Sentences with phrase «act on climate change as»

The current negotiating text for Rio +20 does not fully and explicitly recognise the urgent need to act on climate change as part of a global action plan for delivering sustainable development.

I offer the following as a general and basic answer to those who deny the need to act on climate change as the scientific evidence suggests.

The following is offered as a general and basic answer to those who deny the need to act on climate change as the scientific evidence suggests.

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Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

An example of this are those scientists convinced of the existence of anthropomorphic climate change who wish to silence dissenting voices whose opinions they fear might be used as an excuse for politicians unwilling to act on environmental issues.

On Tuesday, Florida GOP Reps. Carlos CurbeloCarlos Luis CurbeloAnti - Maduro Venezuelans not unlike anti-Castro Cubans of yore Farm bill revolt could fuel Dreamer push Three Republicans join climate change caucus MORE and Ileana Ros - LehtinenIleana Carmen Ros - LehtinenOvernight Defense: Over 500 amendments proposed for defense bill Measures address transgender troops, Yemen war Trump taps acting VA chief as permanent secretary Defense bill amendment would protect open transgender military service Tensions on immigration erupt in the House GOP MORE called on Pruitt to resign or be fireOn Tuesday, Florida GOP Reps. Carlos CurbeloCarlos Luis CurbeloAnti - Maduro Venezuelans not unlike anti-Castro Cubans of yore Farm bill revolt could fuel Dreamer push Three Republicans join climate change caucus MORE and Ileana Ros - LehtinenIleana Carmen Ros - LehtinenOvernight Defense: Over 500 amendments proposed for defense bill Measures address transgender troops, Yemen war Trump taps acting VA chief as permanent secretary Defense bill amendment would protect open transgender military service Tensions on immigration erupt in the House GOP MORE called on Pruitt to resign or be fireon immigration erupt in the House GOP MORE called on Pruitt to resign or be fireon Pruitt to resign or be fired.

Environmental charities have welcomed the appointment of Amber Rudd as Energy Secretary, calling it a «hopeful sign» the government is committed to acting on climate change.

In their conclusion, the authors state that it is important for conservationists to see climate change not as one of numerous independent variables acting on species survival in mountain landscapes, but as an exacerbating force over the many direct human alterations to these areas.

«The AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute empowers the fellows to act as change agents within their institutions; each fellow will make it possible for many more scientists in their professional networks or home institutions to engage public audiences on climate change,» said Jeanne Braha, project director in public engagement at AAAS.

The 2030 cuts would be a key step on the road to the government's legally binding target of an 80 per cent cut by 2050, as set out in the 2008 Climate Change Act.

«This study is one of the first to show that gradual and subtle changes in forest structure and species composition, driven by climate change — as well as invasive insects and pathogens that act on a fraction of tree species within a forest — can also affect water yield.»

In the Arctic, which acts as an air conditioner for the world but where some of the fastest climate - related changes are occurring, the countries agreed to set standards on shipping, fishing, and oil and gas exploration and development, and to base decisions on scientific evidence.

It ranks extreme weather events as second only to international conflicts, with natural catastrophes, not acting on climate change and water crises all featuring in the top 10.

Over recent decades the remaining Amazon forest has acted as a vast «carbon sink» — absorbing more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases — helping to put a brake on the rate of climate change.

The next year, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was publishing its second major assessment of climate science, Shell found itself in a delicate balancing act between accepting the scientific consensus and arguing that there was still too much uncertainty to dictate aggressive Climate Change was publishing its second major assessment of climate science, Shell found itself in a delicate balancing act between accepting the scientific consensus and arguing that there was still too much uncertainty to dictate aggressive climate science, Shell found itself in a delicate balancing act between accepting the scientific consensus and arguing that there was still too much uncertainty to dictate aggressive action.

