Sentences with phrase «about reducing the environmental impact»

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If by some way humanity were able to reduce the environmental impact of all its technologies by 10 per cent and there were no increase in per - person affluence, world population growth would return the collective impact of humans to the previous level in about five years.

Marc Gunther, editor of Guardian Sustainable Business USA talks to Walmart's sustainability executive Kathleen McLaughlin about how the world's largest grocer is exerting its influence on food companies to reduce their environmental impacts.

State officials say so - called Climate Resilient Farming is a pilot program intended to help mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture, following Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signed pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions about 40 percent by 2030.

«While advances in science and technology and improved safety practices have significantly reduced the threat of oil spills in Canadian waters over the past few decades, much about the fate, environmental impacts and remediation of oil spills remain poorly understood,» said Kenneth Lee, the director of Oceans and Atmosphere, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Perth, Western Australia and chair of the seven - member panel.

Much about how industry produces shale gas must be improved, a report released today finds, in order to reduce shale gas's environmental impact.

The goal of the report is to inform policymakers about technology options for transforming energy production, distribution, and use to increase sustainability, support long - term economic prosperity, promote energy security, and reduce adverse environmental impacts.

The premiere installment, «Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change,» featured UCLA environmental economist Magali Delmas and the Engagement Project, which examined the most effective ways to encourage apartment users to reduce their energy use at home and the impact of «gamifying» energy savings.

More information about the 2010 Toyota Prius: The 2010 Prius has been built with reduced environmental impact in every way.

The great thing about Absorption Corp is that we invest to reduce our environmental impact.

The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies testified before the Committee about the many benefits of cutting down on animal transport times, like reduced environmental impact, better health outcomes for workers and animals, and improved food safety.

In this instance, however, the overall weight of the evidence from the cumulative body of information contained in this Public Health Review demonstrates that there are significant uncertainties about the kinds of adverse health outcomes that may be associated with HVHF, the likelihood of the occurrence of adverse health outcomes, and the effectiveness of some of the mitigation measures in reducing or preventing environmental impacts which could adversely affect public health.

They are making a documentary about an American woman's 25 - year adventure in trying to grow shrimp while reducing environmental impacts.

It is about products that can help SKF's customers reduce their environmental impact through increased energy efficiency and the development of technologies for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Yet, there is a good chance this is the first time that they've ever received a briefing about ways they can reduce the venue's environmental impact.

Through their partnerships with Bullfrog Power, these Canadian icons are reducing their carbon emissions footprints and helping create awareness about the actions we can all take to reduce our environmental impact.

About Bullfrog Power Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, offers renewable energy solutions that enable individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, support the development of green energy projects in Canada and help create a cleaner, healthier world.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines claims that reducing the environmental requirements — weakening the country's environmental framework - will promote investment in the country, but environmental campaigners point out that key stakeholders such as civil society, indigenous peoples, and academics should be consulted about changes in laws that would affect forests and community lands - such as the proposed elimination of environmental impact assessments.

About Bullfrog Power Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, offers renewable energy solutions that enable homes and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, support the development of green energy projects in Canada and help create a cleaner, healthier world.

Repeated a number of times is the stat about how much improvement has been made: Greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output from tar sands production have dropped 39 % since 1990 according to official figures — with a laundry list of improvements undertaken to reduce this aspect of their environmental impact.

The list of environmental projects that Scouts the world over are participating in is impressive: «From Australian Scouts identifying ways to reduce water consumption in their Scout halls or around the home; Mexican Scouts making the world's largest Scout fleur - de-leis from cans in an effort to educate the community on the values of recycling; Scouts from Canada partnering with Southern African Scouts in learning to reduce their impact on carbon emissions and understanding about climate change...»

A recent survey from Tetra Pak and GFN found that while 86 % of participants would choose a greener option (in this case, renewable packaging) if they knew it would reduce environmental impacts, only 41 % of participants said they were «very aware» of the resource constraints issue, so it's pretty clear that we have a ways to go when it comes to informing and educating ourselves about it.

That's why we signed up for Northwest Earth Institute's EcoChallenge.This event gave our team at Ecova the chance to think more proactively about our choices and to take steps together towards reducing our environmental impact.

And since heating can account for a significant percentage of home energy use (according to Lancey CEO Raphaël Meyer, up to 67 % in Europe, whereas the US puts it at about 42 % in the United States, and the IEA says that almost 80 % of energy demand in the buildings sector is from heating), this represents a great opportunity for both homeowners and rental property owners alike to reduce both their costs and their environmental impact.

«He cared about the environment, and continually sought to find ways to reduce his own environmental impact.

According to the Times, «all advertising for new cars will have to carry cigarette - style «health warnings» about their environmental impact, under a European plan to force manufacturers to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Such words gave some environmental commentators hope that Obama would move eventually on the issue, however many have been urging Obama for years to become a «climate hawk» — not just taking swift and large - scale action to reduce emission, but also fully communicating with the American people about the threats posed by a warming world, including impacts on national security and the economy.

Apple and the Environment Learn more about Apple's dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process.