Sentences with phrase «as environmental leaders»

We in the non-profit environmental community must take his points seriously and invest in deeper efforts to empower youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve their full potential as environmental leaders.

Neither my sister nor my mother had been down to witness this disaster with their own eyes and as environmental leaders it was important for them to do so.

During my time here, I have recognized the shark team as the environmental leaders of the island.

During these trips, students reflected on their own relationship with the environment and what roles they could play as environmental leaders.

One of the pipeline's most vocal opponents, McKibben said the decision gives Obama «new stature as an environmental leader.»

A former staffer at the Environmental Protection Agency, «I have 40 years of experience as an environmental leader,» he said.

«New York State is known as an environmental leader in law, protection, and safety,» Hinchey said.

«It's ridiculous for Bill Ford to portray his company as an environmental leader because of the hybrid Escape,» said Russell Long, executive director of the Bluewater Network, a San Francisco environmental group.

The company, which has signed on to the UN Global Compact for sustainability, has made a name for itself as an environmental leader in the tourism industry for a number of reasons.

... Despite being held up as an environmental leader and championing environmental causes going back to his first time as governor, from 1975 to 1983, Brown's refusal to ban fracking has prompted protests for years.

As part of its effort to persuade the United States to accept the Keystone pipeline and the oil sands fuel it would carry from Canada, the province of Alberta is advertising itself as an environmental leader at the cutting edge of clean energy development.

This report provides context for evaluating Walmart's sustainability promises and brings new data to light that expose the company, not as an environmental leader, but as a massive, and committed, polluter.

«We used to look up to Canada as an environmental leader, but promoting extreme energy like tar sands has soiled that reputation forever.»

Aaron recently served as an environmental leader on the UW campus as the UW Earth Club president, UW Recycling Outreach Coordinator, and CarbonWA UW Chapter Vice President.

Not exact matches

More than 50 endorsements from prominent marketers and environmental leaders such as Chris Brogan, Mark Joyner, Marcia Yudkin, Joel Makower, and Jacquelyn Ottman

Pigs continued to fly in Alberta politics today as energy industry leaders and environmental groups joined Premier Rachel Notley and Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips at a press conference to release Alberta's much anticipated plan to take action against Climate Change.

As the world's demand for energy continues to increase, the Business Council is strongly committed to making Canada a global leader in sustainable development through showing that healthy economic growth, high living standards and environmental protection can be mutually supportive.

«The support and expertise of a global exchange leader will be invaluable as the Centre strives to harness the momentum of the impact investing agenda to tackle Canada's social and environmental problems in new and innovative ways.»

As the North American leader in environmental and hazardous waste management services, our success is critically dependent on maintaining a best - in - class vendor base, capable of furnishing products and services of superior quality and maximum value.

Although many of those concerned for environmental protection are thinking about the natural world simply as it relates to human beings, the leaders of the environmental movement have been moved to perception and action by deeper changes.

In seeking to explain the commencement of armed conflicts among nations, writings from our century are far more likely to emphasize «environmental» causes, such as, of course, economics, than the freewill decisions of various leaders or the power of ideas.

On a weekend singing (and environmental) course the woman leader, who turned out to be shaman, used as her favourite chant Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est..

Robert Mondavi Winery has been recognized as a leader in environmental responsibility.

Australian industry leaders hail the decision as a boon for Australians who will reap the economic, environmental and health benefits that these new products will bring to the market.

A long - standing community begun in Europe, PACE is considered by many of the industry's packaging leaders as the must - attend «platform» for strategic partnering where participants work together to share, learn and discuss the latest technology, materials, innovative design and regulatory and environmental developments.

The campaign — held the same month as Earth Day — is designed to inform and engage policy leaders, media, wine trade and consumers about the California wine community's major commitment to environmental and community stewardship.

Gene drive technology poses serious and potentially irreversible threats to biodiversity, as well as national sovereignty, peace, and food security.This week, international conservation and environmental leaders are calling on governments at the 2016 UN Convention on Biodiversity to establish a moratorium on the controversial genetic extinction... more

As industry leaders committed to improving our environment and our communities, the members of the Food Waste Reduction Alliance are taking on the challenges of food waste in an attempt to shrink our environmental footprint, and simultaneously address hunger in America.

