Sentences with phrase «environmental priority for»

Restoration of our degraded reefs and coastal habitats on a scale that makes a difference must be an active environmental priority for local businesses and not an afterthought.

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He also signed three additional actions to expedite environmental reviews for «high priority infrastructure projects,» streamline the permitting process for domestic manufacturing and to insist pipeline companies buy materials from U.S. companies.
The memo was obtained by The Canadian Press and it criticizes the Trudeau government in several areas: For too quickly rejecting U.S. proposals, for insisting on negotiating alongside Mexico, and for promoting progressive priorities like labour, gender, aboriginal and environmental issuFor too quickly rejecting U.S. proposals, for insisting on negotiating alongside Mexico, and for promoting progressive priorities like labour, gender, aboriginal and environmental issufor insisting on negotiating alongside Mexico, and for promoting progressive priorities like labour, gender, aboriginal and environmental issufor promoting progressive priorities like labour, gender, aboriginal and environmental issues.
The Prime Minister has been confident that an insatiable demand for cheap energy meant the environmental file wouldn't ever become a real priority in either country.
«We've got enormous gravel demand on the horizon for the Gateway Project and other public building priorities moving forward,» said Mike Proudfoot, spokesman for the Ministry of Transport, who expects the Pitt River Bridge / South Perimeter Road to enter Environmental Assessment as soon as this summer.
The Upper Murray - centred around Barmah - Millewa Forest and potentially including lower reaches of adjacent tributaries (Goulburn and Campaspe) and parts of the Edward - Wakool system - is one of four priority research sites for the Murray - Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project (MDB EWKR).
For example, the Murray — Darling Basin Authority and Basin states will be seeking local input on the identification of state and Basin - scale annual priorities, as well as on the development of the Basin - wide environmental watering strategy and long - term environmental watering plans.
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Origin Energy's first major brand refresh since its spin - off from Boral in 2000 will boost emphasis on the affordability of energy in response to research showing that price is the No. 1 priority for customers, even as rivals focus more on environmental credentials.
The Portfolio Management Plan for the northern unregulated rivers therefore focuses on the opportunities for active management of flows and event - based mechanisms, including water purchase and use on - farm and in - stream infrastructure, and where this could be employed strategically to contribute to the objectives and outcomes of the Murray - Darling Basin Plan and Basin - wide environmental watering strategy and Basin annual environmental watering priorities.
The Lower Balonne Floodplain (including Narran Lakes) is one of four priority research sites for the Murray - Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project (MDB EWKR).
Proceeds from the sale will be used for future environmental watering priorities.
«On America Recycles Day and every day, environmental responsibility is a top priority for our industry, from the design of our packaging to water use to the way we ship our products,» said Susan Neely, American Beverage Association (ABA) president and CEO.
The Macquarie Marshes is one of four priority research sites for the Murray - Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project (MDB EWKR).
Fairmont balances the company's economic, environmental and social priorities and provides the framework for responsible hotel operations through the Sustainability Partnership program.
Improving the sugar industry's environmental and social impacts are Bonsucro's priorities, but as the Parry case illustrates, implementing its standard is also good for a company's bottom line.
One immediate priority is the upcoming decision by members of Stephen Harper's cabinet on how to conduct an environmental review for aproposal to develop the Izok Corridor in Nunavut.
«He has championed issues throughout his distinguished career in public service that will be top priorities for me — from consumer protection and tenants» rights to environmental conservation and government reform.»
While social and environmental objectives are not necessarily in conflict (indeed action to meet green objectives through domestic heating and insulation improvements represents the definitive policy in eradicating fuel poverty), a range of factors mean that they are nevertheless often seen as competing for political priority and resources.
LCV, as part of the Conservation Voter Movement along our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.
The most difficult of the main Lib Dem manifesto priorities for the Conservatives is perhaps the increased environmental legislation and maybe the additional NHS funding increase of # 8bn a year.
New York League of Conservation Voters Endorses Brian Kavanagh for New York State Senate District 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 CONTACT: Jordan Levine (NYLCV)- 917-392-8965 / [email protected] The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Brian Kavanagh, who is running for New York State Senate in District for New York State Senate District 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 CONTACT: Jordan Levine (NYLCV)- 917-392-8965 / [email protected] The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Brian Kavanagh, who is running for New York State Senate in District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 CONTACT: Jordan Levine (NYLCV)- 917-392-8965 / [email protected] The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Brian Kavanagh, who is running for New York State Senate in District for New York State Senate in District 26.
Joining us to talk about their 2014 priorities were Pete Iwanowicz, executive director of Environmental Advocates of New York; John Sheehan, director of communications for the Adirondack Council; and New York League of Conservation Voters president Marcia Bystryn.
