Sentences with phrase «impact on the environment came»

But one thing that we do that has a huge impact on the environment came as a surprise to me: breastfeeding.

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Proteak's wood comes from Latin America and is cultivated without the use or irrigation or fertilizer, thereby producing top - quality teak with minimal impact on the environment.

By: Marleny Arnoldi 2nd May 2018 Although the growth prospects for Zambia's mining sector remains positive for this year, amid rising copper prices and improved electricity supply, a worsening regulatory environment may negatively impact on the country's copper production in the coming years, warns BMI Research.

Do you have ANY IDEA how many people that came out of those exact environments went on to have huge impacts on this world?

The next major impact of human beings on the environment came with the Industrial Revolution from about 1850.

Now, more than ever, consumers care a great deal about where their food comes from, what goes into it and the impact their diet has on the environment.

«We believe that some of the classes of contaminants that are now in the environment, such as these endocrine disruptors coming out of sewage treatment plants, are having an impact on the immune function in fish and altering disease resistance,» Winton says.

History lesson With the advent of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the CEQ was set up to ensure that the federal government adequately conducted the newly required environmental impact statements, resolved disputes on environmental subjects among agencies as well as states, and generally ensured that NEPA's goal of «productive harmony» among human economic pursuits and the natural environment came to pass.

Three of the authors came to the SMC, all of which have extensive knowledge of the Chernobyl disaster and the impacts of radiation on the environment, including one from Fukushima University.

But personally after lots of research, I came to the conclusion that eating animal products from local, «natural» farm practises (organic or otherwise), pastured animals, minimal grains use etc... had little negative impact, if any, on the environment.

It meant the world to me and I was so happy about your words that I had to read the comment out loud to my husband:D I find it so important to raise awareness beacuse I know so many people just do not think about where their clothes comes from and they do not know about the working conditions and the impact on the environment.

Bill Clinton and Robert Kennedy Jr. are coming to town to speak at a big environmental event and the flowers have to be politically correct - locally grown for minimal impact on the environment!

Reducing the Academy's carbon footprint will show that we are doing our part in reducing our impact on the environment for today and for years to come.

As far as politicians interest in the environment is concerned it depends some come to the issue through an understanding of the impacts policies are having on their community, their country the world others come from a religious values perspective that we are custodians of the planet for God and then others through an interest in the issues themselves.

Seasoned educator Jeff Mao shares insights for teachers trying to adapt to a 1 - to - 1 environment and come to terms with the impact that has on teaching practices.

Considering the impact of greenhouse gases on the warming of the planet - which has been forecasted to detrimentally affect global environments and make the Earth less inhabitable — the U.S. and China have come together to address and mitigate their emissions as the major contributors.

«More companies are coming into the green industry, making their products — including stain and odor products — with more sustainable resources, less impact on the environment, derivatives of natural ingredients, less harsh chemicals, etc.,» says Rose.

While there are historical criteria that play a role in making this determination, it is primarily a value judgment about where a species comes from, and whether it has a positive, neutral or destructive impact on the environment.

It's also good to know that you are involved in ethical tourism where your presence on holiday is not impacting or harming the beautiful environment of the Daintree Rainforest that you have come to enjoy.

The avoidance of livestock waste may come as surprise to some, but Ecotricity CEO Dale Vince is a committed vegan who has spoken out many times about the impact of livestock farming on the environment.

Italy's commitment came just days before the launch of «Europe Beyond Coal», a new alliance of groups concerned about the impact of Europe's dirtiest fuel on people's health, the climate, and the environment.

Despite boasting of green credentials, with no agreed measurement of their impact in place, there is no way of recording which firms have the best, or worst, track record when it comes to their impact on the environment.

The greatest impact that the hotter environment has on wheat, they say, comes from a rise in night - time temperatures.

His large scale time base works avoid negative impact on the environment, challenge the conformity in contemporary art and allow for a reflection that goes beyond the completion of the piece to focus in its concept, process, and the metaphor that comes forth because of the material chosen.

The pressure is on climate forecasters to give us more accurate predictions of impacts, such as rising sea levels, but ahead of the Durban climate summit scientists say we still have much to learn When it comes to the environment, how [continue reading...]

The research looked at the potential impact on the UK economy from changes in temperature and the environment if projected changes in the global climate come to fruition.

We've done a number of things over the years, but, of course, more recently, we've come to the realization that the biggest way for us to make an impact — there's only so much we can do as individuals and as a company, and we are doing those things, and will be doing more of those things, in terms of reducing both the employees and company's footprint on the environment — but we realized the biggest way to make an impact is through our users.

And of course when new materials other than ABS plastic come out, such as compostable plastics or even food, then it will certainly have a smaller impact on the environment.

DF: Well, fundamentally, if you look at where the environmental issues are coming from, it's all because of humans and our impact on the environment, so while it's true that one individual is not going to sufficiently fix the environment, it is a necessary thing.

During a visit to a Repsol oil drilling site they witnessed first hand the complex propaganda machine of petroleum industry, the impact it is having on the local environment and how it is affecting the local indigenous communities.Can you tell me how the idea for the Toxico Mission came about?

All the seafood selected by the Harbor View Cafà © comes from resources that have a minimal impact on the environment.

With Earth Overshoot Day 2010 coming up fast upon us, and every day's activities past that unsustainably depleting the planet's resources, it seems appropriate to ask whether there ought not be a better way of assessing the impact of the economy on the environment.

That intervention is necessary comes from the fact that the market, by itself, will not internalize the negative impact it's creating on the environment (and on future generations).

I wanted to put Marcia Langton and Noel Pearson in there too, as I think they all have something to contribute on how policy is being formed for Aboriginal people and the impacts that it has on us and our environments of urban, regional and remote... I think people expect Marcia, Noel and Warren to all be part of this should the Coalition win the election, so I thought what other Aboriginal leaders have equal experience but are not always heard and these are the ones I came up with my shortlist.

Having a qualified technician come out and repair or replace your unit will save you money on your fuel bills and reduce your impact on the environment.

Bamboo comes in a range of colors and styles, so you can easily find something you like if you shop exclusively with bamboo, and you can shop confidently knowing that your choice will have a limited impact on the environment.