborate.
Flatulence - surrogate for pollution.
Bugs bunny - surrogate for the equally-mythical circular economy.
If flatulence were to be taxed, would emissions offered by bugs bu in a youtube cartoon be taxed? (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgK13In7T5c).
If bugs bunny became real and such emissions were to be taxed, think analysis (composition, quantity) and environmental fate would be considered in decision to tax those of this source.
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2025 11th International Conference on Energy Materials and Environmental Engineering (ICEMEE 2025) will be held on June 13-15, 2025 in Qingdao, China.
Conference Website: https://ais.cn/u/EF3ENv
---Call For Papers---
The topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
1. Energy
· Renewable Energy
· Renewable Energy Systems
· Clean Energy Utilization
· Clean Energy Conversion
· Clean Energy Development
· Multiphase Heat Transfer
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2. Environmental Engineering
· Water Resources Management
· Soil Remediation
· Solid Waste Management
· Prevention of Air Pollution
· Climate Change
· Wastewater Discharge Management
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3. Materials
· Green Materials and Sustainable Development
· Development and Application of Green Materials
· Degradable Materials
· Recycled Materials
· Innovation of Biodegradable Materials
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After 2-3 experts of the organizing committee strictly audited the contribution of the conference, all the final papers will be officially published in the form of conference proceedings. After the publication, the publishing house will submit them to EI Compendex, Scopus and other databases for retrieval.
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Full Paper Submission Date: May 31, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 6, 2025
Final Paper Submission Date: June 6, 2025
Conference Dates: June 13-15, 2025
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Is online presentation is available or not ?
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About blunders in critical problem solving issues, here are some food for thoughts related to the third blunder
Sustainability Thought 200: From linear pollution markets to circular pollution markets: Pointing out the third major blunder in terms of development thinking and critical socio-environmental problem solving
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Simranpreet, aparently my reply to you was DELETED.
I will start keeping copies of comments I make on CIRCULAR ECONOMIC THINKING AND EUROPE as even though they are writen with good, science based intentions, not political intentions, they seem to disappear after posting.
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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Is enhancing SOC essential from the climate change point of view? If so, what are the main importance of soil organic carbon (SOC) from climate change point of view?
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Obviously, enhancing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) is one of the cost-effective and natural strategy to tackle climate change, protect the environment, and promote agricultural sustainability. Soil actually stores more carbon than both the atmosphere and forests combined, making them essential carbon sinks. High SOC not only sequesters carbon but also prevents its release; when soils are degraded, stored carbon can quickly return to the atmosphere. Increasing SOC improves soil health by supporting microbial communities that create stable carbon storage. This process also contributes to regulate soil temperature, improve water retention, and enhance resilience to climate extremes.
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Can global cooperation between countries on environmental protection effectively prevent the negative effects of climate change?
Dear Researchers, Scientists, Friends,
Although global cooperation on environmental protection is theoretically a key factor in the fight against climate change, there is no clear evidence that it can effectively prevent the negative effects of climate change, especially in view of the differences in approaches to environmental issues in different countries. For the purposes of this discussion, I have formulated the following research thesis: global environmental cooperation can be effective in preventing the negative effects of climate change if countries develop joint strategies and monitoring mechanisms and effectively introduce innovative technologies on a global scale. Therefore, research in this area should focus on analysing existing examples of international cooperation in environmental protection, such as the Paris Agreement, to identify effective mechanisms of action. It will be important to examine which technologies can have the greatest impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and which actions can lead to an effective exchange of knowledge and technology between countries. This research will also have to take into account the differences in the levels of development of individual countries, as well as their attitudes towards environmental protection.
The following articles of mine are related to the above issues in some aspects:
I have described the key issues concerning the green transformation of the economy in the following article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
What is your opinion on this topic?
What do you think about this?
Please reply,
I invite everyone to join the discussion,
Thank you very much,
Best wishes,
I invite you to scientific cooperation,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Is The Climate Change-Academia Relationship Changing Too Fast?
"Climate change is not something coming to us in ‘the future’, it is very much with us ‘now’. With this time dimension very much settled, the impacts of climate crisis also depend on where we are, in geographical terms, and who we are (e.g., our place within a social structure). That’s why the climate change reality of Nordic fishermen is quite different from that of women shrimp-fry collectors of Bangladesh’s coast. But, if academia is essentially (and potentially) a highly connected global community, does it have a unique, uniform relationship with climate change? In other words, does climate change affect academia irrespective of one’s discipline, geographical location, age, professional experience, and academic culture?
While our understanding of climate change is shaped by academia, the climate crisis also shapes academia’s research and teaching in numerous ways. In this article, I will first explore the current climate change-academia relationship, then I will touch upon some envisaged changes — by using five reality checks...
Academics working on climate change therefore have dual challenges to face. They not only need to create new knowledge on climate change and mobilize it, but also need to make the research system to be more responsive, adaptive, and transformative to unstable politics."
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Dear all,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Beate Aufderklamm, and I am currently working on my dissertation as part of my PhD-program in Health and Sustainability Communication and Management at the University of Klagenfurt.
As part of my research, I am analyzing the influence of media on European citizens' perception of climate change, specifically focusing on factors such as trust in media, consumption patterns, and the format of media publications.
I would be very grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete the survey, as your input would greatly contribute to my research. The survey is anonymous and all responses will be kept confidential.
The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can access it by clicking the link below:
If you have any questions, need further information or just want to have a discussion about the survey or my research, please feel free to contact me at beateau@edu.aau.at
Thank you for your time and support. Your participation is truly appreciated.
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Beate Aufderklamm
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Beate
I recommend a new book just published. Insights on Journalism & Human Rights. Sanem Sahin (ed.) Routledge Journalism Insights (2025) ISBN 978-1-03-266254
Chapter 12 is titled; Reporting on climate change through the lens of human rights by Jhesset Thrina Nano contains some excellent material that should be of help to you.
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Think about it, you have a problem A and consequence B, they are the corners stone for an impossibility theorem.
So the question, Are you familiar with the consequence route impossibility theorem for critical problems?
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Haris, I appreciate your comment, I will share that article when it comes out and we can expand the sharing of ideas then if you would like.
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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I noticed a quite interesting paradox. In modeling the impact of temperature on mortality, DLNMs (Distributed Lag Non-linear Models) are considered a kind of gold standard. I understand the allure, as they neatly model the delayed impact of low temperatures increasing the spread of respiratory infections or of heatwaves, when an initial mortality spike is followed by subsequent below-trendline mortality.
There are a few known problems, like DLNMs’ tendency to correctly match spikes of mortality during heatwaves; thus, when extrapolating, they achieve spectacularly high numbers that later completely overshoot observational data.
Nevertheless, I notice an even more serious problem: they assume the relationship remains effectively constant or, in fancier models, assume some modest adaptation. By crunching larger datasets on seasonality, I noticed consistent shifts in mortality seasonality completely overshadowing any impact of climate change. For assumptions to hold, seasonality should have remained mostly constant over decades until starting to shift in the 1970s due to a changing warming trend. Yet, historical data (STL-extracted cycles) show the opposite. Any ideas? (Especially how to recalibrate DLNMs to match historical data?)
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You've considered no other metric or phenomena. Ypur objective "modeling the impact of temperature on mortality" assumed your result.
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Just thin about it?
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Dragan, Europe and now the rest of the world are aiming at local and global circular economies, but they have different characteristic the subsistent circular local economies you mention....the circular economy of today....has the same drivers and short term profit goals than the linear economy they are replacing has with the label circularity to make sound environmentally friendly....for that reason CIRCULAR TRADITIONAL ECONOMIES OF TODAY are just as linear markets are, they are pollution production markets, and as they expand following the tendency to produce at the lowest circular market price and linear market price possible respectively, they pollute more.....
Since dwarf green markets are environmental problem contraction markets they pull markets to produce and consume less, lessening the environmental impact while traditional circular economies expand the environmental pollution problem as they expand production and consumption at lower prices.... Hence, one pollutes less and the other pollutes more as one contract the environmental pollution production problem and the other expands it....
I appreciate the time you took to comment
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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Is there a standard questionnaire to assess the components of climate change education in higher education from the perspective of students?
Please share if possible.
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Greetings again !
For your present ongoing projects :
Green campus plans in
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Pl start with your known Institutions .. and
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Is there a standard questionnaire to assess the components of climate change education in higher education from the perspective of students?
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Climate change education encompasses various interconnected components in order for fostering knowledge, skills and values to address climate crisis.
Knowledge acquisition (understanding science and policy), skill development (critical thinking and problem solving), attitude and behavioral change, values (social justice and ethical consideration) are some of the components of climate change education.
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With the increasing impacts of climate change, how do you think we can accurately assess its effect on freshwater resources? Do you believe that climate data alone is sufficient, or should it be integrated with hydrological data and geographic information systems (GIS)?
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To accurately assess the impact of climate change on freshwater resources, it is essential to apply an integrated approach that includes climate data, hydrological data, and geographic information systems (GIS) tools. Climate data, such as precipitation, temperature, and evapotranspiration, provide a foundation for understanding external pressures on water resources. However, they are not sufficient to capture all aspects of water availability and quality. Hydrological data allow for the monitoring of concrete changes in water flows, groundwater levels, and soil water retention. GIS tools contribute to spatial distribution analyses of impacts, identification of vulnerable areas, and the planning of adaptation measures. Therefore, only through the synergy of these data and methods can we gain a comprehensive understanding of the effects of climate change on freshwater resources and develop effective water management strategies.
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The influence of elevated atmospheric CO₂ (eCO₂), particularly under future scenarios exceeding 660 ppm, presents a critical uncertainty in modeling the water-food nexus. eCO₂ affects both plant physiology (e.g., stomatal conductance, transpiration, biomass accumulation) and hydrological processes (e.g., evapotranspiration, runoff generation), making its integration into modeling frameworks increasingly important.
I am currently exploring which hydrological and crop growth models are capable of incorporating eCO₂ effects, and to what extent they represent the associated physiological and hydrological mechanisms. Moreover, I am interested in understanding the complexity of these models in terms of how CO₂ response functions are embedded in their algorithms and equations.
Could you recommend hydrologic and crop models that can simulate eCO₂ impacts realistically? How do these models differ in their assumptions, parameterization, and overall representation of CO₂-driven processes?
Your insights, experiences, and any relevant literature would be greatly appreciated.
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Rising atmospheric CO₂ concentrations (eCO₂), particularly in projections forecasting levels exceeding 660 ppm in the coming decades, represent a significant source of uncertainty in modeling the interconnections between water and food systems. eCO₂ directly affects plant physiology—primarily stomatal conductance, transpiration, photosynthesis, and biomass accumulation—and indirectly influences hydrological processes, including evapotranspiration, soil water balance, and surface runoff generation. Therefore, integrating these effects into models is essential for reliable planning under climate change conditions.
Currently available models vary in terms of complexity, the way CO₂ response functions are implemented, and the assumptions on which they are based. Among the models that allow for realistic simulation of eCO₂ effects, the following stand out:
  • APSIM (Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator) – A mechanistic model that simulates crop growth processes in detail under elevated CO₂ conditions, including changes in stomatal behavior and water use efficiency (WUE). It is well-suited for precise plot- and region-scale studies.
  • DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) – A widely used model that applies empirical functions to simulate the effects of CO₂ on photosynthesis and transpiration. Although somewhat simplified compared to APSIM, it provides valuable insights into crop productivity under various climate scenarios.
  • SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) – A hydrological model that incorporates CO₂ effects through adjusted coefficients for plant growth and transpiration. However, it relies on fixed, empirical approaches and does not simulate physiological responses of plants dynamically.
  • LPJmL (Lund–Potsdam–Jena managed Land model) – A dynamic global model for land and vegetation management, integrating biogeophysical processes and explicitly simulating the effects of eCO₂ on productivity, evapotranspiration, and water fluxes.
These models differ across key parameters: assumptions (empirical vs. mechanistic functions), parameterization (based on FACE experiment data or localized calibration), and model complexity (number of required inputs, temporal and spatial resolution).
From my research experience and review of relevant literature, I believe the most realistic approaches arise from combining agrometeorological and hydrological models (e.g., APSIM + SWAT), which allow for multiscale analysis—from plant level to watershed scale. However, it is crucial that simulations are always supported by experimental data, particularly from FACE (Free-Air CO₂ Enrichment) studies, to avoid errors arising from over-reliance on unvalidated empirical coefficients.
