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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 9)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Basaltic trachyandesite pahoehoe lava, which is 1975 degrees F (1080 degrees C), slowly stretches as it inflates. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a RAPID (Grant for Rapid ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 5)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Standing alongside a 30-meter-wide lava channel in the Leningradskoye lava field requires proper protective padding. Even wearing special gear, it was too hot to remain at the 1080-degree-Celsius lava's edge for more than one or two minutes during the Tolbachik 2012-2013 eruption, which began Nov. ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 1)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

An isolate lava lobe in the Leningradskoye lava field during the Tolbachik 2012-2013 eruption that began Nov. 27, 2012, after 36 years of inactivity. The cooling pahoehoe lava flow surface is still glowing hot inside. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson College in Carlisle, ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 7)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Russian scientists observe the top of lava that is moving through the snow, which is about 6 feet (2 meters) deep. In the foreground, a researcher hurriedly digs a pit in the snow to observe how the lava is moving through the snowpack. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 3)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

A Strombolian blast from the main crater of the Naboko vent, which fed the Leningradskoye and Toludskoye lava fields during the 2012-2013 Tolbachik eruption that began Nov. 27, 2012, after 36 years of inactivity. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson College in Carlisle, ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 2)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

The main lava channel from the Leningradskoye lava field during the Tolbachik 2012-2013 eruption, which began Nov. 27, 2012, after 36 years of inactivity. Outside air temperatures during January fieldwork were close to 0 degrees F, but work along the lava flow kept researchers warm. Ben Edwards, ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 10)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

A thermal probe and datalogger (yellow) record the temperature of basaltic trachyandesite lava as it flows onto a snow bank in the Toludskoye lava field, which is in the southeastern part of the newly formed Tolbachik lava field. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson College in ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 6)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

A view looking to the south across the growing crater rim of the Naboko cone showing Strombolian bursts and semitransparent gas clouds during the 2012-2013 Tolbachik eruption, which began on Nov. 27, 2012, after 36 years of inactivity. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 4)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

A tear-dropped shape "bocca," or mouth, of a lava tube that was feeding a large, channelized lava flow in the Leningradskoye lava field during the 2012-2013 Tolbachik eruption, which began Nov. 27, 2012, after 36 years of inactivity. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson ...

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Research on the Tolbachik eruption (Image 8)

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Ropey, a basaltic trachyandesite pahoehoe lava, flows across the snow in the upper Toludskoye lava field, which is in the southeastern part of the newly formed Tolbachik lava field. Ben Edwards, a professor of Earth sciences at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was funded by the ...

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Black Hole Researchers Katie Bouman and Colin Lonsdale Answer Your Questions

05/30/2019 01:00 AM EDT

On April 10, a team of international scientists from Event Horizon Telescope project unveiled the first ever image of a black hole at the center of the M87* galaxy. We invited computer scientist Dr. Katie Bouman and astronomer Dr. Colin Lonsdale from the EHT project to answer questions from our ...

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Addressing the decline of monarch butterflies (Image 1)

05/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Researchers at Michigan State University, studying the decline of monarch butterflies, found that a critical piece of the butterflyÂs annual cycle was missing: fall migration. By focusing on this southerly trek, as well as changing the scale at which winter populations are examined, scientists ...

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Addressing the decline of monarch butterflies (Image 2)

05/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Researchers at Michigan State University, studying the decline of monarch butterflies, found that a critical piece of the butterflyÂs annual cycle was missing: the fall migration. By focusing on this southerly trek, as well as changing the scale at which winter populations are examined, scientists ...

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Addressing the decline of monarch butterflies (Image 3)

05/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Researchers at Michigan State University, studying the decline of monarch butterflies, found that a critical piece of the butterflyÂs annual cycle was missing: fall migration. By focusing on this southerly trek, as well as changing the scale at which winter populations are examined, scientists ...

