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The article focuses on the urban renewal and cultural revival along Shanghai's two mother rivers, Huangpu and Suzhou. Topics include the transformation of industrial areas into public spaces, the challenges of balancing ecological and industrial development, and the future need for innovation and modern industry in Shanghai's urban spaces.

Inspired by sustainably developed destinations like Fogo Island in Newfoundland, the goal of the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy Destination Development Project is to link rural communities with each other - and put the health of these communities and the environment first. IT'S POURING RAIN on the Fundy Trail Parkway, a jaw-dropping scenic drive that starts just east of the seaside town of St. Martins and hugs the Bay of Fundy coast through Fundy National Park. They formed a working group, surveyed the community about tourism and development, and began researching regenerative tourism and how to apply it to the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the ecological restoration project for the Hutuo River in China's Hebei Province. The river had experienced drought, declining groundwater levels, and pollution, leading to soil degradation and sand storms. From 2017 to 2021, a restoration project was carried out, including dredging the riverbed and stabilizing the banks. Water replenishment was facilitated through the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and the river was refilled regularly. As a result, the river has been restored to its former glory, with clear waters and an increase in bird populations. The restoration has also led to thriving industries, such as rice-crab coculture and agricultural tourism, benefiting the local economy. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights two new publications from BRIT Press. The first publication is "Legumes of Arizona: An Illustrated Flora and Reference" by Michelle M. McMahon, Matthew B. Johnson, Kirsten N. Lake, Martin F. Wojciechowski, and Mark W. Bierner. This comprehensive manual provides a reference for all legume taxa in Arizona, including cultivated and native species. It includes information on cultivation, landscaping potential, ethnobotany, and current uses, making it a valuable resource for various projects. The second publication is "Introduction to Plants in Central Somaliland" by Ahmed Ibrahim Awale, Faisal Jama Gelle, and Helen Pickering. This guidebook showcases the native and naturalized plants of Central Somaliland, featuring stunning photos and bilingual text in Somali and English. It is the only illustrated guide available for Somaliland's plants and is a valuable resource for the region. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China explores the trade-offs and synergies of ecosystem services in China's terrestrial area from 2000 to 2020. The study uses various models to quantify the ecosystem services, including habitat quality, soil retention, water conservation, food supply, and carbon sequestration. The results indicate that while food supply and soil conservation have increased, habitat quality, water conservation, and carbon sequestration have decreased. The study also identifies the main influencing factors of ecosystem services and proposes differentiated zoning optimization control paths for China's national territory. [Extracted from the article]

The Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is conducting a research study, NCT06560398, to increase the enrollment of Black and Hispanic patients in National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trials. The study will use outreach, navigation, and digital tools to target both external and internal populations. The primary outcome will be the percentage of Black and Hispanic patients enrolled in clinical trials, and the secondary outcome will be the percentage of patients referred to Moffitt. The study is set to begin on September 1, 2024, and is expected to be completed by September 1, 2026. It is open to individuals of all genders in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Saveetha University in India aimed to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) among cervical cancer patients in India. The study analyzed 17 observational studies with a total of 2,529 cervical cancer cases and found that the pooled HPV prevalence was 85%, with significant regional variations. The researchers concluded that further research is needed to explore the underlying causes and regional characteristics of HPV epidemiology in India. This study provides valuable insights for developing targeted and effective public health interventions for cervical cancer in India. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research study conducted by Nangui Abrogoua University in Cote d'Ivoire aimed to assess the adaptability and resilience of cowpea and maize varieties to different climatic zones. The study found that the best varieties varied depending on the specific zone. In the tropical rainforest zone, the cowpea variety KVX780-6 and maize variety Violet de Katiola were the most productive. In the forest-savannah mosaic zone, the cowpea variety KVX745-11P and maize variety SR21 had the highest yields. In the sub-Sudanian savannah zone, the cowpea variety Tiligre and maize variety SR21 were the most productive. The study concluded that the identified varieties can be recommended to farmers in each respective zone. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the University of Malawi examined the nutritional and phytochemical properties of four edible orchid species found in Malawi. The researchers analyzed the proximate content, minerals, phytochemicals, and functional properties of the orchids. The study found that the orchid species contained essential nutrients and phytochemicals important for human nutrition and health. The findings suggest that these orchids could be utilized in the development of food products. [Extracted from the article]

