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Removal of beaver across the North America landscape from the 1600s through the 1800s has played a major influence on the alteration of stream and riparian resources. Degradation of riparian habitats has negatively impacted many wildlife and fish species, including species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The ability of beavers to modify stream ecosystems offers a unique opportunity to restore these habitats. Many private and government agencies are working towards using beaver as a restoration tool, not only for better functioning ecosystems but also to benefit humans. Taking the big picture look, beaver and their ability to modify the environment are viewed by describing the ecological benefits and impacts to stream ecosystems and influences on fish habitat and populations; analyzing landscape and habitat attributes influencing beaver distribution using data from a large scale stream and riparian monitoring program (Pacfish/Infish Biological Opinion Effectiveness Monitoring (PIBO EM); the human dimension aspects and how beaver can be used to benefit humans in a sustainability framework; the economic incentives of using beaver for stream restoration; and, policies, laws, and administrative considerations associated with beaver. PIBO EM Preliminary data from PIBO EM suggests that as beaver populations make a comeback they will occupy a diverse range of habitats. The data demonstrates that beaver occupy a wide range of landscape characteristics and site habitats, but particular attributes are more important than others in determining where beaver are present. The overlap of so many landscape, site, and vegetation attributes between sites with and without beaver activity and given the vast majority of PIBO EM sites are currently without beaver, indicates that many areas may already be suitable for beaver occupation, providing optimism for beaver restoration opportunities. Many groups and organizations are spending money, effort, and time into developing habitat criteria and habitat suitability indexes for beaver reintroductions. Collaborative efforts with PIBO EM would offer data and information from a large geographical area, saving valuable resources to be used for more effective beaver management. Although beaver populations have been affected by removal from trapping and loss of habitat through urbanization, as beaver populations increase they will occupy much of their former range, restoring degraded habitats for the betterment of both mankind and fish and wildlife.

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This book discusses the emergence of a multi-polar currency system. With the US Dollar's hegemony as global reserve currency in question, it examines the role of the Federal Reserve in its decline, the emergence of the Euro in a multi-polar currency system and the Chinese influence in this most important policy arena. China's concerns about its US Dollar reserves are being amplified by the low returns of some of its investments in the United States. Today's reserve currency system effectively results in China lending to the US at very low interest rates. China needs to diversify out of the Dollar and it is this monetary policy that will fundamentally change the global currency scenario. China has been supportive of the Euro since its creation and is also lending support to the IMF's special drawing rights. At the same time, Chinese policy targets the internationalisation of the Renminbi and with that the creation of a multi-polar monetary order

Prominent Catholic thinker John Ryan made significant contributions not only to the field of theology, but also in the areas of social justice and political science. In this insightful volume, Ryan addresses the moral dimension of income distribution and how it impacts the poor in ways that are immediately apparent, as well as more insidious

This paper focuses on the rivalry between the US and China, with particular emphasis on the renminbi (RMB) and the US dollar. It examines three related points. First, for China to upend the dominance of the US dollar and replace it, even partially, with the RMB would require major—and probably disruptive— changes in China's financial markets and monetary policies. Is the Chinese government willing to take those steps? Second, can China overtake the US economy and provide another incentive for international investors to start switching to the RMB? And third, is it still a question of whether de-dollarisation is happening, or has the question moved on to asking how fast the RMB can rival the US dollar in the 21st century? Finally, the paper examines China's economic problems, which are set to damage the RMB's reputation and progress as a reserve currency.

This paper examines the shortcomings in the UK government's Brexit negotiation strategy which reflected Prime Minister Theresa May's weak political leadership. The Prime Minister focused on securing the short-term political survival of her government amidst turbulent and fractious domestic politics, over negotiations with the EU27. Brexit negotiations were poorly planned and the government was woefully unprepared. Brexit also threatens a serious re-opening of old wounds in Northern Ireland, as debate grows around the prospect of a united Ireland inside the EU. UK politics is in turmoil and in a chronic crisis. What route the Brexit saga takes next is uncertain. But the crossroads is approaching – either the UK leaves on 31 October 2019 with no deal or it finds a route towards an accommodation with the EU. The phenomenon of British exceptionalism towards the EU is set to take a new dramatic turn, while the UK's chaotic political divisions will not disappear any time soon.

Vortrag von Prof. John Ryan, London School of Economics and Political Science