Sentences with phrase «energy leadership while»

The European Union (EU) is unequivocally continuing down a path of global climate and energy leadership while bringing online more carbon - neutral fuel systems throughout its 28 member states, closing in on the 2020 goal of a 20 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 1990 levels.

Not exact matches

While the inexperienced team can do big mistakes because of the lack of experience, they still can produce great results with the energy they have and the dynamic leadership.

Canada did so as part of a broad alliance called Mission Innovation — a «global partnership aimed at doubling government investment in clean energy innovation over five years, while encouraging private sector leadership in clean energy.»

Second, we'll continue to expand the exposure and the understanding of the NIKE Brand, extending our leadership position while creating more energy around sport for Chinese youth.

I totally agree with you while Energy, Pharma and Consumer sectors are fantastic to own, but, with improving economy that will start firing on all cylinders at some point, financial sector will take leadership position.

But, while in agreement with Labour's governing body, the National Executive Committee, that Corbyn should be on the ballot paper in the leadership contest, Smith nevertheless decided to resign and oppose his leader when a meeting between Corbyn and the so - called soft left of the shadow cabinet, including shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy, led to rancour.

«Thanks to the leadership of the Obama Administration and New York's Congressional Delegation, these funds will help boost New York's economy while strengthening our energy independence.»

While I thought I had made it abundantly clear to the rescue's leadership that working on the newsletter was all I could offer, as I had a husband, four dogs and two jobs taking up the lion's share of my time and energy, within weeks that boundary began to crumble.

This choice would undoubtedly be hailed both by those pushing for development and large - scale testing of nonpolluting energy technologies and by environmental campaigners seeking knowledgeable leadership at the giant agency — which, while it still oversees efforts to boost coal and oil extraction, also has what may be the world's biggest assemblage of scientists pursuing development of renewable power sources.

The Major Economies Forum will facilitate a candid dialogue among key developed and developing countries, help generate the political leadership necessary to achieve a successful outcome at the UN climate change negotiations that will convene this December in Copenhagen, and advance the exploration of concrete initiatives and joint ventures that increase the supply of clean energy while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Under Booker's leadership in Newark, energy use in municipal buildings was cut by 20 percent, and recycling rates were increased while the city incorporated energy efficient upgrades and increased green affordable housing in the city by 400 units.

These changes are unlikely to occur quickly, but we'll all be watching closely to see if China's new leadership is able to manage a transition to clean energy while ensuring the country stays on a solid growth pathway.

Mr. Abe congratulated Dr. Birol on his recent appointment as the next IEA Executive Director and expressed his expectation that under his leadership the IEA would help Japan improve its own energy policy while also making a strong contribution to overcoming global energy security and climate change challenges.

While he's been supportive of a range of ocean issues, Congressman Van Hollen has focused his leadership on Chesapeake Bay conservation and clean energy.

While the Democratic leadership of the waning 111th Congress failed to get legislation passed into law to address climate change, the House global warming committee, led by Rep. Ed Markey (D - MA), convened dozens of important hearings and briefings featuring top climate scientists and national security experts to educate Congress and the public about the need for swift action to secure America's energy independence, create clean energy jobs and mitigate climate change emissions.

«The Texas model under Gov. Perry's leadership enabled the growth of low - cost wind energy that made the grid more diverse and reliable while saving consumers money.»

Greenpeace commissioned economic analysts to look at the investments of Australia's major banks and found that while many were making sound investments in clean energy and winning sustainability and climate leadership awards, they were doing something else too — investing in coal mining and coal - fired power generation in volumes which massively eclipse their clean energy portfolios.

Yet while important for our economy, environment, and security, it does not present the same scale of economic opportunities and global leadership offered by the emerging $ 2.3 trillion clean energy market.

But if the leadership doesn't talk to the public about the costs of inaction, then you take one of your weapons off the table while the denialists can just say, well, you're trying to impose an energy tax and so forth, and play upon peoples» insecurity, which is very great right now.

While the brash brand of direct interference into the public discourse on scientific findings about global warming and associated harmful impacts we saw from Exxon operatives in the 1980s and 1990s has now morphed into a more passive, less - visible form of tampering — such as the company's continued stream of donations (some alleged to be illegal) to groups known for lobbying against and often shooting down federal and state - level proposals to promote renewable energy and limit carbon emissions — perhaps Avery will be able to persuade the new corporate leadership team to stop funding these groups altogether.

By doubling the economic output from every unit of energy consumed, companies set a bold target, demonstrating climate leadership while reaping the benefits of lower energy costs.

«While we wouldn't comment on alliances with particular organizations, Peabody has a track record of advancing responsible energy and environmental policies, and we support organizations that advocate sustainable mining, energy access and clean coal solutions, in line with our company's leadership in these areas,» Vic Svec, Peabody's senior vice-president for global investor and corporate relations, wrote in an email.

Under Phillips» leadership, AFP has campaigned against the Environmental Protection Agency's carbon pollution standards and tax incentives for wind energy, while denying the existence of subsidies for the oil and gas industries.

We're really into the pre-COP15 negotiating home stretch now, with talks moving to Barcelona, and initial reports aren't exactly encouraging: An IEA official says negotiators aren't ready to solve any of the problems on the table; while pressure builds on the United States to actually commit to a meaningful 2020 emission reductions target: Reuters reports that both Denmark's climate and energy minister, the European Union, and the United Nations are urging President Obama to show more leadership and come to Copenhagen with more.

Choosing a future with similar cost but far lower risk, while fitting and speeding powerful market trends, can restore American energy leadership and security by building the electricity system of the 21st century with high skill and ambition, just as we did with the technology of more than a century ago.»

While a shift in Congressional leadership promises a more serious focus on energy efficiency and other clean energy issues in the new year, states have not been standing idly by.

These changes are possible (the average Western European uses half as much energy as the average American while leading a quality life), but they will take real political leadership on issues ranging from mass transit to sprawl to the size of cars.

I am looking for a job in energy finance that will allow me to use my leadership and financial skills, while still challenging me to push myself to new limits.