Sentences with phrase «issue of the green economy»

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Recycling is high on the agenda for the schools - which both belong to Focus - Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust based in the North West of England — with Thornhill receiving a shout out from local MP Paula Sherriff during Prime Minister's Question Time after she received a letter from students concerned about the UK's reliance on Fossil Fuels; an issue the MP said that, if tackled, would support the sustainable future of the green economy.

Incorporating environmental strategies that solve critical issues of comfort, use and economy, these projects, dating from 1925 to 1970, recognize and adapt to natural forces and serve as inspiration and guide for the current green building movement.

It sometimes seems that all of the convincing that's done to try to get faster action on climate change has to do with the «what's in it for me» aspect of the issue — create green jobs, profit from the new green economy, stop sea level rise from overtaking your city — or on the stats of the issue.

• Identify major water issues that connect with the themes of the Rio +20 Conference, particularly its link with the notion of green economy.

The «development first» approach to the green economy has been pushed by the African Union, said eminent African scientist Youba Sokona, the co-chair of the IPCC's Working Group III (mitigation issues).

He pointed out a variety of hurdles for current green - belt farmers: there has been a significant decline in horticultural production in London since 1970 and the contribution to the London economy of horticultural production is minor; vandalism and crime are a major issue; very few farmers own the land they manage; many farmers want to diversify (2005 survey), but they often see legislation as a barrier to this; many also want to release land for community use, but there is a need to balance the risks to the stakeholders; ageing is an issue as there are no young, skilled newcomers joining the industry.

Its activities cover a wide range of issues regarding the atmosphere, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, environmental governance and green economy.

Issues examined include: whether we really are facing a «Green» energy future or not; the rise of electric vehicles; the long term relevance to law firms of growing demand for natural resources — including water resources; and how a global economy will demand a far greater global transport infrastructure.

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