I have over 20 years experience
in Environmental Planning, Consservation Land acquisition and Management, Marine Science Research, Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Management, Exhibit design and interpretive center operation, Recreational Park Operations and facility management.
Rivera Herrera studied environmental science and built a career
in environmental planning and management.
She received her PhD
in environmental planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 and is currently the CEO of Blue Horizon Insight, an analytics firm focused on mitigating companies» water - related risks in China.
Moore holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation of Natural Resources from U.C. Berkeley and completed a Mid-career Fellowship
in Environmental Planning at the University of Washington.
Marc has a Master's degree
in environmental planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Ashwani Vasishth (USA) is an Associate Professor
in Environmental Planning, and directs the Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies at Ramapo College and is also engaged with urban ecology projects from within a social - ecological - systems perspective, at http://sustainablejc.org.
As the world's largest specialized olive leaf grove it is very important for us to set a global example
in our environmental planning.
Merrigan has a Ph.D.
in environmental planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has taught at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy since 2001.
Mayor Sheehan came prepared with data to back up her successes
in environmental planning over the past years — such as the Energy Smart Community Plan, the $ 1.4 million awarded to the city by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to reduce Albany's carbon footprint and the city's investment in the water and sewer departments.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and markets
in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension
plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and
environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes
in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase
plan, among other things.
So, whereas large businesses can afford to commit themselves to large - scale
environmental plans, small businesses have to try use reputable firms, certified agencies, and government schemes to tell potential customers that they are committed to being eco-friendly
in the workplace.
Two JRs have been brought against government departments
in Northern Ireland relating to decisions taken by these departments (on
planning and
environmental grounds) and Dalradian is a notice party.
• GFL
Environmental, a Canadian waste management firm, is reportedly
planning an IPO raising up to C$ 1 billion ($ 778 million)
in Canada, Reuters reports.
Lamstein was
planning to study for both law and business degrees when his mentor swayed him
in another direction by suggesting that he start a company around an
environmental concept.
The
Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approval of global miner Cliffs Natural Resources»
plans to extend its Koolyanobbing iron ore operations, as Mineral Resources continues to seek approval for its own expansion
plans in the same region.
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.
A few of last year's category winners are back, leading
in the early nominations, including tax specialist Robert Sceales from Sceales & Co, insolvency practitioner Lee Christensen, who has changed partners during the year and now goes under the banner Christensen Vaughan, and
environmental planning lawyer Tony van Merwjk from Freehills.
With so many U.S. corporations racing to the bottom — moving manufacturing to foreign countries for cheap labor and no
environmental responsibility, taking advantage of the H1 - B Visa program to bring cheap workers
in, lowering benefits and eliminating pension
plans — it's refreshing to learn that some companies are taking the exact opposite approach.
The
environmental watchdog has given the green light for BHP Billiton's
planned 80 million tonnes per annum South Flank iron ore development, with first ore targeted
in 2021.
Deborah Brosnan, an
environmental and disaster risk consultant, said the challenge
in making a shift to integrating changing risks into
planning and investments is enormous, even when a community has a devastating shock such as a hurricane or flood or both:
The mill, which is across the Northumberland Strait from eastern Prince Edward Island, announced
plans for a new treatment plant
in December and is to submit an
environmental assessment to Nova Scotia's Environment Department sometime
in July.
Some 55 miles from CocoCay
in Nassau, Bahamas,
environmental activist Heather Carey took to Facebook to criticize Royal Caribbean's
plans.
Opponents of TransCanada Corp.'s
plan to pipe Alberta oilsands bitumen to the U.S. Gulf Coast denounce it as an
environmental catastrophe
in the making.
CHARLESTON, W. Va., Nov 28 (Reuters)- The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency will hear testimony from coal miners, lobbyists, environmentalists and others on Tuesday at a public meeting
in West Virginia on the EPA's proposal to dismantle an Obama - era
plan to slash carbon emissions from power plants.
The move angered
environmental groups, which
plan to fight it
in court.
A lobbyist who helped organize
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's controversial trip to Morocco was also involved
in plans for a...
Venture capital investors are most interested
in a business that offers them an opportunity for a significant return and they will see past opportunities that smack of the «flavour of the month» or attempts to «green - wash» a business (that is, the practice of trying to quantify and emphasize a
plan's minor
environmental angle).
Notwithstanding its potential
environmental burdens, the JRP ultimately concluded that the NGP is
in the public interest, citing various societal benefits including primarily jobs and job - training for Aboriginal communities but also «research, monitoring, and
planning initiatives and techniques with relevance beyond the project» and economic benefits, first and foremost the importance of «opening Pacific Basin markets» (NGP Report, Volume II, Chapter 2, s. 2.4.3 and 2.4.4.).
A Washington consultant who was removed from President Trump's transition team for using his business email address for government work played a central role last year
in planning a trip to Australia for Scott Pruitt, the head of the
Environmental Protection Agency, and then took steps to disguise his role, new documents show.
