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Easterling et al. and Vaughan et al. on climate extremes and regional warming

Climate Extremes: Observations, Modeling and Impacts by Easterling et al. (2000) has the central thesis that modeling shows extreme weather events will increase for future weather events.

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Organizational change management strategies at YPF S.A.

The company is noted to suffer from several problems associated with culture change and the need to remain competitive. We therefore begin this work by presenting a problem statement as well as a presentation of the specific problems that affects the operations of the company.

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Establishing a 350.org climate action group in Bloomington

Objective is to create a community organization in Bloomington that provides local representation to the worldwide 350.org group. The 350.org group believes that the atmosphere can only support a level of up to 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide.

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The Environmental Defense Fund as a driver of social change

The environmental movement is historically imposed upon the challenge of reconciling the need for greater conservation, sustainability and protection of resources with the thrust for greater industrial development, profitability and consumption.

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The relationship between climate patterns and civil conflict incidence

Hsiang et al. (2011) and Glazebrook (2011). Hsiang, SM and Meng, KC and Canes, MA (2011).Civil conflicts are associated with the global climate. Nat u r e Vol (476).

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Al Gore's climate crisis argument and its scientific evidence

Global warming does not merely mean that the earth is getting warmer, temperature-wise. It does not simply mean that summers will be more unpleasant.

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Seattle's climate action plan and carbon neutrality goals

Assessment of Seattle Climate Action Plan The Seattle Climate Action Plan, which was espoused in 2003, purposes to offer a synchronized and organized strategy for action that encompasses the functions of the City, and lays emphasis on actions of the City that diminish greenhouse gas emissions and…

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Housing and climate crises in conflict: London's urban planning challenge

Housing Crisis vs. Climate CrisisIntroductionThis paper focuses on London, UK, as a case study in its imminent conflict between addressing the housing crisis vs. the climate crisis.

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Houston's climate and vulnerability to extreme weather events

The average low temperature in Houston is 72°F (22°C) in the summer and 40°F (4°C) in the winter. The average high temperature is 93°F (34°C) in the summer and 61°F (16°C) in the winter ("Houston," 2008, EPA).

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Environmental impact of aircraft contrails on climate and air quality

Contrails are an exhaust manifestation of chemical waste products emitted from jet engines (Fast, 2002). The impact of contrails has been highly debated and often mired in misinformation.

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