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Earth system resilience and tipping behavior
Environmental Research LettersAnthropogenic climate change, marked by unprecedented extremes, is an immediate concern. The Earth’s limited ability to adapt to abrupt changes within our societal timeframe has raised global alarm.
Chuixiang Yi +6 more
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Tipping Away from Coal?: Exploring Narratives and Tipping Dynamics in the Phaseout of Coal on Svalbard [PDF]
This chapter explores societal tipping points in energy transitions in the Arctic through the case of the phasing out of coal mining on Svalbard. The economy of the region, which has high geopolitical importance in the Arctic, was founded based on ...
Nogueira, Leticia Antunes +2 more
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Economic Behavior of Restaurant Tipping [PDF]
This paper offers a thoughtful discussion of social norms and alternative economic viewpoints and analysis of restaurant tipping behavior. A survey of Louisiana residents was conducted to collect public opinions about tipping.
Tin-Chun Lin
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Water quality parameters and tipping points of dragonfly diversity and abundance in fishponds
, 2018 International audienceFishponds are often enriched with nutrients in order to increase phytoplankton and zooplankton populations to support fish production. This eutrophication often leads to a global decrease of biodiversity. This biodiversity shift may
Robin, Joël +7 more
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Tipping point-induced abrupt shifts in East Asian hydroclimate since the Last Glacial Maximum
Nature CommunicationsMultiple tipping points in the Earth system could be triggered when global warming exceeds specific thresholds. However, the degree of their impact on the East Asian hydroclimate remains uncertain due to the lack of quantitative rainfall records. Here we
Fuzhi Lu +13 more
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Tipping, firm strategy, and industrial organization [PDF]
Tipping is a phenomenon that has been studied for many years, but is receiving increased attention in recent years. The magnitude of tips is very large – in the US, for example, tips in the food industry alone amount to about $42 billion each year, and ...
Azar, Ofer H.
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Impacts of Deforestation‐Driven Rainfall Reductions on Amazonia Forest Stability
Geophysical Research LettersThe stability of Amazonian vegetation is strongly influenced by land–atmosphere feedbacks. It has been hypothesized that deforestation‐induced precipitation decline may lead to widespread forest decline across the entire basin.
Luís Gustavo Cattelan +9 more
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Tipping: The Economics of a Social Norm [PDF]
Tipping illustrates the importance of social norms in motivating economic behavior. People tip because this is the social norm and disobeying norms results in social disapproval that creates emotional disutility.
Ofer H. Azar
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Tipping motivations and behavior in the US and Israel [PDF]
Tipping is a multi-billion dollar phenomenon and a major source of income for millions of workers. The results of a study conducted in the US and Israel suggest that people tip mainly to show gratitude, conform to the social norm, and because they know ...
Azar, Ofer H.
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Global Public HealthThe United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organisation and the defunding of multilateral health programs represent more than a political disruption.
Lutchmie Narine
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