Physical geography

Enso Village Wins Best Senior Housing Community In Builder Magazine's 2021 "Gold Nugget" Awards

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Japanese art, Buddhism in Japan, Circles, Ensō, Japanese calligraphy, Zenga, Physical geography, El Niño–Southern Oscillation, Aesthetics

"San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal are both 50 years old and share a commitment to deep listening and active collaboration," said Susan O'Connell, Spiritual Director for Enso Village.

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  • "San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal are both 50 years old and share a commitment to deep listening and active collaboration," said Susan O'Connell, Spiritual Director for Enso Village.
  • "It is great to see the spirit of collaboration and consensus be embodied in the process of creating Enso Village - even before breaking ground."
  • Enso Village will offer 221 independent living, 30 assisted living and 24 memory support residences set among rolling hills in wine country.
  • About Enso Village: Enso Village is a Life Plan Community inHealdsburg, CA, with a focus on mindful aging, the joys of nature, environmental stewardship, contemplative care and healthy life choices for adults 60+.

Flood Panel LLC Helps National Park Service Develop Guidelines to Protect Historic Sites from Flooding

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Hydrology, Dams, Water transport infrastructure, Video game characters, Flood control, Environmental engineering, Flood barrier, Flood, Physical geography

JUPITER, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Panel LLC, a leading manufacturer of commercial flood barriers in the U.S., consulted with the National Park Service on development of new guidelines to help property owners adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risk while preserving their historic character.

Key Points: 
  • JUPITER, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Panel LLC, a leading manufacturer of commercial flood barriers in the U.S., consulted with the National Park Service on development of new guidelines to help property owners adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risk while preserving their historic character.
  • The solution must protect the site and preserve the history," said Tom Osborne, President of Flood Panel.
  • "We are honored to share our experience designing and building custom flood solutions for historic sites that do both."
  • Flood Panel LLC, headquartered in Jupiter, Fla., designs, engineers and manufactures high-quality flood protection products for commercial construction projects, including various flood barrier designs, such as our Flood Log barriers, flood gates, flood panels and Dual Function Flood Doors.

Yes& Launches Flood Awareness Campaign with FEMA to Help Southern Residents Impacted by Hurricanes

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Physical geography, Hydrology, Flood insurance, Flood, LOUISIANA, Nature, Earth sciences

The campaign seeks to educate Florida, Texas, and Louisiana residents about determining their flood risk and protecting the life theyve built with flood insurance due to potentially devastating hurricanes in their region.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign seeks to educate Florida, Texas, and Louisiana residents about determining their flood risk and protecting the life theyve built with flood insurance due to potentially devastating hurricanes in their region.
  • These regions are associated with an increased flood risk as a result of weather-related events such as hurricanes and urban flooding.
  • Three distinct websites were created that feature these elements and cater to residents in Florida , Texas , and Louisiana .
  • We wanted to ensure that each of the creative elements felt unique and authentic, so it would connect with the residents in these regions.

China Matters documents the Revival of 3500-year-old Springs in Jinan

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Bodies of water, Physical geography, Jinan, Winter swimming, Drinking water, Spring, Tea, Earth sciences, Academic disciplines

Springs here are not only a tourist attraction, but also a source of daily drinking water for the locals.

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  • Springs here are not only a tourist attraction, but also a source of daily drinking water for the locals.
  • The spring water is sweet and widely used by locals for cooking and brewing tea.
  • With more than 3,500 years of recorded history, springs are big part of Jinan's urban make-up today.
  • But he also talks with a spring protection expert on the source of the spring water and the measures taken to protect the springs.

San Marino Approves National Green Pass, Allowing Citizens And Residents To Move Freely

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Countries, DNV, Quality management, SAN MARINO, Physical geography

HVIK, Norway, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Marino Great and General Council approves Decree-Law no.

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  • HVIK, Norway, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Marino Great and General Council approves Decree-Law no.
  • This equips citizens, residents and others vaccinated in the territory with a certificate in line with the EU standards.
  • Renato Grottola, Global Director Growth and Innovation at DNV said: "The San Marino Digital Covid Certificate is an extremely portable certificate.
  • The solution is derived from synergies created among San Marino Innovation S.p.A, the joint DNV and VeChain team and the Secretariat of State for Health of the Republic of San Marino.