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NEON Meteorological/flux tower - North Dakota

05/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Field scientists work on the meteorological/flux tower at the Woodworth terrestrial field site in North Dakota, a National Science Foundation National Ecological Observatory Network, or NEON, site. Learn more about NEON Here. (Date ...

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What you know is what you see!

05/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT

NSF-funded cognitive neuroscientists at George Washington University have found that a personÂs knowledge about the size of everyday objects impacts how our brains process and interact with the visual environment.

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Improving 3D printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors (Image 2)

05/28/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Josie Fraticelli examines the 3D printed prosthetic created for her by Virginia Tech assistant professor Blake Johnson and his interdisciplinary team of student researchers. Fraticelli was born with amniotic band syndrome where string-like amniotic bands restricted blood flow and affected ...

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Improving 3D printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors (Image 4)

05/28/2019 01:00 AM EDT

A mold of Josie Fraticelli's hand that was scanned during development of a 3D printed personalized prosthetic, created for her in the lab of Virginia Tech assistant professor Blake Johnson. Johnson's lab has taken steps forward to integrate electronic sensors with personalized 3D printed ...

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Improving 3D printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors (Image 1)

05/28/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Graduate student Yuxin Tong works with a 3D printed prosthetic in the lab of Blake Johnson, a Virginia Tech assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering. Johnson's lab has taken steps forward to integrate electronic sensors with personalized 3D printed prosthetics -- a development that ...

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Improving 3D printed prosthetics by integrating electronic sensors (Image 3)

05/28/2019 01:00 AM EDT

Industrial and systems engineering graduate student Yuxin Tong adjusts a 3D printed prosthetic in the lab of Virginia Tech assistant professor Blake Johnson. Johnson's lab has taken steps forward to integrate electronic sensors with personalized 3D printed prosthetics -- a development that could ...

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Canadian Armed Forces Day

June 2, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day:

“Today, we honour the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, who put their lives on the line to advance stability and peace around the world, and to protect the fundamental values and interests that define this country.

“I am humbled by the immense dedication, selflessness, and compassion demonstrated by those who answer the call to serve. Whether deployed in combat or peace operations, or during disaster relief efforts, they represent the very best of what it means to be Canadian.

“The weight of military service can take a toll on people who wear the uniform. It can also be challenging for families and loved ones. Their enduring support and sacrifice are a tremendous source of strength to our armed forces, and we all owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to these exceptional Canadians.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families for their invaluable service and sacrifice, so that we can enjoy peace, freedom, and democracy.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump

May 31, 2019
Quebec City, Quebec

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with United States President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister conveyed his thanks for the productive visit to Ottawa by Vice President Mike Pence, which reinforced the strong ties between Canada and the United States.

The two leaders also discussed relations with China, including the strong support of the United States for the release of the two Canadians arbitrarily detained in China.

The two leaders reiterated their commitment to the new North American Free Trade Agreement and welcomed progress towards its ratification.

The Prime Minister and the President welcomed the agreement reached between the two countries to lift the Section 232 tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, as well as Canada’s countermeasures.

They also discussed the Toronto Raptors victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the NBA Finals.

The Prime Minister and President agreed to keep in close touch, and look forward to seeing each other at the upcoming G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.

Statement by the Prime Minister to celebrate the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

May 31, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to celebrate the birth of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child:

“Canadians were overjoyed that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed into their family a new baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. We look forward to hosting them all on a future visit to Canada.

“To celebrate the birth, Canada will donate $100,000 to the Breakfast Club of Canada, an organization that works to nurture children’s potential by providing healthy breakfasts before school. Every day, the Club helps feed more than 220,000 students in over 1,600 schools across the country, to make sure young Canadians get the healthy start they need to thrive. The donation announced today will help bring the Breakfast Club to five new schools, reaching over 500 more children daily. This represents more than 100,000 breakfasts over a school year.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I extend our warmest congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Royal Family.”

