Sentences with phrase «on global environment»

He has had visiting appointments at the Canadian Centre for Climate Research, University of Victoria, British Colombia, at the Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment, University College London, and at the Princeton Environmental Institute and the Department of Economics, Princeton University.

In the canonical statement of the Anthropocene, the proposed new division in the geological timescale is defined by the observation that the «human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of Nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system» (W. Steffen et al..

Center for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (CSERGE).

It gives us our firmest and most accurate evidence of effects of human activities on our global environment.

So profound has been the influence of humans that Earth scientists have recently declared that the Earth has entered a new geological epoch, a new epoch defined by the fact that the «human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of Nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system».

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So profound has been the influence of humans, Nobelist Crutzen and his colleagues later wrote, that the Earth has entered a new geological epoch defined by a single, troubling fact: the «human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of Nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system.»

Overall, I think we're on the slow path toward integrating into our consciousness that humans are, and will remain for generations, a rising influence on the global environment and the climate system.

This new geological epoch is defined by the fact that the «human imprint on the global environment has now become so large and active that it rivals some of the great forces of Nature in its impact on the functioning of the Earth system».

Man's Impact on the Global Environment.

In addition, our nation's dependence on imported energy has increased, and the effects of burning fossil fuels on the global environment are becoming a major concern.

(«Anthropocene» is the proposed name for our current geological era, characterized by the unprecedented human effect on the global environment.)

The all new Volvo C70 is designed and equipped to impact as little as possible on the global environment and to offer a clean and healthy interior climate.

I was also eager to help the world by studying the impact of pollution on the global environment.

The biggest impact a U.S. citizen can have on global environment problems, such as climate change, is having fewer children.

Choosing the best technology to generate power — and picking the best sites for those projects — will have a dramatic impact on the global environment, according to the report.

As a nature enthusiast and bird - watcher who also is afflicted by asthma, she is concerned about air pollution and the impact humans are having on the global environment.

Together we can have a huge impact on the global environment».

Fact: The two greatest drains on the global environment today are rampant population growth in some of the underdeveloped countries and rising rates of consumption in the industrial nations.

Members backed a motion which «applauds these charities for highlighting the links between personal choice and the effect on the global environment.»

Not exact matches

I should also note a thrust of my Leadership and the Environment keynote is that although I support science, education, innovation, and the approaches to reducing pollution, resource depletion, overpopulation, global warming, and our other environmental problems, I believe we need leadership in the style of Martin Luther King Junior, Nelson Mandela, Vaclav Havel, Mohandas Gandhi, and so on.

It emerged from a system based on a belief that humans couldn't damage the environment on a global scale.

For Obama, however, killing the pipeline allows him to claim aggressive action on the environment, potentially strengthening his hand as world leaders prepare to finalize major global climate pact within weeks that the president hopes will be a crowning jewel for his legacy.

It said this would support its target of 5 percent per year on average output growth between 2016 and 2022, even though Total noted that the global environment remained volatile with persistent uncertainty around the evolution of global supply.

All three ingredients have faced increasing global scrutiny for their impact on the environment and possible negative effects on humans.

A social media - friendly working environment where employees are encouraged to use a platform to «talk and share information and collaborate» (as what a Melcrum survey on 2010 found was the most effective use of social media for global organizations) can increase employee engagement and independence.

The 2016 Global Innovation Index, which is an annual ranking of the innovation capabilities and performance of economies around the world, focuses on national policies, but it's individual leaders who can make a difference by driving innovation within organizations and creating a conducive environment for innovation to thrive.

Given that the Internet is a global environment, using the Internet to collect and process personal data necessarily involves the transmission of data on an international basis.

«When you send a technician out to do anything, they walk into an environment and the only have certain tools available to them,» said Paul Boris, a global vice president for SAP, whose warehouse picking software will be on the device later this year.

«It also delivers on some of the key attributes most appreciated by global travelers today — unspoiled natural environments, dynamic cities, creative food and art scenes.»

But it's also becoming increasing clear China can no longer be counted on to power the economies of other countries, which, in today's low - growth global environment, is increasingly a threat in its own right.

Readers are cautioned that these forward - looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due a variety of factors, including, among other things, that conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied, the potential impact on the business of Accompany due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention of employees of Accompany and the ability of Cisco to successfully integrate Accompany and to achieve expected benefits, business and economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions, global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco's most recent reports on Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.

These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Through a global network of physical LOFT labs, we have built environments where teams discover, incubate, and accelerate work on new technologies, products / services, and processes in a fail - fast culture where every idea is given a fighting chance to succeed.

The first edition was published on January 20th 2015 as the first step towards developing a complete GPS system for global change makers, enabling them to move quickly and safely in a complex, fragile and uncertain environment.

If you've been on the site for awhile, you have a head start because we've already discussed the importance of a discipline known as asset allocation, which involves selecting among different asset classes to build a well - balanced portfolio that can weather different economic environments, tax regimes, global conditions, inflation or deflation, and a host of other variables that history has shown will fluctuate over time.

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

The Province of B.C. is willing to make significant environmental sacrifices for projects that will bring economic benefits to the Province of B.C.. On the other hand, they will block a project needed by a land - locked sister province, a project that would benefit all of Canada, claiming that they are doing so because they must protect the environment, protect the land from damage and reduce global warming.

Global fixed income markets are flashing caution on «reflation trades» predicated on an expansionary economic environment.

Regulation, risk, a low - interest - rate environment and global economic uncertainty mean treasurers are more dependent than ever before on software systems and services to help them manage their business.

The second phase of the program focuses on developing strategic perspectives and application to a dynamic global environment.

How can companies be good global citizens and work towards a «Triple Bottom Line» — ensuring maximum positive impact on the Economy, Environment, and Society?

Increasing need for more knowledge, more advisement on problem - solving, more modifications and customizations, more participants in buyer networks, and more complex global environments all point towards why buying cycles are getting longer.

The latest issue of StraightTalk ® looks at four scenarios of how the current growth improvement may evolve in the next few months and what the effects may be on the global economy's potential in the medium - term Our latest survey of C - Suite executives» challenges reveal their responses to the current business environment.

This lack of enthusiasm on the part of global investors reflects a rather lackluster domestic economic environment and is reflected in the loonie and Canadian stocks.

From helping entrepreneurs launch and grow high - impact ventures to capturing global market opportunities for our ventures, MaRS focuses its work on four main sectors: Energy & Environment (Cleantech), Finance & Commerce (FinTech), Health, and Work & Learning.

By 2025, based on price, availability, quality, customer demand, and unique regulatory environments across our global retail markets, Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, and Walmart Canada will require all canned light and white tuna suppliers to source from fisheries who are:

By 2025, based on price, availability, quality, customer demand, and unique regulatory environments across our global retail markets, Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, ASDA, Walmart Canada, Walmart Brazil, Walmart Mexico, and Walmart Central America will require all fresh and frozen, farmed and wild seafood suppliers to source from fisheries who are:

Also running on little sleep, the ministers in Canada's contingent (Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, Treasury Board President Scott Brison, Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna) were all over town — on panels, hosting lunches, meeting global leaders.

Mr. Holke covers the global investment environment, with specific emphasis on how the global macroeconomic environment affects various asset classes.