Traditional multi-criterion decision-making methods can help decision-makers decide whether to accept or reject an alternative, but they cannot ensure these results fully meet decision-makers' requirements. Three-way decision methods overcome this limitation by dividing alternatives into three regions. However, traditional three-way decision methods rarely considered the reliability of evaluation information and individual regrets under some criteria. Moreover, most weighting methods in three-way decisions ignored the influence of abnormal values. To fill the above gaps, this paper develops a linguistic Z-number-based sorting method combining the three-way decision with the gain and lost dominance score (GLDS) method that reflects individual regrets under some criteria. Firstly, to avoid individual regrets, we introduce the linguistic Z-number-based GLDS sorting (LZ-GLDS-Sort) method, which obtains two states of alternatives that will be used in the three-way decision. Linguistic Z-numbers can express linguistic evaluation and credibility. Two parameters are introduced in the LZ-GLDS-Sorting method to reflect the relative importance of evaluation information and credibility. Then, a three-way decision method is introduced to divide alternatives into three regions, in which the variation-coefficient weighting method is introduced to avoid the effect of abnormal values. Finally, the ecological function zoning as an example is provided to validate the applicability of this model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author discusses variation in climate change in Oklahoma and mentions Rita Blanca as protected shortgrass prairie at western end of the state. Topics discussed include threatened ecological zones of short grass prairie across the world, drought affected tract of land for restoration brought by federal Soil Conservation Service and sun's heat trapped by carbon dioxide in the air raising the temperature of the earth.

CareFusion 303 Inc. has been issued a patent for systems and methods for updating firmware of medical devices while minimizing clinical impact. The patent describes a computer-implemented method that involves receiving a new configuration package containing updated firmware for a patient care device, storing the package in the device's memory, and determining whether the new firmware is compatible with connected functional modules. If compatible, the new firmware is transmitted to the modules and stored in a different memory bank. The method also includes additional features such as detecting new connections and sending alerts for unavailable firmware versions. This patent aims to address the challenges of maintaining and ensuring compatibility among medical devices in healthcare facilities. [Extracted from the article]

Pakistan was encouraging private sector investment in renewable energy projects to reach its clean energy goal by 2030 and it would produce 60 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources, he said this while talking to media. Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Sunday said that Pakistan would become the world's best example in green energy revolution as government was well on track to meet the renewable energy targets by 2030 and will raise it to 60% through renewable resources. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes how to effectively manage deer wintering habitat. Topics include antlerless deer harvests being focused on a relatively large geographic area encompassing both summer and winter ranges used by the herd; does not consider the long-term welfare of wintering whitetails; and be able to delineate the total geographic area that any given deeryard serves.

COVER STORY From working in a quarry to becoming an outdoor performer, Ouyang Luofasheng has seen his life improve with green development. According to Hu Zucai, deputy head of the NDRC, the urbanization drive has created 19 city clusters, where over 75 percent of the entire urban population live. The group should also be given skills training for industries with a high labor demand, such as smart manufacturing and household services, to improve their income and purchasing power. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Chang'an University in Xi'an, China, explores the concept of resilience effectiveness in the context of the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study finds that while China demonstrated strong resilience, it came at the cost of safety, greenness, inclusiveness, and efficiency. The research identifies the optimal geographic zones for resilience effectiveness, highlighting the complex and multifactorial nature of the process. The study broadens resilience research and provides implications for city planning in the post-pandemic era. [Extracted from the article]

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A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences of travelling to the small town of Sanderson in western Texas as of February 2021.

Ecology, Food Products, Landscape Ecology Keywords: Ecology; Food Products; Landscape Ecology EN Ecology Food Products Landscape Ecology 167 167 1 09/11/23 20230914 NES 230914 2023 SEP 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Investigators discuss new findings in landscape ecology. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the supply chain challenges faced by the intermodal rail sector dominated by inwardly focused precision scheduled railroading (PSR) considerations. It mentions that direct moves of ISO containers via inland point intermodal (IPI) have been hamstrung by capacity issues and congestion.