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What will be the long-term consequences of climate change for the biosphere and life on Earth and how might this affect the search for life on other exoplanets?
Dear Researchers, Scientists, Friends,
Climate change on Earth has a huge impact on the stability of ecosystems, but what will be the long-term effects of these changes in the context of life on our planet and the search for life beyond Earth, including on exoplanets? For the purposes of this discussion, I have formulated the following research thesis: climate change can lead to the disappearance of certain ecosystems on Earth, which will reduce biodiversity, but it can also inspire research into life in extreme conditions on other planets. Therefore, climate change can lead to irreversible changes in the Earth's ecosystems, such as species extinction, changing weather conditions and melting glaciers, which in turn will affect life on our planet. In the context of the search for life on other planets, climate change on Earth may provide a clue to the search for life forms in extreme conditions, similar to those that may exist on exoplanets in other star systems. The search for life in such conditions is forcing scientists to redefine the standards that will allow them to detect traces of life in places where the conditions are not necessarily favourable to life as we know it on Earth.
What is your opinion on this matter?
Please reply,
I invite everyone to the discussion,
Thank you very much,
Best wishes,
I invite you to scientific cooperation,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Interesting problem you raised,
The question can be answered quite poorly. This problem will be solved by human degeneracy, it will be possible to imagine something like what was in the movie 'Planet of the Apes'.It may not be monkeys who will take over from humans, but rats.
another approach:
First, humans will inhabit the Moon and Mars, and then they will move elsewhere.
Or create several smaller habitable artificial celestial bodies
The best regard,
Laszlo
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Interested in 2021 ideas on paradigm evolution, and binding socio-environmental ]stainability gap pressures and socio-environmentally friendliness as a survival tool?
Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2021. Sustainability thoughts 147: How to link the general paradigm evolution model to the pure capitalism model when capitalism is under binding socio-environmental sustainability gap pressures? The case of socio-environmental fixes and socio-environmental patches to save capitalism through socio-environmental friendliness, In: International Journal of Business Management and Economic
Review(IJBMER) ISSN: 2581-4664, July-Aug 2021, Volume 4, Issue 4, Pp. 343-355, India.
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Rajendra, the title of article and its link in researchgate is below the question, for those who missed it or did not hear about it. It has an outside the box look at the same sustainability issues.... you may find it interesting as those thoughts could be used to disable or improve other approaches including CSR approaches...
Check it when you have time...
Respectfully yours:
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In what ways can vertical farming address challenges related to food security, urbanization, and climate change, and what are the potential economic and environmental trade-offs associated with large-scale implementation?
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I honestly think vertical farming is a game-changer for several pressing challenges we're facing.
For food security, it delivers year-round production regardless of weather extremes, with yields up to 10-15 times higher than conventional farming using the same footprint. This means more reliable food access, especially in urban food deserts.
For climate change, these systems use about 95% less water than traditional farming, don't require pesticides, and can run on renewable energy. They're also protected from the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns that devastate outdoor crops.
The trade-offs? The startup costs are steep. Setting up a commercial vertical farm can cost millions. Energy use remains significant despite efficiency improvements. And currently, they're better suited for high-value greens and herbs rather than staple crops like wheat or rice.
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Hello Everyone, We (Hosna Shewly, Anja Krumeich and I ) invite submissions for a special issue exploring the journey of plastic—its origins, transformations, and impacts—through the lens of political ecology. Plastic and climate change share a common source: extracted fossil fuels. Once considered mere byproducts of the fossil fuel industry, petrochemicals have since become the foundation of the global plastics industry. Over the past few decades, plastic has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, shaping what could be called a distinct era of the Anthropocene. From its production in petrochemical hubs to its movement across industries, borders, and everyday use, plastic follows a complex trajectory before eventually being discarded. Yet, its journey does not end with disposal—plastic continues to circulate through ecosystems, re-entering human bodies in ways we are only beginning to understand. To examine these pathways and their broader implications, we invite scholars to submit abstracts by the end of April. Selected papers will be presented at an online event on July 2nd. We aim to compile high-quality contributions into a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal. You can submit your abstract following this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPa7BmzeyNwn6u8SYdCZPCZljFsGaBRG0JExgZFlMT4rN_Zg/viewform?usp=header. We look forward to your submissions and engaging discussions on this critical topic.
Many thanks,
Nadir (and the team)
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Dear Dr. Mohammed,
Hello!
Thank you for sharing this valuable academic platform through the Call to Collaboration: "Plastic Material Mobilities and Plasticonomy (Call for papers)". As researchers in scientific research institutions, my team and I have been focusing on many fields such as natural science and social science for a long time, and the relevant research results are highly consistent with the cutting-edge perspective advocated by your journal.
Our team has the following advantages and looks forward to working with journals:
Rich research reserves: Relying on the laboratory resources of affiliated universities, a number of papers have been accumulated to meet the needs of multiple topics in journals;
Financial support guarantee: Laboratories and institutions can fully bear the APC cost of manuscripts, ensuring that research results are widely disseminated in the form of open access, helping to enhance the influence of journals.
In order to ensure the precise match between the topic selection and the positioning of the journal, do I need to communicate with you about the research framework in advance? In addition, can you provide detailed submission guidelines and format requirements?
Look forward to your reply, and look forward to working with you to promote academic innovation in this field!
With regards
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In the context of accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss, what are the most effective ecological approaches—such as agroecology, crop diversification, organic farming, conservation tillage, and integrated pest management—that can be adopted to enhance soil health, water conservation, and carbon sequestration, and how can these practices be scaled up through technology transfer, education, and policy support to ensure widespread adoption among farmers with varying resource access?
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EN PIÑA, CULTIVARLA EN UN SISTEMA DE MANEJO EN "AMBIENTE PROTEGIDO" (ACOLCHADO PLASTICO EN COBERTURA TOTAL DEL SUELO + MALLA-SOMBRA PLASTICA 50% + RIEGO). REVISEN ESTE LBRO QUE PUBLICAMOS EN 2018. TAMBIEN BUSQUEN LA REFERENCIA DE CRIVELLI ET AL (2017) DE EVALUACION DE 2 SISTEMAS DE MANEJO EN PIÑA .....ETC. PARA DESCARGAR EL LIBRO:
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I am pleased to inform you that my book proposal, "Climate Change and Disadvantaged Communities: Challenges and Opportunities," has been accepted by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, and it is my pleasure to invite you to contribute a chapter to the upcoming edited book.  This book aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, emphasizing both the challenges these communities face and the innovative opportunities to build resilience and equity in the face of a changing climate. The book will bring together diverse perspectives from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to examine critical themes such as socio-economic disparities, environmental justice, adaptation strategies, and the intersection of traditional knowledge with modern approaches. Your expertise would make a valuable contribution to this volume, enriching the discourse with insights and solutions drawn from your research and experience. I believe this publication will serve as a vital resource for advancing knowledge and inspiring action in addressing climate-related inequalities. If you are interested, please confirm with me. I would be delighted to provide further details about the submission guidelines. Thank you for considering this invitation, and I look forward to the possibility of your participation. For any query, please contact: skajimali.saa@gmail.com.
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Hello Ajim ! I’m interested.
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Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2021. Sustainability thoughts 136: How to link the general paradigm evolution model to the pure capitalism model when capitalism is under binding environmental sustainability gap pressures? The case of environmental fixes and of environmental patches to save capitalism through environmental friendliness, In: International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research(IJMSSSR), Vol. 3, Issue 4, July-August, Pp 109-118, ISSN: 2582-0265, India.
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The article you mention raises a very interesting question regarding the relationship between the general paradigm evolution model and pure capitalism, especially in the context of environmental pressures on capitalism and the need for sustainability. The author explores how capitalism, as an economic model, can survive and adapt to challenges arising from ecological pressures and the need for environmental protection.
Muñoz focuses on the possibilities of "environmental fixes" and "patch" strategies that could save capitalism through environmentally friendly approaches. This is an important topic because capitalism, as a system based on constant economic expansion and profit, is often not in harmony with the principles of sustainability, which require resource limitation and reducing negative impacts on the environment.
Despite these challenges, the article emphasizes the possibility that capitalism can change and adapt by using green technologies and environmental policies that can reduce its negative impact on nature, making it more sustainable. This approach certainly encourages thinking about how an economic model could be developed that is also environmentally responsible.
Overall, this is a relevant topic that addresses a serious challenge the world faces today, concerning the balance between economic development and environmental protection.
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Net Zero and Climate Change
1.    Climate change being a real physical phenomenon on this earth that keeps recurring over geological time-scales, don’t we have scientific evidences that both support as well as oppose the views towards ‘CO2 emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels remain to be the only cause for global climate change’?
2.  Well, ignoring (1) and assuming that we are scientifically correct so far on the cause of climate change, whether ALL the countries of the world have entered The Era of Energy Transition?
If so, then, each country has varied starting point, with varieties of challenges, given the unequal resources – leading to very different transition speeds and pathways towards Cleaner Energy?
3.  Feasible for emerging economies to decarbonize electricity in the next couple of decades?
4.  Whether the required technology keeps advancing rapidly as well as evenly across the globe, towards achieving net zero operational GHG emissions?
5.   A non-linear pathway to net zero is of concern?
6.  Whether, the Range of Uncertainty associated with GHG emissions reduction pathway be reduced?
7.   Whether carbon-neutral electricity produced from fossil-fuel resources with CCS outperform the same deduced from renewable sources and nuclear power?
8.  To what extent, the energy-intensive sectors remain to be successful towards switching from fossil fuel to low-carbon electricity towards drastically reducing GHG emissions?
Suresh Kumar Govindarajan 07-Dec-2024
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Six roadblocks to net zero — and how to get around them
Overcoming these obstacles in carbon markets can speed up decarbonization...
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To what extent do variations in mineral composition under climate change conditions alter the functional and sensory properties of cooked legumes, and how might these changes influence consumer acceptability and culinary practices?
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Dear Doctor
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Change in mineral composition and cooking quality in legumes grown on semi-arid alfisols due to elevated CO2 and temperature
  • January 2025
  • Frontiers in Nutrition 11
  • DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1444962
  • License CC BY 4.0
  • By K Sreedevi Shankar et al.
[Abstract
This study aimed to determine the effects of elevated carbon dioxide (eCO2) and temperature (eT) on the phytochemical and nutritional parameters of legumes. Field experiments were conducted using black gram (Vigna mungo L.), green gram (Vigna radiate L.), and pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) genotypes under the Free Air Temperature Elevation (FATE) facility, with three treatments (Ac, eT, and eCO2 + eT) at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad. The results revealed that the negative impact on both phytochemical and nutritional quality was greater under eT compared to eCO2 + eT. Specifically, protein content decreased by 25.6% under eT + eCO2, while the ash content increased by 38.19%. Carbohydrate levels also decreased by 5.53% under these conditions. The reduction in micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu) was more pronounced than in macronutrients (P, Ca, and Mg) across the three crops. Moreover, principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the major contributors to PC1 were Mg, crude fiber, cooking time, phosphorus, hydration capacity, ash content, and Mn. The primary contributors to PC2 included swelling capacity, Cu, Mn, carbohydrate, hydration capacity, and Zn. In contrast, the major contributors to PC3 were Ca, Fe, Zn, protein, carbohydrate, swelling index, and ash content. The eigenvalues of principal components, calibrated through different parameters, ranged from 1.052 to 4.755 in black gram and from 1.073 to 6.267 in green gram. This study provides insights into nutritional quality under changing global climate conditions.]
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Except for drying processes, other uses of solar energy can affect global climate change.!
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I respect your answer, but I have always had doubts about solar energy. I have another question: do you think there are other types of energy, still unknown, safer and more efficient than those we currently have? To answer this question, we must first study the ecosystem and how a good amount of thermal energy is dissipated in the earth, oceans or in the air, and if we found where this energy is transformed, we can thus find a way to exploit it.
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This discussion is a follow up of our paper at
We aim to drive effective policy change through the following objectives:
Aim 1:
To assess the environmental impact of personal protective equipment (PPE) waste in infection control practices.
  • Objective 1: To quantify the amount of PPE waste generated in healthcare settings.
  • Objective 2: To evaluate the environmental footprint of various PPE materials (e.g., plastic, latex, etc.).
Aim 2:
To identify sustainable alternatives to traditional PPE materials in infection control.
