Sentences with phrase «environmental impact of the project»

The Boring Company's website claims that creating bricks would reduce both the tunneling costs and the environmental impact of its projects (since cement production accounts for over 4 % of global CO2 emissions).
Amortisations will gradually reduce the issuer's reported environmental impact of a project, but will free up capacity to finance new projects, says Bergstrand.
Cortland and Onondaga County lawmakers are expected to issue a final vote on the environmental impact of the project in early June after that time they can consider the contract.
«The EFC Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan approved by the Thruway board of directors today will support more than $ 255 million in measures to protect the Hudson River and mitigate environmental impacts of the project.
While some speakers expressed concern about the environmental impact of the project, others were skeptical that the salaries of many of the future employees of the plant would be enough to live on in Ulster County.
The EFC Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan approved by the Thruway board of directors on August 6 will support more than $ 255 million in measures to protect the Hudson River and mitigate environmental impacts of the project.
This decision is not only based on a current surplus in the country's energy supply, but also on concerns over lack of efficiency in large reservoirs and the environmental impacts of these projects, themes which are central to the study.
Furor over the potential environmental impact of the project had threatened to shut it down.
In order to mitigate the environmental impact of the project, the Galadari team has incorporated provisions into the joint venture agreement to ensure any archaeological discoveries during the development phase are sensitively handled and preserved.
Our collection of resumes for Civil Structural Engineer reveals the following work activities: designing structures that can withstand weather conditions and human use, undertaking complex calculations, estimating project costs, managing budgets, and assessing the environmental impact of projects.
«From the slopes to the surf, we're taking a look at how luxury developers and operators can take the lead in reducing the environmental impact of their projects and educating the consumer on the need to rethink the way we work, play and live,» noted Ms. Kruger.

