Sentences with phrase «of environmental preservation»

Photo: Mike Segar - Reuters In order to promote his project, the Clinton Global Initiative, former president Bill Clinton spoke to Brazilian magazine Veja and said one of the hardest goals of his organization is «to make of environmental preservation a

In order to conciliate between the imperatives of this dependence on foreign supplies, growing energy demand and the requirements of environmental preservation, the national energy strategy of Morocco has set a target of 42 % of its total electric production being supplied by renewable energies by 2020.

Julie Nagam, a Winnipeg - based artist and art historian of the Anishinaabe Nation, presents a new video installation titled our future is in the land, if we listen to it that carries a powerful message of environmental preservation and sovereignty.

Would there be more stewards of environmental preservation?

When asked why the governor neglects economic development in the New York City watershed region, Bonacic answered, «In the 18 years I've served in office, dealing with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Environmental Preservation is the hardest part.»

Over 2,500 initiatives and innovations have been honoured by the AEF since its inception in 1992 (they receive over 100 nominations every year), raising public awareness of environmental preservation as a necessary goal alongside economic growth and natural resource development.

Not exact matches

As far as an environmental ethic is concerned, the still dominantly materialist orientation of contemporary science is unable to provide the cosmic vision essential for lasting commitment to the preservation of the earth's life systems.

Organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources, the application of high animal welfare standards and a production method in line with the preference of certain consumers for products produced using natural substances and processes.

And while Kraft deserves some credit, as none of the other Big Coffee companies is making this type of effort, real environmental preservation and fair prices for farmers is far, far better served by purchasing sustainable coffees from small companies and roasters with relationships with their suppliers, especially those that provide information on the specific farms where their beans are sourced.

«From unsurpassed health protection and taste preservation to recycling advantages and other environmental benefits, glass is clearly the gold standard in packaging,» said Lynn Bragg, President of the Glass Packaging Institute.

In 2008, our Paragon Vineyard was one of the first vineyards on the Central Coast to become SIP Certified Sustainable, which focuses on environmental preservation, the well - being of employees, and forward - thinking business practices.

The distinction recognizes significant contribution to historic preservation and sustaining the economic, environmental and cultural heritage of the community.

«Mass Audubon congratulates the legislature on passing important environmental legislation regarding Community Preservation and stopping a repeal of the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act last session,» added Jack Clarke, Mass Audubon's director of public policy and government relations.

The vision and values of the Lombard Park District is pursuant to policies, procedures, and day - to - day operations as characterized through Public Trust, Environmental Preservation, Human Dignity, Recreation Opportunities and Customer Satisfaction:

Now the Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance, a local environmental group, has filed suit against the Village of Downers Grove and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, alleging that both agencies violated a section of the Illinois Natural Preservation Act by failing to consult with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to determine the project's ecological impact on the adjacent preserve.

«Her experience will serve our Southeast, Cape and Islands Region well, particularly in addressing land conservation, environmental education, and the preservation of rare and endangered species.»

New Outdoor Tourism Promotion: Cuomo said the state will launch a new campaign specifically targeted to promote outdoor tourism, including a partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to launch the Official NY State Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife App; Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation with an early camping discount program; and a partnership with the Campground Owners of NY, which will represent I LOVE NEW YORK at RV shows nationwide.

Sag Harbor Village's plan to use part of a 24 - acre site off the Bridgehampton - Sag Harbor Turnpike as an impound yard for vehicles seized by its police department is receiving pushback from environmental and preservation groups.

Westcountry Rivers Trust The Westcountry Rivers Trust is an environmental charity (Charity no. 1135007, Company no. 06545646) established in 1995 to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments in the Westcountry and to advance the education of the public in the management of water.

«I am confident that NYSCEL will be a powerful resource for legislators who are committed to environmental preservation and the well being of our communities,» Kavanagh siad in a statement.

The forums, which will be co-sponsored by the League of Preservation Voters, will place a focus on parks and environmental preservation issues affecting Council districtPreservation Voters, will place a focus on parks and environmental preservation issues affecting Council districtpreservation issues affecting Council districts in Queens.

In addition to Homes and Community Renewal, eight other state agencies and authorities have pooled together resources to be made available through the CFA including: Empire State Development; NYS Canal Corporation; Energy Research and Development Authority; Environmental Facilities Corporation; Department of Labor; Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of State; and Department of Transportation.

A tour of the facility Tuesday led by the Long Island pine barrens Society director Dick Amper and Brookhaven Town officials was joined by Wayne Horsley, regional director of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Carrie Meek Gallagher, regional director of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

The nine state agencies and authorities whose funding will be made available through the CFA process are Empire State Development; NYS Canal Corporation; Energy Research and Development Authority; Environmental Facilities Corporation; Homes and Community Renewal; Department of Labor; Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of State; and Department of Transportation.

