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Kaisa Kosonen, a political advisor on climate action for Greenpeace in Germany is prepping for the mid-year United Nations climate conference in Bonn, running May 8 - 18.

[Translate] By Justin Catanoso, NEWSMONGABAY.COM Kaisa Kosonen, a political advisor on climate action for Greenpeace in Germany is...

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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 legaFor 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 legafor his legacy.

A global focus on climate action and the increased use of renewables is set to provide a robust long - term tailwind for First Solar for many years to come.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).

This global point of view extends to action on climate change and the economic potential inherent in pursuing a clean energy, low - carbon future for our children.

At Global Opportunity Network, we focus on opportunities and we perceive the deal as a climate action instruction manual that can guide us for many years.

As the federal government places a renewed emphasis on climate action, now is the time for B.C. to be articulating its next steps,» the team members» letter states.

The Canadian Labour Congress and the Climate Action Network of Canada co-hosted a discussion event on Thursday night that focused on job creation and facilitating a transition for the coal, oil and gas sectors — all of which will gradually be phased out as the world moves to a clean energy economy.

Respondents were asked about their views on climate change, support for specific policies under consideration in the federal / provincial / territorial climate action negotiations underway in Fall 2016, and the federal government's role in implementing a national climate plan.

In the 2008 federal election, Opposition Leader Stéphane Dion also tried but failed to convince the public of the need for a carbon tax, despite Canadians» support for action on climate change.

MIT made its vow in «A Plan for Action on Climate Change,» an 18 - page report released Oct. 21.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island joins the growing number of calls for a probe into oil company ExxonMobil's actions on climate science.

«After winning the Colossal Fossil award — given to the country doing the most damage to climate talks in a given year — five years in a row, Canada is in a league of its own for its total lack of credibility on climate action,» said Christian Holz, Executive Director of Climate Action Network climate talks in a given year — five years in a row, Canada is in a league of its own for its total lack of credibility on climate action,» said Christian Holz, Executive Director of Climate Action Network climate action,» said Christian Holz, Executive Director of Climate Action Network Caction,» said Christian Holz, Executive Director of Climate Action Network Climate Action Network CAction Network Canada.

As of last week, the Market Climate for stocks was mixed - valuations remain unfavorable, technical action was mixed but tenuous, with various indices flirting with widely observed levels of support and resistance (e.g. the 1100 level on the S&P 500), while leading measures of economic activity remain decidedly unfavorable.

As of last week, the Market Climate for stocks was characterized by unusually unfavorable valuations and unfavorable market action (a deterioration from the prior week, primarily on the basis of interest - sensitive securities such as bonds and utilities, as well as measures of breadth and distribution).

Thank you to Voters Taking Action on Climate Change, Communities and Coal, Ecojustice, and the Cities of Surrey and New Westminster for fighting for what's right.

I've noted before that day - to - day returns can't be controlled, so a «good day» for me is one where I take actions that I believe will produce good results over time (such as buying high ranked candidates on short - term weakness, selling lower ranked holding on short - term strength, and aligning our exposure to market fluctuations with the prevailing Market Climate).

It's time for real action on climate change to ensure that we leave our children a province, and a planet, as bountiful and healthy as the one we were entrusted with.

He refers to meetings his office has held with global warming groups and says «such gatherings can create an environment of dialogue and common ground for common action on climate change,» and he urged that such gatherings be expanded.

For Christian climate skeptics, a sort of Pascal's Wager is the very least that could be considered on the issue of climate change: If your skepticism is right — and despite evidence from countless sources — and climate change is not caused by man in any way, than a lack of action will maintain the status quo.

Judith has been involved as an advocate for family farmers for many years and serves as an advisor or on the Board of several organizations (Community Alliance with Family Farmers, California Agriculture Climate Action Network, State of California Environmental Farming Science Advisory Panel and the Capay Valley Volunteer Fire Department).

I'm popping in real quick to share the recipe for this simple savory breakfast bowl and some existential thoughts on climate change, responsibility and action.

For anyone who doubts climate change please read my blog action day post Responses to questions and objections on climate change.