Natural gas as a means to produce electricity is being hailed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as the fuel that can act as a «bridge» between carbon - heavy coal and zero - carbon renewables, helping to reduce humans» impact on the cClimate Change as the fuel that can act as a «bridge» between carbon - heavy coal and zero - carbon renewables, helping to reduce humans» impact on the climateclimate.

The threats posed by climate change are worse than those imagined by most governments, warned Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, the scientist who heads the Potsdam Institute for Research on Global Warming Effects and acts as an adviser to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on climate - change issues.

Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim's safety and is essential for not only his contract work but also his protection against the ever - changing climate.

Although minute in comparison to the overall measurable loss, I can't help but see his paintings as a glaring antithesis to the poster didactics, charts, and statistics in the educational portion of Vanishing Ice, calling on world citizens to do their part to help reverse, impact or halt climate change, no matter how small their act of conservation.

At a time when mass migration due to the effects of climate change has become a critical concern, artist, and designer Andres L. Hernandez, and artist and dancer Zachary Fabri guide workshop participants through exercises focusing on drawing as an interpretative act of movement.

Acting on climate change does not necessarily cause an economy to shrink as is evidenced by Sweden, since they established a Carbon tax the economy prospered.

The threats posed by climate change are worse than those imagined by most governments, warned Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, the scientist who heads the Potsdam Institute for Research on Global Warming Effects and acts as an adviser to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on climate - change issues.

Hayhoe vehemently advises against engaging with the «smokescreens» skeptics tend to offer as the reasons they couldn't possibly agree with or act on the issue of climate change.

And crucially, churches in the U.S. have just begun to take up this issue in big numbers, which they see as a moral issue of not just protecting God's Creation, but also not inflicting direct harm on helpless people around the world.A new coalition of environmentalists, aid groups, and churches have been pivotal in changing the momentum for the new «Climate Security Act» co-sponsored by Senator John Warner.

While climate change alone does not cause conflict, it may act as an accelerant of instability or conflict, placing a burden to respond on civilian institutions and militaries around the world.

Curious as to whether there are two Peter Lilleys with an interest in climate change, or whether comment # 12 is from the right wing Tory MP, Vice Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Tethys Petroleum, member of the House Of Commons Select Committee on Climate Change (no conflict of interest there, then), and one of only three MPs to vote against the Climate Chanclimate change, or whether comment # 12 is from the right wing Tory MP, Vice Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Tethys Petroleum, member of the House Of Commons Select Committee on Climate Change (no conflict of interest there, then), and one of only three MPs to vote against the Climate Changchange, or whether comment # 12 is from the right wing Tory MP, Vice Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Tethys Petroleum, member of the House Of Commons Select Committee on Climate Change (no conflict of interest there, then), and one of only three MPs to vote against the Climate ChanClimate Change (no conflict of interest there, then), and one of only three MPs to vote against the Climate ChangChange (no conflict of interest there, then), and one of only three MPs to vote against the Climate ChanClimate ChangeChange Act?

«As business leaders, it is our belief that the benefits of strong, early action on climate change outweigh the costs of not acting... a sufficiently ambitious, international and comprehensive legally - binding United Nations agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will provide business with the certainty it needs to scale up global investment in low - carbon technologies... the shift to a low - carbon economy will create significant business opportunities».

Declare our determination, as low - emitting countries that are acutely vulnerable to climate change, to show moral leadership on climate change through actions as well as words, by acting now to commence greening our economies as our contribution towards achieving carbon neutrality,

As prices continue to rise and pressure to act on climate change becomes paramount, it is a good time for policy makers to ask if the trend towards air - conditioning indoor spaces is necessary, desirable or even possible.

But it said that, on the whole, rich countries including the European Union had once again shown poor leadership and acted as if climate change is a distant prospect, when in reality it is already destroying people's lives and livelihoods around the world.

2007/04/02: BBC: US «has to act» on climate report European environment leaders have said the US and Australia must alter their stance on climate change, as talks opened in Brussels on a major report.

signing on to reduction commitments; and China sees themselves as a developing country that has acted progressively and responsibly to address climate change when it technically has no obligation to do so under the UNFCCC.

