Sentences with phrase «changes in the economy driven»

The bill passed last year revised portions of the Banking Act to account for changes in the economy driven by the growth of telecommunications technologies.

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Now imagine the same information cloaked in the trappings of a great story, «a story about a family in South America that is being affected by changes in the global economy — a story about the father going to work in a foreign country to earn enough for the family, and the mother having to drive 100 kilometers for health care.»

Virginia has been ranked among the top 10 states best prepared to navigate the changing economy in terms of being knowledge - based, globalized, entrepreneurial, IT - driven, and innovation - based.

Virginia has been ranked among the top 10 states best prepared to navigate the changing economy in terms of being knowledge - based, globalized, entrepreneurial, IT - driven and innovation based.

But, «At the margin, what has changed over last six months is really not the change in direction in the U.S. economy, it's just that the stimulus - driven growth in China has manifested itself in a big way,» Memani said.

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) prediction for global growth of 3.1 % in 2016 remained subdued, and though it still expects a gradual recovery to follow, the IMF envisages this pickup will be driven almost entirely by emerging economies, as advanced economies grapple with headwinds such as changing demographics and declining productivity.

«technology - driven, market - based solutions that will decrease emissions, reduce excess greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, increase energy efficiency, mitigate the impact of climate change where it occurs, and maximize any ancillary benefits climate change might offer for the economy.»

The third which is termed new fire is where people aged between 18 to 35 will be empowered to lead the drive for change in the economy.

Lower Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Cap by 30 Percent Between 2020 and 2030 - Cuomo «has called upon RGGI states to join New York in an effort to continue to lead the fight against climate change and drive the nation's transition toward a clean energy economy.»

I think we can expect a coming substantial jump in traffic fatalities, although it often takes several months for the changes in gas prices and the economy to change driving practices.

At Science Foundation Ireland, we believe in the ability of science, technology, engineering & maths to effect positive change in the world and drive a sustainable international economy.

Seeking a creative fusion between computer science, management and design, it aims to produce a new breed of innovative people who understand and are able to advance the state of the art in technical, design and business innovation: innovative people prepared to work in challenging roles in organisations and ready to drive radical change in the digital economy.

In addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growtIn addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growtin the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growth.

Occupying a site dating back to the Victoria era, the schools have lately been engaged in an economy drive that has also included the specification of solar panels and a change in energy service provider.

But while Murray describes this as a decline in «virtue,» might it be a decline driven by the huge changes in the economy during this period, specifically, the decrease in good union - wage - paying manufacturing jobs?

These organizations include not only many of the leading urban school districts (e.g., Atlanta, Denver, New York City), but also some of the most noted organizations driving change in K - 12 education (including Teach for America, New Leaders for New Schools, KIPP, and the National Center on Education and the Economy).

• How can schools prepare students to take part in the political, social, and ethical debates already being stirred by technology - driven changes in the economy?

Whether state or local, changes in state economies also drive many local decisions, as superintendents and principals grapple with day - to - day questions about resource allocation.

In order to help our students succeed in an global economy driven by dramatic, rapid and powerful changes in technology, we need to harness new approaches and new possibilities to provide students with innovative, project - based, experiential learning opportunities that better prepare them to be global citizens and lifelong learners.&raquIn order to help our students succeed in an global economy driven by dramatic, rapid and powerful changes in technology, we need to harness new approaches and new possibilities to provide students with innovative, project - based, experiential learning opportunities that better prepare them to be global citizens and lifelong learners.&raquin an global economy driven by dramatic, rapid and powerful changes in technology, we need to harness new approaches and new possibilities to provide students with innovative, project - based, experiential learning opportunities that better prepare them to be global citizens and lifelong learners.&raquin technology, we need to harness new approaches and new possibilities to provide students with innovative, project - based, experiential learning opportunities that better prepare them to be global citizens and lifelong learners.»

Whether funding is state or local, changes in state economies also drive many local decisions, as superintendents and principals grapple with day - to - day dilemmas over resource allocation.

Based around the forthcoming Real Driving Emissions phase 2 (RDE2) regulations that aim to measure «real world» economy and emissions, the change will see the «First Year [tax] Rate» currently applied to new diesel cars rise by one band if they can not meet the Euro 6 emissions standards in the RDE2 «real world» tests.

Change between NORMAL, ECO, and SPORT to suit the conditions in which you are driving and to boost fuel economy.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

With the continuing fuel crisis and tighter emissions regulations surrounding the automotive market, Honda engineers changed their focus on the Accord as a Mustang competitor, and built upon the Civic's successful formula of economy, fuel efficiency and a front - wheel drive layout in a larger package.