  • Objective 1: To review existing research on eco-friendly PPE options.
  • Objective 2: To analyze the feasibility of replacing conventional PPE with sustainable alternatives in healthcare environments.
Aim 3:
To develop strategies for minimizing PPE waste while maintaining effective infection control.
  • Objective 1: To investigate best practices in waste reduction without compromising infection control standards.
  • Objective 2: To propose actionable guidelines for healthcare facilities to adopt more sustainable PPE management practices.
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PPE's are a minor and irrelevant part of solid waste and should be disposed as simple solid waste.
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Today I responded to a message from ResearchGate asking if I was a co-author of this paper:
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International cooperation to address and mitigate the climate change issue using unconventional geothermal technology (EGS)
I responded that I am a co-author. However, I noticed that the lead author's name is incorrect. The lead author is Roy Baria (not Rahul Baria). Thanks for correcting that!
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My name is Ann Robertson-Tait (not Ann Tait). Thanks for correcting!
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In the mountains of northern Tehran province, which areas are suitable for dam construction? And like in Turkey, by collecting melted snow reserves, can Tehran province and other Iranian provinces be saved from the water shortage crisis?
Accurate characterization of global snow water equivalent (SWE) is essential in the study of climate and water. The current global SWE dataset is derived from the European Space Agency's Snow Climate Change Initiative. 10 Passive microwave satellite data assimilation and in situ snow depth measurements. However, gaps exist in the current Snow CCI SWE dataset over complex terrain due to difficulties in characterizing mountain SWE via passive microwave sensing approaches and limitations of in situ snow depth measurements. This study uses a Bayesian snow reanalysis approach with the Snow CCI snow cover fraction (SCF) dataset (1 km resolution) to develop a SWE dataset over four mountain ranges in western North America for the WYs 2001–2019. The SWE estimates are evaluated by reanalysis through 15 comparisons with independent SWE datasets, and a parallel SWE reanalysis using snow extent retrieved from Landsat imagery (30 m resolution). Bias in the Snow CCI SWE reanalysis was detected by comparing the Snow CCI snow cover with the Landsat reference. The number of SCF images and their characteristics (such as the zenith angle) significantly affect the accuracy of the SWE estimates. Overall, the Snow CCI SCF inputs to the SWE reanalysis are of sufficient quality to fill the mountain SWE gap in the current Snow CCI SWE climate data record. Better characterization of the SCF uncertainty and a bias correction of 20 could further improve the accuracy of the reanalysis SWE estimates.
In the past few decades, climate change and the consequent decrease in precipitation and population growth in different regions of the country have increased the demand for water for various uses such as drinking, agriculture, industry, etc., which has led to excessive exploitation of groundwater resources and their sharp decline. The artificial recharge technique is used as a method to compensate for the deficit in groundwater volume, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Locating suitable areas before carrying out artificial recharge operations can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project. Considering the existing problems related to the reduction of groundwater resources in Tehran province, due to the increasing population and the expansion of industry and agriculture, this study has identified and zoned suitable areas for artificial recharge of groundwater in Tehran province. Geographic information systems can provide better results in determining suitable areas for artificial recharge with greater accuracy and less time. For this purpose, in the present study, the integration of geographic information system and Fuzzy AHP method has been used to weight and combine effective criteria in artificial recharge such as depth and changes in groundwater level, precipitation, drainage density, land height and slope, distance from fault, distance from river, geological characteristics and land use. After examining the opinions of experts on binary comparison of criteria and determining their priority over each other according to the AHP method, hydrological characteristics were identified as the most effective criterion in relation to the research objective. The results obtained indicate that 1.6 percent of the total area of ​​the region is very suitable for implementing the artificial groundwater recharge plan and 90.20 percent is suitable. The very suitable areas are mainly located in the eastern parts of the province, which have suitable geological formations, short distance to the river, and are predominantly pasture and agricultural land use. Also, the groundwater depth level in them is very low and has a decreasing trend.
Study area: Tehran province is located between longitudes 03 and 09 degrees east and latitudes 92 and 0.96 degrees north. This region is located south of the Alborz mountain range. The study area includes major cities such as Tehran, the capital of Iran . The depth of groundwater in mountainous areas and plains varies greatly. The average annual rainfall in the region is 123 millimeters, with more rainfall in the northern and eastern regions and a smaller share in the southern and western plains. The elevation of the region varies between 920 and 2919 meters, decreasing from north to south. The slope of the region in the northern and northeastern regions of the province reaches 96 degrees, while the plains of southern Tehran are almost flat. The faults in this region generally trend east-west and are more numerous on the slopes.
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BIORAIN is the solution, plus weekly cloud seeding, instead of building more dams. Plant the native trees which produce the rain, and cloud seeding in Saudi Arabia in the last 90 days increased the rainfall by 2x to 3x in places.
Iran is already getting a lot of benefits from the Saudi cloud seeding, as you can see from the conversations at https://www.researchgate.net/post/Climate_change_or_water_resource_management_Which_has_caused_the_intensification_of_dust_storms_in_the_Middle_East
All the money put into a new dam project, could be used to plant Biorain trees and cloud seeding, to increase the rainfall nationwide by at least twice.
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How can organic farming combine the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the increase of biodiversity?
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Organic farming aims to reduce the negative impact on the environment. The dilemma is whether the main focus should be on reducing emissions, e.g. methane and carbon dioxide, or on measures to promote biodiversity, such as the protection of pollinating insects and multi-species cultivation. According to the accepted research hypothesis, the priority in organic farming should be to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to counteract global warming. On the other hand, increasing biodiversity should be a priority because it is the basis for the sustainable functioning of agricultural ecosystems. Organic farming is a key element of the green transformation of the economy, but the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing biodiversity can be mutually exclusive. For example, intensive efforts to reduce emissions can lead to the simplification of production processes, which can negatively affect biodiversity. On the other hand, measures to promote biodiversity, such as the creation of buffer zones or the reduction of pesticides, can lead to increased emissions due to the greater area requirements. Interdisciplinary research, including agricultural sciences, ecology and economics, is essential to find the optimal balance between these objectives.
I have described the key issues concerning the problem of the ongoing process of global warming, the negative effects of this process and, consequently, the need to increase the scale and accelerate the implementation of the process of green transformation of the economy, climate protection, biosphere and biodiversity of the planet in the following article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
In the following article, I have summarised the results of my research on the relationship between sustainability issues, the origin and significance of the Sustainable Development Goals, the essence of sustainability in the context of social, normative, economic, environmental, climate and human rights aspects, etc. The research also addressed the issue of key determinants of human existential security as an element of the concept of sustainable development.
HUMAN SECURITY AS AN ELEMENT OF THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
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Organic farming prioritizes sustainable agricultural techniques, which lowers greenhouse gas emissions and increases biodiversity. By avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which are produced with high energy costs and contribute to nitrous oxide emissions, it reduces emissions. To enhance soil health and sequester carbon, organic farming instead uses crop rotation, composting, and cover crops. Furthermore, by sustaining a variety of crop types, protecting natural habitats, and assisting pollinators and beneficial insects, organic systems encourage biodiversity. An ecosystem is healthier when dangerous chemicals are not present, and wildlife habitats are produced through agroforestry and intercropping. Organic farming improves ecological resilience and reduces climate change by combining these strategies.
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Economic development is a fundamental right of all Countries recognized by international law. However, international agreements like the Paris Agreement set binding targets for countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change. How can countries balance economic growth and environmental conservation to meet climate change requisites?
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Ibrar, do not you think that that international law should have been updated since 2012 Rio + 20 to say "GREEN ECONOMIC development is a fundamental right of all Countries recognized by international law.?
Then the Paris agreement may not have been needed then in that form as sustainable development thinking would have been left behind since the tendency to maximize green profit in green markets would have made climate change policies good profit making opportunity via the drive to produce at the lowest green market cost and therefore lowest green market price possible. Without green markets, we can pretend to balance traditional economic growth and conservation to meet climate change goals but knowing that we should expect to get nowhere as you will still be making traditional money at the expense of the environment due to environmental cost externalization while working on conservation as the environmental cost associated with growth is not accounted for in its pricing mechanism.
Have you ever thought about thinking beyond traditional market growth as the WCED 1987 indicated we should do?
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How does the rapid warming and destruction of permafrost in Norway and Iceland indicate a period of global warming? Is this phenomenon a warning to humans?
With the EU-funded PACE project at the end of this century, several deep boreholes
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2006/07, several additional boreholes were drilled at various sites in Norway and Iceland.
Temperature measurements along elevational and latitudinal gradients. At most sites, multi-temporal geophysical sonography using seismic and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) is available. Here we study the development of permafrost and ground temperatures in mainland Norway and Iceland based on this dataset. We document that permafrost is warming at a rapid rate, including the development of talc in Norway and Iceland in response to climate change over the past 20 years. At most sites, ground surface temperatures (GST) appear to be increasing more strongly than surface air temperatures (SAT). Changing snow conditions appear to be the most important factor for higher GST rates. Modeling exercises also show that talc development can be explained by both higher air temperatures and increased snow cover.Permafrost is thermally defined as the ground (i.e. the lithosphere) at a temperature of 0°C or less for at least two consecutive years (van Oerdingen, 1998). Since the 18th century, permafrost has been recognized as an important geomorphological factor governing the development of specific landforms and generating geotechnical problems for construction (cf. French, 1996). More recently, permafrost has been recognized as a major carbon reservoir that can be mobilized and released as greenhouse gases upon thawing (Hughlios et al., 2014; Miner et al., 2022). In addition, permafrost is a key component for the stability of steep rock walls or debris flowset al., 2023). Permafrost and the Earth's thermal regime also appear to be important factors in modulating the rate of geomorphological processes (Bertling and Etzelmüller, 2011) and ultimately landscape development (Andersen et al., 2015; Egholm et al., 2015; Hills and Roering, 2007; Hills and Roering, 2009; Etzelmüller et al., 2020b). Western Scandinavia and Iceland are located in the transition zone between regions dominated by permafrost from mountain to Arctic conditions towards Svalbard and eastern Greenland. In Currently, Norway has an extensive network of boreholes where we measure subsurface temperatures along elevational and latitudinal gradients (Etzelmüller et al., 2020a; Farbrot et al., 2011; ​​Christiansen et al., 2010; Solid et al., 2003). In addition, at most sites multi-temporal geophysical surveys using e.g. electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) are available. In Iceland, four boreholes have been in place since 2004, of which three boreholes were originally drilled in permafrost. Finally, daily gridded datasets of meteorological parameters such as air temperature and precipitation (Lussana et al., 2018a; Lussana et al., 2018b) and associated modelled snow cover (Saloranta, 2016; Czekirda et al., 2019) are available back to 1957 for Norway and 1959 for Iceland. This allows for an assessment of the relationship between climate and the Earth's thermal regime along regional gradients. This study maps changes in the thermal status of permafrost in Norway and Iceland based on borehole monitoring between 2004 and 2022. This study shows how climate change has rapidly warmed and degraded mountain glaciers and discusses possible drivers of these changes
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All true...
Humans as a species do not seem to learn from their mistakes.
Asbestos to MMMF and back to square one.
DDT to organochlorines back to square one.
Leaded gasoline to MTBE back to square one.
CFC to HCFC back to square one...
... & the cycle continues...
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Is the development of seawater desalination technology or the improvement of water saving and recycling systems in households and industry a better solution to the drinking water shortage problem?
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In view of the growing demand for drinking water, especially in regions affected by droughts and water shortages, a dilemma arises as to the most effective methods of addressing this problem. Desalination technologies require advanced technological solutions and are energy-intensive, while water saving and recycling systems are based on existing infrastructures but require behavioural change and public education. Research shows that seawater desalination technologies will prove to be a more effective solution to the water shortage problem in the long term than water saving and recycling systems in households and industry. Seawater desalination can therefore be an important part of the solution to the global water shortage, especially in countries with access to the sea. However, the technology is energy-intensive and requires significant financial investment and progress in the field of renewable energy. On the other hand, saving and recycling water in homes and industry relies on local, less expensive solutions, but requires extensive education and social cooperation. This dilemma is also related to various geographical and social conditions, which makes it particularly difficult to resolve unequivocally.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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The development of desalination technology for seawater and the improvement of water-saving and recycling systems in households and industries are both important solutions to the problem of drinking water scarcity. However, each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, which depend on various factors such as geographic conditions, economic resources, and technological development.