We know that international agreement on climate is critical, because climate change is a quintessential «global commons» problem, where countries won't act unless they have confidence that their partners and competitors are acting as well.

The United States» Congress won't pass domestic legislation without key developing countries like China, which is now a major greenhouse gas emitter signing on to reduction commitments; and China sees themselves as a developing country that has acted progressively and responsibly to address climate change when it technically has no obligation to do so under the UNFCCC.

Messages focused on extreme weather events, they found, made many Americans more likely to view climate change as an act of God — something to be weathered, not prevented.

As to what we should do about it, we found that 57 % of people want Australia to act on climate change irrespective of whether other countries do or not.

Let there be no doubt, we will act on climate change — and when we do, the coal industry will face an almighty crash, as Phil Preston and I argued in our recently released paper on the financial implications of all this.

As a region on the front lines of climate change, we must act on the immediate and long - term risks resulting from our reliance on fossil fuels.

This post examines the ethical duty to act to reduce the threat of climate change even if one assumes there is more scientific uncertainty about the causes and impacts of climate change than those identified by the scientific consensus view as articulated most recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change climate change even if one assumes there is more scientific uncertainty about the causes and impacts of climate change than those identified by the scientific consensus view as articulated most recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (change even if one assumes there is more scientific uncertainty about the causes and impacts of climate change than those identified by the scientific consensus view as articulated most recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change climate change than those identified by the scientific consensus view as articulated most recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (change than those identified by the scientific consensus view as articulated most recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Climate Change (Change (IPCC).

We need to care about climate change and act on it as «responsible citizens and followers of Christ» as Pope Francis has said.

The ideas seems to rest on the conclusion that if the United States acts to reduce emissions others will follow and therefore as a matter of «prudence» the US should make commitments given climate change's potential catastrophic impacts.

A variation of this argument is that the United States should not adopt policies on climate change until other nations such as China take steps to reduce their emissions because if the United States acts and other nations don't reciprocate this will harm the US economy.

16 That figure, again with no qualification, was used in speeches by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a climate change crusader, such as his call on May 6, 2015 to use the RICO Act — a law intended to combat organized crime syndicates — to put «deniers» in jail.17 The same claim appeared in the U.K. Daily Mail.

Fifth, they feel international pressure to start acting on mitigating climate change and they want to be seen as a partner in this field.

How many political leaders, really, will cite Sandy as evidence that we need to act on climate change?

As such, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has decided to act on the recommendations laid out in the June report from the Climate Change Committee, with as much as # 9.5 billion to be made available through three separate CCS competition projects over the next 15 years, on top of the # 1 billion already pledged for the first commercial stage demonstration projecAs such, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has decided to act on the recommendations laid out in the June report from the Climate Change Committee, with as much as # 9.5 billion to be made available through three separate CCS competition projects over the next 15 years, on top of the # 1 billion already pledged for the first commercial stage demonstration projecas much as # 9.5 billion to be made available through three separate CCS competition projects over the next 15 years, on top of the # 1 billion already pledged for the first commercial stage demonstration projecas # 9.5 billion to be made available through three separate CCS competition projects over the next 15 years, on top of the # 1 billion already pledged for the first commercial stage demonstration project.

«We need to wake up to the idea that business as usual, even clever taxation schemes, will not act fast enough to reduce global emissions,» added Ove Hoegh - Guldberg, a contributing author to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which will be a talking point at COP21.

Then, we will flood the streets as a demonstration of youth power and show how #ThisIsZeroHour to act on climate change.

Refuse to respond to such comments as to how I - 732 has made it so much harder now to act on climate change, as despicable as such comments are.

Dr. Carter acted as an expert witness on climate change before the U.S. Senate Committee of Environment & Public Works, the Australian and New Zealand parliamentary Select Committees into emissions trading, and in a meeting in parliament house, Stockholm, Sweden.