Sentences with phrase «local water issues»

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With hockey fans, there's a degree of venom that comes as the issue of the lockout is raised in local pubs and watering holes.

In Spallumcheen, the Christy Clark government is allowing a farm operation to spray liquid manure on property above the local aquifer, causing a water - quality advisory to be issued for the community.

Municipal Bond Funds invest primarily in municipal bonds which are debt issued by state governments, local governments, and government agencies such as a port authority or water board.

In fact, our local pools only allow cloth diapers in the water as they've had more leakage issues with disposables.

The Food Safety Agency has issued guidance to support safe preparation of formula milk in response to flooding and contamination of local water supplies.

Local political blogs often have a «water cooler» function — they're a place where political activists and operatives gather to discuss issues and campaigns.

Nonetheless, state environmental officials downplayed residents» complaints and vehemently disputed local studies that found a link between elevated blood - lead levels among children and the water source switch, until, in October, Snyder conceded the situation had become a «public safety issue» and announced a $ 12m plan to transfer Flint back to its previous supply with the city of Detroit.

«It would not have changed the fact that our water is contaminated, but I think it would have affected the way our local government addressed the issues as far as our communication with our residents,» Surdam said.

The Fort Worth lawmaker also faced questions about local Texas issues like water rights and her support of allowing drivers licenses for undocumented workers.

PFOA Project asked whether there is a role for the federal government to play in the Hoosick Falls water contamination issue, given the local desire for medical monitoring.

The five - page fact sheet asks and responds to 17 of the most common questions about health risks and concludes with a section recommending links for additional information, which comes in response to what is now a well - documented issue involving the pollution of local drinking water sources over a period of years by a factory manufacturing non-stick products.

NEW YORK (NEWS10)- A local champion of environmental issues was recognized on the national stage Friday for his efforts in bringing the Hoosick Falls water crisis to light.

On the other side is the reveal that it's actually for environmental issues: «Let's choose fresh, local food for our families» and «Let's choose safe, toxic - free toys for our children and grandchildren» with descriptions of Wagner's support for clean water and safe toys regulations.

Governor Cuomo has directed state agencies to assist local communities in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne counties for possible flooding issues due to rising water levels on Lake Ontario and is urging all residents in the region to prepare for flooding.

They say the purpose of the hearing is to «explore the sources of water contamination, examine local, state, and federal oversight issues, and hear from experts, local residents, and others on what can be done to assist affected communities and mitigate future incidents.»

A legal order issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should help improve local water quality.

Speaking in the gym of a high school there, she talked up her commitment to clean - water infrastructure, an issue that's important to locals — and showed she was up on what's been happening in the town of Hoosick Falls.

And last Friday, after students at the local high school held a forum and press conference to discuss the water contamination issue, they asked Governor Andrew Cuomo to make plans for a brand new water supply.

Environmental groups warned the simmering threat of diminished revenue may erode the shaky alliance they have forged with local governments over the past decade, allowing them to find common ground on issues like clean water infrastructure and economic development initiatives.

The organization has also assembled some 1,000 scientists, engineers and medical professionals at the ready to work on pro-bono basis to help non-profits and human rights organizations on issues as varied as studying the potential for oil development in Kenya by examining unique geological conditions and assessing the potential for detrimental effects on local water quality.

Because water is such a local issue and impacts on a variety of stakeholders, working together shines the light on who is most vulnerable and where solutions can be implemented most effectively.

The study grew out of work the authors undertook in the Pacific, where scientists met with community members and local, regional, and national government experts to examine issues such as food security, access to fresh water, quality education, sustainable tourism, and protection of marine and terrestrial resources.

Despite concerns that fracking could seriously deplete or contaminate local water supplies, in 2010 Pennsylvania issued more than 3,300 natural gas permits in the Marcellus Shale.

«This vulnerability concept requires the determination of the major threats to local and regional water, food, energy, human health, and ecosystem function resources from extreme events including climate, but also from other social and environmental issues,» he said in a book chapter he co-authored in «Extreme Events and Natural Hazards: The Complexity Perspective» earlier this year.

Then they examine the supply and demand issues around their local water source (s), and they meet a hydrogeologist who introduces students to some of the issues around the sustainability of...

Fish - out - of - water problems take a backseat when a coup breaks out in the country, turning violent and brutal, especially against Americans, whom the locals blame for their issues.

JSIS also links global issues to local action through International Action Day, which recently focused on global access to water, and the Green Team, which encourages schoolwide actions to support environmental sustainability.

