Compacted urban soils improved with composts have long-term benefits for tree growth
Adding compost to compacted urban soils can provide a lasting effect that aids tree growth, new research indicates. Urban soils improved with added organic material are less compacted after five years compared with soils that have not been treated with organic composts, the study suggests.
Integrating climate change adaptation into civil protection
Adapting to climate change is essential to protecting populations against extreme weather events, but is it adequately integrated into civil protection policy? A new study has analysed the level of integration in Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands and provided broad recommendations for improvement.
A new approach to urban adaptation: upgrading resilience
Adaptation to climate change in urban regions is a major policy concern. Rather than focus specifically on risk reduction, a new report has reframed the adaptation challenge, giving it a broader focus of increasing an area’s resilience and performance and proposing local-level approaches to leveraging finance for adaptation initiatives.
Practical applications of resilience principles for coastal communities
Adapting to climate change in coastal cities needs further development of the resilience approach as well as identifying how it can be practically used in local actions, according to a new study. The researchers present resilience as a flexible, practical way of dealing with climate change's impacts, such as coastal flooding, which can be easily built into adaptation measures.
How to improve agricultural soil quality: add compost, don’t till, and rotate crops
Adding compost, manure, and other forms of organic matter to farmland soil can boost earthworm numbers, crop yield, and the stability of soil, finds a recent analysis of long-term case studies. No-tillage and crop-rotation practices also have positive effects on soil, although no-tillage's benefits for earthworms are often absent on farms that use herbicides and other pesticides. The study also confirms that organic farming typically produces lower crop yields than conventional farming, but provides recommendations on how to reduce this ‘yield gap’, while highlighting positive aspects of organic agriculture.
Climate change to reduce crop yields and increase child malnutrition
Adverse effects of climate change on agriculture will counteract any improvements in reducing levels of child malnutrition in the developing world, according to a new report, which calculates that twenty-five million more children will face malnutrition by 2050.
Green Economy promotes economic and social development
Adopting the Green Economy approach will reap greater environmental, social and economic benefits, compared with a society that focuses on economic growth as the measure for future development, according to a recent UN report. Using two per cent of global GDP to ???green??? key sectors could be enough to trigger the transition towards a green economy.
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Addressing Patients’ Social Needs Within Health Care Delivery Is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Reducing Health Disparities, New Report Says
Whether a patient has a safe place to live or healthy food to eat has an important influence on their health, but such nonmedical social needs have not traditionally been addressed in routine health care visits.
Advances in Biotechnology Show Promise For Improving Army Readiness, Soldier Survival
Recent strides in biotechnology offer the promise of new and innovative applications -- from edible vaccines to protein-based electronics components.
Adding It Up - Helping Children Learn Mathematics
American students progress toward proficiency in mathematics requires major changes in instruction, curricula, and assessment in the nations schools, says a new report from the National Research Council of the National Academies.
Adults Need to Increase Intake of Folate - Some Women Should Take More
Women who might become pregnant need 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to reduce their risk of having a child with neural tube defects, according to the latest report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the Institute of Medicine.
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Adding 750,000 dots to The Obliteration Room
Time-lapse captured at the Hirshhorn Museum of Yayoi Kusama’s The Obliteration Room, on view in “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors.” In Yayoi Kusama’s “The Obliteration Room,” […]
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X-ray magnetic diffraction under high pressure
Advances in both non-resonant and resonant X-ray magnetic diffraction since the 1980s have provided researchers with a powerful tool for exploring the spin, orbital and ion degrees of freedom in magnetic solids, as well as parsing their interplay. Here, we discuss key issues for performing X-ray magnetic diffraction on single-crystal samples under high pressure (above 40 GPa) and at cryogenic temperatures (4 K). We present case studies of both non-resonant and resonant X-ray magnetic diffraction under pressure for a spin-flip transition in an incommensurate spin-density-wave material and a continuous quantum phase transition of a commensurate all-in–all-out antiferromagnet. Both cases use diamond-anvil-cell technologies at third-generation synchrotron radiation sources. In addition to the exploration of the athermal emergence and evolution of antiferromagnetism discussed here, these techniques can be applied to the study of the pressure evolution of weak charge order such as charge-density waves, antiferro-type orbital order, the charge anisotropic tensor susceptibility and charge superlattices associated with either primary spin order or softened phonons.
Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents
Addressing a massive public rally to celebrate the signing of the accord on January 27 that is expected to bring lasting peace to the troubled state, Modi said now the time was to work together for peace and development of the North-East.
Uri Director Reacts To Jingoism Criticism: There’s A Line Between Patriotism And Jingoism
Aditya Dhar's debut movie as director, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), was a great success among audiences and at the box office. Starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, Uri was based on India's retaliation to the attack in Uri, a small
Uri Director Reacts To Jingoism Criticism: There’s A Line Between Patriotism And Jingoism
Aditya Dhar's debut movie as director, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), was a great success among audiences and at the box office. Starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, Uri was based on India's retaliation to the attack in Uri, a small
Advertorials: blurring the dividing line
New ideas and initiatives are emerging from the liaison between the press and the advertisers. Advertorials and advertising features are manifestations of this relationship, says
Deepti Mahajan.
Adrien Rabiot 'open to joining Manchester United as midfielder seeks move away from Juventus'
The French international only joined Juventus on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer but has failed to nail down a regular starting place in Maurizio Sarri's side this season.
