Address that range of topics. To begin, i have a senior counsel and director of the Freedom Technology and security project. It is a time where we hear a lot about the goal of putting America First. Surveillance states, this often creates some friction with our allies. Our goals may conflict with their desire to protect their own citizens. [cheering and applause] thank you. Hello, everyone. Www. Cdt. Org. I want to talk about the Global Implications of what i call America First surveillance policies. U. S. Surveillance policy, particularly on the intelligence side of the equation discriminates against foreigners in a fairly dramatic way when it comes to surveillance that occurs outside the United States inside the United States it is relatively even between americans and foreigners. When they want to survey out a person in the United States and collect their Communications Content for intelligence purposes, it has to show they are in agent of a foreign power. A Foreign Terrorist Organi
Corrections & Clarifications: This article was updated to reflect Erin Derrington s title as lead planner in the Northern Mariana Island s Office of Planning and Development. Quotes about regional planning were updated as attributions to Derrington, and quotes about current adaption efforts were updated to attribute Grecni.
A new report on climate change in the Northern Mariana Islands describes hotter weather, stronger typhoons and faster coral bleaching.
The report stated people at risk due to climate change the elderly, the poor and individuals with disabilities should expect more disruptions by extreme weather.
Researchers concluded climate change will threaten the coastline and millions of dollars affected by tourism.
Climate Change in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors
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CLIMATE CHANGE BRINGS CHALLENGES FOR THE CNMI: STRONGER STORMS, CORAL LOSS, AND HEALTH RISKS
HONOLULU (Jan. 26, 2021) Hotter weather, stronger typhoons, coral reef death, and human health risks are among the major challenges detailed in a new report on climate change in the CNMI. Threatened resources include high-value coastal infrastructure and the millions of dollars that ocean ecosystems add to the CNMI economy annually, according to the report by the Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (PIRCA), a consortium of several government, NGO, and research entities.