Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of
changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse
impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse
impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the
impact of future discount rate
changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency
regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of
changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such
changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or
impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Certain matters discussed
in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks
in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological
change,
changes and delays
in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations
in Israel, government
regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed
in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
Democrats and other outside experts have said
changing insurance
regulations in any way might not be permissible under reconciliation, either because they don't have a budget
impact or because any
impact would be incidental (1 and 4 on the Byrd list).
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the
impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government
regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or
regulations or
changes in existing laws or
regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Performance of companies
in the financials sector may be adversely
impacted by many factors, including, among others, government
regulations, economic conditions, credit rating downgrades,
changes in interest rates, and decreased liquidity
in credit markets.
Expert panelists will examine how federal
regulations are
changing —
in number and nature — under the Trump Administration, and how today's entrepreneurs can have an
impact on the rules that have the power to make or break their profitability.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and
regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions
in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law
changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating
in a highly competitive industry;
changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law
changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the United States and
in various other nations
in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the
impact of future sales of its common stock
in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend;
changes in laws and
regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and
regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company
in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights;
impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law
changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the
impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments
in Venezuela and the
impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government
regulations, including
regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government
regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local
regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors
impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the
impact of indebtedness we incurred
in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions
in the delivery of food and other products; volatility
in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions
in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors
in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment
in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or
changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time
in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Some offerings
in this market provide the ability to link
regulation to a firm's policies, and control and automatically see the
impact of
change at this level.
The housing market, meanwhile, «finally entered the early stages of a cooling phase
in mid-2017 after the
impact of
changes to
regulations and rising interest rates took root.
These
changes have resulted
in, and may continue to result
in, the enactment of laws and
regulations that
impact the ingredients and nutritional content of our menu offerings, or laws and
regulations requiring us to disclose the nutritional content of our food offerings.
Government
regulation and consumer eating habits may
impact our business as a result of
changes in attitudes regarding diet and health or new information regarding the health effects of consuming our menu offerings.
These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic and business conditions; our business strategy for expanding our presence
in our industry; anticipated trends
in our financial condition and results of operation; the
impact of competition and technology
change; existing and future
regulations affecting our business; and other risks and uncertainties discussed
in the reports Celsius Holdings has filed previously with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Among the important factors that could cause Rio Tinto's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, among others, levels of actual production during any period, levels of demand and market prices, the ability to produce and transport products profitably, the
impact of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices and operating costs, operational problems, political uncertainty and economic conditions
in relevant areas of the world, the actions of competitors, activities by governmental authorities such as
changes in taxation or
regulation and such other risk factors identified
in Rio Tinto's most recent Annual Report on Form 20 - F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») or Form 6 - Ks furnished to the SEC.
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Changes in immune
regulation and increased inflammation also
impact the brain, brain functioning and behaviour.
The Blunt Truth aims to be a go - to source for updates, reports and analysis on the
changes in cannabis laws and
regulations and how they
impact your business.
In the Forum's 12th annual census of schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), we found that recent regulation changes have had an impact on the number of schools participating in the progra
In the Forum's 12th annual census of schools participating
in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), we found that recent regulation changes have had an impact on the number of schools participating in the progra
in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), we found that recent
regulation changes have had an
impact on the number of schools participating
in the progra
in the program.
Rule Revisions
Changes in the Le Mans
regulations will have an
impact on Corvette Racing's pit strategy and tire management.
These are the organizations directly
impacted by market movements,
regulation and policy
changes, and shifts
in government retirement programs.
Changes in such laws and
regulations may have a material
impact on pre - and / or after - tax investment results.
Additionally,
changes to mortgage
regulations announced
in February are expected to marginally
impact activity.
Changes in such laws and
regulations may have a material
impact on pretax and / or after - tax investment results.
(2) A military activity carried out by DOD as of the effective date of these
regulations and specifically identified
in the section entitled «Department of Defense Activities» of the FMP / FEIS is not considered a pre-existing activity if: (i) It is modified
in such a way that requires the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental
impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., relevant to a Sanctuary resource or quality; (ii) It is modified, including but not limited to
changes in location or frequency,
in such a way that its possible adverse effects on Sanctuary resources or qualities are significantly greater than previously considered for the unmodified activity; (iii) It is modified, including but not limited to
changes in location or frequency,
in such a way that its possible adverse effects on Sanctuary resources or qualities are significantly different
in manner than previously considered for the unmodified activity; or (iv) There are new circumstances or information relevant to a Sanctuary resource or quality that were not addressed
in the FMP / FEIS.
When you speak up about what your scientific speciality says about climate
change, you are speaking as an expert; when you advocate a particular policy, estimation of the
impact of which requires knowledge of economics, laws and
regulations in foreign lands, trade and technology trends
in addition to your scientific speciality, you are speaking as a citizen, and have no more authority than anyone else.
We have used the Model for the Assessment of Greenhouse - gas Induced Climate
Change (MAGICC)-- a simple climate model emulator that was,
in part, developed through support of the EPA — to examine the climate
impact of proposed
regulations.
With the late - mover advantage of being able to learn from earlier failures — both economic and political,
in Europe and
in Washington — specialists working with California's Air Resources Board have drafted proposed
regulations intended to cushion the economic
impact on the state's industries but still accomplish the law's purpose: reducing emissions linked to climate
change to 1990 levels by 2020.
