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    combines remote sensing with web base surveys. It was found that each participant had differing perspectives of the use of GIS to analyse and display natural resource data. For instances scientist believe that there is power in access to privileged knowledge such as data and GIS tools, giving rise to issues concerning credibility of maps produced using GIS as maps tend to be viewed as truth. I find this article beneficial to help build my knowledge of public involvement in Environmental Management

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    Since Confederation, relations between the Canadian federal government and the native people of Canada have been strained due to the former existence of the Indian Residential School System. Following the passage of the Indian Act, the first residential schools were established across Canada to assimilate indigenous children into Canadian society through the forced adoption of European customs at the expense of their own culture. During its tenure, approximately 150,000 indigenous children were

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    multiplier effect on land use and land cover change (LUCC) have been recognized as the most important aspects of cities climate change which is triggered by the need for urban services provision for the influx of human population. The shortages of housing in particular, and other urban services provision is the fundamental cause and effects of development of illegal and informal settlements. With analysis from empirical study in Eldoret town, the study discusses the need for urban land regularization as

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    community surveys have been sent, and input will continue to be solicited for several weeks. Staff is beginning to work on community feedback follow-up meetings and expect these to be held in January 2018. Citizen Survey: Postcard mailings and the first round of surveys went out last week. The second survey mailing with the final reminder to participate will go out this week. After results are collected from the paper surveys, an online survey will be made available to the public in November

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    are organized by goals and aspirations to ensure the prosperity of both localities. James City County has established a greater focus on economic growth as well as the modernization of government services like workforce development and educational systems (James City County, 2015). New Orleans has a stronger goal of addressing climate change and potential environmental issues that the City will eventually have to tackle. Additionally, the differing demographics must be considered among the two localities

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    The effects of Land issues to poverty The Philippines has always been an agricultural country. This can be an effect of the country’s tropical weather. According to the World Bank, in 2009, the country has 40% of agricultural land area. The country’s economy has been dependent on agricultural production. The country's agriculture sector is made up of 4 sub-sectors: farming, fisheries, livestock, and forestry, which together employ 39.8 percent of the labor force and contribute 20 percent of

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    Docklands Case Study

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    parts of my predictions that were correct, were the residential areas having many apartment complexes and there being a wide range of restaurants in the area. Although the retail was not the amount I thought there was going to be, even during the surveys we conducted 9 residents mentioned that the retail amenities were poor. For some residents the Docklands region has been created as a liveable and sustainable residential precinct that has all of the amenities needed to survive. However, during our

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    Epidemiology is the study of diseases and informs the public about the health epidemics and new standards put in place. They usually work in laboratories, businesses, and offices where they work on discovering many diseases and conducting research while also finding cures to new diseases. In order to become an epidemiologist, I will have undergo through 4 year as an undergraduate and obtain a Masters in Biology or Public Health. In high school, it is recommended for me take Biology, Chemistry or

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    . The Survey was discussed at a meeting of the Economic and Development Review Committee which is charged with the examination of the economic situation of member and key partner countries, and is published on the responsibility of the Secretary General of the OECD. This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area OECD Economic

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    Washington. The map displays the changing patterns of public drunkenness for the city of Tacoma. The map was made to show managers and city council members the change between the years. 1b. The success of the Alcohol Impact Area program was measured by using a Geographic Information System (GIS). It measured the alcohol related crime change and where it changed location from 2001to 2006. The cases kept the individuals involved in public drunkenness private due to the sensitivity. ArcGIS Spatial

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