Sentences with phrase «environmental issues in general»

Regarding the environmental history of the property — the only way to be 100 % sure would be to order and environmental report (which isn't cheap)... but if you're looking for a VERY high level idea of what's going on in the area, you can check out this site: http://www.epa.gov It might give you some ideas on whether there are any major environmental issues in the general vicinity of your property.

As for Tom's contention that they have been «putting their mouths where the votes seemed to be coming from», it doesn't seem to me that environmental issues in general are big vote - winners.

The complete lack of any significant coverage in the U.S. media of environmental issues in general, and global warming in particular, is not surprising.

It is the decoupling of dispassionate from skepticism that makes public discussions about climate science and environmental issues in general so uninformative.

Still, just 4 percent of people say environmental issues in general are the top issue facing the country today.

One central reaction to climate change (and environmental issues in general) is to change our behaviour (i.e., using less fuel, electrical energy, eating less meat,...).

Not exact matches

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.

Suncor is also looking to address the environmental issues by collaborating with General Electric (NYSE: GE) to develop technologies to will lower water usage in oil sands production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

The situation is even more lamentable for the general public, which is fed a constant stream of propaganda by specialists in environmental issues from the mainstream media and well - funded alarmist blogs.

And finally, I just learned about the Healthy Schools Campaign, a non-profit organization that addresses not just food but general issues of environmental health and wellness in schools.

In May, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of New York filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies that are affiliated with the Delaware River Basin Commission, a multistate entity including New York that regulates the river basin, to block the commission from issuing final regulations on hydrofracking until a full environmental review could be conducted.

«Due to the general applicability of pyrolysis for plastic conversion to an oil and the large number of microorganisms capable of PHA accumulation from a vast array of molecules, the principle of the process described here can be applied for the recycling of any petrochemical plastic waste,» the scientists claim in the paper presenting their findings in the April 1 issue of Environmental Science & Technology.

European law and the Hungarian legal system, current issues of business law and private law, environmental law at the beginning of the 21st century, rule of law and the Hungarian legal order, human rights and international relations in a globalizing world, general questions of the theory of the legal system.

As it turns out, Michael Shannon's preparation for his role as General Zod in Man of Steel was truly fascinating, and it involved likening the story to real world environmental issues.

Swick, who majored in natural resourcesmanagement at the University of Wisconsin, was able to make his loveof the outdoors a part of his teaching career at a timewhen environmental issues were of little general concern.

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Jon joined DOT in September 2009 as Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Operations, where he helped manage a group of 15 professionals who provided advice on a broad range of issues related to DOT's emergency response activities, the Freedom of Information Act, privacy law, environmental law, aviation economic issues, security (including cyber security) and other matters.

Initially, one of the large drivers in the general consumer market was a growing concern among consumers about environmental issues.

The magazine unearths issues of interest to those in the veterinary field, pet owners, agricultural and environmental professionals, as well as to the general public, and demonstrates how the school's work is relevant and affecting their lives.

Not only does it contain specific information about local tourist arrangements and about gray whales in general; its various sections also include extensive educational materials on environmental issues facing the area, annotated links to other pertinent sites, and suggestions on how overland tourists can travel more responsibly.

Whatever climate implications soot / ozone control may have, they should be lumped together with the general basket of environmental benefits provided by reductions in soot and ozone, and not viewed as addressing in any way the same issues as posed by CO2.

There is a huge need to do «applied» climate change ethics as most ethical analysis in the academy on environmental issues has not engaged policy - makers or the general public.

These other factors include the economy, confusion over colder weather and other perceptual biases, general distrust of government, climate policies such as cap and trade that are not easily sold as effective or in line with public values, the absence of White House leadership on the issue, institutional barriers in Congress and at the international level, and the continued communication and policy missteps of some scientists and environmental advocates.

«With the deluge of proposed hydropower dams and diversions in the Balkan peninsula we are looking at what could be irreversible environmental destruction, but there is very little awareness of this issue in Europe or globally,» said Ryan Gellert, general manager, EMEA, of outdoor clothing company Patagonia, which backed the film financially.

If societies take on environmental issues ranges from hard left «environment trumps all other concerns» to hard right «environment doesn't matter at all», while academia covers merely «trumps all others» to «mildly important but requires a balance with others» then the «centre» of academia will be significantly different from that of society in general — the whole bell curve is shifted left.