The Thompson campaign has pointed out throughout the city comptroller's run for mayor that he has worked hard on environmental efforts, including attempting to stop natural gas drilling within or near the city's upstate watershed, which provides drinking water to the city's residents; calling for the preservation of wildlife space in the Ridgewood Reservoir; and issuing a report documenting the impact of airport congestion at the city's three major airports; and the rise in airport runoff, especially the flow from Kennedy Airport into marshes in Jamaica Bay.

The Preservation League has written a lengthy response to the Department of Environmental Conservation's environmental impact statement, asking that more protections be included for historic sitesEnvironmental Conservation's environmental impact statement, asking that more protections be included for historic sitesenvironmental impact statement, asking that more protections be included for historic sites and regions.

McKay says the DEC «dramatically undercounted» the number of historic resources in the Marcellus Shale region, and says the environmental impact statement «lacked any reference to state and federal historic preservation law» aimed at protecting those resources.

In the campaign, he has pointed to the town board's environmental record, including the preservation of hundreds of acres of open space and its work to implement water - quality remediation efforts.

He supports the policy position of Paul Giardina, his running mate on the Republican ticket, of utilizing the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to pay for water - quality remediation efforts including replacement of failing septic systems, rather than the community preservation fund.

Currently he is applying his management and technical expertise locally while serving on the board of Otsego 2000 (a regional organization focused on environmental and historical preservation) and as the Westford representative on the Otsego County Democratic Committee.

Multiple state agencies deployed additional resources to assist with local enforcement efforts, including a total of 20 watercraft and 42 law enforcement officers from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and State Police.

She has led the way on the major issues of our time, from environmental preservation to women's rights to attracting 21st century jobs in cutting edge industries like photonics.

Cuomo has worked to beef up his environmental street cred, announcing that the state would set aside 69,000 acres of Adirondack Park land for preservation.

The bill amends existing law to allow the state Department of Environmental Conservation to work with the state Department of State and the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to set «conditions for petroleum - bearing vessels to enter or move upon navigable waters of the state, as well as tanker avoidance zones.»

It amends an existing law that lets the state Department of Environmental Conservation work with the Department of State and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to set «conditions for petroleum - bearing vessels to enter or move upon navigable waters of the state, as well as «tanker avoidance zones»» on the lower Hudson River.

At the Environmental Conservation Joint Legislative Budget Hearing earlier this week, Commissioner Rose Harvey of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation assured Zebrowski the park would be opened by the holiday which marks -LSB-...]

He was also appointed as chairman of former Gov. Mario Cuomo's East End Economic and Environmental Institute in 1993, which was instrumental in extending farmland preservation efforts statewide and boosting the East End tourism and wine industries, Mr. Latham said.

These results were another demonstration of the commitment of Suffolk residents to environmental preservation.

OHS is seeking a grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation under the Environmental Protection Fund.

The three incumbents running for re-election countered with a platform of fiscal responsibility and community and environmental preservation.

«As the representative of Erie County's entire share of the Lake Erie waterfront, from Niagara to Chautauqua, its environmental and recreational preservation is of the utmost importance.

More than 40 state personnel from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, State Police, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and Office of Emergency Management are assisting local first responders as they battle the fire, Cuomo's office said.

This distinction was awarded to BUDC from the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Agriculture and Markets, and Transportation (DOT), and the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (SHPO), and New York State's Empire State Development.

«These kinds of comparisons could enable investigations into whether locations with high landscape demand should be targeted for environmental preservation or whether farmland could be utilized as a tourism resource,» says Tsutom Hiura.

The benefits of science are manifold and manifest: intellectual enrichment; technological advancement; the liberation of the mind from superstition; an increased food supply; environmental remediation and preservation; economic growth; the profound pleasure that comes from the meticulous contemplation of nature and a deeper understanding of the world we live in.

«Consumers will not have to make a choice between environmental preservation and their pocketbooks,» says senior attorney Dale Bryk of the New York City — based environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council, which supports such market - based mechanisms for pollution control.

It's one of several environment - related experiments Bailenson is conducting in the lab, all tailored toward revealing whether there are new ways to encourage environmental preservation.

«A fully annotated salmon genome will provide important information about the impact of cultured fish escapees on wild populations, about preservation of populations that are at risk, about strategies for fighting pathogens, and about environmental sustainability issues,» says ICSASG chair Dr. Steinar Bergseth at the Research Council of Norway.

The central goal of Joe's work is the transformation of the law so that it will promote preservation of the earth rather than accept environmental destruction as a byproduct of economic growth.

Baikal Watch Earth Island Institute's Baikal Watch program is part of a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the preservation of Lake Baikal and the Siberian frontier.