The ideal wild turkey habitat is a mixture of hardwood bot omlands with good roosting trees, pasture, and open forest. Turkeys require healthy forests to thrive, so when properties are managed for them other creatures benef t. Turkey restoration is not just about the birds themselves, but a healthy ecosystem. In this case, the ranch is on the edge of two ecological zones and stockings could have either been Eastern or Rio Grande turkeys", said Spring Creek Outdoors founder Macey Ledbet er. [Extracted from the article]

The Gulf of Mexico and Canada Basin are small oceans located in back-arc settings of the Paleo-Pacific Ocean, at the northern and southern tip of the North American craton. Both are pronounced rotational, pie-shaped basins, with their distal ends bounded by major transforms, and both opened by ~70° counter-clockwise rotation of micro-continents away from the craton. While they formed synchronously with elements of the Central and North Atlantic, their oceanic crust never connected with that of the Atlantic. Both oceans were periodically confined, with important implications for the paleo-environment and petroleum system. Their North American affinity resulted in a number of intriguing similarities, such as timing and magnitude of main sediment influx. We argue for a genetic relationship between the geometry and kinematics of these pie-shaped oceans, their proneness to confinement, and their back-arc setting. In contrast to common back-arc basins, the Gulf of Mexico and Canada Basin had spreading ridges oriented nearly orthogonally to the Paleo-Pacific subduction direction. This distinctive high-angle back-arc development may be due to “Wilson Cycle” reactivation of orogenic belts intersecting the Paleo-Pacific margin, and/or to interaction between descending slabs beneath adjacent cratonic masses, and may apply to other examples worldwide, such as the South China Sea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keywords: Asia; Biodiversity; China; Ecology; Food Suppliers; Landscape Ecology EN Asia Biodiversity China Ecology Food Suppliers Landscape Ecology 235 235 1 06/12/23 20230615 NES 230615 2023 JUN 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Investigators publish new report on landscape ecology. Asia, Biodiversity, China, Ecology, Food Suppliers, Landscape Ecology Last, the slope effect on trade-offs and synergies was significant between typical ecosystem service pairs in the study area; trade-offs were the main relationships between the pairs of ESs in the study area, which accounted for nearly 60% of all types of trade-offs/synergies during the 15 years.". [Extracted from the article]

Alongside Linder Health, its sister company KPAX, a health and longevity lifestyle brand offering mitochondrial health supplements, will also be distributed from the new Cleveland hub. Keywords: Linder Health EN Linder Health 521 521 1 04/17/23 20230417 NES 230417 2023 APR 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Clinical Trials Week -- Linder Health, the professional skincare brand formulated by a board-certified dermatologist and PhD organic chemist, has announced that their operations have moved to Cleveland, Ohio starting this month. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the trek to Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp gets close to Himalayan peaks without Everest crowds. Topics include well-known trek to Everest's Base Camp, the hike to Annapurna's staging area offers lower elevations and fewer fellow trekkers; and route traverses a range of ecological zones, all located within Nepal's first designated conservation area and its largest protected region.

[i] In 2016, a small group ofstaff within the Riverside County Library System (RCLS)identified several needs for their patrons experiencinghomelessness and the services currently provided by thelibrary available to address those needs. Since 2019, the Homelessness Resource Committee (HRC) hasprovided Project Connect outreach events inspired by theLos Angeles Public Library's Project Connect model. Poverty and Homelessness What would you like to share about the workyour library has done in addressing poverty andhomelessness in your community?. [Extracted from the article]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of taking photographs at the four main ecological zones in Minnesota.

The article features the sport of orienteering that requires the use of mapping skills. It states that it is a racing sport that requires navigation of maps and compasses to manage diverse and unfamiliar courses and terrains. It notes that the maps are scaled meticulously to show not only the contours of the land but also the geological and geographic features. It adds that many outdoor enthusiasts who tried it once become convinced that this would experience a widespread growth.

This article reports on the methods New Zealand has adopted to conserve its ocean ecosystems. Instead of trying to manage fishing, the country has set aside preserves where no fishing is allowed, including recreational, which has its own ecological impact. After 30 years Goat Island Bay has seen a remarkable resurgence of species that were nearly wiped out.

