Sentences with phrase «energy efforts from»

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March 9 (Reuters)- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday said he had formally asked for the state to be excluded from a federal offshore drilling program that he said would threaten its ocean resources and endanger efforts toward a cleaner energy economy.

It inhibits companies from raising money that funds future pharmaceuticals, schools, food, energy and all the ancillary industries that support these efforts.

A decade ago, he unveiled his «Pickens Plan,» a lobbying effort to wean the United States from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by championing the use of alternative energy and natural gas.

That effort largely focuses on reducing Energy Department spending energy subsidies and stopping the agency from issuing any more loan guarantees — the same program that funded SolEnergy Department spending energy subsidies and stopping the agency from issuing any more loan guarantees — the same program that funded Solenergy subsidies and stopping the agency from issuing any more loan guarantees — the same program that funded Solyndra.

«In fact, we often welcome distractions because they give us a break from work that takes effort and energy.»

Exxon Mobil announced last month it would expand its efforts to capture emissions from its subsidary, XTO Energy, which focuses on U.S. shale drilling.

But the comedian knew he was poking a bear: When his writers reached out to Murray Energy for comment, the company sent a letter instructing the show to «cease and desist from any effort to defame, harass, or otherwise injure Mr. Murray or Murray Energy» and added that «failure to do so will result in immediate litigation.»

A third example from this period was Beijing's quixotic effort to «lock up» energy supplies through equity hydrocarbon investments in Africa and Central Asia by Chinese state - owned firms.

Dan leads Ceres» efforts to secure commitments from 25 large companies to double the amount of value they generate from each unit of energy by 2030.

We've not only derived significant business from these unforgettable mailings — your efforts have sparked a creative energy within our ranks which will assist us in years to come.

When airlines and airports make even a passing effort to improve travel for families — give them their own spaces to wait for planes, give them seats where they can use bassinets, etc. etc. — the chance that the baby / child will be able to 1 / nap successfully 2 / get out their toddler energy 3 / not have to restrain themselves from something they don't understand — goes up astronomically.

A recent task force report from APF Canada and the Canada West Foundation points to the importance of export diversification for the Canadian economy and how trans - Pacific energy trade can provide the vanguard of a broader effort to develop new Asian markets for Canadian products and services to service growing middle class demands in Asia.

The Solar Now paddling centre installation was made possible through a collaborative effort between the City of Vancouver, the North Growth Foundation and Clean Energy Canada, along with support from community sponsors the Great Climate Race, Bullfrog Power and the Community Energy Association.

Kurdistan's prime minister and top energy official travelled to Baghdad earlier this week, intensifying efforts to settle the long - running dispute over exports of oil from the region via a new independent pipeline to Turkey.

Here at home, the federal government's infrastructure investment plans should focus specifically on diversifying Canada's exports - aside from resource development and transport, investment in telecommunications, clean energy, and bio-tech infrastructure would be well worth the effort.

It may have rules of its own, and it may be played with energy and require effort, but it is emancipated from the seriousness, the purposefulness, and the alleged «importance» of «work» and the satisfaction of wants.

We live in a very old house and it is quite hard to get bread to rise without a lot of effort and wasted energy so the proofer would be an incredible asset and it is from Massachusetts my home state.

Well last night's Premier League clash with West Brom certainly seemed to support Wenger's statements over the suggestions of the media, with people pointing out the flashes of his old self we saw from the striker along with his all round energy and effort.

Stoke were also full of energy early on as they pressed high up the pitch and when Badou Ndiaye won possession on the edge of the Leicester penalty area after 12 minutes, his curling effort brought a decent save from Kasper Schmeichel.

We live in a society of busy - ness, with so mich expected of parents and so much to get on and do and so much pressure, that a EC is an inconvenience of having to go against the perceived norm, having to pay much more intimate attention to our babies, having to deal with bodily functions, having to wake ourselves up a bit to what our culture has conditioned us to and having to go against the grain — all of which take effort and all of which take time and / or energy away from other mummy efforts that bring more obvious and societally rewarded benefits.

They form part of a wider effort to build large «modern» infrastructures across the country, from road improvements and increased energy production to skyscrapers in the capital Kigali.

The bill also would prevent LIPA from increasing rates to offset revenue losses due to ratepayer energy conservation efforts.

Many of them feel global warming or man - made climate change is real and wish to help with the efforts to alleviate it and though it may take away from fossil jobs it adds green energy jobs and adds competition with new technology in the international market.

«From day one, we said this campaign to repeal and replace John Faso would be fueled by a grassroots effort, and with nearly $ 135,000 raised in less than eight weeks from nearly 700 donations — many of whom contributed $ 19 to flip NY - 19 — we have shown that we can stand up to Trump and repeal and replace Faso by relying on overwhelming grassroots energy, excitement and support,» Rhodes said in a statemFrom day one, we said this campaign to repeal and replace John Faso would be fueled by a grassroots effort, and with nearly $ 135,000 raised in less than eight weeks from nearly 700 donations — many of whom contributed $ 19 to flip NY - 19 — we have shown that we can stand up to Trump and repeal and replace Faso by relying on overwhelming grassroots energy, excitement and support,» Rhodes said in a statemfrom nearly 700 donations — many of whom contributed $ 19 to flip NY - 19 — we have shown that we can stand up to Trump and repeal and replace Faso by relying on overwhelming grassroots energy, excitement and support,» Rhodes said in a statement.

