Sentences with phrase «battle against climate change»

For a petro - economy such as Canada's, the financial risks associated with the pending battle against climate change are much greater than any cyclical downturn in oil prices.

That's not nearly enough for state leaders who want to wage a fierce battle against climate change.

The news of the increase in U.S. human - caused GHG emissions comes at a critical moment in the global battle against climate change, particularly after the International Energy Agency announced last month that global carbon emissions related to energy consumption have stabilized for the first time in a growing economy.

But in recent years Mann has become known for his public battles against climate change - denial interest groups seeking opportunities to discredit his research.

In her song «Dreamer», Sarah Dylan of the young generation supporting Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey's battle against climate change sings, «If I asked you just one question, what would your answer be, life was simple, but I knew that it would be more complicated.

Director of Advocacy at the international Christian charity Tearfund, Ruth Valerio, said: «The Archbishop is absolutely right when he talks about the need for immediate attention in the battle against climate change.

Meat Free Monday founder Paul McCartney is to explain to the European Parliament at Brussels how eating less meat can help in the battle against climate change.

Knowing that deforestation robs us of a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change — and creates further emissions — why on Earth would anyone clear a forest?

Another «green mom» tells me that her grown kids think the battle against climate change is lost.

«The only issue for the government is whether the legislation would help in the battle against climate change, support the efforts to join individual activity with business and government leadership, and link domestic and international action,» he said.

Mr. Cuomo, who has positioned himself as a leader in the battle against climate change, announced an energy plan in June that drew praise from former Vice President Al Gore.

But environment secretary David Miliband defended the PBR plans, saying they were «consistent with the government's belief that every part of the economy and society must play its part in the battle against climate change».

A new study shows the troop members could also be secret weapons in the battle against climate change.

I know there's an expedition called Finnmark2007 going out there on March the 7th from the UK which is going to try and highlight how the Sámi's traditonal knowledge and sustainable practices are important to the rest of the world as we battle against climate change - perhaps Al should go join them, sounds like he needs to!

Politicians and climate activists view it as an answer for a crucial question: How can a country that largely runs — and will continue running — on coal make its contribution in the battle against climate change?

The Netherlands should take the lead in the battle against climate change as it is a rich country with about half of its land at or below sea level.

And Francis» flock is big — 1.2 billion strong — but he's hoping to prompt people of all creeds, at all levels of society, to join in the battle against climate change.

Their role in the battle against climate change is only now beginning to be fully recognized.

«During his two terms, President Obama has worked to guarantee that the United States led the battle against climate change.

According to the Asian Development Bank, the battle against climate change will likely be won or lost in Asia's expanding megacities.

«We have the opportunity to play a leading role in the battle against climate change by purchasing energy in a more sustainable way.»

Rapid ratification of Paris Agreement is a historic step forward, IEA says Approval by the world's major economies signals a strong global commitment in the battle against climate change 6 October 2016

Like his colleague from the north, Congressman Heck has also prioritized the battle against climate change both as an environmental imperative and an opportunity to build new industries.

South Africa can influence the battle against climate change, being an active member of the African Union, a vocal member of the G77, and one of the four developing countries poised to become a southern engine of global economic growth.

The surge in methane emissions is making the battle against climate change even more difficult, international experts warned.

Combining the LED revolution with a switch to renewable sources of power, brings maximum impact in our battle against climate change and achieving net zero emissions as a society.

Do you think it might be a fortuitous ally in our battle against climate change?

It's all just part of the battle against climate change.

Although HCWH says the various EU directives promoting energy efficiency and moves towards renewables and cleaner energy are helping in the battle against climate change, it asks Brussels to play a more proactive role.

Concerned citizens, corporations, and sub-national governments moved ahead with their battle against climate change by purchasing voluntary carbon offsets from projects that reduce emissions through forest protection, renewable energy, and other means.

A new deal aims to involve the indigenous peoples of the Amazon in efforts to protect this vital environment which is one of the front lines in the battle against climate change.

«It's our role to be a leader in this battle against climate change — to show that it works, that there is a positive business case, that there are great opportunities for doing this; but also to give the right technologies, the right solutions, also the right vision on what they can do.»

«This is another important step for the Co-operative Group, which has for some time been at the forefront of the battle against climate change.

The study, published in the journal Nature, is a stark assessment of how resource - rich nations and regions will have to adjust to the reality that the battle against climate change means abandoning huge sources of their wealth.

Finally, as the world gears up for December's COP in Paris, the Dutch decision offers renewed support for the hope that, despite years of disappointing negotiations, multilateral obligations remain both relevant and important in the battle against climate change.