Cato Institute scholars Patrick Michaels and Chip Knappenberger have produced a layman - friendly yet thoroughly referenced draft report summarizing «the important science that is missing from Global Climate
Change Impacts in the United States,» a U.S. Government document underpinning the EPA's December 2009 endangerment rule, the foundation of all of the agency's greenhouse gas (GHG)
regulations.
I find it odd that
changes in banker
regulation, or same - sex partnerships, or assessing childhood education are never based on the «precautionary principle»; that is, any
change to a complex system may have unintended negative
impacts that far outweigh any benefits.
Also included
in this larger figure is $ 86 million to support clean energy regulatory actions that focus on energy efficiency; $ 48 million to develop transportation sector
regulations and next - generation clean transportation initiatives; $ 58 million for projects that improve our understanding of climate
change impacts; and $ 25 million to advance Canada's engagement
in international negotiations and support the Canada-U.S. Clean Energy Dialogue.
The latest issue of Passive House Plus includes several examples which appear to contradict this claim — including a block - built passive house
in Co Kildare estimated by builder Pat Doran Construction, a CIF member, to have cost $ 20,000 less to build than the department's own suggested specification from its regulatory
impact analysis on the 2011
changes to Part L of building
regulations.
Huntington's research activities include reviewing the
regulation of subsistence hunting
in northern Alaska, documenting traditional ecological knowledge of beluga whales and bowhead whales, examining Iñupiat Eskimo and Inuit knowledge and use of sea ice, and assessing the
impacts of climate
change on Arctic communities and Arctic marine mammals.
Reporting companies, particularly those
in fossil fuel industries, may wish to review their disclosure practices regarding the possible financial
impact of climate
change and of proposed laws,
regulations and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Changes in population, age, income, technology, relative prices, lifestyle,
regulation, governance, and many other aspects of socioeconomic development will have an
impact on the supply and demand of economic goods and services that is large relative to the
impact of climate
change.
... The
impacts of these
changes on oceanic ecosystems and the services they provide, for example
in fisheries, coastal protection, tourism, carbon sequestration and climate
regulation, can not yet be estimated accurately but they are potentially large.
In addition to publishing original papers on topics like climate change and mercury in the environment, SPPI has profiled the states for observed climate change and the impact or cost of climate change regulations or prevention measure
In addition to publishing original papers on topics like climate
change and mercury
in the environment, SPPI has profiled the states for observed climate change and the impact or cost of climate change regulations or prevention measure
in the environment, SPPI has profiled the states for observed climate
change and the
impact or cost of climate
change regulations or prevention measures.
That
changed on Thursday, when the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN agency charged with coordinating aviation
regulation, including environmental
impact, agreed to freeze net aviation emissions at 2020 levels beginning
in 2021, and to force airlines to offset emissions above that threshold.
You may wonder why the government finds the need to pursue such action since 1) U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have already topped out and have generally been on the decline for the past 7 - 8 years or so (from technological advances
in natural gas extraction and a slow economy more so than from already - enacted government
regulations and subsidies); 2) greenhouse gases from the rest of the world (primarily driven by China) have been sky - rocketing over the same period, which lessens any
impacts that our emissions reduction have); and 3) even
in their totality, U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have a negligible influence on local / regional / global climate
change (even a immediate and permanent cessation of all our carbon dioxide emissions would likely result
in a mitigation of global temperature rise of less than one - quarter of a degree C by the end of the century).
Of course,
changing the rules
in the middle of the game does have some unfair
impacts and some compensation might be allowed, but preferably
in the form of offering Alberta different opportunities and help getting there, rather than exempting them from, for example, the full force of a tax or cap / trade and some specific
regulations pertaining to extraction, etc..)
Will any practice areas be
impacted by
changes in the coming years
in the regional economy, legislation and
regulation, and / or political climate?
While we are very progressive
in Ontario
in some ways (e.g., mobility and the
regulation of paralegals), we have seen relatively little
impact from some of the other big
changes that have occurred or are occurring elsewhere (e.g., legal process outsourcing, which has taken off
in the U.S. and Europe).
Moreover, can you think of any
regulation changes which hugely
impacted the way
in which you practiced law?
For this project, a sample of individuals who have been involved with the WCAT / WSIAT either as adjudicators and / or as staff will be interviewed to obtain their views and understanding of the role of this organization
in the appeals processes and the
impact of
changes in regulations and policy.
For example, the Fiduciary Rule is a key issue that has a large
impact on the sales of investments and if the agent isn't properly trained and involved
in the
changes of
regulations, that agent stands to possibly, and unintentionally, harm a client.
However, the upward momentum is highly susceptible to
changes in Chinese
regulations whose
impact have already been felt
in the past.
Here are the reasons listed
in the article:
Regulation could have the biggest impact South Korea Japan China U.S. regulation There is no «value» to it Volatility can create nervousness A shakeout is coming ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) Hacking theft of CCs FOMO or Fear of missing out Bitcoin mining scams Becomes too associated with criminals and rogue states Third parties changing their minds Bitcoin & Blo
Regulation could have the biggest
impact South Korea Japan China U.S.
regulation There is no «value» to it Volatility can create nervousness A shakeout is coming ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) Hacking theft of CCs FOMO or Fear of missing out Bitcoin mining scams Becomes too associated with criminals and rogue states Third parties changing their minds Bitcoin & Blo
regulation There is no «value» to it Volatility can create nervousness A shakeout is coming ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) Hacking theft of CCs FOMO or Fear of missing out Bitcoin mining scams Becomes too associated with criminals and rogue states Third parties
changing their minds Bitcoin & Blockchain...
China's share of the broader cryptocurrency market isn't as high as it once was, so
changes in regulation have had less
impact than they might have a few years ago.