Not exact matches

The federal government approved the expansion in 2016 but the project faces significant opposition in B.C. Thousands of people have been rallying to protest the project and Horgan has raised concerns about the pipeline's possible environmental and economic impact.
The approval follows a 12 - month environmental assessment of the project that looked at the adequacy of emissions estimates and air quality modelling, cumulative air emissions, potential health impacts and worker health issues.
These numbers are worth keeping in mind when considering not just the environmental impact of recently approved pipeline projects — but also whether or not they're even good long - term investments.
Investments should be made in «net positive» companies or projects, where the pluses of social or environmental impact outweigh the minuses.
The Keystone XL Pipeline Project has been delayed for five years despite 15,000 pages of review, including formal reviews by the EPA and the State Department, which found that the pipeline would have limited environmental impacts during construction and operation.
These projects look very much like strip mines and have some of the same environmental impacts, which include diverting and polluting rivers and streams, causing heavy erosion, and disturbing vast areas of soil.
A number of issues were discussed including the impact of the proposed amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio - economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among other things, remove set timelines for assessments as well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full environmental screening has already been positiveEnvironmental and Socio - economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among other things, remove set timelines for assessments as well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full environmental screening has already been positiveenvironmental screening has already been positively concluded.
The AWEA U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Reports provide an in - depth look at the U.S. wind industry each year, including market rankings of major players, state - by - state details, economic and environmental impact, assessment of power offtake and wind capacity ownership, manufacturing and supply chain, project finance, offshore wind, transmission, and more.
Thank you, there are other, better last words, although West Coast Environmental Law made a start, and Earl's comment is interesting:» B.C. can hit the «STOP» button on Kinder Morgan, uphold its obligations to Indigenous peoples, and based on a complete assessment of the project's impacts — reach the only realistic conclusion before it's too late.»
Most Provocative: Andrew Jones with «9 Reasons NOT to Plant a Church in 2012» «The measurement criteria of the church planting project, focusing on numbers of attenders and momentum of new church launch, is too narrow, too shallow, un-holistic and ignores more vital measurable signs of a transformed society in its various spheres (economic, environmental, social, impact outside the church environment, etc).»
Our projects and services facilitate greater understanding of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of our food choices, and promote the purchase of locally grown and produced foods to keep our farms and food businesses viable and to strengthen the local economy.
City University London Students» Union supports Meat Free Monday as one of its ongoing environmental «Green Dragons» projects, and runs stalls, activities, and social media campaigns highlighting the environmental impact of the meat industry and showing how individuals can make a difference.
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.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder today released a series of scientific reports analysing the impacts of environmental water during 2014 - 15, as part of a $ 30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray - Darling Basin over five yeaEnvironmental Water Holder today released a series of scientific reports analysing the impacts of environmental water during 2014 - 15, as part of a $ 30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray - Darling Basin over five yeaenvironmental water during 2014 - 15, as part of a $ 30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray - Darling Basin over five years (to 2020).
«The ability to gauge the impact of different river and land management practices on river systems across the Basin is crucial to informing environmental watering decisions, as well as Landcare and other similar projects, thereby enhancing the outcomes we are able to achieve.»
These monitoring projects involve teams of experts, including scientists from some of Australia's leading regional universities and research institutions, and local land and water managers, assessing the impacts of environmental water use in the Gwydir, Lachlan, Edward - Wakool, Murrumbidgee, Goulburn, Lower Murray and the Junction of the Warrego and Darling rivers.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office contracted the CSIRO to undertake a short - term monitoring project to assess the impacts of predation on breeding colonies, where waterbirds forage and roost, and their dispersal patterns after breeding.
Delivering the right amount of water to the right place, at the right time, is generating positive results for the environment, as demonstrated by a series of scientific reports analysing the impacts of Commonwealth environmental water use during 2014 - 15 - part of a $ 30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray - Darling Basin over five years (to 2020).
Irish agri - tech business BHSL has agreed a $ 3 million pilot project with the State of Maryland to trial its pioneering manure - to - energy technology which is aimed at transforming the environmental impact of the global poultry industry.
The present study considered only yield differences; Ms Seufert's next project is to analyse existing research on the environmental impacts of organic and conventional agriculture.
This could be through culinary innovation, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability or the economic development of their community; involvement in health or environmental campaigns, the promotion of pioneering cultural projects, or works that benefit society through their positive impact on the food industry.
Although Mass Audubon has no position on the merits of gambling, we do have concerns with projects that would have major implications for the environment like resort destination casinos and have made recommendations for their reduced environmental impact.
Mass Audubon's final position on the Cape Wind project is based on our review of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (April 2010).
Mass Audubon's Challenge was based on five years of project review, including three years of ornithological fieldwork; our assessment and comments on Cape Wind's first federal Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and literature review; talks with ornithologists, scientists, and engineers; and a visit to Denmark's offshore wind farms during the 2005 spring bird migration.
Now the Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance, a local environmental group, has filed suit against the Village of Downers Grove and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, alleging that both agencies violated a section of the Illinois Natural Preservation Act by failing to consult with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to determine the project's ecological impact on the adjacent preserve.
The housing bill would see a majority of developments would take place on brownfield developments, while new building projects would have a minimal environmental impact.
Such omission can lead to serious bias in the assessments of environmental impacts as well as the economic viability of proposed road projects, especially in situations where there is a latent demand for more road capacity.
As with any major transport project, there were environmental concerns about the impact of a new railway through the centre of the city - both in terms of the natural and built environments.
The DEC contended the project's owners, led by gas company Williams Partners L.P, didn't provide a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impact of the pipeline's burial.
For instance, the Committee for Technical Analysis, responsible for assessing the environmental impact of the Canadian project, restarted its operations in April 2013 for the first time since November 2011 but the Ministry of the Environment failed to publicly announce this development.
Also at 9 a.m., Staten Island Assemblyman - elect Ron Castorina, Jr., NYC Councilman Joe Borelli and Perth Amboy Mayor Wilma Diaz highlight «the need for major improvements to the Outerbridge Crossing» and call on the Port Authority to commence an environmental impact study for the potential project, overpass of Tyrellan Avenue, between Veterans Road West and Boscombe Avenue, Staten Island.
Vanderbeek also served as Stony Point Town Engineer and was project manager and engineer in the development of sewer systems in western Ramapo, overseeing environmental impact study, survey and design.
«When you look at all the public health impacts and environmental conditions that were systematically ignored there is only one conclusion, that there were other motivations and incentives at play,» said Pramilla Malick of Protect Orange County, a local organization that has been opposing the project for several years.
Also Friday, Cuomo announced that the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project, a plan to move train cargo between New Jersey and New York, had reached a milestone: issuance of a request for proposals to conduct an environmental impact study for the project, which aims to ease truck tProject, a plan to move train cargo between New Jersey and New York, had reached a milestone: issuance of a request for proposals to conduct an environmental impact study for the project, which aims to ease truck tproject, which aims to ease truck traffic.
The Department of Environmental Conservation and the Thruway Authority announced its finding Wednesday, saying the Pilgrim Pipeline project has the potential for significant adverse impact on the environment and communities.
Sheridan Hollow residents and local environmental advocates have continued to voice concerns that authorities haven't weighed the public - health impact of the upcoming project set for the Sheridan Ave. steam plant that will house an oil and gas - powered microgrid.
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald and New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) Executive Director Thomas Madison today announced that NYSDOT and NYSTA have completed and released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Tappan Zee Bridge Project.
Federal and state environmental justice rules state that low - income, minority communities can not bear a disproportionate amount of health and environmental impacts from any project.
What the Town Board approved is the expenditure of $ 31,000 to rewrite the scope (outline) of the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed project to shorten the Goldsmith Inlet jetty.
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