This hands - on science lesson teaches students how to take standardized measurements of water characteristics, integrates writing activities as students describe the characteristics of the local watershed, and provides an excellent introduction to issues of water quality.

Puvidham students have started on a path to social activism through their theater skills, too: Older students write and perform skits in neighboring villages about relevant local and environmental issues, such as land degradation, chemical farming, and water conservation.

In 2013, when a rise in water temperatures lead to a massive die - off of the local abalone population, Winton saw it as cause to write a play, Signs of Life, that addresses environmental issues.

To evidence your address, we will normally ask you to provide us with one of the following; - Utility bill - e.g. gas, electricity, water, satellite television, telephone (not mobile), broadband (not dongle contracts)(dated within the last 6 months)- Bank / Building Society / mortgage / credit union / Credit Card statement (dated within the last 6 months or dated within the last 13 months if annually issued mortgage statement)- Local authority correspondance (dated within the last 13 months e.g. Rates / Council Tax)

Municipal bonds are issued by state and local governments to help fund ongoing expenses and finance public projects such as roads, water systems, schools, and stadiums.

Basic first aid supplies A 3 - day supply of bottled water and the pet's preferred food, held in a waterproof container Safety harness and leash Waste clean - up supplies Medications and a copy of the pet's medical records List of veterinarians and local pet care organizations List of the pet's feeding routine and any behavioral issues Comfort items, such as a blanket or favorite toy, to help keep the pet calm and comfortable

National Veterinary Response Teams can assess the veterinary medicine needs in a community after a disaster, treat and stabilize animals including law enforcement animals, conduct surveillance for animal diseases and diseases that can be transmitting between animals and people, and provide technical assistance to local officials on food and water safety issues for animals.

In order to solve this, residents, rental homes, hotels and local business owners have come up with a project to resolve some of the sewage and water treatment issues in town.

The local dive shop issues the students referral forms, which a different dive shop uses to verify the training before allowing them to complete their open water check out dives.

Experts in a lot of fields want the regular public to understand elements of their field that people just don't think about... I had an ecology professor a while ago who was angry that I didn't really know about mercury contamination issues in a local water source.

Though scoring highly in forest sustainability and provision of safe drinking water, this is offset by high greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution issues.

The short film Resilient: Soil, Water and the New Stewards of the American West is intended, at least in part, to spur discussion and awareness about food, water, and farming issues, and while the film is viewable in its entirety below, hosting a screening of it in your town could be a great addition to discussions about resiliency, local food, or food systems in genWater and the New Stewards of the American West is intended, at least in part, to spur discussion and awareness about food, water, and farming issues, and while the film is viewable in its entirety below, hosting a screening of it in your town could be a great addition to discussions about resiliency, local food, or food systems in genwater, and farming issues, and while the film is viewable in its entirety below, hosting a screening of it in your town could be a great addition to discussions about resiliency, local food, or food systems in general.

California water planners have not adequately addressed this issue, at the federal, state, or local levels.

One of the major issues facing the southwestern US has been the fracking industry wasting huge amounts of water, which has rapidly drained local aquifers in Texas and New Mexico over the past two years.

Jeremy, Brock, Mark and Dan were instrumental in several legal campaigns, including Surfrider Foundation's Supreme Court beach access amicus effort, Integrated Water Campaign litigation and other local chapter issues.

What are the major threats to local and regional water, food, energy, human health, and ecosystem function resources from extreme events including climate, of which added CO2 and other greenhouse gases are a part, but also from other social and environmental issues?

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The rural beauty of Eastern Long Island draws many visitors to the coast, but the population swells during the busy summer months, adding increasing pressure to infrastructure and water quality issues in local communities.

Augment the Renewable Energy Guidelines by, for instance, requiring wind energy developers to comply with more rigorous criteria including scientific research on setback allowances, noise, wind velocity, human health issues, property values, agricultural animal productivity and welfare, air traffic flight paths (commercial passenger and cargo plus light aircraft including air ambulance), environmental and ecological impact, health and safety issues for domestic animals, longterm adverse effect of cement pedestals on ground water, depletion of finite local aggregate supply and induced seismic activity on faults.

He has served on many local and national committees and as Chair of Provincial boards on water management, environmental issues and sustainable development.

Some of the credits available within the LEED - ND Rating system deal with issues such as wetland and water body conservation, access to public space, local food production, heat island reduction, district heating and cooling and comprehensive waste management.

Already, many areas across the US are dealing with water privatization issues as local governments struggle to juggle budgets and resources.

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