China Matters documents the Revival of 3500-year-old Springs in Jinan

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Bodies of water, Physical geography, Jinan, Winter swimming, Drinking water, Spring, Tea, Earth sciences, Academic disciplines

Springs here are not only a tourist attraction, but also a source of daily drinking water for the locals.

Key Points: 
  • Springs here are not only a tourist attraction, but also a source of daily drinking water for the locals.
  • The spring water is sweet and widely used by locals for cooking and brewing tea.
  • With more than 3,500 years of recorded history, springs are big part of Jinan's urban make-up today.
  • But he also talks with a spring protection expert on the source of the spring water and the measures taken to protect the springs.

San Marino Approves National Green Pass, Allowing Citizens And Residents To Move Freely

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Countries, DNV, Quality management, SAN MARINO, Physical geography

HVIK, Norway, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Marino Great and General Council approves Decree-Law no.

Key Points: 
  • HVIK, Norway, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Marino Great and General Council approves Decree-Law no.
  • This equips citizens, residents and others vaccinated in the territory with a certificate in line with the EU standards.
  • Renato Grottola, Global Director Growth and Innovation at DNV said: "The San Marino Digital Covid Certificate is an extremely portable certificate.
  • The solution is derived from synergies created among San Marino Innovation S.p.A, the joint DNV and VeChain team and the Secretariat of State for Health of the Republic of San Marino.

GEICO’s Tips for Navigating Heavy Rain and High Water

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Professional services, Automotive, General Automotive, Insurance, Transportation, Travel, Hydrology, Physical geography, Earth sciences, Headlamp, Nature, Flash flood, Flood

So too is the possibility of high water and flash flooding in low-lying areas, as 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep away a vehicle according to ready.gov .

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  • So too is the possibility of high water and flash flooding in low-lying areas, as 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep away a vehicle according to ready.gov .
  • If caught in heavy rain, remember to:
    Turn on your headlamps Simply turning on your headlamps makes your vehicle more visible.
  • Avoid high water Not only may it save your car from damage, but it may also save your life.
  • Please click the links for more detailed information on safe driving in the heavy rain and getting your home Flood-Ready .

Highlights - Exchange with WMO Secretary-General on State of the Global Climate in 2020 Report - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Organizations, Physical geography, Earth sciences, United Nations Development Group, World Meteorological Organization, Global environmental issues, Petteri Taalas, CLIMAT, Climate

On 14 July, ENVI Members will exchange views with Professor Petteri Taalas, World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Secretary-General who will present the latest WMO report on the State of the Global Climate in 2020.

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  • On 14 July, ENVI Members will exchange views with Professor Petteri Taalas, World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Secretary-General who will present the latest WMO report on the State of the Global Climate in 2020.
  • In April 2021, WMO released its report on the State of the Global Climate 2020.
  • Extreme weather combined with COVID-19 was a double blow for millions of people in 2020.
  • However, the pandemic-related economic slowdown failed to put a brake on climate change drivers and accelerating impacts, according to the WMO.

NASA Scientists Available for Interviews on Hurricanes, Tropical Storms

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Meteorology, Vortices, Physical geography, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Meteorological phenomena

After 2020 brought a record number of named storms in the Atlantic basin, NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor these storms from the unique vantage of spacewith experts available to provide insights on hurricanes and other extreme weather events.

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  • After 2020 brought a record number of named storms in the Atlantic basin, NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor these storms from the unique vantage of spacewith experts available to provide insights on hurricanes and other extreme weather events.
  • Climate change is increasing the heat in the ocean basins and making it more likely that storms will intensify faster and become stronger, a phenomenon NASA scientists continue to study.
  • Before, during, and after a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime position to identify impacts.
  • NASA scientists and experts, who represent a cross-section of expertise in hurricane science, such as atmospheric science, oceanography and modeling, as well as NASA's disaster response, are available for media interviews, as schedules allow.