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http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/334na2.pdf

The development of Green Infrastructure (GI) in a UK case study has been researched in a recent study. Some issues caused by an imbalance in stakeholder power and conflicting roles played by major stakeholders were identified with the project. Stakeholder participation is central to the concept of GI and the research reiterates the importance for those implementing GI to ensure that participation is effective and balanced.




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COPD exacerbations lead to lung function decline, particularly among those with mild COPD

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are associated with significant long-term lung function loss, according to research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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  • Health & Medicine

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Updates to climate change knowledge since IPCC 2007 report

A research update on climate change has indicated that many global risks are now assessed as stronger than predicted by the 2007 IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4). The risk of large sea-level rise, extreme weather events and ocean acidification are all thought to be underestimated by the AR4.




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Navman S35 Software update




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disableing win 10 updates?




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Instagram updates web application, allows users to send DMs and watch live videos on desktop

Direct messages on the desktop have been in the works for a while now.




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Updating the monetary value of biodiversity

New research has updated a major report on the monetary value of biodiversity. The second EU-funded Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI II) report has expanded the existing valuation database to include more regions, more ecosystems and more information on the services they provide and their economic values. The new data could be used to calculate a more accurate figure for the global value of biodiversity and ecosystem services.




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Curling Game Update: App Designer and Stateflow

Someone recently challenged me to convert the curling simulator we published a few years ago (See this post and this post) to take advantage of new features not available at that time: App Designer and Stateflow for MATLAB.... read more >>




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YMCA of Greater Houston Reopening Update from President and CEO Stephen Ives




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UPDATE: NORRIS BRIDGE PIN REPLACEMENT CONTINUES - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight

FREDERICKSBURG , Va. – An additional evening of work is required this week for an ongoing pin replacement on the Robert O. Norris Bridge, and...




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UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN ON ROUTE 1 AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Expect residual delays in the area

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes are now open on Route 1 at Austin Park Drive in Stafford. An early morning crash closed Route 1 southbound and...




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - Two hundred roads remain closed in the region

South Chesterfield – Virginia Department of Transportation crews continue recovery operations from the impacts of Tropical Storm Michael....




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - One hundred roads have reopened in the region

South Chesterfield – Approximately 100 roads in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District have reopened as crews continue...




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - More than 150 roads have reopened in the region; less than 50 remain closed

South Chesterfield – More than 150 roads in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District have reopened as crews continue recovery...




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - Work shifting to long-term repairs

South Chesterfield – After repairing and reopening approximately 200 roads in the region, Virginia Department of Transportation crews are shifting...




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ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE: 4 P.M. - Numerous roads remain closed across VDOT’s Lynchburg District

LYNCHBURG —What a difference a day makes. At least as far as the weather is concerned. The heavy rain and strong winds from yesterday have given way to sunny skies and a calm breeze. Unfortunately, Tropical Storm Michael’s aftermath remains a reminder.




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LYNCHBURG DISTRICT UPDATE (10 A.M.)

LYNCHBURG —(10 a.m.) Road conditions continue to improve across the Lynchburg District; however, approximately 130 roads remain closed as a result of weather from Tropical Storm Michael.




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LYNCHBURG DISTRICT ROAD AND BRIDGE UPDATE - Extensive damage results in long-term road/structure closures

LYNCHBURG —Over a week after the rain and wind of Tropical Storm Michael took aim on the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Transportation continues to assess roads and bridges in the Lynchburg District affected by the storm. By the time Michael exited the area, over 220 road and 360 structures were under water and as of today (Friday, October 19) only six short-term closures, in addition to the long-term closures below, remain.




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VDOT UPDATES US 58 at SANDY CREEK DETOUR - Structures closed as result of Tropical Storm Michael damage

LYNCHBURG, Va. – US 58 over Sandy Creek at the Halifax/Pittsylvania County line has been closed to traffic since Tropical Storm Michael struck the Commonwealth in October and motorists have used a lengthy detour that required travel in North Carolina. Weather permitting the eastbound structure will re-open to one lane of traffic in each direction today, Wednesday, November 7.






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Eastern Pacific Hurricane Lorena Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTPZ65 KNHC 210437
TCUEP5

Hurricane Lorena Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152019
1035 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2019

...LORENA MAKES LANDFALL NEAR LA VENTANA MEXICO IN SOUTHEASTERN BAJA
CALIFORNIA SUR...

Satellite images and surface observations indicate that Hurricane
Lorena made landfall near La Ventana, Mexico, in the state of Baja
California Sur around 0400 UTC (10 pm MDT) with maximum winds of 80
mph (130 km/h).

SUMMARY OF 1035 PM MDT...0435 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...24.0N 110.0W
ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM SE OF LA PAZ MEXICO
ABOUT 75 MI...125 KM N OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...986 MB...29.12 INCHES

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Atlantic Tropical Storm Imelda Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTNT61 KNHC 171827
TCUAT1

Tropical Storm Imelda Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112019
130 PM CDT Tue Sep 17 2019

...TROPICAL STORM IMELDA MAKES LANDFALL NEAR FREEPORT TEXAS...
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND THREAT OF FLASH FLOODING WILL SPREAD INLAND...

NOAA Doppler radar data and surface observations indicate that
Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas at
100 PM CDT with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.

A National Ocean Service observing site at Freeport, Texas reported
a minimum pressure near 1005 mb (29.68 inches) around the time of
landfall.

SUMMARY OF 130 PM CDT...1830 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...29.0N 95.3W
ABOUT 0 MI...0 KM S OF FREEPORT TEXAS
ABOUT 35 MI...55 KM SW OF GALVESTON TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES

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Eastern Pacific Hurricane Kiko Tropical Cyclone Update...Corrected


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WTPZ63 KNHC 150036 CCA
TCUEP3

Hurricane Kiko Tropical Cyclone Update...Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132019
530 PM PDT Sat Sep 14 2019

Corrected location coordinates

...HURRICANE KIKO NEAR MAJOR HURRICANE STRENGTH...