Supported by industry leaders and prominent environmental conservation groups such as The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the AWS Standard is the first comprehensive global standard for measuring responsible water stewardship, not just in terms of environmental criteria, but also social and economic dimensions.

Created by industry leaders and prominent environmental conservation groups such as The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the AWS Standard is the first comprehensive global standard for measuring responsible water stewardship, not just in terms of environmental criteria, but also social and economic dimensions.

China, the world's largest importer and consumer of timber products, has emerged as a leader in global environmental governance.

We develop young leaders who are committed to social and environmental justice and are equipped with a sense of awe for natural and human beauty, tools for non-violent multicultural community building, as well as the confidence to make positive change in our families, communities and world.

She is recognized as a world leader for her holistic approach to solving complex issues created by environmental contaminants.

The real attack on freedom of speech has come from the French state itself and it is directed against those it perceives as potential subversives: the school children who will not say Je Suis Charlie, the Muslim families who are subject to raids by police, the environmental campaigners who want to demonstrate in front of world leaders.

In the attorney general's race, GOP leaders have floated no names as challengers to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who on his own or in concert with others has sued the Trump administration over its travel ban, the end of the DACA program and the rollback of various environmental regulations.

He noted the opposition of the E.P.A., local elected leaders, environmental groups and members of the New York City Council as a reason to consider the proposal more fully.

Cuomo has received more than 22,000 petition signatures, letters and postcards in support of the plan, as well as letters from 42 environmental conservation and sportsmen organizations and 35 businesses and community leaders.

Lobbyists for environmental groups and the planet's biggest automobile manufacturers are pushing the governor and legislative leaders to give tax breaks or taxpayer - funded rebates to consumers who buy zero - emissions vehicles, such as battery electric or hydrogen cell fuel cars.

«Fujifilm has long been recognized in Westchester as a leader in environmental responsibility and volunteerism,» Astorino said.

The advocates included actress Debra Winger, filmmaker Josh Fox and environmental leader Bill McKibben, as well as activists from communities across New York's Southern Tier.

They were greeted at the state capitol by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R - Canandaigua), State Sen. Tom O'Mara (R - Big Flats), chair of the Senate's Environmental Conservation Committee, Finger Lakes area State Sen. Pam Helming (R - Canandaigua) and by a tweet from Gov. Andrew Cuomo denouncing the incinerator as inconsistent with his administration's public health and environEnvironmental Conservation Committee, Finger Lakes area State Sen. Pam Helming (R - Canandaigua) and by a tweet from Gov. Andrew Cuomo denouncing the incinerator as inconsistent with his administration's public health and environmentalenvironmental goals.

«Sadly, this day will go down in history as the one in which New Jersey ceded its standing as a leader in environmental protection efforts.»

Longtime New York League of Conservation Voters President Marcia Bystryn will step down at the end of next year, ending a nearly 20 - year run as the leader of the environmental organization.

At 1 p.m., NY Renews, a coalition of community organizations, environmental justice groups, labor unions, faith groups, business leaders, and other advocates fighting for equitable climate policies, holds a telephone press conference to call on Cuomo to step up as a leader for communities hurt most by climate change.

This laid the groundwork for the transformation of the German economy that makes it a world leader today including strong environmental regulation, phasing out of nuclear power in favour of renewables and a focus on energy - efficient production, as well as long overdue social reforms in the areas of citizenship and civil rights.

Fearing repercussions from Skelos in his capacity as Senate majority leader, Dorego employed Adam through Glenwood - affiliated environmental company AbTech Industries.

She went on to talk about his deep love of reading and knowledge of history and his strong belief in environmental protection, as well as being the kind of leader that New Paltz and the country deserves and needs.

«The City of Kingston was quite explicit that the Thruway Authority should not be involved as lead agency for the environmental review of Pilgrim's proposed pipelines, and we voted unanimously to demand the DEC instead,» said Ward 1 Alderman and outgoing Common Council Majority Leader Matt Dunn in a statement posted on the KingstonCitizens.org website.

At trial, prosecutors presented evidence that the elder Mr. Skelos, 68, used his position as majority leader to pressure a real estate developer, an environmental technology company and a medical malpractice insurer — firms that depended on his support as senator for legislation that benefited their interests — to provide Adam Skelos with consulting work, a direct payment of $ 20,000 and a job that required him to do virtually no work.

We are very appreciative of the county's interest and shared desire to maintain Westchester's reputation as a leader in environmental issues.»