[12][13] based on a Y - shaped route from London to Birmingham with branches to Leeds and Manchester, as originally put forward by the previous Labour government, [14] with alterations designed to minimise the visual, noise, and
other environmental impacts of the line.
Not exact matches
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.
impact of environmental events, governmental and
other third - party responses to such events, and its ability to insure adequately against such events;
A coalition
of state and national
environmental groups have raised concerns about water contamination and
other impacts on Western Australia's largest national park.
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.
Exxon has argued against all the
other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the
environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report
of «known and potential
environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the
impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report
of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption
of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»
BOEM seeks a wide array
of input, including information on the economic, social, and
environmental values
of all OCS resources, as well as the potential
impact of oil and gas exploration and development on
other resource values
of the OCS and the marine, coastal, and human environments.
A draft
environmental impact study released by the department in March concluded construction
of the pipeline would not add to greenhouse gas emissions because the oil would find
other ways to market regardless
of Keystone XL's fate.
Ironically, while it is fighting off the big bad wolves from the
other side
of the Rockies, in the B.C. Supreme Court Horgan's government defended the conclusion
of the Clark government that Kinder Morgan would not have significant
environmental impacts and that obligations to the Squamish had been fulfilled.
Demonstrate significant commitment to social
impact and track clear measures
of social and / or
environmental impact (GIIRS rating, use IRIS metrics, or
other indicators to be determined)
The University
of Western Ontario was second, guaranteeing students a number
of streams entirely dedicated to social and / or
environmental impact management: green process engineering,
environmental engineering, and biochemical and
environmental engineering, among
others.
A number
of issues were discussed including the
impact of the proposed amendments to the Yukon
Environmental and Socio - economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among other things, remove set timelines for assessments as well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full environmental screening has already been positive
Environmental and Socio - economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among
other things, remove set timelines for assessments as well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full
environmental screening has already been positive
environmental screening has already been positively concluded.
Thank you, there are
other, better last words, although West Coast
Environmental Law made a start, and Earl's comment is interesting:» B.C. can hit the «STOP» button on Kinder Morgan, uphold its obligations to Indigenous peoples, and based on a complete assessment
of the project's
impacts — reach the only realistic conclusion before it's too late.»
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.
Although some Christ - followers find it increasingly difficult to ignore the
environmental impact of their lifestyles and are beginning to feel a holy stirring as they wake up to crazy weather patterns, smoggy skylines and disappearing forests,
others are uncomfortable with «environmentalists» and even less comfortable with their «agenda.»
Other environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions or land use should be taken into consideration, when possible, in order to address the
environmental impacts of the global dairy sector in a holistic manner.
There are plenty
of other sustainable forms
of food production that still need to be explored, he says, including integrated farming, conservation agriculture and mixed crop and livestock farming, each
of which aim to reduce
environmental impacts, enhance soil quality and keep nutrient cycles balanced.
Criteria: • Packaging must be for food products • Innovation must be seen in terms
of graphics, functionality, shape or structure • Shelf appeal — packaging should be different to
other packaging available •
Environmental impact — the lower the better • Product protection — the packaging should maintain the product well • Print & production quality should be extremely high Sponsored by Foxpak Flexibles Ltd..
The
environmental and health
impacts of too much animal fat, antibiotics and
other chemicals in our food.
One is not better than the
other across all
environmental impact indicators, and the corrugated industry must maintain a supply
of new fiber to augment those fibers that are recovered and used for production.
When disposed
of in landfill, food waste has
other environmental impacts such as the production
of greenhouse gas emissions.
At the same time that the Commonwealth
Environmental Water Holder conducted this trade, more than 320 additional Victorian Goulburn and Murray regulated river allocation trades were recorded, totalling 26 GL at a VWAP
of $ 281 per ML, indicating that
other sellers in the market were not
impacted negatively by the sale
of Commonwealth allocations.
I think that the high level
of compliance with the shade and
other biodiversity and
environmental criteria as well as the positive economic
impacts outlined in the report (which, despite my criticisms, I believe are both considerable and meaningful) demonstrate that RA certification is both achievable, profitable, and beneficial to the environment... at least for the currently certified farms.
On the
other side
of the debate, the National Irrigators» Council chairman, Tom Chesson, demanded the government release the overdue CSIRO multiple benefits study, which is supposed to improve the understanding
of how
environmental benefits can be weighed against the economic
impact to irrigation - dependent communities such as the Goulburn Valley in Victoria and the Murrumbidgee region in NSW.