The article informs that Cameroon is often described as, Africa in miniature, because of the wide range of different landscapes, languages and ethnicities and differences can pose challenges to national unity but also create a rich tapestry of varied cultures that have the potential to become a strength in the longer term if properly utilized. It mentions that Cameroon is highly ethnically diverse - with many languages or dialects spoken among the population.

The article focuses on the ecological zone called the California Floristic Province, which is mostly California and areas of Oregon and Mexico. Conservation International calls the province a hotspot of biodiversity. It has a Mediterranean climate, flagship species, including the California condor, and more than two thousand endemic plant species. The red-shouldered hawk thrive in public areas and are being tracked in migration study by the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Snow geese and Ross's geese are seen over the marshes at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Santa Cruz Island is protected by the National Park Service and the Nature Conservancy. Bristlecones in California's White Mountains are the oldest known living things on Earth. Botanist Steve Junak comments on the candleholder live-forevers on Santa Cruz Island. The carnivorous pitcher plant, cobra lilies, grow in serpentine soil. The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for waterfowl.

The article focuses on the lands mentioned in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. These lands extend from Italy to Iran and from Greece to Egypt, with most events occurring in the area called the land of Israel, or Palestine, on both sides of the River Jordan. Botanists refer to the five different geographic regions of Palestine: The fertile crescent on the southeast end of the Mediterranean Sea; the coastal plain or Mediterranean Zone; the central hill country that alternates hills and plateaus; and the fifth region, the Jordan Valley runs down the center of Palestine.

Features the South Okanagan region of British Columbia. Government's decision in 2003 to investigate the potential for the creation of a national park in the region; Description of the South Okanagan landscape; Ecological zones which comprise the region; Need to protect the area's native flora and fauna.

The article announces periodical ASEE Campus Representative Awards who have achieved excellence in their roles on campuses within each of the four geographic zones including Jonathan Verrett, Kumar Yelamarthi and Surendra "Vinnie" K. Gupta.

Speaking at the launch, Huawei Cloud CEO Zhang Ping'an (pictured) said: "For the past 30 years, Huawei has been relentless in connecting the world. Huawei said the development marked the industry's "first distributed cloud-native product", the launch of which is part of its strategy to "work with partners towards a global cloud alliance". Now providing more than 80 cloud services in 12 categories, Huawei said this makes it "the solution with the widest range of on-premises cloud services". [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the changes in Jupiter's Equatorial Zone. Topics discussed include differences between zones and belts arises from localized differences of the temperature of planet's upper troposphere; Jupiter's warm internal glow due to cold ammonia ice clouds; and discovery of weather patters and climatic variation of Jupiter.

The article focuses on the aspects of the implementation of eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) notification in Uttarakhand, India. Topics include its significant in the control of construction of hydro power projects in various areas which causes hazards such as floods and landslides, its sustainability aims which include the guidelines for road construction and muck disposal and the use of dynamite in ecologically fragile areas, and the consultation of local people for the masterplan of notification.

The article features the business and economic potential of the town of Hadley in Massachusetts. It notes that the town offers business and people a pastoral landscape, with its commercial center, historic village, and farmland. Another factor for its success is its location, between Northampton and Amherst. Its home-occupation bylaw is beneficial for those who want operate a home-based business.

A 214-year-old coastal village in Mauritius hit by the island's worst environmental disaster is set for a 6.5 billion-rupee ($162 million) regeneration plan, according to the National Infrastructure Ministry. An oil spill after a vessel ran aground in July further impacted the village, home to fishermen and a cultural landmark. [Extracted from the article]

It's time for companies to stop regarding project-based services as loss leaders. A large enterprise-services company experienced low margins and suffered from inconsistent management and operational practices. The enterprise-service company implemented best-in-class resource-management practices that ensure effective demand-supply matching, resource allocation and de-allocation, demand forecasting, bench and utilization management, and competency development. The enterprise-services company took a number of steps to improve the rigor of its operating practices:. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the British government refused to classify beauty spot and wildlife haven Radley Lakes as a town green. Public campaigners initiated an inquiry but failed to prove that the lake had been used as a public recreation space for a considerable period of time, despite numerous testimonials from witnesses. The decision is likely to make the lake vulnerable to toxic wastes from nPower's Didcot coal power station. nPower argued that because the lakes had once been drained they could not be registered as an unchanged public space.