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The Role of Forensic Meteorologists in Winter Weather Analysis
Winter is complicated whether we are judging the start or stop time of a winter event, the type of precipitation that has occurred, or the amount of accumulation. This article references numerous peer-reviewed studies regarding how winter precipitation greatly affects society through slip and fall accidents, traffic accidents, and aviation...
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Effective Review of Mitigation Invoicing: Why Communication & Transparency Are Key
Getting a consultant involved on a mitigation project from the onset allows for mitigation-focused questions to target a range of factors that can impact the overall cost, complexity, or scope of mitigation work. Setting expectations at the forefront of a project provides a better understanding of what is being done...
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Critical Issues in Cyber Incident Response: What Happens After a Ransom Payment is Made
In this article, we will be examining the technical and business impacts of a ransomware attack and what steps should be performed after ransom payments have been made. We will explore the common errors most organizations make post-payment and what gaps in protection and processes they may need to fill...
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Green Deal or No Green Deal: Navigating Europe’s Renewable Energy Goals
This article focuses on the obstacles facing the UK and EU in meeting their goals of constructing more renewable energy projects, enabling them to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It examines the growth of renewables, the REPowerEU Plan of 2022 created to diversify Europe’s energy sources in response to the...
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Crosscurrents: California’s Senate Bill 253 Mandates Carbon Reporting for Large Companies
California’s Senate Bill 253 introduces mandatory climate disclosure requirements for large companies. Learn about emissions reporting and how Bill 253 leads the way into environmental accountability.
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Building Damage Assessments: HVAC&R Systems and Components
Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment is often included in building damage loss claims or forensic building assessments, especially those system components that are installed outdoors. If you write or review large estimates, this paper will explain the most common HVAC&R systems and how their components work. It will...
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