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Counting cases, conserving species: addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has become a critical threat to wildlife, shifting from a seasonal epizootic to a persistent, year‐round panzootic with global consequences. Here, we summarise the origin, evolutionary mechanisms, and expanding host range of the current H5N1 virus (clade 2.3.4.4b) and assess its impact on wildlife. Over
Ulrich Knief +4 more
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A Neural Network Method for Efficient Vegetation Mapping [PDF]
, 1998 This paper describes the application of a neural network method designed to improve the efficiency of map production from remote sensing data. Specifically, the ARTMAP neural network produces vegetation maps of the Sierra National Forest, in Northern ...
Carpenter, Gail +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The critical role of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth through employment generation and innovation cannot go unseen, especially the efforts of small firms in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship. With more market and consumer focus on sustainability and the shift toward eco‐friendly products, SMEs can ...
Nasser Hadi Alajmi
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On the importance of including vegetation dynamics in Budyko's hydrological model [PDF]
, 2015 The Budyko curve describes the patterns observed between between climate, evapotranspiration and run-off and has proven to be a useful model for predicting catchment energy and water balances.
Donohue, Randall +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Our planet faces a critical crisis, with pollution, resource depletion and biodiversity loss surpassing sustainable limits. Businesses must address these challenges, with the circular economy and Industry 4.0 offering transformative potential through closed‐loop systems, regenerative solutions and advanced technologies.
Agnes Toth‐Peter +3 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the role of corporate zero‐deforestation commitments (ZDCs) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) enabling technologies in mitigating deforestation. Drawing on data from 110 companies included in the Forest 500 dataset, the research explores whether sustainability commitments and digital innovation influence firms' deforestation ...
Valentina Beretta +2 more
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Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and TechnologyClimate change has intensified environmental hazards, including floods, landslides, and droughts, with Pekalongan Regency, Indonesia, emerging as a vulnerable region facing these multifaceted challenges. While flood-related studies dominate existing study, drought impacts remain understudied, despite their growing prevalence.
Fariz, Trida Ridho +4 more
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Alternative Insurance Indexes for Drought Risk in Developing Countries [PDF]
The paper compares the risk coping potential of insurances that are based on indices derived from weather (rainfall and temperature) data as well as from crop model and remote sensing analyses.
Bobojonov, Ihtiyor, Sommer, Rolf
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
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Open PhysicsLake area dynamics are closely linked to climate change, and accurate shoreline extraction is critical for monitoring lake area changes, with significant implications for water resource management, ecological conservation, and regional sustainable ...
Fu Jingyi, Liu Yong
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