A statement on climate
change issued by the vice-president of the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ), Professor Keith Hunter, has been described as «deeply flawed» in an Open Letter to the president of RSNZ by the chairman of the NZ Climate Science Coalition, Hon Barry Brill...
«The basic problem of unwarranted trust goes well beyond the [IPCC] Panel; it extends to the chronically biased treatment iof climate
change issues by responsible departments and agencies that the Panel reports to, and in the many nationally - based organisations which they...
Lynas pushed back on this, arguing that climate change denialism is a political phenomenon that is partly a reaction to the capture of the climate
change issue by the Left and the «insistence that only anti-capitalist approaches are viable solutions.»
Not exact matches
The
issue stems, in part, from year - old
changes to Canada's express entry system which makes it impossible for someone in the PGWPP program to gain express entry without a Labour Market Impact Assessment, as chronicled
by Nicholas Keung:
«The
issue is not that middle - class workers are doomed
by automation and technology, but instead that human capital investment must be at the heart of any long - term strategy for producing skills that are complemented
by rather than substituted for
by technological
change.»
«The BlackBerry brand was loved and admired within the consumer community, but Research in Motion as an organization had been tainted
by internal struggles, personnel
changes, massive ego
issues between the ownership, and stock devaluation,» remembers Roberts.
In the
issue you're holding, you'll find still other stories of world -
changing vision backed
by fierce conviction.
As reiterated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change report
issued on March 31, scientists estimate that we can emit no more than 500 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide in order to limit the increase in global temperature to just 2 degrees C
by 2100 (and governments attending the successive climate summits have agreed in principle to this objective).
& # 9650 Domino's pizza When Domino's released its new - and - improved pizza recipe in January, the company
issued a bold mea culpa, acknowledging the
change had been motivated
by consumers who likened its sauce to ketchup and its crust to cardboard.
It's this lack of clarity over the
changes at Whole Foods that may be the biggest
issue for the brand, as it's been hit
by a slate of negative articles and even held a summit to address angry partners.
A large share of Italian debt
issued under domestic legislation does not have any contract terms and is regulated
by an Italian law that gives the Italian Treasury ample latitude to restructure the debt... The composition of Italian public, however, is
changing rapidly because in January 2013, Eurozone members started
issuing bonds with standardized contract terms.
It would exacerbate political tensions
by converting divergent shocks that could have been readily accommodated
by exchange rate
changes into divisive political
issues.
They want a
change that is significant in relation to a number of
issues which are considered a high - priority now
by at least 60 percent, and perhaps more, of Italian voters.»
Pao responded
by issuing a detailed, heartfelt apology and pledging to make specific
changes in how she and the company conduct their affairs.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred
by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of
changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of
changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of
changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be
issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered
by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
By changing the script your phone staff uses, you might be able to immediately resolve this
issue.
«Coal - fired power plants produce almost 40 per cent of global electricity today, making carbon pollution from coal a leading contributor to climate
change,» said the declaration
issued by the alliance on Thursday.
That was well over two months ago, and while Uber's excellent executive leadership team is making commendable progress on these
changes, many of the most important
issues agreed to
by the board remain unaddressed.
Trump's platform often runs counter to those endorsed
by other G7 members, especially as it relates to
issues like climate
change, immigration, and trade.
Then Obama's State of the Union speech, which sounded off alarm bells in Ottawa and Alberta
by unexpectedly bringing up climate
change, an
issue largely ignored during the president's electoral campaign.
By making this
change for all new directors, it side - steps the
issue of those already on the board, making it easier to implement on a go forward basis.
Forward - thinking leaders recognize these
issues and are
changing the hiring game
by employing data - based assessment tests and rankings based on objective measurements.
Fortune and Time gathered 100 global chief executives yesterday in lower Manhattan for a day of powerful conversations about how the private sector can do well
by doing good — which, as Fortune subscribers know, is the theme of our annual
Change the World
issue.
The company
issued a statement last month when the proposed
changes were announced, saying that the current rules were «working well» and that it was «disappointed»
by the new proposal.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services
by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of
changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics
issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
Dayen raised the
issue recently in his analysis of controversial rule
changes proposed
by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which coincide with SEC efforts that could water down already inadequate corporate disclosures.
