Even in light of the recent policy work in the US energy sector, the ambitious goals and approaches to carbon emissions reductions coming out of global climate summits, and an increasing awareness
of the various environmental issues we're facing, any changes we're making in our habits, systems, and policies feel like they're too little, too late.
Not exact matches
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to
various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017),
environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be
issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
A study published in the October, 1999
issue of the Archives
of Environmental Health found that laboratory mice exposed to
various brands
of disposable diapers suffered increased eye, nose, and throat irritation, including bronchoconstriction similar to that
of an asthma attack.
He has regularly contributed to debates on
issues affecting the Capital, including London's role in the UK economy, the London Underground, Crossrail, the London Olympics bid, ID cards, gun crime, and
various environmental and quality
of life
issues.
Middle -
of - the - Roaders: Ten percent
of the American public hold a mixture
of environmental opinions as they lean brown or green on
various issues.
The
Environmental Protection Agency [83], the Centers for Disease Control's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)[84], OSHA / NIOSH [85], and more recently the National Institutes
of Health [86] have been tracking
various aspects
of metal toxicology and have
issued alerts regarding toxicity
of various metals and occupational safety and health guidelines.
The students often divide into small «expert groups,» each responsible for researching and teaching their peers, as well as individuals and groups outside
of school, about
various environmental issues.
It suggested that exposure to the natural environment could lower the effects
of various mental health
issues that can make it difficult for students to pay attention in the classroom and found that childhood participation in «wild» and «domesticated» nature, such as picking flowers or produce, planting trees or seeds, and caring for plants in childhood, have a positive relationship to adult
environmental attitudes.
The 4 day Workshop aims to be the first in a bi-annual series
of workshops to create more awareness on the
various current and emerging
environmental issues affecting the -LSB-...]
Millennials are, by nature, much more accepting
of various sexualities, belief systems, and ethnicities, and many studies have found that they have a strong desire to address social,
environmental and political
issues for the greater good.
He acknowledged African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day in showcasing good Practices in
environmental management saying this will promote the entrenchment
of environmental issues into the mainstream
of various planning and policy instruments at all levels, in all countries.
The artist will also address
various uses
of photography, video, and installation when positioning the body as a vehicle for representation
of geopolitical and
environmental issues.
Various Updates In a move that
environmental campaigners had sought for years (as had I), the Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure an
environmental campaigners had sought for years (as had I), the
Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure an
Environmental Protection Agency has
issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions
of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure and operations.
(i) assessing the scientific information that is related to the
various components
of the climate change
issue, such as emissions
of major greenhouse gases and modification
of the Earth's radiation balance resulting therefrom, and that needed to enable the
environmental and socio - economic consequences
of climate change to be evaluated,
It grapples with
various national and international
issues that Japan is involved — conservation
of Nansei Shoto Archipelago (including the coral reef in Shiraho in Ishigaki Island) and tidal flats in many places, promotion
of forestry certification scheme and
environmental education, prevention
of global warming through promotion
of natural energy and policy advocacy on the cities.
Among
various other jobs, she cites acting as a senior adviser on
environmental issues to Actis, a private equity firm with $ 7.6 billion
of investments in India, China and other parts
of the developing world.
Stefano Wrobleski is the EJN GeoJournalism Consultant and a data journalist at InfoAmazonia (one
of the
various GeoJournalism websites that have been supported by Internews) where he writes about social and
environmental issues.
To liaise and provide technical support to
various users
of agro-meteorological and hydro - meteorological information and to foster collaboration on
environmental issues with other authorized government departments and other related institutions.
Some
of the
environmental topics and categories that we now focus on include climate change and the effects
of global warming, including their
various impacts on both people and the planet as well as conservation
issues and news articles relating to nature and wildlife.
He acknowledged African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day in showcasing good Practices in
environmental management saying this will promote the entrenchment
of environmental issues into the mainstream
of various planning and policy instruments at all levels, in all countries.
Carine is a member
of several scientific committees (including INTERSOL, relating to soil contamination and ATMOSF» AIR, relating to air
issues), and is also involved in
various environmental law working groups and think - tanks.
If only we'd seen one press release this year or last from any
of the major publishers even vaguely alluding to the fact that they have to work within
various strictures and that there is a desire, however minimal, over time to develop a dialogue with China's authorities to talk about legal
issues such as human rights
environmental rights
issues and a myriad
of other social rights concerns, as well as other
issues in the PRC, from housing law to dealing with the fallout
of local government mismanagement after disasters such as the earthquake in Sichuan.
How buildings are used, in energy terms, is becoming a crucial
issue: energy costs are rising;
various policy drivers (such as display energy certificates) mean that there is increasing awareness
of the
environmental impact
of the built environment; and the pricing and rationing from the CRC (carbon reduction commitment) will begin to bite over the next few years.
Reflecting the comprehensiveness
of our domestic practice, our Latin American group attorneys have extensive experience counseling clients from
various industrial sectors on a wide range
of issues arising under the domestic
environmental regulations
of most Latin American countries with emphasis in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.
I have taught
various graduate and undergraduate courses including: Administration
of Health Services, Organization and functions
of health Care Systems, Current
Issues in Health Care (Health Policy,
Environmental Health, Comparative International Health Care Systems, Human Sexuality, and Drugs and Society.
Other tasks
of materials engineers refer to designing and developing prototypes, analyzing the waste and
environmental pollution
issues of products or resolving
various problems and
issues, which appeared during manufacturing processes.
• Competent at emptying and cleaning waste receptors, disposing trash in an
environmental friendly manner • Well versed in clearing off snow from walkways and driving lots using chemical cleaners • Proficient in communicating courteously with colleagues and patrons • Demonstrated ability to clean and disinfect isolation rooms periodically as per HIPPA
issued applicable SOPs • Adept at carpet shampooing using steam cleaners • Familiar with deworming and fumigation protocols and applicable safety measures • Effective skills in removing any stains from the floor and staircases and disinfecting the same periodically • Efficient in washing and cleaning restrooms and sanitizing the same • Substantial knowledge
of various chemical cleaners and detergents, compliant to safety protocols associated with usage
of same • Special talent for dusting and polishing furniture, door handles and window sills • Expert in scrubbing, buffing and refinishing all kinds
of floor • Excellent skills in glass cleaning and giving it steak free shine using synthetic shiners • Proven ability to vacuum and clean rugs, carpets and matted floors • Track record
of conducting minor premises and floor maintenance tasks and reducing overall damage • Profound skills in floor mopping, brushing and sweeping utilizing
various manual and electric mops and water dip equipment • Knowledge
of OSHA
issued workplace hygiene and safety guidelines • Familiar with proper usage protocols
of various cleaning equipment along with proven ability to clean and store the same properly after usage • Well versed in maintaining and ensuring the privacy, dignity and wellbeing
of citizens, patients and residents • Demonstrated ability to listen to and understand client needs, follow instructions and deliver customer oriented satisfactory floor cleaning services
Here's part
of a recent conversation I had with Dr. Zvi Blank, a U.S. - based independent consultant and trainer with extensive experience in
environmental issues pertaining to
various types
of real estate markets.
In this introduction to the land specialty, aspiring land professionals learn the basics
of land brokerage, including the
various types
of land; the land brokerage process; the 1031 tax - deferred exchange process; market value; property rights and restrictions; subdivisions and assemblage; and
environmental and regulatory
issues.