Even when we are familiar with different African music, arts, or sports, we tend to hear very little about the widespread use
of certain innovations.
It's very plausible that «they» don't
implement certain innovations yet, for the sake of being able to directly implement them, off the shelf, when emssion regulations get more demanding.
To bolster their stance, union leaders highlighted their recent support
of certain innovations, including expanding Cortines's experiment with decentralized pilot schools, operating under flexible labor contracts and granting principals greater authority.
Certain innovations — like expanding the number of wells drilled from a single pad — have made it possible to get more while spending less.