The «four - door sports car» (albeit a sports car with front - wheel drive) as Nissan calls it has been improved in pretty much every way from the previous version with sleek new styling, more power and improved fuel economy among the notable changes.

The hybrid technology sold on Toyota and Honda vehicles and which has been promised to us by Ford and other manufacturers has the potential for increasing fuel economy dramatically with no change in our driving habits.

Critical Knowledge: 2010 MDX: Acura's midsize luxury SUV gets a mid-life makeover with minor styling modifications, a new transmission, revised suspension, and a bunch of new technology.2010 RDX: This turbocharged compact crossover SUV has revised styling, added standard equipment, upgraded technology features, and a new front - wheel - drive model with a lower price tag and better fuel economy.2010 RL: Other than a color shuffle, the Acura RL carries over without change after a significant freshening in 2009.

In addition to the face - lifted looks, powertrain changes should make both cars faster and more fun to drive, with the Cayman S being boosted to 320 HP and 273 lb - ft of torque while returning better fuel economy.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (earlier post) is EPA - rated at 46 mpg (5.11 l / 100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine - driven charge - sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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Actual fuel economy will vary and is dependent upon many factors, including driving style, road conditions, outside temperature, air conditioning control levels, payload / cargo weight, proper tire pressure, vehicle maintenance, and changes in energy costs.

The easiest way of testing for changes in aerodynamic drag is to measure fuel economy in repeated tests undertaken over a test loop driven at as high a consistent speed as is legally possible.

Shifts in both the economy and society are driving these changes.

Factors, including Hollywood, pop culture and the economy, help drive changes in breed popularity.

But lots of signs are pointing to the current extraordinary dry spell, likely exacerbated by heat from human - driven climate change, taking California into conditions unexperienced since long before the state's water - dependent economy exploded during Gov. Jerry Brown's father's terms in office (please read Justin Wm. Moyer's great story on that era in the Washington Post).

There can be no such thing as secure nation - states or a healthy global economy if potentially pernicious effects of human - driven climate change result in the Earth becoming unfit for human habitation by our children and coming generations.

It seems to me, in spite of the noise from the climate change skeptics, pretty simple: nature sequestered carbon over hundreds of millions of years, keeping the earth comfortable in spite of the very slow increase in the suns flux over those millennia, and now we are undoing all of nature's work in order to drive our economy.

In addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growtIn addition, there is very clear evidence that investing in the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growtin the transition to a low - carbon economy will not only allow the world to avoid the worst risks of climate change, but could also drive decades of economic growth.

Political divides are found in issues ranging from what drives climate change to how policies aimed at climate change reduction will affect the environment and the economy.

I start (and started) from the premise that the dramatic decline in crude oil prices that took place from August, 2014 ($ 96 / barrel), to March, 2015 ($ 44 / barrel), was due — on the one hand — to decreased demand, a function of slow economic growth in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, endogenous, price - driven technological change leading to greater fuel efficiency, and policy - driven technological change that also has been leading to greater fuel efficiency, such as more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in the United States; and — on the other hand — was due to increased supply, partly a function of the growth of unconventional (tight) U.S. oil production (a product of the combination of two technologies — horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing).

The «Risky Business» report also found that «climate - driven changes in water availability, quality and timing could have a significant impact on California's agricultural economy.»

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And as the driving force behind the world's largest economy, these companies have an indispensable role to play in the fight against climate change.

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).

We said a while ago that we want fuel economy feedback in all cars because it can change the driving habits of many people who are currently getting much worse mileage than what their cars can realistically do.

And if you are one of the 69 percent of new - vehicle consumers who plan to change the car they drive in order to improve your fuel economy or cash flow, KBB.com's editors have a list of their top picks for fuel - efficient vehicles below.

An odd collection of groups and individuals, including former Sierra Club «CAFE» (car fuel - economy) lobbyist Dan Becker («Even as gas prices have doubled and trebled over the past several years, we see little change in driving behavior,» Becker told the New York Times in October, 2006.)

Price - driven changes in energy demand could conceivably, even temporarily, make demand, not supply, the major constraint in many sectors of the energy economy.

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Changes in the economy, client demands and technology are driving some of this change and the ability for firms to adapt to these changes may determine their suChanges in the economy, client demands and technology are driving some of this change and the ability for firms to adapt to these changes may determine their suchanges may determine their survival.