Physical geography

New Methodologies to Help Banking Industry Assess Physical Risk and Opportunities of Climate Change Published Today

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Global warming, Economy, Climatology, United Nations Environment Programme, Climate change policy, Physical geography, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Climate change adaptation, Climate risk, Climate change

Using the methodologies banks can begin to assess physical climate risks on key credit risk metrics for climate-sensitive industry sectors.

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  • Using the methodologies banks can begin to assess physical climate risks on key credit risk metrics for climate-sensitive industry sectors.
  • Sixteen banks, UN Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and climate risk advisory firm, Acclimatise, today published new methodologies that help banks understand how the physical risks and opportunities of a changing climate might affect their loan portfolios.
  • The methodologies, published in the report Navigating a new climate, were piloted across three climate-sensitive industry sectors: agriculture, energy and real estate.
  • http://www.unepfi.org
    Acclimatise is a UK-based climate change advisory and analytics company that specialises in climate change adaptation and resilience building.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Wagon for Beach Supplies (NJD-1632)

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Wagon, Beach, Goods wagon, Railroad car, Physical geography, Geography

PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"After bringing four children to the beach and using a conventional wagon to haul our supplies, I realized a need for a better way to transport beach necessities," said an inventor from E Brunswick, N.J. "This wagon is easily maneuverable over the sand."

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"After bringing four children to the beach and using a conventional wagon to haul our supplies, I realized a need for a better way to transport beach necessities," said an inventor from E Brunswick, N.J. "This wagon is easily maneuverable over the sand."
  • He developed the BEACH TANK to provide a convenient way to transport supplies to and from the beach.
  • The wagon eliminates the need to make multiple trips.
  • Furthermore, the unique design makes the wagon easily maneuverable over beach sand.

Statement - Celebrating World Oceans Day in the Arctic

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Physical geography, Extreme points of Earth, Oceans, Arctic, World Oceans Day, World ocean, Victoria Island, Inuvialuit, Polar regions of Earth, Arctic policy of the United States

OTTAWA, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ -As Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, I'm thrilled to mark this year's World Oceans Day in the Arctic, which is being celebrated in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, a small Inuvialuit community located on the west coast of Victoria Island.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ -As Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, I'm thrilled to mark this year's World Oceans Day in the Arctic, which is being celebrated in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, a small Inuvialuit community located on the west coast of Victoria Island.
  • People living in circumpolar regions find themselves on the front lines of climate change which is why many Arctic communities are leading the charge to protect and conserve our oceans.
  • The final agreement recognizes Arctic Indigenous people's interests, the value of their knowledge in decision making, and their inclusion in the process moving forward.
  • This knowledge is essential to understand the structure, function and role of the sea ice associated ecosystem in the Arctic Ocean.

InventHelp Inventor Develops BEACH SIDE TABLE (ALL-1476)

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Furniture, Table, Beach, Physical geography, Geography

PITTSBURGH, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there needed to be an easier way to bring a table to the beach or pool," said an inventor, from Marietta, Ga., "so I invented the BEACH SIDE TABLE."

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there needed to be an easier way to bring a table to the beach or pool," said an inventor, from Marietta, Ga., "so I invented the BEACH SIDE TABLE."
  • The patent pending BEACH SIDE TABLE provides an effective table surface for outdoor areas and activities.
  • Additionally, the BEACH SIDE TABLE is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
  • "My design eliminates the hassle of lifting and carrying a heavy folding table."

Soil Moisture Sensors: Global Markets to 2022

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Hydrology, Soil physics, Nature, Measuring instruments, Water conservation, Physical geography, Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Soil moisture sensor, Soil, Water content, Soil compaction

Soil moisture sensors, along with measuring the water content are also capable of measuring another property of moisture in soil called water potential.Accurate measurement of soil moisture helps farmers with efficient farm practices.

Key Points: 
  • Soil moisture sensors, along with measuring the water content are also capable of measuring another property of moisture in soil called water potential.Accurate measurement of soil moisture helps farmers with efficient farm practices.
  • Soil moisture sensors are used in a range of other areas such as construction, research (e.g., soil), environmental science, climate research, etc.
  • The report begins by introducing the reader to how the global market for soil moisture sensors has evolved over time and how various factors impact the market.
  • The report then proceeds to identify the following:
    - Primary forces with a direct impact on the global market for soil moisture sensors.

Ethiopian Airlines Selects CellPoint Mobile As Its Global Payments Solution Provider

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Ethiopian Airlines, ETHIOPIA, Geography of Africa, World, Physical geography

By partnering with CellPoint Mobile, Ethiopian Airlines is elevating the reach, effectiveness and efficiency of their mobile sales channel, a key driver of both flight and ancillary revenue.