Let us direct all our efforts, energies and resources into winning the elections in 2016 to rescue our nation from further decline.

According to public records, campaign documents and sources, Howe helped steer contributions to Cuomo's re-election effort from several development and energy companies he was advising, all of whom had business before the state.

Officials such as County Legislator Bridget Fleming joined their state and county colleagues in urging the department to eliminate the waters off Long Island from the proposed program and to endorse renewable energy efforts instead for the state and region.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the decision «reckless» and said New York will continue to be a green energy leader, citing state efforts to achieving 50 percent of electricity from renewables by 2030.

In giving her the nod, the group pointed to Niccoli's support for efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pushing the state to have 50 percent of its power coming from renewable energy sources by 2030.

The Clean Energy Standard was part of an effort by state regulators to shift the state's reliance from fossil fuels to renewable energy over the next several deEnergy Standard was part of an effort by state regulators to shift the state's reliance from fossil fuels to renewable energy over the next several deenergy over the next several decades.

He's said he would work to create accessible waterfront areas in each neighborhood, and additionally supports efforts to reallocate city funds away from fossil fuel companies and instead towards renewable clean energy sources.

The Syracuse Common Council has joined in on an effort from advocates and elected officials to pressure Gov. Andrew Cuomo into signing a bill to give tax credits to geothermal energy.

Wise raised $ 429,000 for his re-election effort in this campaign cycle, but spent almost all of that battling off a challenge from energy consultant Pam Davidson in the GOP primary.

Opponents outlined their legal and legislative efforts to prevent or at least delay Competitive Power Ventures» 650 - megawatt Valley Energy Center from operating.

The unanimous decision from a panel of judges on Thursday supported two previous losses in the same case for Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in which the free - market think tank the Competitive Enterprise Institute sought documents related to a multi-state effort to investigate energy companies for allegedly profiting by «creating misperceptions» about climate change.

It's fair to guess he was alluding to efforts by various elected officials to limit further investment in climate change studies, renewable energy technologies and proposals for outside - the - box basic research — the type of high - risk but also potentially high - payoff investigations from which transformative developments most often emerge.

«If the U.S. pulls out and China delivers on its commitment in both the qualitative and quantitative terms, China will have a much stronger case in its effort to have a global energy governance system that is much more multi-polar in nature and has greater voice from [developing] countries,» she said in an email to E&E News.

What is shaping up instead, officials said, is a set of cooperative measures on a range of measures that will include promises of technical assistance from the United States and financing for renewable energy efforts through export credit agencies and the Overseas Private Investment Corp..

One of the Royal Scientific Society's pursuits is the Trans - Mediterranean Renewable Energy Cooperation, or TREC, a multinational effort that would use wind, water, geothermal, and solar resources to provide renewable energy from Oman to IcEnergy Cooperation, or TREC, a multinational effort that would use wind, water, geothermal, and solar resources to provide renewable energy from Oman to Icenergy from Oman to Iceland.

More energy from additional dark radiation could be throwing off the best efforts to predict today's expansion rate from its post-big bang trajectory.

Here in the U.S., our energy programs and policies are leading to increasing contributions from windpower, biofuels, natural gas, in addition to significant advances in energy efficiency in all sectors, and these are contributing to significant greenhouse gas reductions but, I believe those efforts could be significantly increased.

Preston studies how adaptation efforts can reduce risk from climate change, especially at the state and city level (such as impacts to critical energy, water and transportation systems).

Following up on a pledge in Copenhagen, energy ministers from 24 countries have unveiled energy efficiency efforts from around the globe

Given that ocean observations for climate provide a wide range of benefits to the agricultural, shipping, fishing, insurance, and energy - supply industries, the committee that wrote the report suggested that efforts could be made to draw support for ocean observing from the commercial sector.

The 45th president of the United States will confront a broad range of global challenges, from addressing climate change and securing our energy future to sustaining investments in scientific research efforts in numerous areas, including medicine.

Under the next White House Administration, Holdren said, science - based challenges that will require sustained, robust investment include efforts to ensure safe and sustainable food, water, and energy for everyone, reduce greenhouse gases, minimize harm from climate change already underway, combat diseases such as Zika, defeat cancer, improve quality - of - life for those who are aging, prevent devastating asteroid impacts, and send humans into space «not just to visit, but to stay.»

They say efforts to improve diet and reduce energy intake from restaurant sources could actually help to reduce racial and socio - economic disparities in Americans» diets.

► Bipartisan efforts from the United States Senate might bring «the most sweeping update to the country's energy policy in more than 8 years.

Efforts to convert the energy of motion — from footsteps, ocean waves, wind and other movement sources — are well underway.

This sets the company apart from most fledgling biotech companies: This one has a product and is spending most of its efforts and energy on trying to sell that product.