At 8 a.m., NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia addresses a breakfast meeting of trustees of the Citizens Budget Commission, discussing her priorities for the Department of Sanitation, including improving waste management, recycling, and environmental impact, The Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave., Manhattan.
Environmental Advocates of New York, which also included the Child Safe Products Act among its top priorities for this session, has not formally opposed the new version of the bill, but did email lawmakers yesterday expressing its disapproval.
Grisanti joins two other candidates — Democratic freshman Sen. Ted O'Brien, of Rochester, facing off against Republican Richard Funke; and Andrienne Esposito, a Democratic environmental activist who running against GOP Islip Town Supervisor Tom Croci for the Long Island seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Lee Zeldin — as the NYLCV's top priority candidates this season.
He has championed many of the environmental community's top priorities to help clean our water, protect our families» health and safeguard New York's natural heritage for future generations,» said NYLCV Marcia Bystryn.
Given the number of potential environmental problems in and around Gallagher Beach, Poloncarz said public health needs to be a priority in determining whether to open it for swimming.
He outlined his priorities as: transparent government, environmental awareness and sound stewardship, fair access to opportunities for education, employment, and investment for every resident and neighborhood in the City of Buffalo.
The New York League of Conservation Voters has issued its «Environmental Progress Report» grading the legislature on its priority issues for the recently adjourned legislative session.
He says for first time since 2006, bills listed as top priorities for environmental groups, none were approved by both houses and sent to the governor.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued a statement Wednesday commending the EPA for «finally acting» on the request to add the site to the federal National Priorities List of polluted sites.
Actions on this priority will be in many directions ranging from environmental protection, saving farmland, public transit, bikeways, attracting sustainable jobs from non-polluting industries, increasing recycling, finding a better solution to sending our trash 240 miles away for disposal and more.
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli to Join Big Push for Top Environmental Priorities on 22nd Annual Earth Day Lobby Day Wednesday April 25, 2012 at 07:30 am
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli to Join Big Push for Top Environmental Priorities on 22nd Annual Earth Day Lobby Day Monday April 23, 2012 at 10:39 am
«Restoration priorities are typically based on the evidence for environmental degradation without explicitly accounting for the benefits people receive from ecosystems, which include recreational opportunities,» said lead researcher David Allan, professor emeritus of aquatic sciences at the U-M School of Natural Resources and Environment.
Greg Zimmerman, deputy director of the Center for Western Priorities, an environmental advocacy group, said he came across the slideshow online last summer.
Gary Geernaert, director of DOE's Climate and Environmental Sciences Division, states that «it is critical that federal investments to advance climate science for use by both public and private stakeholders must place significant priority on incorporating uncertainty quantification methodologies into modeling frameworks.
Project leader Enno Schefuß from the MARUM — Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen, Germany, adds: «The project was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft in the priority programme «Integrated Analysis of Interglacial Climate Dynamics (INTERDYNAMIC)» with the aim to identify potential mechanisms triggering abrupt changes under current climatic conditions.
250 billion ($ 277 billion) Plan for Science and Technology focuses public R&D spending on four priority areas — life sciences, information technology, environmental sciences, and nanotechnology and materials sciences.
For its part, the nation's leading coffee retailer, Starbucks, has been a pioneer in greening the coffee industry, and the company considers environmental stewardship a priority.
Reducing the prevalence of deer ticks on the Lab site is a top priority for the Environmental Protection Division.
Being a leader in the application of scientific knowledge to technological, medical, agricultural, and environmental advancements should be a clear priority for the United States.
This project, including the Montana Institute on Ecosystems, is a response to the Montana University System Science and Technology Plan, targeting Environmental and Ecosystem Science, one of five major research areas identified as a priority for Montana.
«Because the Met - SRC complex regulates a gene that controls reproductive development in crustaceans, we know that such activity means there is a significant likelihood of environmental toxicity — enough to make it a priority for in - depth toxicity testing,» LeBlanc says.
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency, by failing to place a high priority on the problem of asbestos in schools, is to blame for the low level of public awareness of the hazards of the substance and the consequent failure of many local school officials to act promptly upon identifying problems, an agency management team has concluded.
We love driving fast too, but we see the Prius for what it is, and can understand why many people with gas - saving and environmental priorities never miss the 9 / 10s lateral acceleration or 0 - 60 times of more athletic cars.
What do you think Barack Obama's priorities for environmental legislation should be?
Pro bono work is a priority for Tony, particularly regarding animal welfare and environmental issues, and he has received several awards for his efforts.
Sustainable sourcing is one of our commitments to drive down the environmental impact of our priority raw materials for pet products, such as fish, and respect the human rights of everyone in our upstream supply chain.
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