Key Points: 
  • By partnering with CellPoint Mobile, Ethiopian Airlines is elevating the reach, effectiveness and efficiency of their mobile sales channel, a key driver of both flight and ancillary revenue.
  • The solution CellPoint Mobile is providing to Ethiopian Airlines the Velocity payment platform is a full merchant-side payment control environment built specifically for the travel industry.
  • For more information about the Ethiopian Airlines deployment or to interview Ciaran Wilson of CellPoint Mobile, please contact Kristin Grages at [email protected] .
  • Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with eight business centers: Ethiopian Regional Services; Ethiopian International Services; Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services; Ethiopian MRO Services; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering; Ethiopian Ground Services and Ethiopian Airports Services.

Ethiopian Airlines Selects CellPoint Mobile As Its Global Payments Solution Provider

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Ethiopian Airlines, ETHIOPIA, Geography of Africa, World, Physical geography

By partnering with CellPoint Mobile, Ethiopian Airlines is elevating the reach, effectiveness and efficiency of their mobile sales channel, a key driver of both flight and ancillary revenue.

Key Points: 
  • By partnering with CellPoint Mobile, Ethiopian Airlines is elevating the reach, effectiveness and efficiency of their mobile sales channel, a key driver of both flight and ancillary revenue.
  • The solution CellPoint Mobile is providing to Ethiopian Airlines the Velocity payment platform is a full merchant-side payment control environment built specifically for the travel industry.
  • For more information about the Ethiopian Airlines deployment or to interview Ciaran Wilson of CellPoint Mobile, please contact Kristin Grages at [email protected] .
  • Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with eight business centers: Ethiopian Regional Services; Ethiopian International Services; Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services; Ethiopian MRO Services; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering; Ethiopian Ground Services and Ethiopian Airports Services.

OPTrust takes action on climate change

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Climatology, Climate change, Physical geography, OPTrust, Global warming

It is vital for pension plans to measure the impact and manage risk, according to the Climate Change Action Plan ,issued today by OPTrust.

Key Points: 
  • It is vital for pension plans to measure the impact and manage risk, according to the Climate Change Action Plan ,issued today by OPTrust.
  • The Climate Change Action Plan contains eight areas for action that will make OPTrust more resilient and agile to meet the investment challenge.
  • The Climate Change Action Plan builds on these commitments, and will lead to a better understanding of the risks and opportunities climate change poses to our investments.
  • OPTrust's Climate Change Action Plan, along with the 2017 Responsible Investing Report and the responses to the TCFD recommendations included in the 2017 Funded Status Report, are all available at optrust.com .

$2.4 Billion Solar Freezer Market Report: Size, Demand, Company Profiles, and Industry Trends - Global Forecast to 2023

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Climate forcing agents, Climatology, Physical geography, Greenhouse gas, Global warming, Fossil fuel

The "Global Solar Freezer Market - By Type, Component, Industry, Region - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Solar Freezer Market - By Type, Component, Industry, Region - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Company Profiles, Industry Trends and Updates (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Solar Freezer Market had a value of 1.71 Billion USD in 2017 and it is estimated to grow to 2.4 Billion USD by 2023 with a CAGR of 5.81% during the forecast period.
  • The increase in the growth of Global Solar Freezer Market is due increasing awareness among people on the reduction of carbon emissions.
  • For the power generation for a conventional freezer, fossil fuels are burnt in large quantities which lead to global warming.

Insuretech Company Think Geohazards, Inc. Launches First Floor Structural Elevation Solution for B2B Clients

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Physical geography, Earth, Planetary science, Disasters, Geohazard, Geology, Geomorphology, Hazards, Paleoclimatology, Flood, BFE, Risk

BRONXVILLE, N.Y., June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Think Geohazards Inc., an insuretech company, has released a new Portfolio Advisory Services product, tailored especially for insurance providers and local, state and federal government agencies to calculate the first floor structural elevation of a building.

Key Points: 
  • BRONXVILLE, N.Y., June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Think Geohazards Inc., an insuretech company, has released a new Portfolio Advisory Services product, tailored especially for insurance providers and local, state and federal government agencies to calculate the first floor structural elevation of a building.
  • The algorithm overlays historical flood event data to allow for more precise risk assessment without a physical site visit or elevation certificate (EC) documenting a building's structural elevation.
  • When applied to a client's current portfolio, True Flood Risk provides a unique value proposition to improve risk-based premium estimations by providing specific structural elevation data, including both first floor elevations and differences to base floor elevation (BFE).
  • Founded in 2007, Think Geohazards ( www.thinkgeohazards.com ) is an insuretech company offering SaaS based technology and consulting services related to environmental, economic, cultural, ethical and sustainability research initiatives.