Sentences with phrase «for policy action»

In challenging the generally accepted theory as a basis for policy action, it is also beside the point to show isolated data that the theory does not explain.

Groups of scientists that reviewed the calculations found them plausible but saw no need for any policy action, aside from putting more effort into research to find out for sure what was happening.

The strongest advocates for policy action seem to think that whenever someone talks about costs they are criticizing the whole idea of policy action.

The case for policy action is particularly strong considering that recent research shows that climate change is happening faster than expected.

Previous surveys from the Center for Climate Change Communication, going back to 2008, have consistently found substantial public support for policy action on climate change.

«Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic conditions, the committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 0.25 to 0.50 percent,» the FOMC's post-meeting statement said.

«With business investment the major missing ingredient to a more comprehensive lift in domestic activity, there is a clear need for policy action in this area.»

«But the source also pointed out that China's economic growth will not drop abruptly given its potential, resilience and the room for policy action to support it.

The uneventful April FOMC expectedly left the door open for a possible rate hike in June without committing the Federal Reserve for policy action, and policymakers also signaled easing concerns over foreign risk factors.

This being the case, an inflation rate that is expected to move a modest distance away from the target mid-point would not of itself be a trigger for policy action, provided the medium - term outlook is consistent with the target.

Trevor Tompson, director of the AP - NORC Center, said the bipartisan agreement on climate change's existence could be reason to hope for policy action: «Public opinion around many energy issues tends to be fluid, with people often defaulting to partisan starting points.

Rural health care advocates are also pushing for policy action to help fuel further changes and to incentivize work in rural America.

Throughout these meetings, board members have the opportunity to hear from experts, practitioners, researchers and fellow policy makers on the issue as they develop recommendations for policy action for fellow board members.

If and when warming (as measured by some comprehensible benchmark) resumes, there will be more broad - based uptake for policy action.

Mike Levi «s comments [earlier in the chat] about the 1.5 and 2 degree targets are spot on — they are code for policy actions that are amusing because they are so disconnected from any reality that exists on this planet.

Their statement lists several key factors that make it necessary for policy action on climate change:

Many now recognize the ads by ACCCE, with the bright orange power cord plugged into a lump of coal, but the Center tells the story of its origins at least five years ago as the industry grappled with the growing drumbeat for policy action on global warming.

Firstly, there are priority outcomes based on COAG «priority areas for policy action».

In a related statement, Fed officials said: «Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic outcomes, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/4 to 1/2 percent.»

The growing use of air conditioners in homes and offices around the world will be one of the top drivers of global electricity demand over the next three decades, according to new analysis by the International Energy Agency that stresses the urgent need for policy action to improve cooling efficiency.

Child health professionals and their professional associations can advocate for policy action on the social determinants that support parents» capacity and ability to care for children.46 We need child health professionals to advocate for more equitable welfare reforms, with the test that they must protect children as the most vulnerable members of our society.2 This will include labour market, tax and transfer polices that aim to lift all families with children out of poverty.

Cox stressed the need for policy action: «They won't do anything unless we force them to it.

In a related statement, Fed officials said: «Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic outcomes, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/4 to 1/2 percent.»

The other two elements are provided by a two tier set of indicators: These encompass «headline indicators» of the higher order outcomes, and «strategic areas» for policy action.

In a related statement, Fed officials said: «Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic outcomes, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/4 to 1/2 percent.»