Sentences with phrase «for environmental advocacy»

As governor of Utah, he appeared in a 2007 ad for an environmental advocacy group in which he said, «Now it's time for Congress to act by capping greenhouse gas pollution.»

Heal the Bay, a non-profit organization for environmental advocacy, was formed in 1985 to protect Santa Monica Bay, which extends from Malibu's Point Dume along the entire coastline of Malibu past Santa Monica to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

This is an inherently risky process, as we learned in 2010 when the BP well exploded,» Jacqueline Savitz, U.S. vice president for the environmental advocacy group Oceana, said in a statement.

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At the same time, opposition is so strong,» said Nikki Skuce, a resident of Smithers, B.C., and a campaigner for the environmental group Forest Ethics Advocacy.

With almost 20 years of experience in shareholder advocacy, Jonas is responsible for leading and coordinating Trillium's extensive advocacy program, which works to engage companies on their environmental and social performance.

The Proxy Preview 2015 report was produced via collaboration between As You Sow, a nonprofit organization that promotes corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy and innovative legal strategies; the Sustainable Investments Institute (Si2), which conducts impartial research on social and environmental share - holder proposals; and Proxy Impact, a shareholder advocacy and proxy voting service for foundations, endowments and socially responsible investors.

Research shows that a majority of global consumers, and especially Millennials, support companies that are committed to minimizing environmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on Maenvironmental impacts and that prioritize sustainable approaches to operations.2 To share more about its water initiatives, Fetzer Vineyards developed a new page on its website containing facts about agricultural water use and details about the company's water policy support. Visit fetzer.com/water for more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on MaEnvironmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

Visit fetzer.com/waterfor more on Fetzer Vineyards» water initiatives, including its adoption of BioFiltro's BIDA ® treatment system and its support for water conservation research and advocacy through collaborations with groups like the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) and Ceres» Connect the Drops, both of which were commended for their water policy efforts at the White House Water Summit on Building a Sustainable Water Future in the United States on March 22, 2016.

The Sanctuaries 100th celebration on April 9 will present an opportunity to look back on how they've evolved as community resources for conservation, nature - based education, and environmental advocacy, and how they are positioned to inspire even more people to forge their own bonds with the natural world.

«As Mass Audubon's largest fundraising event, Bird - a-thon provides crucial support for our wildlife sanctuaries and educational programs, conservation of vulnerable land, and environmental advocacy,» President Gary Clayton said.

More often, online organizers and online advocacy staff are put in the technology box rather than allowed to be communicators — for instance, at my old environmental job, people often came to me with their computer problems, when I'm a writer / designer and in no way a real techie (trust me).

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Many of NYPIRG's proposals were endorsed by other good government or advocacy groups such as the League of Women Voters, Empire Justice Center, Common Cause, Consumers Union, Environmental Advocates of New York and the Brennan Center for Justice.

In June, Reinvent Albany joined a coalition of environmental and sustainable transportation advocacy groups who oppose using $ 511m in state and federal clean water loans for construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge.

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Some say the bill seeks to stifle contributions to issue advocacy groups that campaign for changes to environmental, education, criminal justice, government ethics, and other policies.

May 5's executive budget will include funding for the facilities, Quinn said, noting, «We have prevented, by the council's advocacy, that backtracking away from that important environmental goal.»

«What we need is to accelerate a just transition plan to ensure workers are prepared for jobs in the new green energy economy — not a dangerous deal that puts millions of people in the greater New York City metropolitan area and Western NY at risk,» said Manna Jo Greene, environmental action director for the Hudson River advocacy group Clearwater.

A coalition of environmental advocacy groups is swinging their weight behind an effort that's making end - of - session push for an overhaul of campaign finance laws this year.

At 10:30 a.m., health advocates, including the American Heart Association and national outdoor co-op REI; environmental advocacy organizations and Assemblywoman Pat Fahy announce their support for the governor's Empire State Trail proposal, LOB Press Room (130), 198 State St., Albany.

A coalition of environmental and advocacy organizations and Assembly members met via conference call on Thursday to express their dismay over the approval by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to use, for the first time, clean water funds for a transportaenvironmental and advocacy organizations and Assembly members met via conference call on Thursday to express their dismay over the approval by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to use, for the first time, clean water funds for a transportaEnvironmental Facilities Corporation to use, for the first time, clean water funds for a transportation project.

«It's unfortunate the Army Corps» plan allows for the continued disposal of potentially harmful materials into the Long Island Sound, despite the strong objections across the board from New York's elected officials, residents and environmental advocacy groups,» he said.

Johansson went on to say she supports the borough president's environmental record and his advocacy for affordable housing.

In addition to all her advocacy efforts, I want to thank her for developing and nurturing the next generation of environmental advocates in Rockland.

On Monday, Kevin McAllister, the founder of the environmental advocacy group Defend H2O, repeated his call for restrictions on pesticide use in tidal wetlands.