  1. Desalination of Seawater: Advantages:Desalination provides direct access to water in coastal areas, which can be extremely beneficial for coastal regions or islands where freshwater sources are limited or polluted. It allows for the creation of additional water reserves in countries and regions with large coastlines and limited freshwater sources. Disadvantages:High Costs: Desalination technology is very expensive because it requires a large amount of energy to separate salt from seawater. This can be economically unsustainable in countries with limited financial resources. Environmental Impacts: The desalination process can have a negative impact on marine ecosystems due to the brine waste that is released back into the sea, which contains high concentrations of salt. Energy Dependence: Desalination systems require a significant amount of energy, which can increase dependence on fossil fuels, exacerbating carbon emissions.
  2. Improvement of Water-Saving and Recycling Systems: Advantages:More Economically Accessible: Water recycling and conservation systems (such as rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse, and reducing consumption) are often more affordable and easier to implement in households and industries. Sustainability: These solutions promote sustainable water use and can significantly reduce water consumption in areas with limited water sources. Environmentally Friendly: Water recycling reduces the need for new water sources and reduces wastewater, having a positive environmental impact. Disadvantages:Local Application: These solutions may be limited to certain conditions (e.g., regions where water resources are not in critical shortage). In areas where water is already scarce or of poor quality, these solutions may be less effective. Infrastructure Requirements: To implement efficient recycling systems, certain infrastructure and training are needed, which can be a challenge in countries with less developed infrastructure. In the short term, improving water-saving and recycling systems seems to be the better solution for reducing water consumption in households and industries, as it is more economically accessible and environmentally sustainable. These solutions can be more easily implemented on a broader scale and have an immediate impact on reducing water consumption. On the other hand, desalination is useful as a long-term solution in regions with limited freshwater sources, but due to its high cost and energy consumption, it is a less attractive option compared to conservation and recycling.
Ultimately, the best approach is often an integrated model that combines both solutions, tailored to the specific conditions and needs of a region.
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I wonder whether what humans define as "sustainable systems" may be temporary states within longer cycles of resource abundance and scarcity.
Are our sustainability frameworks simply attempts to preserve human-favorable conditions within natural systems that are inherently prone to dramatic transitions?
How might we reconcile our pursuit of sustainability with the apparent tendency of natural systems, from bacterial colonies to forest ecosystems, to exploit available resources until reaching critical thresholds that trigger reorganization?
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The question you raised touches on a deep dilemma regarding the relationship between human activities and natural systems, as well as our understanding of sustainability. Here are a few key points that can provide an expert perspective on this topic:
  1. Natural Cycles and Sustainability: Natural systems, whether they are ecosystems, bacterial colonies, or forests, often function in cycles of abundance and scarcity, which are part of their dynamic balance. These cycles, which include phases of growth, decline, and regeneration, are not necessarily sustainable in the human sense of long-term stability but are inherently unstable and prone to dramatic changes. In this context, human attempts to create "sustainable systems" may, in essence, be attempts to stabilize and prolong the period during which human activities are in harmony with natural resources. However, this is often temporary, as nature itself is not static and often returns to phases of great variability.
  2. Critical Thresholds and Reorganization: Natural systems tend to exploit available resources until they reach critical points (thresholds), after which "reorganization" or drastic changes occur. This can manifest in ecological disasters, changes in biodiversity, or even ecosystem collapses. While this process is natural, it can be exacerbated by human influence (e.g., over-exploitation of resources, pollution, or climate change). Our pursuit of sustainability, therefore, is not only an attempt to preserve the current balance but also to predict, avoid, or mitigate these critical points and reorganizations that can have significant impacts on human social structures and economic systems.
  3. Sustainable Solutions and Their Limits: Our efforts to create sustainable systems often overlook the fact that nature does not aim for the kind of stability we envision. Natural ecosystems are resilient and can survive significant changes, but this does not mean that humans can adapt to all natural changes. Sustainable systems we develop must be flexible and capable of adapting to the inevitable changes in the natural environment. This includes finding a balance between resource conservation and adaptation to the cyclical nature of resources over larger timeframes.
  4. Efforts to Preserve Human-Favorable Conditions: The sustainable frameworks we develop often serve to preserve conditions that are favorable to human life, while overlooking the broader picture in which natural systems, even when under threat, are not necessarily "unsustainable." The attempt to preserve these "favorable" conditions always carries the risk of creating greater instability in the long run, as we often forget that natural systems operate in cycles, and those cycles sometimes involve radical changes.
In conclusion, sustainability should not only be seen as an attempt to preserve the current balance but also as an acknowledgment of natural cycles of change and the direction of our behavior toward adapting to them. It might be helpful to think of sustainability not just as preservation, but as a process of adaptation to the dynamics of natural systems that are prone to reorganization.
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How individual willingness to fight climate change and individual pro-environmental behavior differ? Is there an umbrella term that includes both?
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Individual willingness to fight climate change is about a person’s intention to take action or support policies to address the issue, while pro-environmental behavior refers to actual actions like conserving energy or reducing waste. Both concepts fall under the umbrella term "environmental engagement," which includes both attitudes toward environmental issues and the behaviors that follow.
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How do changing climatic conditions, such as rising temperatures, altered monsoon patterns, and increasing atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, influence the carbon, water, and nutrient footprints of major crops in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, and what adaptation strategies could help mitigate their negative impacts on food security and ecosystem stability?
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Changing climatic conditions alter crop water needs. Higher temperatures increase evaporation rates. Rainfall shifts affect water availability. Carbon footprints rise with more irrigation. Nutrient uptake varies with temperature and moisture. Droughts reduce nutrient absorption. Floods cause nutrient leaching. Crop yields decline under stress.
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Poverty, disease, and hunger remain among the most persistent and devastating challenges facing humanity. Despite significant advancements in science, technology, and medicine, these issues continue to affect billions worldwide, hindering progress and well-being for millions. What if science could be harnessed not just to mitigate these issues but to eradicate them entirely?
Recent breakthroughs in various fields—such as biotechnology, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and social sciences—offer unprecedented opportunities to tackle the root causes of poverty, hunger, and disease in innovative ways. Can we leverage these advancements to design systems of resource distribution, healthcare, and education that are sustainable and equitable for all? Can biotechnology revolutionize food production and health solutions, while AI and data analytics create efficient, scalable models for poverty reduction?
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Can AI help to end poverty?
"Quashing poverty requires knowing who is in need and what their needs are, but collecting those data has long been a time-consuming and costly challenge. Some researchers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help plug the gaps. AI can be biased, and could miss people without a digital trail. On the other hand, it can analyse a larger, more representative portion of the population than do household surveys, and identify patterns in data that even specialists could miss, says development economist Ariel BenYishay..."
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Global food security remains a pressing challenge as population growth, resource scarcity, and climate change place increasing pressure on agricultural systems. Traditional methods struggle to meet growing demands without significant environmental consequences. This article proposes a scalable and sustainable framework to address food security, integrating technological innovation, resource efficiency, and strategic policy interventions.
The approach centers on vertical farming and precision agriculture. Vertical farming enables food production in controlled environments, drastically reducing land, water, and pesticide use, while precision agriculture utilizes IoT and AI to optimize inputs, improving efficiency and minimizing waste. Together, these technologies enhance productivity and sustainability.
The framework also emphasizes circular economy principles, recycling agricultural resources and minimizing waste through practices like composting and renewable energy integration. These methods lower costs and improve access to nutritious food.
Equity-focused political strategies are vital for implementation. Policies that ensure resource distribution, education, and technology adoption are necessary, supported by collaboration among governments, private sectors, and global organizations.
Pilot studies and simulations validate the feasibility of this approach, demonstrating increased food production with reduced environmental impact. This integrated solution offers a practical pathway to sustainable, equitable food systems for a growing global population.
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Hunger due to overpopulation is not impossible, but it is not the main cause of global hunger. Although the world population is increasing, hunger is more often caused by economic, political, and distributional issues rather than a lack of resources.
Some of the main barriers are:
  1. Inequality in resource distribution: Although we produce enough food for everyone, it is not evenly distributed. Wealthy countries have an excess of food, while many poor countries struggle with access to food due to wars, political conflicts, and poor economic conditions.
  2. Inability to access food: Many people cannot afford food due to poverty and economic problems. This is particularly evident in countries facing high unemployment, inflation, or other economic issues.
  3. Extreme weather conditions and natural disasters: Natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and storms can also affect food production and resource availability.
  4. Supply and infrastructure issues: In some parts of the world, problems with transportation and infrastructure hinder the efficient distribution of food.
So, while overpopulation can contribute to some resource supply issues, hunger is more often the result of economic and political factors that limit people's access to food.
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To what extent do soil degradation and desertification, caused by overexploitation, deforestation and climate change, reduce crop production, threaten food production, cause food shortages and lead to population migration? How can the progressive degradation of soil and the desertification of areas that were used for agriculture be reduced?
Numerous scientific studies confirm that soil degradation and desertification, which are the result of overexploitation, deforestation and climate change, pose a serious threat to food production and cause mass migration. Intensive land use without adequate fertilisation and protection leads to soil depletion and erosion, while deforestation reduces water retention, increasing the risk of desertification. Climate change, such as rising temperatures and changes in precipitation, also contributes to these negative processes. Soil degradation and desertification have serious consequences for food production, leading to lower yields and, in extreme cases, the complete disappearance of crops, which in turn causes food shortages and price increases. In addition, desertification causes the loss of agricultural land, making it impossible to produce food in these areas. These problems are also the cause of population migration, forcing people to leave their homes in search of better living conditions. In order to effectively solve the problem of soil degradation and desertification, it is necessary to implement comprehensive measures such as sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, restoration of degraded land and the fight against desertification. Scientific research plays an important role in this process by providing the knowledge and analysis necessary to develop effective strategies.
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Soil degradation is one of the most serious problems today, because one of the consequences of degradation is desertification. The problem of desertification is already a global problem that can lead not only to the destruction of vegetation and the change of plant formations and associations, but also to the migration of animals from the desertified territory. As a result, will people live in an area where the soil is unsuitable for use, the vegetation is desertified, and there are no naturally water resources? Of course not, and this will lead to migration of population. And overpopulation of some territories, as well as the devastation of others as a result of migration, will lead to a threat to food security.
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Do armed conflicts, persecution, natural disasters, the effects of climate change and a lack of economic prospects force millions of people to leave their homes, leading to humanitarian crises and migratory pressure?
In my opinion, armed conflicts, persecution, natural disasters and a lack of economic prospects force millions of people to leave their homes, leading to humanitarian crises and migratory pressure. These complex and often overlapping problems force people to seek refuge and safety outside their home countries. Armed conflicts such as civil wars and ethnic and religious conflicts are the main cause of these crises, forcing civilians to flee from violence and military conscription. Persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or political beliefs also forces people to leave their homes, where they experience violence and discrimination. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts and hurricanes destroy entire communities, depriving people of their homes and livelihoods. Lack of economic prospects, such as high unemployment and poverty, also force people to migrate in search of a better life abroad. The migratory pressure resulting from these factors leads to many problems, such as humanitarian crises, pressure on host countries, difficulties in integrating refugees and migrants, and social tensions. An effective solution to this problem requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, including conflict prevention, protection of human rights, provision of humanitarian aid, support for the integration of refugees and migrants, and international cooperation. Research plays an important role in solving this problem, helping to understand the causes and consequences of migration, develop new solutions and analyse the effectiveness of different strategies.
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An interesting article from National Geographic that recounts the migration of early humans out of Africa
It is clear, and with hard fact scientific evidence, that humans have been migrating freely for millennia. It is only been in the last six decades or so that this natural human behaviour of migrating has seen considerable hindrance and challenges provided by nation states that require passports, visas, and so forth. Indeed national frontiers and boundaries are a social and political construct which has very little to do with realities on the ground and with human natural behaviour as in fact most of the world’s frontiers and boundaries were drawn up by the very few over the very many and only in recent times: the past two centuries or so. Interestingly birds migrate on a regular basis from country to country and continent to continent and they are definitely not asked for passports and visas.
Indeed The Economist, from a mainly economic perspective, in 2019, provided for an interesting short documentary on migration. The basis of the video is that making migration free, the world would be richer….
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How will renewable power generation be affected by climate change?
