In the same way
environmental changes impacted upon their own world - view.
The exhibition grapples with not only the transient aspects of social and
environmental changes impacting the landscape but also the shift in its representation and perception over time.
Reproduced with permission, from Guha - Sapir, D., Vos, F.; Quantifying Global
Environmental Change Impacts: Methods, Criteria and Definitions for Compiling Data on Hydro - Meteorological Hazards in Coping with Global Environmental Change, Disasters and Security — Threats, Challenges, Vulnerabilities and Risks.
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.
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.
Faithful execution of our
environmental laws requires effectively combating climate
change to minimize its potentially catastrophic
impacts before it is too late.
It's easy for a company to donate money to a good cause or to sponsor a charitable event, but to have true
impact, companies serious about social or
environmental change need the buy - in of staff.
And it crosses over all these lines: local
environmental impact, there's the climate argument, there's the First Nations rights argument, there's the stewardship argument, so it can really draw from a whole wide sector of civil society in the way that the faceless catastrophe of climate
change can't.
Both the spirit and notion of social acceptability are major driving forces behind the sweeping
changes to Quebec's
environmental impact assessment and review regime that are set to come into effect this month.
The attorney generals from 20 states announced plans to work with
environmental campaign groups on ongoing or potential investigations into whether Exxon misled investors decades ago about the
impact their business had on climate
change.
Real Estate — When investing in real estate companies, property values can fall due to
environmental, economic, or other reasons, and
changes in interest rates can negatively
impact the performance.
There were librarians and archivists focused on copyright term extension and digital locks; several doctors spoke to the
impact of the TPP on public health and access to medicines, food experts highlighted the dangers associated with food security,
environmental activists focused on the TPP and climate
change, and speakers of all ages (including a 92 year old woman) expressed concern with the investor - state dispute resolution provisions.
«We will explain how shareholder proposals on
environmental, social, and corporate governance matters often raise issues with a direct
impact on long - term shareholder value (e.g., effective management of climate
change risk or encouraging stronger board oversight and independence).
These days,
impact investing is the topic du jour, with exploding interest among investors — in 2017, 75 % of individual investors said they're interested in using their investing dollars to affect social and
environmental change.
Being one of the most liberal areas in the U.S. — there were more than a few cars sporting «Bernie Sanders 2016 ″ bumper stickers — the discussion revolved around climate
change and the
environmental impact of the tarsands.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the
impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events
impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships;
changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future
changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major
changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions;
changes involving the tax and
environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact the Global
Impact team about our initiatives to drive positive social and
environmental change.
They're made of elements and
impacted by all kinds of
environmental changes: humidity, erosion, heat, physical stress, tectonic shifts.
You are directly affected by * soemone * having knowledge of evolution when you consume all agricultural products (meat, veggies, fruits), go to the doctor, see a geneticist for counseling before having a child, take medication, or are
impacted by poilicies concerning
environmental change, which is a driver for forcing adaptation vs extinction.
Even quite small
changes in technology can have dramatic effects in reducing
environmental impact.
Mitigation of
environmental impact and adaptation to climate
change will be discussed at the upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018...
In an attempt to be a good neighbor, the company is trying to reduce its
environmental impact by using biodiesel delivery vehicles and solar power, and has even
changed the cleaning products it uses.
31 percent of Brits made
changes to their diet due to animal welfare concerns, with one - fifth worried about the
environmental impact of meat.
Furthermore, UTZ works on the landscape - based adaptation planning project with Malawian tea smallholder farmers which will not only address the effects of climate
change on tea, but also tackle such
environmental impacts as land degradation, deforestation and availability of clean water.
Meat Free Monday celebrates our planet and encourages everyone to do their part to fight climate
change and create awareness of the
environmental impact of the livestock industry.
Whether you're interested in plant - based proteins for health,
environmental, or animal protection reasons, any
change, no matter how small, can make a big
impact.
We are a global brand, and we want to be a force for
change in both reducing our social and
environmental impact and confronting head on the challenges facing the fashion industry now and in the future.
From defending endangered species to mitigating climate
change impacts, one of the most effective ways to protect the nature of Massachusetts is through sound
environmental policy.
We have partnered with The Nature Conservancy in organizing the Mass Climate
Change Adaptation Coalition, which is comprised of engineers, architects, planners, and conservation and environmental organizations working together to reduce the Commonwealth's vulnerability to the impacts of climate c
Change Adaptation Coalition, which is comprised of engineers, architects, planners, and conservation and
environmental organizations working together to reduce the Commonwealth's vulnerability to the
impacts of climate
changechange.