The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks filed an ethics complaint regarding what it contends was «illegal advocacy and lobbying» by the state DC in support of a 2013 constitutional amendment that cleared the way for a land - swap deal between New York and an Essex County mining operation.

One of the environmental groups» lead lawyers, Bill Snape of the Center for Biological Diversity, insisted advocacy for controlling lead ammunition will continue.

A staunch proponent for environmental protection and how it directly effects the health of local residents Stratton's most recent advocacy for the residents of his district has been investigating lead concentrations in drinking water due to aging infrastructure and widespread use of lead in plumbing, even in newer homes.

Documents housed at the University of California, San Francisco, and analyzed in recent months by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a Washington, D.C. - based advocacy group, show that the oil and tobacco industries have been linked for decades.

Greg Zimmerman, deputy director of the Center for Western Priorities, an environmental advocacy group, said he came across the slideshow online last summer.

While environmental advocacy organizations have taken credit for prompting these changes at some of the world's top banks, the shift coincides with crashing commodity prices in oil, coal and natural gas markets worldwide.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an environmental advocacy group, saw this as a federal entity taking the easy road in making a decision that actually warrEnvironmental Responsibility (PEER), an environmental advocacy group, saw this as a federal entity taking the easy road in making a decision that actually warrenvironmental advocacy group, saw this as a federal entity taking the easy road in making a decision that actually warranted an EIS.

The advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has taken up Monnett's cause, calling the apparently criminal investigation a politically - motivated «witch hunt» against a scientist whose research threatens the government's ability to drill in the Arctic.

She is a founding and active member of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (www.enviRN.org), an international organization that is helping to integrate environmental health into nursing education, practice, research, and policy / advocacy.

Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, Goodall is a primatologist and world environmental leader who is renowned for her lifelong field studies of chimpanzees and advocacy for habitat protection for the primates.

«You can get this information on coal plants or any other polluter,» said Tarah Heinzen, an attorney with Food & Water Watch, an environmental advocacy group that has called for the agency to submit information about CAFOs to the public.

The American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Center for Endocrine Screening and Testing represents a premier scientific, technical, and advocacy resource for the chemical industry on endocrine issues, particularly in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP).

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence.

Alycia Halladay, PhD, the director of research for environmental sciences at Autism Speaks, an advocacy group that raises money for biomedical research, says the study «adds to the growing literature that in utero exposure to [valproate] may be one possible risk factor for autism.»

Previously, Heather was the executive director of Environmental Working Group (EWG), director of education advocacy for National Wildlife Federation, and counsel to U.S. Senator Russ Feingold.

Redford was acknowledged for his work as actor and director, his decades long involvement in nurturing independent voices in film and the arts through the Sundance Institute, Sundance Film Festival, and overall advocacy on behalf of artists, as well as his work as an environmental activist over 40 years.

Environmental advocacy group Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) slammed Tata Motors - owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for saying that the Delhi air which was sucked in by the company's cars was...

«Kind News» is a monthly publication from the educational department of the Humane Society of the United States.It has articles which promote environmental and pet advocacy that help guide our youth into being more responsible and compassionate people.We sincerely thank the following sponsors for their support in this project: Kiwanis Club of Wildwood, Sumter County Farmer's Market Inc., Chuck Lewis, Bushnell Kiwanis Club, Fred Thompson, Jumper Creek Veterinary Clinic, Jeannie Mounger, Dr. John Mounger, B.G.M.

MUTTS has also won awards for its environmental and animal advocacy: two Genesis Awards from The Ark Trust, The HSUS Hollywood Genesis Award for Ongoing Commitment, the PETA Humanitarian Award, and a Sierra Club award.

Tara's impressive history includes working as the CA Director and Legal Coordinator of a wildlife program for Earth Island Institute, clerking for the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center and for In Defense of Animals, serving as a legislative extern for the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and managing the Golden Gate Audubon Society.

Bringing together animal advocacy, environmental and social justice issues, our Animal Rights program provides a platform for filmmakers to share meaningful information, stories of inspiration, and tools for creating a safe and humane world for animals.

As a parent volunteer and Vice President of Environmental Health for Sustainable Novato, her advocacy work has spawned numerous local initiatives and inspired other Marin county schools to create healthier learning environments for students.

Support for this series provided by the Department of Planning and Community Design in Tyler School of Art's Division of Architecture and Environmental Design, the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership, the General Education Program, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Philadelphia Orchard Project, the Jewish Farm School, the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, TreePhilly, Village of Arts and Humanities, Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha, the Photography Program at Tyler School of Art, the New Kensington Community Development Corporation, The Humane League, Philadelphia Zoo, and Audubon Society.

Xu Bing is known for large - scale installations that incorporate a variety of materials, such as tobacco, silkworms and corn husks, that address issues of cultural and national identity, social change, environmental advocacy and surveillance.

The programs, which have been instituted throughout Europe, have been referred to as a «methadone program for addicted automakers» by Jos Dings, director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment, an environmental advocacy group in Brussels.