Sentences with phrase «economic risk posed»

When non-fossil fuel companies understand the broad economic risk posed by the lack of climate action, they will become genuine and strong advocates demanding climate action — in their own self - interest.

To read more about the economic risks posed by adult under - vaccination, and the solutions that exist, read «Not Just for Kids: How to Improve Adult Vaccination Uptake in Canada.»

A Climate Risk Assessment for the United States identifies the economic risks posed by a changing climate.

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But that poses the risk of calamitous economic disruption if a White House with limited success on Capitol Hill fails to gather and accurately count the necessary votes.

Neither the World Economic Forum in its Global Risk Report nor the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook have recognized the potential that increased warming in the Arctic poses, the authors note.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

Around the same time, the South African Reserve Bank began exploring the economic opportunity and risk posed by cryptocurrency, and the central bank's preliminary assessment was, in her view, optimistic.

A rising rate cycle and uncertainty about reform measures pose risks to economic growth and financial markets.

The shadow banking industry plays a critical role in meeting rising credit demand in the United States, and although it's been argued that shadow banking's disintermediation can increase economic efficiency, its operation outside of traditional banking regulations raises concerns over the systemic risk it may pose to the financial system.

In «The Dangers of an Extended Period of Low Interest Rates: Why the Bank of Canada Should Start Raising Them Now,» published by the C.D. Howe Institute, Masson argues there is urgency for the Bank to act in view of the economic distortions and financial risks low interest rates pose for Canada.

Rajan shows how the individual choices that collectively brought about the economic meltdown — made by bankers, government officials, and ordinary homeowners — were rational responses to a flawed global financial order in which the incentives to take on risk are incredibly out of step with the dangers those risks pose.

The latest FOMC statement noted that near - zero inflation could be a problem for the US economy: «The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, and it is monitoring inflation developments carefully for evidence that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.»

But the International Emergency Economic Powers Act could expand that power to any type of investment, whether or not it poses a security risk, and allow the administration to potentially block a high volume of Chinese deals, which Cfius does not have the resources to handle.

«Moreover, renewed economic weakness would pose its own risks to financial stability.»

In light of the considerable uncertainty around the economic and fiscal outlook, including the risks posed to economic recovery by ongoing financial tensions in the eurozone and against the backdrop of a still large structural budget deficit and high and rising government debt, the Negative Outlook indicates a slightly greater than 50 % chance of a downgrade over a two - year horizon.»

But the Liberal Democrats, like Labour, think that spending cuts this year would pose a big risk to economic recovery.

Whether you voted Leave or Remain this is a deeply worrying situation, and one which poses serious economic risks.

But it's clear the Lib Dems have become the Tories» useful idiots; offering progressive poses for a Conservative budget that hits the poorest hardest and an economic strategy that puts honest people's jobs at risk.

«Teenage pregnancy poses a serious risk to the health of teen mothers and their babies, and to society as a whole, which has to pay the economic and social costs of teen pregnancy, «said Dr. Gale R. Burstein, Erie County Commissioner of Health.

Asked why that information was disclosed for some Fuller Road tenants, but not those at the ZEN Building, Megna said the difference was the Kiernan Plaza was nearly full with tenants, so putting out details about its lease agreements did not pose the same economic risk.

The final version in the 2012 spending bill retains the prohibitory language, although it gives the White House an opportunity to engage in some collaborations if it can «certify» that they «pose no risk... of transferring technology, data, or information with national security or economic security implications to China or a Chinese - owned company.»

Invasive Asian carp consume plankton from the base of the food web and reproduce prolifically which could pose substantial environmental risks and economic impacts to the Great Lakes if they become established.

It also provides an opportunity to debate any human, societal, economic or environmental risks and concerns that the technologies may pose prior to widespread adoption.

The economic program of Le Pen «poses the risk of an irremediable degradation of France,» Arnault said.

The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, but it anticipates that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.

The same day Fed Governor Lael Brainard noted that economic weakness abroad poses a risk to the US, suggesting the Fed might be better off not raising interest rates this year.

Strains in global financial markets continue to pose significant downside risks to the economic outlook.

recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, but it anticipates that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.

Despite significant improvements in some countries and sectors, the global debt problem persists, posing a major risk to future economic growth.

The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, and it is monitoring inflation developments carefully for evidence that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.

Our bankruptcy processes are transparent, fair, and even speedy (for what is being done) in the US; we just need to augment them for firms that pose risk to a large portion of the financial and economic systems.

So here is the challenge: 1) We have a threat that is known to pose significant economic risk.

2) It is possible, even probable, that the threat will pose a mortal risk to economic prosperity if not human civilization.

Drawing on the work of over 80 scientists from 12 countries, it sets out the likely nature and scale of changes to come and also looks at the probable economic consequences ocean warming poses as well as associated risks to human health and well - being.

We pay for climate disruption every day in the form of hurricanes, droughts, floods, heat waves, and other dangerous weather events that pose significant health and economic risks.

In the judgment of this report's authoring committee, the environmental, economic, and humanitarian risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for substantial action to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts.

For example, the UK has as much Australian coal listed on it as the ASX and recently pressure has been rising on the Financial Policy Committee to mitigate the risk these «sub-prime» fossil fuel assets pose to economic stability.

On Climate Change: Earth's changing climate is a critical issue and poses the risk of significant environmental, social and economic disruptions around the globe.

The most important was unprecedented political will, reflecting the deepening awareness worldwide of the real and rising risks posed by climate change, and of the economic rewards of a clean - energy transition.

This poses major economic costs and human risks, although these impacts are closely linked to the design of the structure.

The EPA's new proposal stresses that climate change poses a serious risk to the nation, with «far - reaching harmful consequences and real economic costs.»

«Climate change poses a colossal economic risk to the world — tens to hundreds of trillions of dollars in damage, by some estimates.

If this blog — now starting its NINTH year — has done nothing else, it has asked the likes of Greenpeace activists for debate about «the risks a changing climate poses to the poor and vulnerable and how to tackle that without undermining the economic livelihoods of those same people».

Most importantly it's about the risks a changing climate poses to the poor and vulnerable and how to tackle that without undermining the economic livelihoods of those same people by driving up their bills or depriving them of power.

«Extreme weather and other climate change impacts pose significant social, economic, and environmental risks to the United States,» the report concludes.

Impacts of Climate Disruption Already Being Felt and «pose significant social, economic, and environmental risks to the United States»

While this unprecedented shift does provide some near - term benefits, dramatically expanding our use of natural gas to generate electricity is an ill - advised gamble that poses complex economic, public health, and climate risks.

Economic, social, and natural systems are also inter-connected on a global scale, meaning that climate impacts in other regions of the world can pose serious economic and security risks to the UnitedEconomic, social, and natural systems are also inter-connected on a global scale, meaning that climate impacts in other regions of the world can pose serious economic and security risks to the Unitedeconomic and security risks to the United States.

Extreme sea weather conditions increase risks for fish stocks and pose higher socio - economic risk and environmental cost for coastal cities, infrastructures, and maritime industries.