MOREOVER, General Electric is currently challenging in federal court the very Superfund legislation that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency used to force the issue over the Hudson River.

In fact, given the strong correlation between increasing prosperity and increasing consciousness of environmental issues, I think a strong case can be made that using our finite financial resources for private investments to provide the people of the developing world with expanded energy supplies and the expertise to efficiently utilize them to build their prosperity will not only lead to profound improvements in their personal existence, but will lead to a general improvement in the state of the global environmenIn fact, given the strong correlation between increasing prosperity and increasing consciousness of environmental issues, I think a strong case can be made that using our finite financial resources for private investments to provide the people of the developing world with expanded energy supplies and the expertise to efficiently utilize them to build their prosperity will not only lead to profound improvements in their personal existence, but will lead to a general improvement in the state of the global environmenin their personal existence, but will lead to a general improvement in the state of the global environmenin the state of the global environment.

This was not simply a response to official pronouncements, Hurricane Katrina, and other matters in the media, but part of a general revival of concern about all environmental issues.

Martin Hiller, Director General of REEEP, has over 30 years of experience working in sustainability issues, climate change and clean energy policy, and environmental campaigns and communications.

Another reason for Americans to be concerned about this international issue is one of the largest U.S. corporations, and a serial environmental polluter and tax evader, General Electric (GE), is slated to receive U.S. Ex-Im financing for its involvement in the construction of the Orion - Khulna coal plant.

This increasing focus on climate change has inspired an unprecedented surge in funding for environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives in general, yet it may hold unforeseen and potentially negative consequences for particular environmental issues that are either marginalized within the climate change discussion or that actually run counter to climate change concerns.

In December 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder called King a father of the environmental justice movement and urged everyone to think about the environment as a civil rights issue — because minority and low income populations have the same right to be free of health hazards posed by unsustainable practices as everyone else.

Clinton's main opponents in the Democratic primaries, Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, have staked out ample ground to her left on environmental issues by opposing Keystone, Arctic drilling and offshore drilling in general.

Jason Pettus is a civil litigation defense attorney with a strong litigation background through the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in the resolution of all manner of construction issues, including construction / design defect claims, environmental claims and contractual disputes, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents in both state and federal courts, as well as insurance coverage analysis, advisement of clients, and coverage litigation.

Karey primarily acts for First Nations and First Nations organizations in court and negotiations with government and industry on matters relating to Aboriginal rights and title, consultation, regulatory matters, including environmental assessments, and general governance matters, including status and membership issues.

«Jeff and his colleagues have an impressive record of success in high - stakes disputes and are exceptionally well positioned to represent clients in a broad array of matters, including claims involving the Private Attorneys General Act, Prop 65, food and beverage litigation, the California Environmental Quality Act, and many other issues.»

Our background allows us to function as corporate general counsel to many small or midsized businesses, especially those in particular need of advice on environmental issues.

What exactly will Alberta contribute in relation to the issues of general importance which the Court observes are in play in this case — environmental assessment, endangered species protection, and the rights of Indigenous peoples (at para 21)?

«Truly excellent» team head Teresa Hitchcock has expertise in contaminated land, nuisance disputes and regeneration projects, and Stuart Ponting handles contentious issues for national and international corporations including environmental and regulatory investigations and general crisis management.

In addition to our nationwide litigation experience representing businesses in sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencIn addition to our nationwide litigation experience representing businesses in sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencin sophisticated contract, construction and employment matters, we have successfully represented municipalities, other public entities, insurance carriers, their insureds, and private clients in many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligencin many other areas of law, including legal and accounting professional liability, medical malpractice, construction defects and related surety and performance bond issues, commercial litigation, employment discrimination (L.A.D. and A.D.A.), products liability, Civil Rights § § 1983 and 1985 and other Constitutional claims, environmental and general insurance coverage, E.R.I.S.A., first party C.E.R.C.L.A. and I.S.R.A. actions and general negligence.

Her practice principally involves representing insurers in complex insurance disputes on a broad range of issues arising under primary and excess policies and reinsurance coverages, with particular emphasis on general liability coverage claims involving environmental and other long - tail liabilities, personal and advertising injury coverage and errors and omissions insurance and the «bad faith» issues arising from such disputes.