Sentences with phrase «initiatives such as green»

Thus, taxes on oil and tax exemptions for other initiatives such as green building are essential to spur real change.

Plenty more where that came from, but with the Lib Dems in government supporting a dash for gas and failing on initiatives such as the Green deal, Miliband has an opportunity to outflank my former party.

Environmental initiatives such as green energy generation from wastewater treatment do not always get as much attention as the more traditional renewables, such as solar and wind.

Not exact matches

The Centre will build upon innovative and cost - effective conservation initiatives such as the Ontario Green Button, a program launched by the Ministry of Energy and MaRS Discovery District that gives consumers greater visibility and control over their energy usage.

Green Monday is a holistic platform that not only promotes plant - based diet but also encourages partners to incorporate other sustainability initiatives, such as local sourcing, waste reduction, energy conservation and other green outrGreen Monday is a holistic platform that not only promotes plant - based diet but also encourages partners to incorporate other sustainability initiatives, such as local sourcing, waste reduction, energy conservation and other green outrgreen outreach.

We hope this project will serve as a model for future national initiatives that can be scaled with funds from programs such as the Green Climate Fund.»

Five years after NYC's green taxis were rolled out, the initiative is running on fumes as more drivers switch to black cars, leaving outer - borough street - hailing riders to choose between ride - sharing apps such as Uber and illegal gypsy cabs.

Parker, convicted in December of assaulting a Post photographer, last week proposed a green «Thruway to Fuelway» initiative under which bio-fuel crops such as «palm oil, jatropha and mahua» would be grown along the now - snow - lined Thruway's median strips.

It is carried out by individuals, by clubs and syndicates and through partnership - based initiatives such as BASC's Green Shoots programme.

Although initiatives such as ECO and Green Deal have helped dampen the effect, resulting in positive change in lives and communities, their direct and indirect effect on health implication has not been fully understood.

He said the extra money raised by the initiative, which was announced alongside a package of other green measures, would be spent on «priorities such as public transport and the environment».

Taylor at the city Department of Buildings called last week's announcement «an impressive legislative package» that complements existing provisions in the mayor's earlier PlaNYC initiatives, such as property tax abatements for green roofs.

UNCCD assists country Parties in achieving land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets, reducing migration flows, creating land - based jobs and coping with recurrent droughts while ensuring gender consideration by supporting major initiatives, such as the Great Green Wall and the 3S (Stability, Sustainability, Security) initiative.

The programme includes seven metrics to measure performance, such as recycling, litter management and power conservation, and schools can apply for coveted «Green Flag» status to recognise their environmental initiatives.

There are also programs for home buyers such as tax credits and green home initiatives which home buyers should review as part of the home buying process.

The first zone - Green Abu Dhabi - will focus on the UAE capital's approach to developing a sustainable tourism infrastructure, and highlight initiatives such as the ADTA's «green» hotel guidelines, in which new properties are rated on their environmental footpGreen Abu Dhabi - will focus on the UAE capital's approach to developing a sustainable tourism infrastructure, and highlight initiatives such as the ADTA's «green» hotel guidelines, in which new properties are rated on their environmental footpgreen» hotel guidelines, in which new properties are rated on their environmental footprint.

But for such an initiative to be green at a scale sufficient for the atmosphere to notice, my sense is it will need to focus just as much on rebuilding the country's intellectual infrastructure.

May also criticised green groups who campaign against initiatives such as wind farms and the Severn tidal barrage scheme, while also proclaiming the need to tackle climate change.

Successful initiatives have already been launched as part of Reforming the Energy Vision such as NY Sun, NY Green Bank, NY Prize, K - Solar, and a commitment to improve energy affordability for low - income communities.

The idea is that PACE programs help home and business owners pay for the upfront costs of green initiatives, such as solar panels or energy efficiency retrofits, which the property owner then pays back through increased property taxes by a set rate over about 20 years.

Numerous initiatives such as Climate Change Strategy and the Peace with Nature Initiative have been developed to steer the country in the right direction to maximize its goals in its greening potential.

She brings deep expertise in sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, program development and written communications.Deborah has helped to design and implement numerous successful cross-sector partnerships and new green initiatives, including the California Environmental Dialogue, Curb Your Carbon and the Institute at the Golden Gate.She has helped create lasting alliances among such organizations as Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy with companies such as Disney, Arco, Bank of America and Passport Resorts.You can follow her occasional tweet @GreenImpact or contact her directly at [email protected].

NDP Finance Minister Carole James announced her government will also use new carbon revenue to help families pay for green initiatives such as home retrofits or low carbon transportation.

He was an early advocate in the green building movement and created an award - winning web tool used by architects and clients such as Kaiser Permanente to inform their sustainable design initiatives.

She will also act as a liaison with the Landscape Architecture community through educational initiatives on green roofs, dealing with topics such as media specifications, media characteristics, and other information critical for successful green roof projects.

Localities have authority over the built environment (e.g. through zoning and building codes); they can implement smart growth initiatives and increase public transportation alternatives; they act as first responders for climate impacts; they deploy green infrastructure such as increasing land for open space and parks; and they drive green economies by offering tax relief and other incentives.

Initiatives such as the Carbon Plan, Green Investment Bank and the Electricity Market Reform demonstrate how the UK coalition government is well on the way up the regulatory escalator towards encouraging zero - carbon emissions within business.

(On the front end, wireless companies are making a concerted effort to go green, with gear such as the Samsung Reclaim and other initiatives.)

Partnering with the NRDC, Evian, Lexus, IBM, and Constellation Energy, the USTA incorporated green initiatives such as: passing out 100,000 wallet cards with eco-friendly tips; a plastic bottle and aluminum can recycling program; and over 80 Evian recycling receptacles spread around to make recycling easy.

The lawyers in the group routinely counsel clients on addressing sustainable practices such as using renewable and alternative energy, recycling and conserving water and other resources, financing green initiatives, following LEED and green construction practices, implementing corporate sustainability programs, managing climate change risks through adaptation and mitigation, and establishing clean - tech ventures.

This team is focused on the identification, evaluation and implementation of industry leading best practices, in areas such as «green» and sustainable initiatives, tenant relations, property services and systems, across the entire US real estate equity investment portfolio encompassing office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties with a total area in excess of 125 million square feet.

The beauty of efforts such as the Ward 21 green map is that it fosters a promotion of eco initiatives within a community, setting up a welcoming green framework that spurs the growth of other environmental projects, ideas and plans.

It should look at those initiatives that are «bigger» such as building a completely green and sustainable eco-system.

Since 2010, she has overseen all sustainability initiatives at Kilroy such as the implementation of all energy and water efficiency projects, recycling and green cleaning, LEED certifications, green leasing, and the greening of building standards.