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To what extent do destructive forestry practices, the destruction of natural ecosystems, water and soil pollution, emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and the loss of biodiversity threaten the planet's biosphere and human well-being?
The results of numerous scientific studies confirm that the destruction of forests, water and soil pollution, and the loss of biodiversity are serious problems that threaten ecosystems and human well-being. These negative changes, resulting from the overexploitation of natural resources, industrial activities, agriculture and urbanisation, lead to environmental degradation and have far-reaching consequences. The destruction of forests, the Earth's lungs, contributes to climate change, soil erosion and loss of biodiversity. Water and soil pollution caused by industrial waste water, pesticides and waste endangers the health of humans and animals. The loss of biodiversity disrupts the balance in ecosystems, making them more susceptible to change. To solve these problems, it is necessary to implement comprehensive strategies, including nature conservation, sustainable management of natural resources and the promotion of green technologies. Scientific research plays a key role in solving these problems, providing the knowledge and tools necessary for environmental protection and sustainable development.
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The biosphere, encompassing all life on Earth, is facing unprecedented threats due to anthropogenic activities. Among these, destructive forestry practices, ecosystem destruction, pollution, emissions, and biodiversity loss are significant drivers of environmental degradation. These interrelated factors not only disrupt ecological balance but also pose direct and indirect risks to human well-being.
Deforestation, driven by logging, agriculture, and urban expansion, results in large-scale habitat destruction. The loss of forests reduces carbon sequestration, accelerates climate change, and disrupts the hydrological cycle. Tropical deforestation alone contributes to approximately 10-15% of global CO₂ emissions annually. Moreover, the destruction of forests diminishes biodiversity by eliminating essential habitats, leading to population declines and extinctions of species that rely on forest ecosystems.
Agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and plastic pollution are major contributors to water and soil degradation. The contamination of freshwater ecosystems with pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics affects aquatic biodiversity and human health, leading to bioaccumulation of toxins in food chains. In soils, pollutants reduce microbial diversity, impair nutrient cycling, and lower agricultural productivity, posing a serious risk to global food security. The infiltration of chemical fertilizers into groundwater has also been linked to serious health conditions, affecting quality of life, creating disease.
The burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes release carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and particulate matter into the atmosphere. These pollutants contribute to climate change, acid rain, and respiratory diseases. Rising global temperatures, driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions, lead to extreme weather events, desertification, glacial melt, and sea level rise, directly impacting ecosystems and human populations. Furthermore, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from emissions is a major cause of premature deaths worldwide, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
In the "sixth mass extinction" species are disappearing at rates 100 to 1,000 times higher than natural background levels. Habitat destruction, invasive species, pollution, and climate change are the main drivers of this decline. The loss of key species disrupts ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control, and water purification, which are essential for human survival. Coral reef degradation, for instance, threatens marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions who depend on fisheries and coastal protection.
The degradation of the biosphere has cascading effects on human societies. Climate change-induced natural disasters displace millions, leading to climate refugees. Reduced biodiversity impacts food security by diminishing pollinator populations, leading to lower crop yields. Water and air pollution contribute to millions of premature deaths annually, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations in developing regions. The future of the biosphere and human well-being depends on immediate action to halt biodiversity loss, reduce emissions, and restore degraded ecosystems before irreversible tipping points are reached.
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Yes, there are some studies that have investigated genotoxicity caused by environmental stressors resulting from climate change. Genotoxicity refers to damage to genetic material, which can lead to mutations, cancer, or other health issues. Climate change can affect humans and the environment in various ways, and some of the stressors that can lead to genotoxic effects include:
1. Increased Temperature:
Rising temperatures, which are a result of climate change, can increase levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Exposure to UV radiation is known to be one of the major factors that can cause genetic damage in human cells, leading to mutations and skin cancer.
2. Air Quality (Heating and Aerosols):
Warming and increased industrial activity lead to higher concentrations of aerosols and pollutants in the air (e.g., nitrogen oxides, ozone, and particulate matter). These pollutants can induce oxidative stress in cells, which can damage DNA and lead to genotoxic effects.
3. Natural Disasters (Floods, Droughts, Storms):
Frequent natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms, which are becoming more common due to climate change, can lead to increased exposure to toxins and pollutants. For example, floods can release toxic chemicals from the soil, and droughts can increase pollutant levels in the air. Exposure to these toxins can lead to genetic damage.
4. Increased Levels of Pollutants in Soil and Water:
Climate change also affects the chemical dynamics of water and soil systems. Rising water temperatures and changes in chemistry can lead to the release of harmful chemicals that are toxic to the human body and can have genotoxic effects.
Studies investigating these effects:
Several studies have focused on the impact of climate change on health, including genotoxic effects. For example, some studies have shown that increased aerosols and air pollutants can cause oxidative stress, which leads to DNA damage. Additionally, research has shown that ultraviolet radiation, which is increased as a result of climate change, can affect human genetic material.
Although such research is still developing, and more detailed data and long-term studies are needed to confirm the exact mechanisms of these effects, there is enough evidence to suggest that climate change and the stressors arising from it may have potentially harmful effects on human genetic material.
Further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms of these impacts and to develop more effective ways to protect human health from the potential genotoxic effects of climate change.
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Which emerging topics will dominate the field, and which traditional areas might see a decline in research interest?
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Over the next two decades, environmental geochemistry will become more interdisciplinary and solution-oriented, focusing on critical zone science, microplastics, climate change mitigation, and environmental forensics, while traditional areas like basic geochemical surveys may see relatively less interest. Advanced analytical techniques, big data, and a global perspective will drive this evolution.
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Due to the increase in global temperatures, changes in climatic conditions have occurred, and one of the ways to deal with them is climate adaptation.
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Is it expected that a specific research trend will emerge regarding the issue of climate change that is different from what preceded it, especially after the election of President Donald Trump?
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Drill, baby drill? Trump policies will hurt climate ― but US green transition is under way
Market forces could undercut the administration’s plans to increase the use of fossil fuels such as oil and petrol...
"Higher greenhouse-gas emissions, fewer jobs, more expensive energy and dirtier air that kills more people: researchers have begun plugging US President Donald Trump’s energy and climate policies into their models, and the early results suggest far-reaching environmental, health and economic consequences..."
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Climate Change and Extreme Rainfall in Indian Coastal Cities
Which of the following Indian coastal cities may get impacted extremely resulting from climate change?
Mumbai, Panaji, Mangaluru, Kozhikode, Kollam, Nagercoil Chennai, Ongole, Kakinada, Vizag, Brahmapur, Puri & Digha
Which of above Indian coastal cities are more at risk of floods resulting from exposure to multiple flood drivers including extreme high tide, storm surge, extreme rainfall and high river flow?
And, in which of the above coastal cities, compound flood events would occur, upon various flood driving factors coinciding in space and time?
Which of above Indian coastal cities are poised to Jacking Effect of high tide that would possibly prevent urban flooding from being discharged into the sea through the drainage network, and thereby reducing the drainage capacity of the coastal urban drainage network, upon the occurrence of high tides?
Will the impacts of flooding in these low-lying, densely populated, and highly developed cities could remain to be devastating with wide-ranging social, economic and environmental consequences – at any point of time – in the near future – resulting from current climate change?
In the above listed cities, where could we expect the coupled effect of both storm surges and extreme rainfall resulting from climate change – that may possibly lead to (severe) flooding in those coastal areas?
How exactly to go about assessing the spatio-temporal dynamics of the meteorological drivers of compound flooding along those Indian coastal cities?
Whether the concept of Compound Flooding has already been assessed – on a local scale - for ALL of the above coastal cities as a precautionary measure?
Are we in a position to project the likelihood of the joint occurrence of storm surge & extreme rainfall in the above coastal cities individually?
Have we studied the probability of co-occurrence of extremes in meteorological tide and in rainfall in Indian coastal cities that provides insight into large-scale rainfall-driven compound flooding in low-lying coasts and compound flooding in estuaries of small-size and medium-size rivers?
How many of the above Indian coastal cities are in estuarine regions? In those estuarine regions, whether such compound flooding could elevate water levels to a point, where flooding gets initiated?
How many of the above Indian coastal cities are poised to a situation, where, a destructive storm surge already causing widespread water-flooding – even, in the absence of extreme rainfall?
Of course, with an additional extreme rainfall (from climate change), to what extent, in those cities, the flood depth will further get increased and to what extent, the areal extent of the inundated area will further get spreading?
How many of the above Indian coastal cities are poised to a situation, where, a combination of moderate storm surge with an extreme rainfall event would cause flooding?
Have we so far deduced the interdependency between storm surge and extreme rainfall in the above Indian coastal cities as a function of highest annual storm surge, highest daily rainfall, highest annual rainfall & highest storm surge (using copula theory/Kendall’s rank correlation coefficient)?
What kind of variations that have been observed in the dependency between storm surge and extreme rainfall among various Indian coastal cities? How have they altered the flood risk so far? And, how would it alter the flood risk in the future?
Do we have dynamic maps of sea-level pressure and winds towards identifying the prevailing synoptic weather situations that may probably cause compound flooding in ALL Indian coastal cities?
Suresh Kumar Govindarajan, Professor [HAG]
IIT Madras, 22-Dec-2024
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INRE: "Do we have dynamic maps of sea-level pressure and winds ..."
The Copernicus 'MyOcean Pro' has such data https://marine.copernicus.eu/
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I am working on enhancing the SWAT+ model for my PhD research and need to modify its source code. Could anyone suggest:
  1. Tutorials or documentation for understanding and editing the source code?
  2. Tips or tools for compiling and testing changes?
  3. How much knowledge of Fortran is required for this task? Are there any recommended Fortran tutorials tailored to such purposes?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Finishing last message. If you’re interested in our online version of Svat that can be downloaded. please contact me at tnc@psu.edu. All lowercase.
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Does anyone know the conference "World Congress on Earth Science and Climate Change"? it takes place in March 25 in Spain. It's part of the scholars conference group.
Has anyone attended the first conference in 2024 by chance?
Cheers
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How to join the group?
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The economic disaster is billions of dollars (see below), which, however falls short of the trillions of dollars in economic gains cumulatively constructed making California the number one ranking economy among non-nation states.
"California Wildfires: Damage Exceeds $50 Billion
California's wildfires, some of the most destructive in history, have caused economic losses of more than $50 billion, Reuters reported.
The damage is estimated at between $52 billion and $57 billion and could increase if the fires reach densely populated areas.
"If a large number of buildings are destroyed, this could be the worst fire in California history in terms of destruction and economic losses," AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter said.
J.P. Morgan estimates insured losses from the fires at about $10 billion, mostly due to the destruction of residential properties. Consulting firm CoreLogic reports that more than 456,000 homes in the Los Angeles and Riverside areas are at moderate to high risk, and their restoration could cost about $300 billion.
Recall that as a result of the fires engulfing Los Angeles, at least two people have died, hundreds of buildings have been destroyed, and firefighting and water resources are almost exhausted. Strong winds are complicating the fight against the fire and accelerating its spread." Excerpt from the news article posted on Research Gate by Dr. Boris Michailovich Menin on January 12, 2025.
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California has become a vivid example of a global phenomenon known as “hydroclimate whiplash,” which involves sudden and dramatic swings between extreme wet and dry conditions.
"These abrupt shifts are increasingly destabilizing ecosystems and communities, as shown in a new study published in Nature Reviews Earth and Environment.
The research highlights how climate change is intensifying these weather patterns and their associated risks, from destructive wildfires to devastating floods..."
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Climate change is a pressing global issue, and its effects are becoming increasingly evident in many countries. Here are some key indicators of climate change that might be observed in your country or region.
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Hello Ruqayah
there has been countless studies on climatic indicators. As for ecosystems a study, published about 10 years ago, concluded that KÖPPEN’s aridity index (AI) is probably the most adapted.
AI = P / (T + 33) , where P is the mean annual rainfall in mm, and C the mean average annual temperature in °C
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Dear Researchgate Forum users!
I am delighted to invite you to participate in the 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics (CESBP 2025), scheduled for 11th – 13th September 2025, at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in Budapest, Hungary. The call for papers just started! Also, we organize an IABP summer school connected to the conference! Please check the attached flyer and cesbp2025.bme.hu, if you are interested. Feel free to ask here, too, if you have questions about the conference!
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Dear Albert Samai your contribution would be highly welcomed to CESBP 2025 conference.
