Unlike other ocean technologies, generating power through osmosis doesn't involve operating in the harsh environment of, say, a deep sea operation.
But many commentators expect its instruments to start to fail in the harsh space environment several years before its successor, a satellite called JPSS-1, can be launched to take over observation duties.
Although Air France walked away from the Alitalia deal in the face of strong political pressure, the harsh environment for airlines means that it is still likely to want to pursue consolidation elsewhere in the sector.
In the current harsh operating environment, a small number of cabin crew, mechanics or catering staff can bring a carrier to its knees within weeks especially if they cannot easily be replaced.
The researchers' favoured theory for the link to depression is that the changes a foetus has to make to compensate for a harsh environment in the womb may in some way leave it poorly prepared for the conditions it will encounter in later life.
This decision, however, was a result of both budgetary constraints as well as the desire to share the risk in a harsh competitive environment - an environment that only rewards compounds that demonstrate real value over standard therapies.
One is up in the high Meseta of central Spain, at 1, 000m or more, with a very harsh climate and the other is in the mountains of Granada - again in a very harsh environment.
While the enabling environment for true media freedom is improving, the harsh reality is that many in the world still do not have access to basic communication technology.
He experienced firsthand the impact of humanity on the environment when under the hole in the ozone layer at the South Pole, the harsh ultraviolet rays from the sun burned his skin and permanently changed the color of his eyes.
Resources are scarce because of the harsh environment of the highland plateau and limited agricultural space in the lowlands.
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