Prime Minister welcomes final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

June 3, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

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Ο Πρόεδρος της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, κ. Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης, έκανε την ακόλουθη δήλωση:

Αθήνα, 2 Ιουνίου 2019 On camera Ο Πρόεδρος της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, κ. Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης, έκανε την ακόλουθη δήλωση: «Σήμερα η Ελλάδα εξέλεξε τους νέους δημάρχους και περιφερειάρχες της. Τους συγχαίρω όλους και διαβεβαιώνω όλους τους Έλληνες ότι, εφόσον με εμπιστευθούν στις εκλογές της 7ης Ιουλίου, η επόμενη κυβέρνηση, αλλά και εγώ προσωπικά θα είμαστε δίπλα τους. Για μας δεν υπάρχουν κομματικές ταυτότητες στη συνεργασία μας με τους εκπροσώπους της αυτοδιοίκησης. Μοναδικό κριτήριο, μοναδικός στόχος είναι η ζωή σε κάθε περιφέρεια, σε κάθε δήμο να γίνει καλύτερη για όλους.  Το πρόγραμμά μας μεταφέρει περισσότερες αρμοδιότητες και διασφαλίζει, επιτέλους, οικονομική αυτοτέλεια στην αυτοδιοίκηση. Κυρίως, όμως, αντιμετωπίζει και θα αντιμετωπίσει τα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν από ένα εκλογικό σύστημα το οποίο εφαρμόστηκε και, δυστυχώς, ορθώνει εμπόδια στην αποτελεσματικότητα της αυτοδιοίκησης. Δώσαμε από την αρχή πολιτική διάσταση στη μάχη των περιφερειακών εκλογών. Γιατί θέλουμε τους περιφερειάρχες συμμάχους στην ανάπτυξη,  στην προσέλκυση επενδύσεων, στη δημιουργία νέων θέσεων εργασίας. Αλλά και στη στήριξη των πιο αδύναμων συμπολιτών μας.    Και χαίρομαι, γιατί σήμερα στις 12 από τις 13 περιφέρειες της χώρας επικράτησαν στελέχη που προέρχονται από την μεγάλη μας πολιτική οικογένεια. Συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της Αττικής όπου κατοικεί σχεδόν ο μισός πληθυσμός της χώρας. Ο χάρτης της Ελλάδας βάφτηκε και σήμερα γαλάζιος. Μόνο που, στην προκειμένη περίπτωση, το γαλάζιο δεν είναι το χρώμα της παράταξής μας, αλλά το χρώμα της πατρίδας μας. Γιατί τα εκλεγμένα στελέχη της αυτοδιοίκησης, ασχέτως της προέλευσής τους, γνωρίζουν ότι πρώτη τους προτεραιότητα είναι να ενώσουν τις τοπικές κοινωνίες και να δουλέψουν για το καλό όλων των πολιτών. Τους εύχομαι καλή επιτυχία, γιατί μας περιμένει σκληρή δουλειά! Το αποτέλεσμα των Ευρωεκλογών δρομολόγησε μια μεγάλη πολιτική αλλαγή. Σε 5 εβδομάδες από τώρα, έρχονται κρίσιμες βουλευτικές εκλογές. Τότε θα πάρουμε, όλοι μαζί, την καθοριστική απόφαση για το μέλλον της χώρας. Θα βρεθώ -και πάλι- στην πρώτη γραμμή για έναν ήπιο, πολιτισμένο προεκλογικό αγώνα. Με αλήθειες, με σχέδιο, με επιχειρήματα. Θα γυρίσω και πάλι όλη την Ελλάδα. Πόλη-πόλη, χωριό-χωριό. Με οδηγό τις συγκεκριμένες δεσμεύσεις μας για ανάπτυξη, για δουλειές, για περισσότερες θέσεις εργασίας, για χαμηλότερους φόρους, για ένα πιο αποτελεσματικό κράτος. Έτσι θα γίνει η ελπίδα πραγματικότητα. Για τη νέα φωτεινή Ελλάδα που όλοι θέλουμε. Και στην οποία έχουν θέση όλες οι Ελληνίδες, όλοι οι Έλληνες. Σας ευχαριστώ».