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What are the key sources of price increases for butter, cocoa, orange juice and other agricultural crops and food products in 2024 in many countries and globally?
Do the key sources of the aforementioned increase in the price of agricultural crops and food products in 2024 include the developing diseases attacking crops and farmed livestock, or are they the climate disasters, weather anomalies, environmental degradation resulting from an unsustainable, over-consuming economy and the accelerating process of global warming in many parts of the world?
In my view, the rise in crop and food prices in 2024 is the result of a complex combination of factors, including intensifying climate change, problems with plant and animal diseases, disruptions in global supply chains and rising demand. Addressing this problem requires sustainable actions, such as investment in climate-resilient agricultural technologies, improved international environmental cooperation, and long-term reforms in food security and stability of commodity markets.
I have described the key issues concerning the problems of the ongoing process of global warming, the negative effects of this process and, therefore, the need to scale up and accelerate the implementation of the green transformation of the economy in the following article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
And what is your opinion on this topic?
What is your opinion on this issue?
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I invite everyone to join the discussion,
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I would like to invite you to join me in scientific cooperation,
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In 2024, food price increases are driven by climate change disrupting crop yields, geopolitical conflicts affecting supply chains, rising input costs for fertilizers and fuel, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and growing global demand for food. These factors combined have created significant challenges for food affordability worldwide.
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Greetings, on this International festive day, today.
Climate change is prominent issue, let’s leave the arguement about whether global warming or is it cooling, the issue is changing atmosphere’s effects on the biosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere already made drastic turn and causing suffering. The suffering here we are talking about isn’t only manmade war, here we have natural disasters. The climatic change is obvious and before our eyes. To deal with climatic change or be able to deal with climate we must seek solutions.
We need worlds leaders certainly to stand affirmed and sort solutions, mitigation and adaptations. There are many solutions sourghted. Our experts the science and tech professionals are supportive and have come up with technical advancement methods. I have written in other chapters: Physicists have been looking for better functioning and improved methods for nuclear power. Mitigation and adaptation policies already thought about.
There is need for Actions.
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The MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme is calling on innovative research, science & nature-based solutions tackling food security, soil health, water scarcity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, carbon sequestration, salinity, biodiversity loss, desertification and rural social welfare.
A transformative journey that aims to:
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  • Bring research solutions to life by enabling long-term, accessible, scalable, and sustainable impact solutions.
  • Mobilise a Regenerative Agriculture Movement in the MENAT region, positioning regenerative agriculture as a solution to climate change and regional agricultural challenges in an arid, saline, desert, and water-scarce region.
Applications are now open! Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
This second year of the MENAT Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme is in partnership with HSBC and Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), with the support of the European Institute of Technology Food (EIT) and the United Nations High Level Climate Champions
For further information, including solution categories, benefits, and highlights of finalist solutions from the previous cohort, please visit our website above. You can also refer to the attached flyer.
For news and updates, please follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/regenerative-agriculture-venture-programme/.
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Climate Change and Oceanography
1. Are we marching towards enhanced ocean acidity resulting from climate change?
Whether the uptake of atmospheric CO2 and its subsequent increases in dissolved CO2 has significantly lowered ocean pH?
Has it significantly reduced carbonate ion concentrations below critical calcium carbonate saturation thresholds for marine and aquatic organism growth?
Whether lowered pH has paved way for more favorable conditions for toxic algal blooms?
2. Are we marching towards significant variations in ocean salinity resulting from climate change?
Whether, changes in currents, sea ice brine rejection and net freshwater flux in the ocean has significantly altered ocean salinity with effects on mixed layer structure, density stratification and the vertical movement of nutrients and marine organisms?
3. Whether climate change has led to a significant warming of ocean, and in turn, led to an increased stratification that essentially has reduced the oxygen content of the ocean?
Has it led to an expansion of oxygen minimum zones in the open ocean?
4. Whether the fundamental structure of ocean warming has been affected so far significantly from climate change; which in turn, has impacted the intensity of upper-ocean stratification and the timing and strength of coastal upwelling?
Has it altered the vertical transport of oxygen-rich and nutrients-rich waters that affect fishery and marine ecosystem productivity?
5. Have we ended up with marine heat waves, so far, resulting from climate change, which essentially push water temperatures above critical threshold values; and eventually, leading to (a) coral bleaching episodes; (b) undesirable algal blooms that significantly disrupts ecosystems, tourism and human health; (c) species shifts?
6. As on date, do we have a significant shift in thermal zones that affects the suitability of fisheries and marine/coastal species habitat and migration-routes in any ocean resulting from enhancement in mean ocean temperature (associated with climate change)?
Suresh Kumar Govindarajan, Professor [HAG]
IIT Madras 22-Dec-2024
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Climate change has a significant impact on oceanography, particularly in the context of ocean acidity, which is often referred to as ocean acidification. Here are the answers to your questions:
Marching towards increased ocean acidity: Yes, oceans are heavily affected by climate change, and ocean acidity is increasing as a result of atmospheric CO₂ absorption. The excess carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere due to human activities (such as burning fossil fuels) is absorbed by the oceans. When CO₂ reacts with water, carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) is formed, which then dissociates in water, lowering the pH. This leads to increased ocean acidity.
Has the increase in dissolved CO₂ significantly lowered ocean pH? Yes, the increase in atmospheric CO₂ concentration leads to a significant rise in dissolved CO₂ in the ocean, which causes the water's pH to drop. Oceans have become more acidic by about 0.1 pH units since the beginning of industrialization, and projections indicate that this trend will continue. The decrease in ocean pH presents a major challenge for marine life.
Has the concentration of carbonate ions decreased significantly below critical saturation thresholds for calcium carbonate? Yes, the increase in ocean acidity causes a reduction in the concentration of carbonate ions (CO₃²⁻), which are important for many marine organisms, such as corals, mollusks, and certain plankton species. Carbonate ions are necessary for the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which organisms use to build their shells or skeletons. As ocean acidity increases, the solubility of calcium carbonate rises, making it harder for organisms to accumulate it. This can lead to negative effects on the growth and survival of these organisms, and in some cases, it may even result in a reduction in coral reef areas or the degradation of marine ecosystems.
Marching towards significant variations in ocean salinity as a result of climate change: Yes, climate change leads to significant variations in ocean salinity. Changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, affect the distribution and concentration of salt in the ocean. For example, global warming leads to increased evaporation in some regions and increased precipitation in others, which can cause changes in salinity. Additionally, the melting of sea ice, caused by rising temperatures, can introduce larger amounts of fresh water into the ocean, which decreases salinity in those areas.
Have changes in ocean currents, the release of saltwater from sea ice, and the net flow of freshwater into the ocean significantly altered ocean salinity with effects on the structure of mixed layers, density stratification, and vertical movement of nutrients and marine organisms? Yes, changes in ocean currents, the melting of sea ice, and the introduction of fresh water into the oceans can significantly alter salinity, which has profound consequences for ocean structure and dynamics. The impact on mixed ocean layers and density stratification can lead to changes in vertical water movement, disrupting the natural processes of water mixing from different layers. Ocean stratification is formed by differences in water density, which depend on temperature and salinity. When fresh water is introduced into the ocean (for example, due to sea ice melting), it decreases the density of water in surface layers, which can hinder natural mixing of deeper water layers, as the density difference becomes larger.
These changes can have a significant impact on the vertical movement of nutrients and marine organisms. Nutrients in deeper waters may remain trapped in lower layers if there is insufficient mixing with surface waters, which can limit the availability of these nutrients to surface-dwelling marine organisms. This may affect plankton production and, as a consequence, the entire food chain, threatening marine ecosystems.
Have climate changes led to significant ocean warming, and in turn, increased stratification which has essentially reduced oxygen levels in the ocean? Yes, climate change has led to significant ocean warming. The temperature of ocean surfaces has increased as a result of global warming, which has resulted in increased ocean stratification. Stratification occurs when warmer, lighter water is held at the surface, while cooler, denser water remains deeper. This surface warm water makes it more difficult for natural mixing of ocean layers, reducing circulation and the transfer of oxygen into deeper layers. As warmer surface waters hold oxygen, deeper layers of the ocean become more oxygen-poor. This can lead to a significant decrease in oxygen concentrations in deeper ocean waters.
Has this led to the expansion of oxygen minimum zones in the open ocean? Yes, ocean warming and increased stratification have led to the expansion of oxygen minimum zones in the open ocean. These zones, known as anoxic zones, where oxygen levels are low, are expanding as deeper waters become increasingly oxygen-depleted. Ocean currents and mixing that would normally transfer oxygen to deeper layers become less efficient, causing these oxygen minimum zones to increase in both extent and depth. These changes can have serious consequences for marine ecosystems, as many marine species depend on oxygen and may be threatened in these zones.
Have climate changes significantly affected the fundamental structure of ocean heating; in turn, affecting the intensity of upper ocean stratification and the timing and strength of coastal upwelling? Yes, climate change has significantly affected the structure of ocean heating. The warming of the ocean surface due to global warming leads to increased stratification of the upper ocean, where warmer water remains at the surface, and cooler water stays deeper. This increased stratification can lead to reduced water circulation between the surface and deeper layers, affecting coastal currents and coastal upwelling (the rise in sea level in coastal areas). These changes are linked to changes in ocean current dynamics and can result in alterations to coastal ecosystems, as the intensity and duration of coastal upwelling depend on deep ocean circulation, which becomes more restricted due to increased stratification. Has there been a change in the vertical transport of oxygen-rich and nutrient-rich waters that affect the productivity of fisheries and marine ecosystems? Yes, climate change has led to changes in vertical water transport. Under normal conditions, warm surface waters mix with cooler, nutrient-rich waters from deeper layers, allowing oxygen and nutrients to be available for organic processes in the upper ocean layers. However, increased stratification that accompanies ocean warming hinders this natural mixing, as warmer surface water prevents deeper mixing. As a result, lower levels of oxygen and nutrients in surface waters can significantly impact phytoplankton production, which is the base of the marine food chain. This can reduce fishery productivity and affect the health and stability of marine ecosystems, as many species depend on the availability of these resources.
  • Have we already experienced the end of marine heatwaves, which are a result of climate change, pushing water temperatures above critical threshold values? No, we have not seen the end of marine heatwaves. On the contrary, climate change continues to lead to more frequent and intense marine heatwaves. These heatwaves are periods when sea temperatures exceed critical thresholds, causing severe consequences for marine ecosystems. It is expected that this phenomenon will become increasingly frequent as global temperatures rise, impacting biological processes in the oceans.
  • Have marine heatwaves led to (a) coral bleaching episodes? Yes, marine heatwaves have led to coral bleaching episodes. When sea temperatures exceed a certain threshold, corals experience stress and expel their symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae), which provide them with nutrients. This leads to coral bleaching, as corals lose their color and turn white. If high temperatures persist for long periods, corals may die, which has severe consequences for coral reef ecosystems.
  • Have marine heatwaves led to (b) harmful algal blooms that significantly disrupt ecosystems, tourism, and human health? Yes, marine heatwaves have led to harmful algal blooms, which can have catastrophic effects on marine ecosystems. These algal blooms, often referred to as toxic algal blooms, can cause poisoning in marine organisms, as well as degrade water quality, threatening both tourism and human health. The accumulation of large amounts of algae on the surface can also deplete oxygen levels in the water, impacting marine life.
  • Have marine heatwaves led to (c) changes in species composition? Yes, marine heatwaves have caused changes in species composition in marine ecosystems. Most species that are sensitive to temperature changes, such as corals, certain fish, and plankton, may be forced to migrate to cooler areas or may go extinct if sea temperatures are too high. On the other hand, some species that are more resistant to higher temperatures may thrive, leading to ecosystem imbalances and changes in the structure of marine communities.
To date, have there been significant shifts in thermal zones that affect the suitability of habitats for fisheries and marine/coastal species, as well as migration pathways in any ocean as a result of the increase in ocean average temperature (linked to climate change)? Yes, to date, there have been significant shifts in the thermal zones of the oceans as a result of climate change, affecting the suitability of habitats for fisheries and marine/coastal species, as well as migration pathways. The increase in average ocean temperatures leads to a shift in thermal zones toward higher latitudes, changing the habitat range of many species. These changes cause some species to migrate to cooler waters, while others that prefer warmer temperatures expand their territories. This impacts fisheries production, as fish and other marine animals change their migration routes, often moving outside traditional fishing areas. Additionally, coastal species can be threatened due to changes in water temperature, as they depend on specific temperature ranges. These shifts can disrupt ecosystems and affect economies reliant on fisheries and other marine resources.
