To get around this, the leading researchers were asked to estimate the worst-case scenarios.
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They are preparing updated worst-case scenarios in order to set themselves up for the best outcomes.
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"It presents a series of scientifically plausible, worst-case scenarios without tipping into hysteria, " he said.
But here's some worst-case scenarios of what could happen by the end of the 21st century.
His own research identifies another problem: Neither investors nor bankers were likely to be considering worst-case scenarios.
But think of the worst case scenarios of rogue individuals remotely gaining entry to your corporate network.
Nobody is currently predicting a full scale polar ice cap melting, not even in worst case scenarios.
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The pace is such that scientists are already reassessing the worst-case scenarios they outlined just two years ago.
As far as worst-case scenarios, I thought of earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides and movie-star houses cascading into the ocean.
Because I know this about myself, I have learned to take a step back, stop, and review worst-case scenarios.
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Kogan needs to level with investors, clearly setting out the company's prospects and outlining the worst-case scenarios for its pipeline.
Consider one of the worst-case scenarios, a mechanic that retired in 2003 at age 55 with 30 years of service.
In comparison to first generation Everest controller platform, the transactional performance of Everest 2 doubled under typical use case scenarios.
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Rather, it seems to be more focused on 3D-based use case scenarios, many of which haven't even been thought up yet.
In the real world, medical case scenarios should rely on people's ability to quickly find and apply the most relevant knowledge.
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Where I was wrong was in my belief that the oil companies had their act together when it came to worst-case scenarios.
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However, for more complex goals, simulation charts showing expected, best, and worst case scenarios may be a more informative visual for the client.
When it comes to prior to this accident happening, I think there was a lack of anticipating what the worst-case scenarios would be.
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has asked Pentagon war planners to draw up contingency plans for these and other "worst case scenarios, " officials have said.
Those are the risks and failures and worst case scenarios that turn out to be so fortunate, so fundamentally developmental, but only in retrospect.
In this department, some U.S. cities are more equipped than others to survive the full spectrum of worst-case scenarios the universe has in store for them.
While it was nice to write off some of the expense, it was not nice to discuss lay-offs and worst case scenarios the day of my birthday.
The models' worst-case scenarios are big factors in driving rates.
"We try best-case scenarios and also try worst-case scenarios so our staff will know how to react, " said Secret Service Special Agent Renee Triplett, who oversees Secret Service training.
Instead of being passively entertained by best case vs. worst case scenarios, HVW followers got to see scientific minds engaging the battle of most likely vs. second most likely.
People who insisted that it was vital to look at worst-case scenarios when dealing with the Soviet Union proved remarkably averse to taking the same approach to environmental issues.
"One of the worst-case scenarios, as we are trying to look for political solutions, would be if some of those chemical stockpiles would fall into unfriendly hands, " he said.
Develop plans for minor, medium, major, and worst-case scenarios, and make sure each department and group involved in the disaster efforts know their role and when they would step up.
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Fukushima and Chernobyl have made it abundantly clear that there is nothing THAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE THESE PLANTS 100% SAFE FROM THE WORST CASE SCENARIOS AND MASSIVE GLOBAL CONTAMINATION.
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The agency said worse case scenarios, including the contribution of polar ice melt and thermal expansion, could result in much higher levels occurring but these were now thought to be unlikely.
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