LINCOLN, MA — Mass Audubon, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and LandVest, has developed a web - based interactive map to assist the Massachusetts land conservation community and state and municipal
environmental planners in identifying parcels best suited to meet land protection goals as birds, other animals and plants, and the habitats they depend upon are
impacted by climate
change.
LINCOLN, MA — Mass Audubon, in partnership with the Connecticut Audubon Society and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $ 69,632
Environmental Education grant from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to inform their members and the public about climate
change and its
impacts on local ecosystems.
Mass Audubon, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and LandVest, has developed a web - based interactive map to assist the Massachusetts land conservation community and state and municipal
environmental planners in identifying parcels best suited to meet land protection goals as birds, other animals and plants, and the habitats they depend upon are
impacted by climate
change.
Through the work of four playwrights, Matt Charman, Moira Buffini, Penelope Skinner and Jack Thorne, the play follows several intertwining stories: a couple in a therapy session discuss the
impact that the strong
environmental beliefs of one, and the indifference of the other, is having on their relationship, a young woman, against her parents» advice, drops out of university to become a climate
change activist, two birdwatchers who, for 40 years, have noted the recession of the ice through tracking the numbers of guillemots, and Ed Miliband's special adviser (SpAd) in the lead up to the Copenhagen Climate Conference.
Defra research found 94 per cent of Britons agree climate
change is happening and two - thirds claim to be personally taking steps to reduce their
environmental impact.
This year, it's been opposed by a coalition of
environmental and labor groups who are worried a convention would open up the constitution to
changes that
impact benefits and protections.
She also said the state needs to focus more resources on
environmental protection efforts and look at what it can do to reduce the
impacts of climate
change.
The terrible
environmental and human
impact of a nuclear disaster is overshadowed by the
impact of fossil fuels, climate
change and natural disasters.
As the countdown begins for us to join people from across the globe to celebrate WED on 5 June 2016, we all need to take part in
environmental action and become agents of
change for positive
impacts on the planet.
However, none of the arguments above for expanding Heathrow, rather than Gatwick, is to say that the climate
change and other
environmental impacts including air quality, CO2 emissions and noise can be ignored.
Once the lead agency accepts the
environmental impact statement as complete, each involved agency will have an opportunity to lay out findings, including recommended
changes to the project, before the review is complete.
Peter Iwanowicz, executive director of
Environmental Advocates of New York and the former head of the New York State Office of Climate Change, said he wasn't concerned about the impact of Schneiderman's resignation on ongoing environmental litigation, in part because it's likely that anyone who replaces him will also be a Democrat in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans n
Environmental Advocates of New York and the former head of the New York State Office of Climate
Change, said he wasn't concerned about the
impact of Schneiderman's resignation on ongoing
environmental litigation, in part because it's likely that anyone who replaces him will also be a Democrat in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans n
environmental litigation, in part because it's likely that anyone who replaces him will also be a Democrat in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 3 to 1.
There is now a «clear and overwhelming consensus» among scientists over the reality and risks of climate
change, Mr Noon told delegates, calling on the TUC and UK to show leadership and commitment towards averting its
environmental impact.
Panels focused on current efforts to tackle climate
change, ranging from local
environmental initiatives to the global Paris climate agreement, as well as how divestment from fossil fuels can be a tool for climate justice and curbing the
impacts of climate
change.
I have managed
change and leveraged opportunities related to business expansion while staying mindful of the
environmental impact of these actions, and this balance is critical to ensure our community's long - term economic and
environmental sustainability.
Robert Howarth, David R. Atkinson Professor of Ecology and
Environmental Biology, Cornell University, leading researcher on energy policy
impact on climate
change
American Political Science Association (APSA): The Section on Human Rights was established to encourage scholarship and facilitate exchange of data and research findings on all components of human rights (e.g., civil, political, economic, social, cultural,
environmental), their relationship, determinants and consequences of human rights policies, structure and influence of human rights organizations, development, implementation,
impact on international conventions, and
changes in the international human rights regime.
«Projecting Health
Impacts of Climate
Change: Embracing an Uncertain Future» by Howard H. Chang, associate professor in the department of biostatistics and bioinformatics at Emory University; Stefanie Ebelt Sarnat, associate professor in the department of
environmental health at Emory University; and Yang Liu, associate professor in the department of
environmental health at Emory University.
It is a landmark event, illustrating how much Richmond has
changed after years of struggle by people who historically have borne the brunt of industry's
environmental impacts.
«Our results suggest, however, that climate
change may constrain reproduction of early - flowering plants mostly through the direct
impacts of extreme
environmental conditions rather than disrupted plant - pollinator interactions.»
«If CO2 leaked from storage and reached the seafloor, then the
environmental impact will be measurable, but very restricted in area and not catastrophic,» said Jerry Blackford, a marine system modeler at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and author of the paper, published yesterday in Nature Climate
Change.