Sentences with phrase «of environmental conflict»

I'm looking forward to seeing these for a variety of reasons, and what I'll be looking for in each of them in addition to the criteria outlined above is a sense of creativity, a willingness to admit that there can be shades of grey in stories of environmental conflict, and an ability to suspend the rush to provide all the answers.

In other words, the kinds of arguments environmentalists deployed, the nature of environmental conflict, shifted and became more ecology - focused in part because as a quantifiable science ecological arguments were more persuasive in court.

His advice to people on both sides of environmental conflicts?

Not exact matches

A remarkable number of them — people who say they value environmental action — openly share how they consider themselves leaders while in the same breath saying they haven't actually changed behavior conflicting with their values, but they're aware.

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.

A recent study in Sweden titled «The relation between office type and workplace conflict: A gender and noise perspective» and published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, looked at the data of 5,229 employees who participated in the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health.

(In 2011, Cenovus Energy let on that output from two of its in situ oilsands projects could meet the standard, which mandates that crude oil imported to the state have lower wells - to - wheels emissions than the average of all crudes sold in the U.S.) «Yes, I think that's feasible,» says George Hoberg, a political scientist at the University of British Columbia who specializes in environmental conflict.

Though a sweeping peace treaty with the environmental movement seems unlikely, the War of the Woods proves there are ways to lower the temperature of the conflict and regain the public's trust.

The bag - fee movement — driven by environmental crusaders and corporate group - think — un-tipped because it conflicted with the primacy of consumer preferences.

As the Ethical Oil website denounces and promotes boycotts of companies that question the environmental record of Alberta's oilsands, the website does nothing to promote a boycott of unethical oil producers, like Shell, that make billions of dollars exploiting their definition of «conflict oil.»

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In the third I discuss the philosophy of Whitehead and its environmental ethic as developed by Birch and Cobb as a potential resource for resolving this conflict.

In fact they were in conflict, the long history of environmentalism showing a disdain for the aspirations of the poor, and in our time strongly opposed to economic development in the weaker countries lest global environmental harm result.

In seeking to explain the commencement of armed conflicts among nations, writings from our century are far more likely to emphasize «environmental» causes, such as, of course, economics, than the freewill decisions of various leaders or the power of ideas.

Environmental groups» lawsuit could upend Sonoma County vineyard policies: Three environmental groups are challenging Sonoma County's approval of a 54 - acre Annapolis vineyard in a case that reflects long - standing conflict over expansion of the county's $ 600 million a year grapEnvironmental groups» lawsuit could upend Sonoma County vineyard policies: Three environmental groups are challenging Sonoma County's approval of a 54 - acre Annapolis vineyard in a case that reflects long - standing conflict over expansion of the county's $ 600 million a year grapenvironmental groups are challenging Sonoma County's approval of a 54 - acre Annapolis vineyard in a case that reflects long - standing conflict over expansion of the county's $ 600 million a year grape industry...

Of course, there are experts who might argue that this notion of trait anxiety is in direct conflict with the assertion of developmental psychologists — that each of us is born with a blank slate, and environmental influences reign supremOf course, there are experts who might argue that this notion of trait anxiety is in direct conflict with the assertion of developmental psychologists — that each of us is born with a blank slate, and environmental influences reign supremof trait anxiety is in direct conflict with the assertion of developmental psychologists — that each of us is born with a blank slate, and environmental influences reign supremof developmental psychologists — that each of us is born with a blank slate, and environmental influences reign supremof us is born with a blank slate, and environmental influences reign supreme.

Additionally, differences in breastfeeding rates, available alternatives to breast milk (e.g. commercially manufactured, derived from animal sources), socioeconomic structure and other environmental and cultural factors may also explain some of the conflicting observations (21).

No one knows for sure what causes PPD, but there are some environmental and genetic predictors for postpartum depression, including a poor support system, marital conflict, a personal or family history of depression, a colicky or difficult baby, financial difficulties, closely spaced births and a traumatic birth experience.

Breastfeeding is a lifeline for infants and young children in emergencies, has zero environmental impact, and States have a human rights obligation to ensure that mothers are enabled to make an informed decision on infant feeding, free of conflicts of interests.

While social and environmental objectives are not necessarily in conflict (indeed action to meet green objectives through domestic heating and insulation improvements represents the definitive policy in eradicating fuel poverty), a range of factors mean that they are nevertheless often seen as competing for political priority and resources.

People may move for a great variety of reasons: to flee persecution, conflict or intolerable living conditions due to poverty and environmental degradation.

At a Common Council meeting Tuesday, aldermen said it would be a conflict of interest for the authority to share responsibility for the review with the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

He warned governments must act now before the effects of climate change become visible in environmental refugees or conflicts brought on by water shortages.

