scholarly journals A recommendation and risk classification system for connecting rough sleepers to essential outreach services

Data & Policy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harrison Wilde ◽  
Lucia L. Chen ◽  
Austin Nguyen ◽  
Zoe Kimpel ◽  
Joshua Sidgwick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Modeling Process ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Outreach Services ◽  
Data Driven Approach

Abstract Rough sleeping is a chronic experience faced by some of the most disadvantaged people in modern society. This paper describes work carried out in partnership with Homeless Link (HL), a UK-based charity, in developing a data-driven approach to better connect people sleeping rough on the streets with outreach service providers. HL's platform has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to thousands of alerts per day during extreme weather events; this overwhelms the volunteer-based system they currently rely upon for the processing of alerts. In order to solve this problem, we propose a human-centered machine learning system to augment the volunteers' efforts by prioritizing alerts based on the likelihood of making a successful connection with a rough sleeper. This addresses capacity and resource limitations whilst allowing HL to quickly, effectively, and equitably process all of the alerts that they receive. Initial evaluation using historical data shows that our approach increases the rate at which rough sleepers are found following a referral by at least 15% based on labeled data, implying a greater overall increase when the alerts with unknown outcomes are considered, and suggesting the benefit in a trial taking place over a longer period to assess the models in practice. The discussion and modeling process is done with careful considerations of ethics, transparency, and explainability due to the sensitive nature of the data involved and the vulnerability of the people that are affected.

Impact of Climate Change on Rural Livelihood: A Case Study of Central Rajasthan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Saifuddin Soz ◽  
Dhananjay Mankar
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Rural Livelihood ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Impact

Climate change is already bringing tremendous influence on people’s lives, particularly the underprivileged. It’s already visible in a variety of ways. In recent decades, Asia and the Pacific have seen consistent warming trends as well as more frequent and powerful extreme weather events such as droughts, cyclones, floods, and hailstorms. This study was done in Ajmer District of Rajasthan, to find out the climate variation in the last 10 years. The study describes the effects due to climate change on the livelihoods of the people, so a descriptive research design was used for the study to find out the impact of climate change on rural livelihood in central Rajasthan. The study is based on a large representative of sample, quantitative data was collected to gain an idea of the impact on the livelihoods due to climate change at the household level. It shows the negative impact of climate change on rural livelihood which forced the people to change their livelihood directly or indirectly. It was found that climate change had an impact on people’s lives and people do understand the variation in climate change in terms of changes in the weather, unseasonal rain, and drought.

scholarly journals Consequences of Climate Change Impacts and Incidences of Extreme Weather Events in Relation to Crop Production in Bhutan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngawang Chhogyel ◽  
Lalit Kumar ◽  
Yadunath Bajgai
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events

Being a country in the Himalayas, Bhutan is highly prone to the vagaries of weather events that affect agricultural production and the subsequent livelihood of the people. To identify the main issues that affect crop production and the decisions of farmers, a survey was conducted in three different agro-ecosystems in Bhutan. Our key findings indicate that farming and the decisions of farmers were largely affected by different climatic and non-climatic factors. These were in descending order of importance: irrigation availability > farm labour > crop seasonality > crop damage (climatic) > land holding > crop damage (wildlife) > crop damage (diseases and pests). The most important consequences of climate change impacts were the drying of irrigation sources (4.35) and crop losses due to weather events (4.10), whereas land fallowing, the occurrence of flood and soil erosion, weed pressure and changes in cropping pattern (with mean ratings of 2.53–3.03) experienced lesser consequences. The extreme weather events, such as untimely rains, drought and windstorms, were rated as the ‘most common’ to ‘common’ occurrences, thus inflicting a crop loss of 1–19%. These confirm our hearsay knowledge that extreme weather events have major consequences on irrigation water, which is said to be either drying or getting smaller in comparison to the past. Therefore, Bhutan must step up its on-ground farmer-support system towards improving the country’s food production, whilst embracing climate smart farm technologies for adapting to the impacts of change.

scholarly journals Impacts of extreme weather on the health and well-being of people who are homeless

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine G. A. Pendrey ◽  
Marion Carey ◽  
Janet Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Homeless Population ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Expected Increase

This letter responds to the article by Cusack et al., ‘Extreme weather-related health needs of people who are homeless’ (Australian Journal of Primary Health, 2013, 19(3), 250–255), which addressed the impacts of extreme weather on the health of the homeless population in inner city Adelaide. We compare the findings of Cusack et al. to our own original research, based on interviews with service providers to the homeless in urban and rural Victoria. We further place this issue in the broader context of climate change, which is crucial given the expected increase in extreme weather events and associated health impacts.

scholarly journals Climate Change and Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Joshua Papacek ◽  
Ashley Smyth ◽  
Holly Abeels ◽  
Alicia Betancourt
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Ice Sheets ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Sea Levels ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Municipal Workers ◽  
Rising Sea Levels

Climate change is considered one of the biggest challenges facing society. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are threatened by melting ice sheets, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. Climate change is also something that the people in south Florida live with daily. Still, the science of climate change is complicated, leaving many in the region looking for trusted information about why climate should matter to them. The purpose of this new 8-page FAQ document is to provide answers to commonly asked questions regarding climate change. The questions come from south Florida residents and municipal workers concerned with the climate outcomes to their region. The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss682

scholarly journals KESENIAN DAN TEKNOLOGI DI ERA DISRUPSI (Studi Terhadap Akun Instagram Madihin @gazali_rumi)

