Group items tagged change - Scientific & Political Change

Open letter from Leslie Dighton, LSE governor « The Politics of Climate Change - 0 views

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similar to TARP

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jefhamilton on 03 Feb 10

big business won't budge with out govt assistance and govt assistance comes from tax dollars

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The Role of Social Science Research in Disaster Preparedness and Response - 4 views

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social-science climate-change preparedness

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Pam DiBona on 04 Feb 10

The documentation from this 2005 Congressional hearing may help insert some of the science Peter was prompting us to incorporate into our case investigations -- GIS, communications science, demographics, and others are brought to bear; the Q&A toward the end give some sense as to what the decisionmakers (Members of the House) took away from the expert scientists' presentations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The documentation from this 2005 Congressional hearing may help insert some of the science Peter was prompting us to incorporate into our case investigations -- GIS, communications science, demographics, and others are brought to bear; the Q&A toward the end give some sense as to what the decisionmakers (Members of the House) took away from the expert scientists' presentations.</div>

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Sheyla Carew on 09 Feb 10

Scientific research plays a very important role in the development of the areas discussed; for example, information data collection and development and improvement of hazard and risk assessment models. These programs are critical since we live in a country with so many natural risks year round.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Scientific research plays a very important role in the development of the areas discussed; for example, information data collection and development and improvement of hazard and risk assessment models. These programs are critical since we live in a country with so many natural risks year round.</div>

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Danny Garcia on 08 May 10

Indeed very comprehensive. I find interesting when they ask the effect of the local environment in shaping our perceptions of risk. It was interesting to see how people felt in Southesat Lousiana before and after hurrican Ivan.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indeed very comprehensive. I find interesting when they ask the effect of the local environment in shaping our perceptions of risk. It was interesting to see how people felt in Southesat Lousiana before and after hurrican Ivan.</div>

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Beyond Copenhagen - TIME - 1 views

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climate-change cop15

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a look on the bright side of post-copenhagen reality

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Disasters and Emergencies: Resources for State and Local Employees: USA.gov - 0 views

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climate-change local state

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resources re: best practices for emergency preparedness from the federal government

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The Trustees of Reservations: Director Doyle Center and Community Park - 0 views

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climate case4

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- Pam DiBona on 18 Apr 10
  
  For our Case 4, I will ask your help in testing community dialogue technique(s) to bring this vision to fruition, incorporating concepts of expert-public information exchange, community-based decisionmaking, and community-supported action. Work on this effort would ideally be shared with and supported by a national community of practice dedicated to mutual learning and model development for community-based climate-change adaptation.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For our Case 4, I will ask your help in testing community dialogue technique(s) to bring this vision to fruition, incorporating concepts of expert-public information exchange, community-based decisionmaking, and community-supported action. Work on this effort would ideally be shared with and supported by a national community of practice dedicated to mutual learning and model development for community-based climate-change adaptation.</div>
  
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Pam DiBona on 18 Apr 10

Highlighted portions are the focus of the Case 4 practicum.

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Danny Garcia on 29 Apr 10

Awesome! I really like their idea of preservation and conservation. I feel that they are thinking about my grandchildren (I don't even have kids and already talking about grand kids) and really caring about future generations. I really appreciate that especially in a world were we seem to consume everything at a tremendously high pace without worrying about the consequences for us and future generations. I am irritated by the irresponsibility of oil companies and by what is happening in the Gulf of Mexico! Now I read the oil will not be contained and will affect Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and obviously the entire world!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Awesome! I really like their idea of preservation and conservation. I feel that they are thinking about my grandchildren (I don't even have kids and already talking about grand kids) and really caring about future generations. I really appreciate that especially in a world were we seem to consume everything at a tremendously high pace without worrying about the consequences for us and future generations. I am irritated by the irresponsibility of oil companies and by what is happening in the Gulf of Mexico! Now I read the oil will not be contained and will affect Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and obviously the entire world!</div>

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catastrophe bonds - 0 views

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hedge fund climate change disaster

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"They're designed to be triggered if something that's considered as rare as once every 100 years takes place during the several-year duration of the bond's life. If that happens -- say, if winds blow up Westport's Main Street over 150 mph -- then the buyer stands to lose the entire principal. But if that doesn't happen, which is the norm, the buyer enjoys a high rate of return, such as the 9 percent average across the sector in 2012, according to Artemis.bm, an industry news and analysis website."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"They're designed to be triggered if something that's considered as rare as once every 100 years takes place during the several-year duration of the bond's life. If that happens -- say, if winds blow up Westport's Main Street over 150 mph -- then the buyer stands to lose the entire principal. But if that doesn't happen, which is the norm, the buyer enjoys a high rate of return, such as the 9 percent average across the sector in 2012, according to Artemis.bm, an industry news and analysis website."</div>

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