Recent satellite-based intensity estimates indicate that Hurricane
Kiko has rapidly strengthened since the last advisory. The maximum
sustained winds have increased to 110 mph (175 km/h). The higher
intensity will be reflected in the next forecast advisory, which
will be issued before 800 PM PDT.


SUMMARY OF 530 PM AST...0030 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.0N 119.7W
ABOUT 760 MI...1225 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.64 INCHES

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Forecaster Zelinsky





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Atlantic Tropical Storm Karen Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTNT62 KNHC 222359
TCUAT2

Tropical Storm Karen Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122019
800 PM AST Sun Sep 22 2019

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING DISCONTINUED FOR ST. VINCENT AND THE
GRENADINES...

The government of Barbados has discontinued the Tropical Storm
Warning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Forecaster Beven





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Atlantic Hurricane Lorenzo Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTNT63 KNHC 290207
TCUAT3

Hurricane Lorenzo Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132019
1010 PM AST Sat Sep 28 2019


...LORENZO STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE...

Recent satellite data indicate that Lorenzo has continued to
rapidly strengthen to an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane
with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph (260 km/h). This
increase in intensity will be reflected in the forecast issued at
11 pm AST (0300 UTC).


SUMMARY OF 1010 PM AST...0210 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...24.1N 45.0W
ABOUT 1410 MI...2270 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...260 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...925 MB...27.31 INCHES

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Eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Narda Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTPZ61 KNHC 291316
TCUEP1

Tropical Storm Narda Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP162019
915 AM CDT Sun Sep 29 2019

...CENTER OF NARDA NOW NEAR THE COAST OF MEXICO...

Satellite imagery and data from coastal stations in Mexico indicate
that the center of Narda is northwest of the previous advisory
position and it is now located close to the coast of Mexico near
Zihuatanejo. The Mexican Navy station at Puerto Vicente recently
reported sustained winds of 38 mph (62 km/h) and a wind gust of 52
mph (84 km/h).


SUMMARY OF 915 AM CDT...1315 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.6N 101.7W
ABOUT 15 MI...25 KM W OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES

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Forecaster Beven





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Atlantic Tropical Storm Sebastien Tropical Cyclone Update


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WTNT65 KNHC 231231
TCUAT5

Tropical Storm Sebastien Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202019
830 AM AST Sat Nov 23 2019

...CENTER OF SEBASTIEN FARTHER NORTHEAST THAN PREVIOUSLY
ESTIMATED...

Recent microwave and visible satellite imagery indicate that the
center of Sebastien is moving faster than forecast and is now
located northeast of previous estimates. This will be reflected in
the next advisory issued by 11 AM AST (1500 UTC).


SUMMARY OF 830 AM AST...1230 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...29.5N 48.5W
ABOUT 1365 MI...2195 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 24 MPH...39 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES

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Forecaster Zelinsky




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Conoco Updates Voluntary Cut Volumes

ConocoPhillips estimates its voluntarily production cut in May will amount to 265,000 barrels of oil per day gross.




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Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?



  • Protection & Safety

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2013's updated Dirty Dozen produce list

Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen.




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Isn't it time we updated furnace standards?

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.




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Climate Counts releases 2011 updates

The Climate Counts 2010-2011 Company Scorecard is now available.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What would I say? New Facebook app takes the drudgery out of posting status updates

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?




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Updates on the TVA coal ash spill

How big of a problem is the nation's collective coal ash waste? How bad is it in Tennessee? What's going on in D.C.?




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Update: Keystone Science School lives on

The Colorado-based school raised $2.3 million over the past two months, allowing it to buy itself and its campus from a cash-strapped parent organization.



  • Research & Innovations

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SnapDish app makes your food prettier

The Snapdish app for Apple devices and Kindle has a feature that enhances food photos well.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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ARRA update: DOE and clean energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act update webinar archive is now available for viewing.




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Update your Kindle by March 22 or lose access to books and more

Kindles from before 2013 need a critical update by March 22 or they will lose Internet connectivity.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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"Notice of the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders" has been updated

You are cordially invited to attend the 94th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“MHI”) to be held as described below.




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MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth

・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence




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We have introduced Power Supply Unit NX-PA/PD.

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NMU updates cyber product

Product launched earlier this year also now includes cover for court attendance costs, service providers’ extensions and operational error.




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An update from CPT Chief Executive, Graham Vidler: Covid19: Financial support for local bus operators

Dear member,nbsp;Please find belownbsp;a letter sent to me last night by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.




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Home to school transport payments: Update from DfT

Dear member, Please find below a letter sent to me last night 25 March by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.




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Budget Bathroom Remodeling for an Updated Look

Do you know how many hours a week you spend in your bathroom? As a homeowner, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in a house. Wouldn't you rather spend this time in a room that is not only functional but aesthetically pleasing as well?




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EasePDF Announces its Online PDF Service

Founded in 2018, EasePDF is a new arising star in the online PDF service industry with more than 10 years' experience of PDF converting, editing and creating.




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EasePDF Upgrades Split PDF and Compression Functionality of Their PDF Web-Tool

EasePDF, the best online PDF converter announces new improvements to Split PDF and Compress PDF for Better Performance. Great experience and best to use.




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EasePDF Releases New Online PDF Converting Services - PDF to GIF & PDF to BMP

EasePDF Online PDF platform has developed and released the new PDF converting tools - PDF to GIF and PDF to BMP, to supplement its PDF to images converting services.