Recently, when I wrote about how email as we know it will become obsolete
by 2020, several readers took
issue with the prediction, arguing that email might
change but we will still rely on it as a primary form of digital communication.
Ink Business CashSM credit cards are
issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A. Offer subject to
change.
Clinton exceeded Obama's performance among people in those states who said the economy was the most important
issue facing the country — but was badly outperformed
by Trump among those who wanted to see a president who «can bring
change.»
All of those
issues are proxies for the fundamental question of how our world of news and information has been upended
by technological
change.
These
changes will help alleviate the Canada - USA price gap that was the basis of the fine report
issued by this committee.
In his legal complaint, Chris says that Tory has asserted her position: any sale must be preceded
by a settlement on the C. Wonder
issue, with Chris
changing 29 items and store interiors, including the «patterned wallpaper» and «brass trim on fixtures.»
By Kaz Janowski, editor at SciDev.net I have become aware of a growing weariness with the pessimistic narratives around climate
change, migration and other global environmental
issues and events.
Future Fifty is supported
by partners who share their expertise and experience, helping advise companies on
issues from expanding operations internationally, M&A, IPO and fundraising and navigating regulatory and political
changes as the UK exits the EU.
For the 26th year, the editors of Investment Advisor met with the leaders of the Broker - Dealers of the Year, as identified
by their own reps, to discuss the trends and
issues the broker - dealer industry will face in 2016 and in the future, with one major
change.
These results come from a survey of 1,848 Canadians conducted December 12 to 14, 2016,
by Abacus Data at the request of Clean Energy Canada, measuring Canadians» views of climate and clean energy policy
issues, including the new Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate
Change.
Moreover, the company would be
issuing refunds to the customers that have been affected
by the
change.
THE FIXERS How business moves forward — with or without the help of Washington — to address today's most critical societal
issues Ideas That
Change the World Track hosted
by Salesforce Anne Finucane, Vice Chairman, Bank of America Helena Foulkes, Executive Vice President, CVS Health; President, CVS Pharmacy Jeanne Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, MSP Capital Moderator: Nina Easton, Fortune Introduction: Amy Weaver, President, Legal and General Counsel, Salesforce
Changes in accounting standards
issued by the PSAB have been adopted over time to make the financial statements more comprehensive and relevant.
With funds managers holding about 15 - 20 per cent of assets in domestic bonds, the
change in the composition of household assets has translated into higher demand for bonds — a demand which is no longer being met
by government
issues.
We are reviewing the measurement
issues that are exacerbated
by the proliferation of digital and services - oriented technologies.11 We are also developing our macroeconomic models to better account for
changes in the distribution of income and wealth.
They're generally highly educated, they've had strong awareness of social and environmental
issues from an early age and are keenly aware of the challenges faced
by climate
change.
He shows businesses how to thrive
by fixing the biggest
issues humanity faces: hunger, poverty, war, and catastrophic climate
change.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to:
changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn;
changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers;
changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website;
changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those
changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including
issues caused
by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
Green Guerrilla Marketing, developed
by Shel Horowitz, takes it a step farther: as consumers become more aware of
issues like climate
change, buying local, etc., they want to patronize companies that understand that.
The April 2007
issue of Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism includes an article on the positive
changes in inflammatory markers brought about
by the intermittent fasting Muslims undergo during Ramadan.
In addition, it is possible that future orders
issued by, or enforcement actions initiated
by, regulatory authorities could cause us to incur substantial costs or require us to
change our business practices in a way that could seriously harm our business.
He said the DOL worked closely with the industry in revising its draft fiduciary rule, and in fact, was «thanked»
by them, he said, for listening to their requests for
changes when the new rule was
issued.
This summary is based on the Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, rulings and other administrative pronouncements
issued by the IRS, and judicial decisions, all as in effect on the date of this information statement, and all of which are subject to differing interpretation and
change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect.
Even before the data breach came to a head, Facebook has begun to remedy the
issues by making
changes to its privacy policies, implementing stricter standards for third - party applications, and doubling the headcount of employees who work to protect user security.