We are evaluating which messages and which programs motivated participants to action on climate change, and are compiling effective messages for a wide range of environmental topics relevant to New England.

The project will also develop opportunities for local residents to participate in stewardship projects and climate literacy discussions that focus on taking meaningful action at home and in their communities.

Set up groups and opt - ins for your top campaigns or issues areas (one group might be «medicare» for example «or climate change» or «oil subsidies») and then send most email on those campaigns to people who've taken an action on that campaign in the last 3 months.

At 1 p.m., New York Renews rallies to demand Cuomo step up action on climate change and deliver a check for $ 7 billion, state Capitol, hallway outside the governor's office, Albany.

Speaking at the launch event, European Commissioner for Climate Action & Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said: «The European energy sector is undergoing a change of paradigm - from a system based on fossil fuels, towards a more efficient, more sustainable, clean energy sector.

Carol M. Browner, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Board Chair of the League of Conservation Voters said: «By building victories in different states and on multiple policies, we can demonstrate strong public support for climate action, demonstrate success that others will want to replicate, and drive down the costs of clean energy».

The tone was set by speakers such as Sue Cohen of the Single Parent Action Network who condemned the government for «riding on a climate of bigotry towards lone parents created by the last Tory government», and Marion Davis of One Plus, the major one parent organisation in Scotland, who pointed out that «the present government is looking towards the US» and asked «Do we really want to live in a society where lone mothers have to queue up at soup kitchens as they do in the US?»

Their manifesto on environmental action calls for world leaders to act now or condemn future generations «to a hostile climate and greatly diminished resources.»

Resources and planning documents include technical reports on food systems planning, climate change action, and a planning resource for coordinating housing investments across the region.

Chief superintendent Ian Thomas said 25 officers entered the Camp for Climate Action this morning after Imperial complained the protests were camped illegally on its sports grounds.

What we need instead is to build a party of the 99 % to win living wage jobs for all, action on climate change, an end to the new Jim Crow, and making health care a right,» said Hawkins.

Rising carbon emissions underscore the need for the UK to take «swift and decisive action» on climate change, the environment minister David Miliband has claimed.

Governor Schwarzenegger was also clear what he thought about Washington on the issue of climate change, telling reporters: «California will not wait for our federal government to take strong action on global warming.

«What better way to welcome them than for you to demonstrate the power of state leadership on climate action?»

«Working together, California and the UK commit to build upon current efforts, share experiences, find new solutions and work to educate the public on the need for aggressive action to address climate change and promote energy diversity.»

Though it allows each country to decide on their own course of action, it «solidifies international cooperation for climate change» and «sends a powerful signal to markets that now is the time to invest in the low emission economy».

Kingsnorth Climate Action and Dartford Liberal Democrat campaigner James Willis called the decision «a local victory for people power which has today forced a multinational power company to shelve plans to bring on stream this huge old fashion Coal Dinosaur.»

Eldridge also serves on the board of Scenic Hudson, where he helped fund a climate change action plan for the City of Kingston and helped fund a 3 - D printing center at SUNY New Paltz.

What organizers say will be a major «climate action» is set for Friday afternoon on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Erie County is developing a Climate Action and Sustainability Plan for internal county operations with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) which is expected to not only reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions but also save the County on energy costs.

Most of the advocates for action on climate change are liberal Notable here are people like Al Gore.

Today in between accusing Cameron of speaking «total nonsense» and of appointing «climate change deniers», the Labour leader briefly took the time to agree with Cameron's support for taking action on climate change.

«We believe that there is a huge economic opportunity: for countries, for business, for people in taking action on climate change,» Mr Blair said.

Please bring your ideas on what you would like to see included in the Climate Action and Sustainability Plan and sign up to be notified when a draft plan is available for review and comment.

Mr. Peralta, whose victory in 2010 made him the first Dominican - American to be elected to the State Senate, said in a statement released by the conference on Wednesday that «today's political climate demands that progressive legislators take bold action to deliver for their constituents,» adding that he wanted results on issues like affordable housing, homelessness and school funding.

All over the world taking action on climate change starts with voting for the Green Party.»