The AG's investigation of SUNY Poly presents «a conflict of interest that can not be resolved, thus further necessitating the Agencies» need for expert outside counsel,» a Department of Environmental Conservation staffer told the comptroller's office in June 2017.

The AG's investigation of SUNY Poly presents «a conflict of interest that can not be resolved, thus further necessitating the Agencies» need for expert outside counsel,» a Department of Environmental Conservation staffer

Opponents of hydro fracking are charging there's a potential conflict of interest with a consultant to Governor Cuomo's environmental agency.

The governor's office released a letter from Cuomo's top counsel to the heads of the state Power Authority, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Public Service Commission, telling them to cut off all contact with Competitive Power Ventures, while the probe continues saying there's reason to believe that there was improper lobbying and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

As he has done in the past, Zucker repeatedly pointed the finger at the federal Environmental Protection Agency for bungling the response in Hoosick Falls, accusing the Obama administration of issuing conflicting and «confusing» guidance on PFOA contamination.

Gina McCarthy, the administrator for the EPA, fired back at New York's commissioners of health and environmental conservation, who this week accused the federal agency of giving «conflicting guidance» about a toxic chemical that polluted water supplies in eastern Rensselaer County.

The Treasury and the DTI have continually sought to ensure that environmental objectives are watered down to avoid any conflict with the short - term needs of the business community.

Wike said while he would not condemn the release of $ 1 billion to tackle Boko Haram, the environmental and security challenges in the Niger Delta far outweighed the Boko Haram conflict.

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Danzell and Montanez» «Internal Pack Conflicts Theory» suggests that lone wolves are often the result of multiple key personality and environmental drivers.

«Public opinion regarding climate change is likely to remain divided as long as the political elites send out conflicting messages on this issue,» lead researcher Robert Brulle, a professor of sociology and environmental science at Drexel University in Philadelphia, said in a statement.

Within the review, a three - phase reintroduction protocol for reducing conflict between cats in a household is described; examples of environmental enrichment for improving welfare by increasing the physical, social and temporal complexity of the environment are provided; and the use of a synthetic analogue of the feline facial pheromone is recommended.

«Bristol Bay Wild Salmon, Pebble Mine, and Intractable Conflict: Lessons for Environmental Studies and Sciences» lays the foundation for the extremely controversial topic of building the proposed Pebble Mine just miles away from Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Rothschild notes that the creation of the EMEP is evidence of how addressing global environmental concerns can pave the way for easing geopolitical conflicts.

A dust storm that blanketed seven nations in the Middle East in late summer 2015 was caused by climate factors and unusual weather, not human conflict in Syria, concluded researchers including Elie Bou - Zeid, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Princeton.

Now, a team of researchers including Elie Bou - Zeid an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Princeton who experienced the storm while in Lebanon, have found a more likely cause for the unprecedented storm — it was not human conflict, but a combination of climatic factors and unusual weather.

In the past decade, ethical questions in science have made headlines on issues such as the patenting of human genes, financial conflicts of interest in biomedical research and risk assessments related to environmental exposure to chemicals.

In addition to environmental variability and lack of treaties, other factors leading to conflict include political and economic instability, and armed conflict, the analysis shows.

«From a legal perspective, it's wonderful to have an international tribunal recognize that environmental damage is a significant component of armed conflict,» says Carl Bruch of the Environmental Law Institute in Wasenvironmental damage is a significant component of armed conflict,» says Carl Bruch of the Environmental Law Institute in WasEnvironmental Law Institute in Washington, D.C.

By the time I left, the job was consumed by coping with regulatory requirements — human subjects, animal research, environmental and safety practices, conflicts of interest, and so on.

COMMUNICATION CHAOS Days of conflicting reports and leaked documents have hit federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency hard, leaving scientists worried about access to unbiased scientific information.

Therein lies the fundamental of environmental ethics and sustainable redevelopment, for the latter was the way of succession long before Clements and Tansley came into scholarly conflict over the nature of climax.

One of the hottest environmental conflicts in the European Union — the logging of a primeval forest in Poland — may be nearing an end.

As a result, we learn of the often harsh and conflicting biological and environmental demands and constraints that are imposed upon these invertebrate «craftsmen, masterbuilders and architects».

Conflicting numbers The study was funded by a partnership of nine natural gas producers and the Environmental Defense Fund, a non-profit environmental group based in Washington DC, as part of a broad effort to trace methane leaks all the way from the wellheadEnvironmental Defense Fund, a non-profit environmental group based in Washington DC, as part of a broad effort to trace methane leaks all the way from the wellheadenvironmental group based in Washington DC, as part of a broad effort to trace methane leaks all the way from the wellhead to the user.

Meanwhile, in Canada, conflict - of - interest allegations surround the environmental assessment of TransCanada Corp.'s proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

If we want to avoid a future of steepening inequality, conflict and environmental degradation, we need to take more responsibility for the ways in which that money is spent.