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Η περιπέτεια αντιμετώπισης των παραγόντων που ευνοούν παγκόσμια τις κλιματικές αλλαγές άρχισε το 1997, η αφύπνιση των χωρών μετά από 21 χρόνια είναι άκρως επιβεβλημένη και πρέπει να παρθούν άμεσα μέτρα περιορισμού των «αερίων θερμοκηπίου».

Οι διαπραγματεύσεις των κυβερνήσεων των χωρών για την ολοκλήρωση του Πρωτοκόλλου του ΚΙΟΤΟ ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ 1997 που αφορά την μείωση κατά 5,2 % το 2012 σε σχέση με τα επίπεδα του 1990 «των αερίων του θερμοκηπίου» άνθρακα(CO2), χλωροφθορανθράκων (CFC), οξειδίου του αζώτου (N2O), μεθανίου (CH4), υδροχλωροφθορανθράκων (HCFC) δεν πρόκειται να προχωρήσουν αν οι κυβερνήσεις δεν λάβουν αποφασιστικά μέτρα για τον περιορισμό της κατανάλωσης ορυκτών καυσίμων.

Το πρωτόκολλο του ΚΙΟΤΟ το 1997 άνοιξε το δρόμο για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος. Η αποτυχία όμως της ΧΑΓΗΣ τον Νοέμβριο του 2000 δεν πρέπει να επαναληφθεί. Οι πλουσιότερες χώρες πρέπει να δώσουν το παράδειγμα και να υιοθετήσουν πρώτες τα σωστά μέτρα της συνδιάσκεψης του ΚΙΟΤΟ. Στις 16 έως 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2001 οι επτά πλουσιότερες χώρες του πλανήτη συναντήθηκαν στη ΤΕΡΓΕΣΤΗ και συμφώνησαν ότι πρέπει στην επόμενη συνδιάσκεψη των κρατών που θα γινόταν στη ΒΟΝΝΗ από 16 έως 27 Ιουλίου 2001 «για το φαινόμενο του θερμοκηπίου» να υιοθετηθούν από όλους τα μέτρα του ΚΙΟΤΟ και να παρθούν περισσότερα για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος του πλανήτη. Πράγματι - παρά την απουσία των ΗΠΑ-,για πρώτη φορά οι περισσότερες χώρες του πλανήτη συμφώνησαν - ύστερα από τις δεσμεύσεις της ΒΟΝΝΗΣ - στο ΜΑΡΑΚΕΣ το 2001 σε ένα αποτελεσματικό πακέτο μέτρων, ικανό να αντιμετωπίσει τις κλιματικές αλλαγές.

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Norway supports climate-resilient reconstruction after cyclones in Mozambique Pressemelding | 31.05.2019 ‘The cyclones Idai and Kenneth caused massive devastation. Mozambique will require substantial international support for a long time to come. Norway will contribute approximately NOK 138 million to climate-resilient reconstruction, with an emphasis on vulnerable groups. This includes support for the reconstruction of critical energy infrastructure in the affected areas. Further support will be considered in the time ahead,’ said Dag-Inge Ulstein, Minister of International Development. News alert about: Foreign affairs

Speech at Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Market seminar Tale/innlegg | 29.05.2019 "We need to include more immigrants into the labor market. We must lean on research and facts in order to find the right policies to increase employment", State Secretary Brage Baklien (Progress Party) said in his speech today. News alert about: The economy

Launch of report on the development cooperation policies and programmes of Norway Tale/innlegg | 28.05.2019 Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's remarks at the launch of the Peer Review report on the development cooperation policies and programmes of Norway. News alert about: Foreign affairs

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–) Plan/strategi | 27.05.2019 The Government presented its strategy for combating work-related crime in 2015. The strategy was revised and updated in 2017, and it has now also been subject to a new revision in February 2019. News alert about: Education and The economy

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