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This has been explored in extensive detail elsewhere, start at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping_points_in_the_climate_system and then work your way backwards for specific pieces of relevant information.
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تاثیرات متقابل جهانی تغییراقلیم براب وهوا وهمچنین راهکارمقابله با ان چیست
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When fire and ice meet
"Wildfires are raging around the globe with increasing intensity and frequency, transforming ecosystems and affecting the climate of regions far beyond. Now, a study shows that boreal forest fires are amplifying Arctic warming due to increased local solar absorption from biomass burning aerosols...
Further work leveraging multi-model intercomparisons and more observational constraints is required to develop a clearer understanding of the regional and seasonal characteristics of aerosol–climate interactions in a changing Arctic..."
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How can instruments and systems for the conservation of nature, the biosphere, the highly biodiverse coral reef ecosystems of the seas and oceans be improved?
The ongoing process of global warming is also causing, among other things, an increase in the temperature of the seas and oceans. This increase in temperature and the increase in the scale of water pollution in the seas and oceans is causing the death of coral reefs, which have formed over millions of years and have developed the most biodiverse ecosystems of the seas and oceans.
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of researchers and scientists:
How can instruments and systems for the conservation of nature, of the biosphere, of the highly biodiverse coral reef ecosystems of the seas and oceans be improved?
What is your opinion on this?
What do you think about this topic?
Please reply,
I invite you all to discuss,
Thank you very much,
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Dariusz Prokopowicz
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Polluting shipwrecks are the ticking time-bomb at the bottom of our oceans
"At the bottom of the oceans and seas lie more than 8,500 shipwrecks from two world wars. These wrecks have been estimated to contain as much as 6 billion gallons of oil, as well as munitions, toxic heavy metals and even chemical weapons.
For decades, these wrecks have largely lain out of sight and out of mind. But all this time, their structures have been degrading, inexorably increasing the chances of sudden releases of toxic substances into the marine environment.
In parts of the globe, climate change is exacerbating this risk. Rising ocean temperatures, acidification and increasing storminess accelerate the breakdown of these wrecks...
How many of these wrecks pose a threat to people’s safety, to coastal communities and to the environment? What can be done – and why haven’t we done it sooner?...
Mapping the problem is the key.
Work by researchers such as Paul Heersink have drawn together different datasets to help visualise the scale of the challenge. Yet these figures, and the position of dots on maps, may also give a false sense of certainty...
There is an ongoing global push to improve our mapping of ocean space under the auspices of the Seabed 2030 project, which is looking to reach a universal resolution of 100x100m. That means one “pixel” of information would be equivalent to about two football pitches. This will be transformative for our understanding of the ocean floor, but will not reveal the detail of all those things that you could hide within those two football pitches (which includes quite a few wrecks)...
Advances in subsea drones known as Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), which are fitted with an array of sensors to measure the seabed and detect pollutants, could help enhance our knowledge about the locations of wrecks, what they’re carrying and their state of deterioration. AUVs can provide relatively cheap, high resolution data that produces fewer emissions than a comparable survey campaign conducted from a large research vessel...
Action is needed now, driven by a robust regulatory and funding framework, and technical standards for remediation. A global partnership – codenamed Project Tangaroa – has been convened to stimulate that framework – but political will and financing is required to make it a reality.
Through targeted archival and survey work, and by sharing data and ideas, we can chart a course to a future where the sea is not a place where we ignore things today that will threaten us tomorrow..."
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Maria, good day. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I wrote the article to leave that fact and knowledge out there since 2017 as the issue will not go away, you can avoid it for a long time while worsening the problem you are avoiding to fix in the first place and according to Thomas Kuhn's paradigm evolution loop sooner or later the abnormality we choose to manage instead of fixing will be addressed with the proper paradigm shift....
To support the ideas in this paper you need to leave the traditional economic knowledge base behind an go to green macro economics and green microeconomis or go to red macro economics or red microeconomics or go to yellow macroeconomics and yellow microeconomics and think in terms of perfect green markets, perfect red markets and perfect sustainability markets or yellow perfect markets respectively, and for these reasons I expanded the ideas in that article with the following ones to close the paradigm shift knowledge gaps created when you shift to higher level model thinking, which you may find full of food for thoughts:
Beyond Traditional Market Thinking: What is the Structure of the Perfect Green market?
Beyond Green Market Thinking: What would be the Structure of the Perfect Sustainability Market?
Beyond Both Red Socialism Thinking and Traditional Market Thinking: What is the Structure of the Perfect Red Market?
From Traditional Markets to Green Markets: A Look at Markets Under Perfect Green Market Competition
From Traditional Markets to Sustainability Markets: A Look at Markets Under Perfect Sustainability Market Competition
From Traditional Markets to Red Markets: A Look at Markets Under Perfect Socially Friendly Market Competition
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La localidad de los Uros de Puno se encuentra ubicada en el lago Titicaca a una altitud promedio de 3810 m.s.n.m y se usan los elementos flotantes de la totora (Scirpus Toticorus de la familia de los Cyperacea) en la construcción en sus viviendas, con un aproximado de 02 m. de grosor. En la actualidad, son unas 90 familias, desarrollándose en su mayoría en el sector agrícola y turístico. La actividad turística ha crecido estos últimos 30 a 40 años, básicamente en área de vivienda residencial con claro esquema de turista, el que entra a la isla paga un impuesto o dinero simbólico por el paso o visita de su territorio. El turismo en la Isla de los Uros, Puno, se puede clasificar en varios tipos, incluyendo el turismo cultural, el turismo de naturaleza y el turismo de aventura. Por otro lado, el turismo cultural en la Isla de los Uros destaca por la preservación de sus tradiciones y costumbres ancestrales. Además, el turismo de naturaleza es otra de las opciones que atrae a los visitantes a la Isla de los Uros. Este tipo de turismo se centra en la observación de la flora y fauna del lugar, así como en la práctica de actividades al aire libre. En este tipo de turismo, los visitantes pueden disfrutar de la belleza natural de la isla y participar en actividades como la pesca, kayak y la navegación en bote.
Dado los escenarios futuros del cambio climático, existe el temor creciente de que la actividad turística natural basada en los elementos abióticos esté gravemente comprometida, ya que podría producirse efectos catastróficos para la localidad. La relación del cambio climático con la actividad turística es un tema de gran importancia en la actualidad, ya que el impacto del cambio climático afecta directamente a la experiencia de los turistas y a la sostenibilidad de los destinos turísticos. Por tanto, el turismo natural se soporta en ambientes saludables, siendo el elemento abiótico que más influye el clima, donde los factores determinantes son la temperatura, la cantidad de precipitación y la humedad ambiental.
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Buenas Noches Estimado Felipe,
Concuerdo con todos los puntos descritos. Muchas gracias por su aporte. En la primera fase de la investigación evaluare la percepción de todos los entes involucrados y de la comunidad local. Pero si, definitivamente como usted indica después se enfocara también en la Biodiversidad y especies amenazadas, realizando un estudio multidisciplinario.
Le reitero mi agradecimiento y quedo atenta a cualquier otra sugerencia o comentario adicional que desee compartir.
Gloria Cuentas Masias.
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Climate change is a big issue that has to be percolated to the student community
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Many academic institutions around the world have already integrated climate change topics into their curricula, and this trend is expected to continue and expand. The inclusion of climate change education often begins at the primary and secondary levels, where students gain a basic understanding of the science behind climate change, its causes, and its potential impacts. At the higher education level, climate change is increasingly being covered in a broad range of disciplines, from environmental science and geography to economics, engineering, political science, sociology, and even business programs.
Key reasons and trends behind this integration include:
  1. Growing Urgency and Awareness: The intensifying impacts of climate change, such as more frequent extreme weather events and shifting agricultural zones, have prompted educational authorities and institutions to recognize climate education as essential. This awareness motivates curricular changes that provide students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to understand and respond to climate-related challenges.
  2. Interdisciplinary Approach: Climate change is a complex issue requiring input from multiple fields—science and engineering for mitigation and adaptation strategies, economics to understand the cost-benefit aspects of policy decisions, political science and law for effective governance and policy formation, and social sciences for understanding community resilience and behavioral change. This interdisciplinarity naturally lends itself to incorporation across various departments and programs.
  3. Professional and Career Relevance: As demand grows for professionals with expertise in sustainability, renewable energy, climate policy, and environmental management, academic institutions see strategic value in preparing graduates for green jobs and leadership roles in this evolving landscape.
  4. Guidance from International Frameworks: Bodies like UNESCO and the UNFCCC advocate for climate change education to build climate literacy, resilience, and sustainable development. National curricula revisions and accreditation bodies increasingly encourage or require incorporating sustainability and climate content into academic programs.
  5. Student Demand and Activism: Students themselves, driven by concern for their future, often push for more climate-related content. Academic institutions respond to this demand to remain attractive and relevant to current and prospective students.
Examples in Practice:
  • Primary and Secondary Education: Schools may integrate climate science into natural science courses and incorporate discussions about sustainability, renewable energy, and ecological stewardship into social science or civics classes.
  • Undergraduate Programs: Universities offer dedicated courses and majors focusing on climate science, environmental policy, and sustainable development. Even in traditional disciplines, climate change may be integrated—for instance, civil engineering courses might include modules on designing infrastructure resilient to future climate conditions.
  • Graduate and Professional Studies: Specialized master’s and doctoral programs concentrate on climate modeling, environmental economics, climate finance, and international climate negotiations. Professional schools, such as business or law, offer courses and certificates focusing on corporate sustainability strategies, climate law, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment frameworks.
Looking Ahead:
As climate change continues to be a defining issue of the 21st century, the integration of climate-related content into academic curricula is poised not only to grow but to evolve. New research findings, policy developments, and technological innovations will continually refine how the topic is taught, ensuring that students are prepared with up-to-date knowledge and skills to address one of the most pressing global challenges.
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My apologies Samira, my request " I am curious to know what is your rational for thinking "No really" was made in good faith, not as a criticism, as I appreciate you took the time to comment....
If your comment is about the actual ideas in the paper, then "No really" does not fit as it is a fact that because the whole world avoided in 2012 to actually go green markets to address head on the environmental crisis, the science based choice the UNCSD 2012 indicated it was going to go then, and publications by UN such as "A blue print for the green economy" were advance then to support that global transition, but in the end they went the way of externality management like for example environmental externality management markets, which every country has one way or another.
Your reply make it clear to me that your reply "Not really" is not related to the actual content of the paper, but realities on the ground, which are relevant and I respect.
My apologies if I made you feel uncomfortable with my request to expand your view and thank you for replying.
Let's leave it here then Samira.
And again, thank you for taking the time to write.
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2016.  Beyond Green Market Thinking: What would be the Structure of the Perfect Sustainability Market?, In: International Journal of Science Social Studies Humanities and Management (IJSSSHM), Vol. 2, No. 5, May,  Ed. Dr. Maya Pant, India.
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Ani, I see you perhaps did not take a look at the perfect sustainability market article before commenting as your comment is about the workings of imperfect financial markets, but your comment is relevant as it can be seen from the opposite side imperfect sustainability markets...
But deb management or any type of management of a crisis without FIXING THE ROOTCAUSE of the crisis like with the 2008/2009 financial crisis means soon we will be in the situation "HERE WE GO AGAIN"....
Thank you for taking the time to write
Ani, given your comment, you may find some good food for thoughts in the following article:
Beyond Traditional Financial Market Thinking: How An Ideal Financial Market Structure Would Look Like After Ending the Traditional Market Monopoly?
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In a world of environmentally dirty markets, how we treat the pollution problem determines the nature of each market and its structure, which raises the question: Can you see the similarities and differences between Pollution production markets, Pollution reduction markets, and Pollution management markets?
Think about it, what do you think?
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Dear Abhiji, thank you for taking the time to write. This question is tricky because it needs to be looked from outside the box or outside traditional economic thinking.
The similarity is that all of them are markets and can be framed as perfect markets, but each of them has a different knowledge base that supports its working. For example, the knowledge based of pollution production markets DOES NOT WORK in pollution reduction markets.
You may find the following article full of food for thoughts I think given your comment and I respectfully share it here:
Sustainability thought 177: What are environmental pollution production markets, environmental pollution reduction markets, environmental pollution management markets and no environmental pollution production markets? How do they work?