BacTech
Environmental Corporation (CNSX: BAC) was created as a result of the BacTech Mining Corporation
Plan of Arrangement
in December 2010.
«British Columbians deserve an independent assessment of the jobs and
environmental benefits B.C. could have with a $ 9 billion investment
in a
plan that includes renewable geothermal, solar and wind energy and conservation through extensive home, commercial and industrial retrofits.»
In theory, proponents could prove that economic benefits would offset the
environmental damage, but B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation, which must implement the government's tunnel - removal
plan, chose instead to avoid the issue.
Adrian Dix and the New Democrats have an
environmental plan that would reinvest
in transit and climate change initiatives, create green jobs, and offer legislated protection for species at risk.
Heyman noted that he and New Democrat Leader John Horgan met with members of the Climate Leadership Team, and respect their thoughtful and balanced approach to both the economic and
environmental issues involved
in a climate change
plan, and said New Democrats will put forward a real
plan to address climate change
in the coming months.
Freedman declined to comment, but the executive board of the American Australian Council said
in a statement to CNN that the organization «authorized board member Matthew Freedman to have discussions with the
Environmental Protection Agency» and that the group sent Pruitt a letter
in July asking to host him
in Australia during his
planned visit.
When the Alberta government released its Climate Leadership
plan in November 2015, I said that Premier Rachel Notley and Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips had made pigs fly by uniting a coalition of industry leaders and
environmental leaders
in our province.
Pigs continued to fly
in Alberta politics today as energy industry leaders and
environmental groups joined Premier Rachel Notley and Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips at a press conference to release Alberta's much anticipated
plan to take action against Climate Change.
Many of those executives stood on stage with Phillips and Premier Rachel Notley, along with
environmental leaders, when the climate change
plan was released
in November 2015.
All of these cuts to
environmental protection have a common objective, explicitly laid out
in the Harper government's Economic Action
Plan: «to make Canada the most attractive country
in the world for resource investment and development.»
The B.C. New Democrats have proposed an
environmental plan that would reinvest carbon tax revenue
in transit and climate change initiatives, create green jobs, and offer legislated protection for species at risk.
In environmental policy, the Party promises stronger greenhouse gas emission regulations and enforcement in the oil - patch; a water management plan to ensure that current and future needs are balanced; a moratorium on additional resource development on lakeshores and lake beds; a Green Energy Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of citie
In environmental policy, the Party promises stronger greenhouse gas emission regulations and enforcement
in the oil - patch; a water management plan to ensure that current and future needs are balanced; a moratorium on additional resource development on lakeshores and lake beds; a Green Energy Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of citie
in the oil - patch; a water management
plan to ensure that current and future needs are balanced; a moratorium on additional resource development on lakeshores and lake beds; a Green Energy Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of cit
plan to ensure that current and future needs are balanced; a moratorium on additional resource development on lakeshores and lake beds; a Green Energy
Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of cit
Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats
in the vicinity of citie
in the vicinity of cities.
The Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Energy, and Homeland Security, and the
Environmental Protection Agency shall develop
plans for implementing the requirements of this memorandum, providing technical assistance to nonfederal actors engaged
in predevelopment activities, and educating grantees and the public on the benefits of predevelopment and the Federal resources available for these activities.
Mr. Chabot is fluent
in French and English and has a wealth of experience
in developing advanced - stage projects, including permitting,
environmental management, project evaluation, operation start - up, reserve evaluation, mine
planning, health and safety, and budget control.
There were, for instance, the backers of a
planned natural gas terminal
in Long Island Sound who were facing stiff
environmental opposition.
But if that is the case, why are there so few public statements, with the «conservative» label attached to them, that tell us exactly what policy should be
in the matter of education, welfare provision,
environmental protection,
planning law, urbanization, infrastructure, and everything else that matters to the ordinary citizen?
For instead of foresight and
planning, there is only reaction, and the great problem is that it is never possible to know
in advance when it will be too late to react to a calamitous
environmental change — especially
in a nuclear age!
Commonwealth
environmental water use is
planned, delivered and managed
in partnership with a number of individuals and organisations
in the Victorian Rivers, including:
Local groups will continue to have the opportunity to influence
environmental water management by participating
in state processes contributing to implementation of the Basin
Plan.
The Basin
Plan's environmental watering plan has been deliberately designed to support adaptive management by allowing flexibility in its implementat
Plan's
environmental watering
plan has been deliberately designed to support adaptive management by allowing flexibility in its implementat
plan has been deliberately designed to support adaptive management by allowing flexibility
in its implementation.
While the majority of
environmental water
in the Basin is «rules - based» water committed through state water management
plans, this report focuses on the smaller subset of «held» and «discretionary»
environmental water that can be actively managed to meet
environmental objectives
in a flexible and responsive way.