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmi Hartati ◽  
Najla Amaly
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
New Media ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Traditional Art ◽  
The People ◽  
The Media ◽  
Society Today

Instagram is one of the most popular social media in the new media age community, including the people of Indonesia. Based on survey data released by the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) in 2016 there were 19.9 million Instagram accounts registered. Instagram not only uses the media to post pictures of daily activities, but already uses promotional facilities and to preserve the culture. Madihin is a culture originating from South Kalimantan. The @gazali_rumi account is an Instagram account that has Madihin art posts. Social media can be the latest innovation in preserving this traditional art, while social media has become a characteristic of modern society today.

Cities and extreme weather events: impacts of flooding and extreme heat on water and electricity services in Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 095624782095203
Author(s):  
Sam M Kayaga ◽  
Ebenezer F Amankwaa ◽  
Katherine V Gough ◽  
Rob L Wilby ◽  
Mercy A Abarike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Extreme Heat ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Heat Demand ◽  
Urban Settlements

Extreme weather events disproportionately affect residents of low-income urban settlements in the global South. This paper explores the impacts of extreme heat and flooding on water and electricity services in Accra and Tamale, Ghana. Interviews with water/electricity providers and water quality analysis are combined with household interviews, focus group discussions and observations conducted in eight low-income urban settlements. The findings highlight the interconnected nature of service provision during extreme weather events, with challenges in one sector reinforcing problems in another, exacerbating difficulties with access. Although households can utilize rainwater during flooding, it is highly susceptible to faecal contamination, and electricity supplies are often disconnected. During extreme heat, demand for water and electricity outstrips supply, leading to severe shortages, especially in Tamale. Water and electricity service providers should consider their interconnected nature and adopt a joined-up approach to cope with extreme weather events, which are predicted to increase with climate change.

scholarly journals Creating the Conditions for Climate Resilience: A Community-Based Approach in Canumay East, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corrine Cash
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Land Rights ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Climate Action

People who reside in informal settlements in the Global South are most vulnerable to extreme weather events and their consequences, such as flooding, landslides, and fires. Those located in coastal areas face severe challenges from seasonal and typhoon-induced flooding. Research shows that uncertain land rights exacerbate community vulnerability because residents are under constant threat of eviction by private sector actors or the state. Individual and community upgrading is rarely possible in such a situation. This article focuses on the efforts to secure tenure and upgrade their community by the residents of Sitio Libis, located in Canumay East, City of Valenzuela, Philippines. The study demonstrates that while community-based approaches require skills and capacities of community members, enabling conditions created by government and/or NGOs are required for transformational outcomes. While the people of Sitio Libis did not conceptualize their efforts in terms of climate change adaptation, their success suggests the possibility for smart partnerships among state-civil society/private sector actors to emerge in support of small-scale climate action.

Impact assessment of extreme weather events on transport networks: A data-driven approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 168-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iraklis Stamos ◽  
Evangelos Mitsakis ◽  
Josep Maria Salanova ◽  
Georgia Aifadopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Transport Networks ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Data Driven Approach

scholarly journals Heeding the Warnings: ‘Sucking up the seas’ in Vance Palmer’s Cyclone

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Literary Criticism ◽  
Historical Record ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Critical Response ◽  
The People ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Environmental Imagination ◽  
New Criterion ◽  
The Impact

Climate change literary criticism calls for fundamental re-evalutions of our critical tools. In representations of extreme weather events, Vance Palmer’s Cyclone set in North Queensland meets many of the new criterion with its story about the impact of the cyclone on individuals, community and plot. The genesis and inspiration of the novel, its writing, its  publication, review and reception can be addressed. The cyclone is seen through the perceptions of different characters. Vance and Nettie Palmer knew many of the people drowned in the 1934 cyclone. Palmer drew on the historical record in his novel, which was published over a decade later. The reception of Cyclone was very limited given it was published locally by Angus & Robertson and had no serious critical response. The environmental imagination has been a powerful force in Australia creative writing and is undervalued in contemporary debates.

scholarly journals Contemporary India’s Social Structure in Select Novels of Aravind Adiga and Application of Interactive English Language Learning System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1156-1162
Keyword(s):  
Social Structure ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Dark Humor ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social

Indian writers, over the years in their books, have addressed or touched upon issues regarding the powerful and consistent rise of the west and their influence on shaping global politics, colonialism and its impact on the existing socio-political structure of India and much more that has a sense of history attached to it. Very few have the knack of tossing up mild sarcasms and puns that depicts the rhetoric of the subaltern voices of the country. Aravind Adiga is a master at it. He throws in dark humor or sarcasms in his novels and touches upon the existing problems of contemporary India and urges the people to seek answers for it. Such is the attribute of him who constantly seeks for a positive change in India’s social structure that has deep-rooted social evils. He addresses problems relative to globalization, consumerism, the rise of materialism and the social evils prevalent in modern society and a few more which has the potential to alter the contemporary human psyche. The paper examines the works of Aravind Adiga and sheds light on how he projects contemporary India and its citizens and what are the social evils he has tried to address.

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