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My research is on the impact of climate change on soil moisture dynamics in forest and grassland areas using the SWAT model. I need someone grounded in this area to mentor me. I am also open to collaborations and coauthoring. I tried using Hydrus-1D but it was a bit complicated and so I want to explore the SWAT model.
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Thanks for your timely response Prof. Carlson. I shall communicate with you via email.
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Hi all!
I would like to ask your help.
I am working on the Hydrological modelling using HEC-HMS, with the ERA5-Land dataset for a basin in south of France
In particular, I downloaded the ERA5-Land precipitation data from Copernicus Climate Change Service relative to my basin in Netcdf/Grib format.
My questions are:
- Can I import my subset gridded data in HEC-HMS?
I tried to import the gridded data (File -> Import -> Gridded data) - 4 files in .nc format for a historical flood 1978, the variable is total precipitation - to convert NetCDF files in .dss format. In my case, I created the destination file called “Era5Land.dss”.
At the end of the importing, the file Era5Land.dss is empty, it doesn’t contains the converted data.
(I use HEC-HMS v4.10 )
Thank you!
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Hi Dear Anas,
I am having the same problem with importing the netcdf file into HEC-HMS. I was wondering if you could solve the problem, and if you could, what is the solution.
Many thanks
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Can we benefit from artificial intelligence in combating climate change? Can artificial intelligence contribute to the fight against climate change? If ‘no’ why, if ‘yes’ how?
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Dear Recep Baydemir , no worries, my pleasure to stimulate thought (i hope i achieved that!)copy-of-home
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Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2012.  Complex and Man-Made Markets: Are We Currently Approaching Sustainability in a Backward and More Chaotic Way in Terms of Economic Thinking?, In: The Mother Pelican Journal, Vol. 8, No. 8, August, Ed. Luis Gutierrez, PhD, USA.
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In 2012, a profound shift in economic thinking began to emerge as societies grappled with sustainability issues & the shift highlighted a critical examination of our reliance on traditional economic models that prioritize short-term growth over long-term ecological stability. One of the primary reasons for this regression in economic thinking is the pervasive reliance on outdated metrics, such as GDP, which often overlooks environmental costs & social well-being. Further complicating this issue is the tendency to view sustainability as a niche concern rather than an integral component of economic strategy. As policymakers and businesses prioritize immediate profits, sustainable practices are frequently sidelined, leading to a cycle of exploitation and degradation of natural resources. Additionally, the influence of powerful lobbying groups often skews the conversation, hindering the advancement of innovative, sustainable practices. While we have the tools and knowledge to forge a sustainable path forward, the inertia of old economic paradigms, coupled with resistance to change and a lack of interdisciplinary collaboration, has caused us to stagnate. Addressing these challenges requires a fundamental rethinking of our economic principles, integrating sustainability as a core value rather than an afterthought, and fostering a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of our economies, environments, and societies.
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Muñoz, Lucio, 2014.  Understanding the Road Towards the Current Dominant Non-Renewable Energy Use Based Economy: Using An Inversegram to Point Out a Step by Step Strategy Towards an Efficient Dominant Renewable Energy Use Based Economy, Boletin CEBEM-REDESMA, No. 11, December 23, La Paz, Bolivia.
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Osama, since 1987 WCED the world knew that there was a need to transition systematically, locally and globally, to clean economies and leave pollution production economies like the coal based economy and the oil based economy behind. No plan has ever been made, even the paris agreement avoids going beyond managing externalities a la sustainable development.... The paper is above a step by step way to do it if one day the world has to do it..... The sustainability crisis under management sooner or later will backfire and force a more painful and faster local and global transition from pollution production economies to pollution reduction economies and then to clean economies....You can see the trend of the crisis from bad to worse by looking at data WCED 1987 and 2024....while the problem has been under management instead of being fixed....
Thank you for taking the time to comment
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Have you read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2011.  From Dying to Eternal Economies: When Should the Paradigm Shift from the Non-Renewable Resource Based to the Renewable Resource Based Economy Take Place?, En: Desastres Naturales, REDESMA, Vol.5(2), October, La Paz, Bolivia.
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In 2011, economic discussions often centered on the challenges faced by economies heavily reliant on non-renewable resources, such as oil and minerals. These economies, sometimes referred to as "dying economies" due to their vulnerability to resource depletion and market volatility, were contrasted with more sustainable or "eternal" economies that diversified their economic activities.
Key Concepts:
  1. Resource Curse: This theory suggests that countries abundant in non-renewable resources may experience slower economic growth due to factors like volatility in commodity prices, governance challenges, and neglect of other economic sectors.
  2. Dutch Disease: A phenomenon where a resource boom leads to currency appreciation, making other export sectors less competitive and potentially stunting overall economic development.
  3. Economic Diversification: The strategy of broadening an economy's base by developing various sectors to reduce dependence on a single resource, thereby enhancing resilience and sustainability.
Transition Strategies:
To move from a non-renewable resource-based economy to a more diversified and sustainable one, several approaches have been proposed:
  • Investing in Human Capital: Enhancing education and skills to support the development of new industries.
  • Developing Infrastructure: Building transportation, communication, and energy infrastructure to facilitate economic activities beyond resource extraction.
  • Strengthening Institutions: Improving governance and regulatory frameworks to support business development and attract investment in diverse sectors.
  • Promoting Innovation: Encouraging research and development to foster new industries and technologies.
Case Studies:
  • Botswana: Successfully utilized diamond revenues to invest in education and infrastructure, leading to diversified economic growth.
  • Chile: Managed copper wealth prudently and invested in other sectors, achieving a more balanced economy.
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Under the auspices of the Rector of Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Prof.Dr. Mümin Şahin, "Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 2nd International Symposium on Political Science and Public Administration" will be held in Tekirdağ on 28-29/November/2024, ONLINE. The theme of the symposium was determined as "Climate Change and Sustainable Future". - Submit your abstracts or full text papers : sbkycongress@gmail.com Symposium Date: 28-29 November 2024 https://lnkd.in/duErT5tS General Topics (not limited to) Sustainability Climate Change Climate Change Politics Political Economy Circular Economy Food Policies Gender Studies Political Communication Urban/Local Politics Social Policy Urban Planning Local Governments Urbanization Policy Smart Cities Sustainable Development Political Ecology Environmental Management Natural Resources and Environmental Economics Urban Policy E-government Disaster Management Technology and Innovation Management Political philosophy History of Political Thought International Politics Political Sociology
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Thanks for the opportunity!
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Muñoz, Lucio, 2011.  The Present versus the Future in development thinking: Towards Agricultural Sustainability, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 3, Number 3(Winter), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
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Lawrence, thank you for taking the time to comment and share ideas that could be linked to those in this article.
Take a look at this article when you have time, you may find some good food for thoughts within it.
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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Have you ever read this article?
Muñoz, Lucio, 2008.   Agriculture and Global Warming:  Should the Biofuel Route Be Expected to Be a Socially Friendly Agricultural Policy?, In: Biocombustibles, REDESMA, Vol. 2(2), Section VIII, July, La Paz, Bolivia.
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Good day Gokhan, nice to see it got your attention.
Take a look at this old article, you may find some interesting food for thoughts.
Respectfully yours;
Lucio
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I am looking for researches on impact of climate change on human health in Africa
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To find research on the impact of climate change on human health in Africa, try using databases like DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) and Web of Science with specific keywords. Suggested keywords include:
- "Climate change" AND "human health" AND "Africa"
- "Impact of climate change on health in Africa"
- "Climate change and disease in Africa"
- "Climate change effects on African health outcomes"
Using these keywords should help retrieve relevant studies focused on health outcomes, disease patterns, and climate-related health risks across African regions.
Thank you.
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Muñoz, Lucio, 2003.  Building the Basic Foundations of Global Sustainability, Sustainability Outlook, Warren Flint(PhD)(Ed), Issue 29/July, Washington DC, USA
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Thank you for writing Dariusz. The period between 1987 WCED report and the future will become known as the period of sustainability paradigm shift avoidance in the annals of economic thoughts that were ignored and the cause of future human misery.....
Have a nice day!
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Here some good food for thoughts!
Muñoz, Lucio, 2010.  What If Markets Have Always Been Distorted? Would It Then Be a Good Fix to Add Fair Trade Margins to Correct Distorted Agricultural Market Prices?, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 2, Number 4(Spring), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
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Geoffrey, thank you for taking the time to comment.
Keep in mind, the margins once internalized by all producers/ firms or agricultural producers/firms do not remain static, trade margins become the drivers of fair trade production towards maximizing fair trade profits at the lowest fair trade market price possible, meaning at the lowest fair trade margin possible; and hence, making that way fair trade margin reduction a good fair trade profit making opportunity while driving those markets towards clean fair trade markets as the fair trade margins added tend towards zero.
I do appreciate your comment
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These days, when talking about the circular economy, they use talking points without even mentioning the pollution production problem associated with the working of the traditional market or with economic activity which it is also present in the working of circular markets or circular economic activity...See how the UN CLIMATE CHANGE PROMISE talks about a circular economy with no link to its pollution production problem nature and with no mention of the need to move one day to pollution-less economies....
" What is circular economy and why does it matter?
And this raises the question: Imagine you are the environment, can a circular pollution production solution/circularity fix the linear pollution production problem/linearity you face?
What do you think? If you think Yes, please indicate why. If you think No, please indicate why no.
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This is an academic question, not a political one.
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Will revert back soon
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I invite you to discuss two important issues.
I invite you to think together about climate change, one of the biggest problems of our age, and artificial intelligence, one of the greatest inventions of our age.
Can we benefit from artificial intelligence in combating climate change? Can artificial intelligence contribute to the fight against climate change? Can we think about one of our biggest global problems and one of our biggest technological advances side by side? How and why?
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Thank you for participating in the discussion.
Absolutely! I agree with you.
So, how can Artificial Intelligence provide us with a field of struggle against serious problems that concern the whole world such as climate change and global warming? Do you have concrete views?
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Muñoz, Lucio, 2010.  "Introducing a Simple Qualitative Comparative Dichotomy Approach to State and Clarify Sustainable Development and Sustainability Related Concepts and Issues”, Journal of Sustainability, Issue 2, Number 4(Spring), Rio Rancho, New Mexico USA.
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Thank you for writing Hamid, I wrote that article because despite all being written about what is and what is not sustainability RESEARCHERS AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS keep using sustainable development as sustainability or sustainability as sustainable development and worse, the UN defining sustainability as sustainable development and they should know better.
I expanded the theory of sustainability to include the theory of SUSTAINABILITY MARKETS to force food for thoughts:
Sharing here in good faith
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Beyond traditional sustainable development: Stating specific and general sustainability theory and sustainability indices using ideal present-absent qualitative comparative conditions
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Linking Sustainable Development Indicators by Means of Present/Absent Sustainability Theory and Indices: The Case of Agenda 21
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Beyond Green Market Thinking: What would be the Structure of the Perfect Sustainability Market?
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From Traditional Markets to Sustainability Markets: A Look at Markets Under Perfect Sustainability Market Competition
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Book Title: Reimaging Indian Rivers for Sustainability
Book Theme: The rivers of India, vital lifelines that support agriculture, industry, and drinking water needs, are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change and human activities of the Anthropocene. The impact of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events is profoundly affecting the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and socioeconomic fabric associated with these waterways. This book project (edited volume) explores how climate change is influencing Indian rivers (impact) and outlines potential strategies for mitigation and adaptation (resilience). It also covers the impact of various human activities on the fluvial morphology, hydrology, and riverine environment. Yet, as we step further into the 21st century, these vital waterways face unprecedented challenges. Reviving and restoring fluvial ecosystems is essential for reviving the health of India's rivers. This involves rehabilitating wetlands, reforesting riparian zones, and restoring natural river channels that have been altered by human activity. The need to reimagine and revitalize India's rivers has never been more urgent. To ensure their sustainability and health, a comprehensive blueprint is essential—one that balances ecological preservation with socioeconomic development. Research initiatives from a range of academic perspectives, including geography, biology, hydrology, geomorphology, environmental sustainability, environmental science, water economy, sociology, and political geography, are required for the book project.
If you are interested, please download the attachment for more details and message me in ResearchGate.
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Dear Sir, I am interested in writing a book chapter on this topic. Kindly send the details on nitinppatil.7400@gmail.com