Adele 'lost seven stone with help of fitness guru recommended by Lady Gaga'
The singer reportedly sought advice from LA-based trainer Harley Pasternak to transform her physique, and hired LA-based chef Jason Harley as she's 'not a fan of cooking.'
Adriana Lima puts her supermodel legs on full display in barely-there bikini after breaking a sweat
After a decadent oceanside lunch paired with a bottle of Perrier-Jouët champagne and lobster, the mom bared her taut midriff in a barely-there bikini.
Adani Power Maharashtra Limited vs Maharashtra Electricity ... on 11 March, 2020
1. The brief facts that led to filing of the present appeal are as under:
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In terms of guidelines issued by Ministry of Power (MoP) for determination of tariff by bidding process for procurement of power by distribution licensees, on 18.05.2009, Respondent No.3- MSEDCL issued a request for proposal for procurement of 2000 MW (+30%-20%) for a period of 25 years on long term basis. In that process, the following bidders were qualified:
i. Emco Energy Ltd. ( 200 MW @2.879 Rs/kWh) ii. Rattan India Power Ltd. (Amravati) ( 1200 MW @ 3.260 Rs/kWh) iii. Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd (1200 MW @ 3.280 Rs/kWh) iv. Rattan India Power Ltd. (Nashik) (950 MW @ 3.450 Rs/kWh v. Wardha Power Company Ltd. (675 MW @ 3.620 Rs/kWh)
Adorable kitten with dwarfism lies on his back and kicks like a bunny
Potato, who has dwarfism and is smaller than normal-sized kittens, is a guest at Seattle Humane, an independent and not-for-profit animal rescue centre in Bellevue, Washington.
Derby 1-1 Cardiff: Robert Glatzel penalty cancels out Scott Malone's early opener
ADAM SHERGOLD AT PRIDE PARK: The ground was evacuated half-an-hour before kick-off when Cardiff fans set off smoke flares. But it's Derby's season that refuses to ignite.
Prince Charles and Camilla write a letter to 'Everyone at Royal Mail' to thank them for vital role
Addressed to 'Everyone at Royal Mail,' the letter from the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall commends their 'dedication, resilience and hard work'. Adding that many are relying on post to feel close to loved ones.
Adelaide bikie Bradley Daniele urged to get on with life by a judge
Bradley Daniele, 26, joined the Rebels OMCG in the wake of his father's death and in the years since has developed a reputation as one of its most feared enforcers.
Admiral car insurance customers receive £25 automatic refund
Admiral says it is refunding its customers in recognition of the fact that there have been fewer cars on the road during the lockdown and it expects this to result in fewer claims.
Advice for critical workers who want to car share during the coronavirus restrictions
While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.
Foxtons and Restaurant Group criticised over equity raisings
Advisory groups urge shareholders to vote against companies’ actions at AGMs
Adverse Outcome Pathways, Molecular Screening and Toxicogenomics
Latest releases: AOPs are the central element of a toxicological knowledge framework, promoted by member countries through OECD, built to support chemical risk assessment based on mechanistic reasoning. Seven New AOPs have now been published.
Adoption of the Recommendation on Countering the Illegal Trade of Pesticides
Today, OECD Council adopted the Recommendation on Countering the Illegal Trade of Pesticides to strengthen cooperation between countries and inspectors and identify illegal pesticides throughout their lifecycle with a Best Practice Guidance.
Addendum Number 2 to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response (2nd ed.) to Address Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (Natechs)
An addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles on Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response to address Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (Natech) Risk Management has just been published. The addendum consists of a number of amendments to the Guiding Principles and the addition of a new Chapter to provide more detailed guidance on Natech prevention, preparedness and response.
Administration Manager-Ludhiana (Admin/Maintenance & General upkeep for large Residential Complex)
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Experience: 0 to 50
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Why it matters if you can't read this (OECD Education Today Blog)
Adults who lack basic skills – literacy and numeracy – are penalised both in professional and private life. They are more likely to be unemployed or in precarious jobs, earn lower wages, have more health issues, trust others less, and engage less often in community life and democratic processes.
Advocating for equality among schools? Resources matter (OECD Education Today Blog)
Disadvantaged students don’t have as many resources at home as their advantaged peers so ideally schools would need to compensate by providing more support. However, often schools reinforce social disparities rather than moderate them.
Adult Skills in Focus No. 5: Do socio-economic disparities in skills grow between the teenage years and young adulthood?
The striking cross-national variation in socio-economic disparities in skills gaps among 15-year-olds, and the evolution of these gaps between the ages of 15 and 27, raises the question of what policies and institutional arrangements may explain such variability.
Adult Skills in Focus No. 3 - What does age have to do with skills proficiency?
The Survey of Adult Skills finds that adults aged 55 to 65 are less proficient in literacy and numeracy than adults aged 25 to 34. But differences in skills proficiency that are related to age vary widely across countries, implying that skills policies can affect the evolution of proficiency over a lifetime.
Adult Skills in Focus No. 2: What does low proficiency in literacy really mean?
The Survey of Adult Skills finds that even adults with the lowest proficiency in literacy possess some basic reading skills, although the level of these skills varies considerably across countries.
Addressing inequities in the Slovak Republic through evaluation and assessment (OECD Education Today Blog)
OECD Education Today - Addressing inequities in the Slovak Republic through evaluation and assessment
Advanced vocational training in Germany provides sought-after skills but needs compulsory standards in teaching and examination
The transition from school to work in Germany is remarkably smooth. An excellent vocational education and training (VET) system ensures that young people are well-prepared when they enter the labour market and can find jobs that match their qualifications.