Physical geography

Procession, An Augmented-Reality Artwork Of Our Not-So-Distant Future, Debuts At The Tribeca Festival

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Natural disasters, Nature, Articles, Physical geography, Emergency management, Weather hazards, Fire prevention, Wildfire, Dustin Yellin, Flood

It presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • It presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires.
  • Humanity is faced with a choice: living in ignorance or uniting to preserve what's left of our planet.
  • Procession presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires," said Dustin Yellin.
  • Through the accessibility of its art, Procession unites people in taking action to preserve our natural environment.

Global LED Flood Light Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Physical geography, Flood, Hydrology, Nature, Earth sciences

DUBLIN, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "LED Flood Light Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "LED Flood Light Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global LED flood light market reached a value of US$ 5.8 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global LED flood light market to exhibit strong growth during the next five years.
  • How has the global LED flood light market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

Eldorado Natural Spring Water Voted Best in the U.S.

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Drinking water, Water, Bottled water, Bottled water in the United States, Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Physical geography, Spring, Food and drink

LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eldorado Natural Spring Water was voted the best bottled water in the United States, and the second best bottled water in the world, at the prestigious and long-running Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition hosted annually in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eldorado Natural Spring Water was voted the best bottled water in the United States, and the second best bottled water in the world, at the prestigious and long-running Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition hosted annually in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
  • The natural artesian springs where Eldorado Natural Spring Water's bottled water is sourced emanate from one of the most unique water sources in the world.
  • Hundreds of acres of pristine local, state, and federal park land surrounding the spring further protect the purity of Eldorado Natural Spring Water.
  • About Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Inc.
    Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Inc. is a leading bottler, marketer, and distributor of natural spring water beverages in the Rocky Mountains.

Homes With High Flood Risk Are Selling for Nearly $50,000 More Than Low-Risk Homes as Pandemic Buyers Chase Waterfront Properties

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Hydrology, Articles, Physical geography, Nature, Actuarial science, Flood, Risk, Flood mitigation

Since 2013, homes with high flood risk have sold for about 7% more than homes with low flood risk on average, likely because many of them are luxury waterfront properties.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2013, homes with high flood risk have sold for about 7% more than homes with low flood risk on average, likely because many of them are luxury waterfront properties.
  • "While flood risk is intensifying in many parts of the country, it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker for a lot of homebuyers.
  • Jacksonville, which is on the Atlantic Ocean and has two waterways running through it, has about 43,000 properties facing high flood risk, according to First Street Foundation's Flood Factor.
  • Properties with low flood risk typically cost less than properties with high flood risk because they're less likely to be on the beach with waterfront views, Bokhari explained.

Mark Carney's Net Zero Climate Values and Plans Challenged by Friends of Science

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Physical geography, Articles, Climate, Climatology, Climate change denial, Friends of Science, Climate change, Climate variability and change, Climate change policy

Carney's push for "NetZero" and decarbonization is challenged on climate science and technical grounds by Friends of Science Society.

Key Points: 
  • Carney's push for "NetZero" and decarbonization is challenged on climate science and technical grounds by Friends of Science Society.
  • Friends of Science published the report and also did a plain language walk through live stream , hosted by Michelle Stirling, Communications Manager for Friends of Science Society.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 19th year of offering climate science insights.
  • After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).

LED Flood Light Global Market to 2026 - by Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Physical geography, Flood, Hydrology, Nature, Earth sciences

The "LED Flood Light Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "LED Flood Light Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global LED flood light market reached a value of US$ 5.8 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global LED flood light market to exhibit strong growth during the next five years.
  • How has the global LED flood light market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Oceans Day

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Physical geography, Biology, Earth sciences, Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, Politics, Ocean, Biodiversity, World Oceans Day, Coast

OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Oceans Day:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Oceans Day:
    "With the longest coastline in the world, Canada is blessed with an incredible diversity of marine ecosystems.
  • "Today, we join people all over the world in celebrating World Oceans Day.
  • It is a day to come together and recommit ourselves to protecting the world's oceans for our children and grandchildren.
  • Economies around the world depend on the health and resilience of our oceans.

BMO donation helps Yukon University establish new Permafrost Institute

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Earth sciences, Physical geography, Permafrost, Cryosphere, Geomorphology, Pedology, Bank of Montreal

WHITEHORSE, YT, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Yukon University has received a $400,000 donation from BMO Financial Group to support the establishment of a permafrost institute at the YukonU Research Centre (YRC) .

Key Points: 
  • WHITEHORSE, YT, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Yukon University has received a $400,000 donation from BMO Financial Group to support the establishment of a permafrost institute at the YukonU Research Centre (YRC) .
  • This five-year commitment enables continued innovation in YukonU's permafrost research and contributes to the development of forward-thinking solutions to address the challenges permafrost thaw is bringing to Canada's North.
  • BMO's donation sustains northern research capacity by investing in skilled experts and creating opportunities for students to learn by doing.
  • As a result, YukonU's permafrost research will have greater impact, building on its track record of supporting evidence-based planning and decision-making associated with permafrost thaw.

Seabed Selects Velodyne Lidar Sensors for Mobile Mapping System

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Hardware, Data management, Manufacturing, Technology, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Maritime, Natural Resources, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Engineering, Articles, Physical geography, Geography, Self-driving cars, Lidar, Surveying, Cartography, Velodyne LiDAR, Oceanography, Hydrographic survey, Velodyne, Mobile mapping

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced Seabed B.V., which specializes in high quality equipment for offshore surveying and dredging, has selected Puck sensors for its lidar mobile mapping system.

Key Points: 
  • Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced Seabed B.V., which specializes in high quality equipment for offshore surveying and dredging, has selected Puck sensors for its lidar mobile mapping system.
  • The Seabed system is a turnkey mobile lidar solution for hydrographic surveys that can support sustainable planning which aims to protect sensitive historic and marine environments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210607005078/en/
    The Seabed mobile mapping system, equipped with a Velodyne Lidar Puck sensor, can be combined with a bathymetric multi-beam echo-sounder to provide a complete 3D, georeferenced image above and below water, saving time and money.
  • Velodyne Lidar (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors.

5 Ways to Support Ocean Health

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Physical geography, Oceanography, Effects of climate change, Ecosystems, Coral reefs, Carbon dioxide, Coral, Southeast Asian coral reefs, Ocean acidification

Additionally, there are many ways individuals can get involved and protect the health of the ocean.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, there are many ways individuals can get involved and protect the health of the ocean.
  • If you live close to an ocean basin, consider visiting the beach and ocean.
  • From swimming and snorkeling to whale watching and sunbathing, there are many activities that can help you gain a greater appreciation for the ocean.
  • Carbon dioxide emissions drive global warming, which has several negative effects on the ocean, including increasing its acidity and weakening coral reefs.