Other speakers emphasised: the
impact of cheaper and more accessible digital technology on identifying as well as solving problems (Mr Salesh Kumar and Dr Washington Otieno); the importance
of realising the nutritional and economic value
of food as well as accounting for the
environmental impacts of food production (Dr Karen Brooks); and the opportunities for novel products from so - called waste, such as phosphorus recycling (Dr Dana Cordell); Novaq (Dr Cedric Simon); and anaerobic digestion (Dr Bernadette McCabe).
«The ability to gauge the
impact of different river and land management practices on river systems across the Basin is crucial to informing
environmental watering decisions, as well as Landcare and
other similar projects, thereby enhancing the outcomes we are able to achieve.»
Three pronounced trends in American beverage consumption and recycling patterns have emerged since CRI's first BMDA looked at year 2000 data: overall sales growth, non-carbonated sales growth, and stagnating recycling rates — all
of which are resulting in higher rates
of landfilling, incineration and littering, and
other negative
environmental impacts.
The Recent Senate inquiry referred to the Senate Committee under the Murray Darling Basin Plan by Senator Maddigan, into the
impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, provided a good opportunity to address a number
of issues and concerns raised by members
of the community and I would encourage you to have a look at the Commonwealth
Environmental Water Holder submission, and
others made to the Committee.
Promote the reduction
of food loss and waste through policies, guidance and
other tools that will strengthen communities and reduce the associated
environmental, social, and economic
impacts.
«It's fantastic to be recognised amongst
other industry leaders for advanced technology that enables bulk handling companies to become more environmentally sustainable by developing and installing practices that reduce the
environmental impact of mining and industrial operations,» said Mr Michael Bambridge, Managing Director, CST Wastewater Solutions.
The Food Recovery Challenge is part
of the EPA's Sustainable Materials Management Program, which seeks to reduce the
environmental impact of food and
other widely - used everyday items through their entire life cycle, including how they are extracted, manufactured, distributed, used, reused, recycled, and disposed.
Biodiversity loss,
environmental degradation and severe
impacts on ecosystem services — which refer to nature's support
of wildlife habitat, crop pollination, soil health and
other benefits — have not only accompanied conventional farming systems, but have often extended well beyond the boundaries
of their fields, such as fertilizer runoff into rivers.
Reducing food waste is important as it keeps food out
of landfills, reduces emissions
of methane, and has
other environmental impacts.
* The actual
environmental impacts will vary depending on various factors, including the source
of the food and
other overall dietary choices.
Other environmental concerns are the chemicals in detergent that are derived from petroleum and the
impact of plastic packaging.
Some also use local fabric and materials, enabling you to cut the
impact of shipping across the ocean from your diapers»
environmental lifecycle, and
others, like Mommy's Touch, are manufactured solely by work - at - home moms.
Post-partum depression poses substantial adverse consequences for mothers and their infants via multiple direct biological (i.e., medication exposure, maternal genetic factors) and
environmental (i.e., life with a depressed mother) mechanisms.8, 9 From the earliest newborn period, infants are very sensitive to the emotional states
of their mothers and
other caregivers.10, 11 Maternal mood and behaviour appear to compromise infant social, emotional and cognitive functioning.11 - 15 As children grow, the
impact of maternal mental illness appears as cognitive compromise, insecure attachment and behavioural difficulties during the preschool and school periods.6,16 - 19
At a consumer level, it could look like this: Value Added = Dollars Saved + Whatever You Do With That Money + How You Feel Because You Use Cloth Diapers + How You Feel Because You Did Something
Other Than Buy Disposable Diapers +
Environmental Impact + Convenience + The Value
Of Your Time Saved
Other organizations like Global Organic Textile Standard, Global Organic Latex Standard, and GreenGuard monitor
environmental and social
impact of the manufacturing process.
Now, the Joint Landowners Coalition is trying to to that by hosting a forum on the
environmental impact of fracking, and how it is regulated in
other states.
Through the work
of four playwrights, Matt Charman, Moira Buffini, Penelope Skinner and Jack Thorne, the play follows several intertwining stories: a couple in a therapy session discuss the
impact that the strong
environmental beliefs
of one, and the indifference
of the
other, is having on their relationship, a young woman, against her parents» advice, drops out
of university to become a climate change activist, two birdwatchers who, for 40 years, have noted the recession
of the ice through tracking the numbers
of guillemots, and Ed Miliband's special adviser (SpAd) in the lead up to the Copenhagen Climate Conference.
Many nations
other than India have experienced negative
environmental impacts as a result
of Chinese dam development — including the Southeast Asian nations on the Mekong River, Kazakhstan, and Bangladesh.
The study will compare the engineering,
environmental, social, and economic
impact of the tunnel to the
other options - the community street grid or a new elevated highway to replace the existing viaduct.
«When you look at all the public health
impacts and
environmental conditions that were systematically ignored there is only one conclusion, that there were
other motivations and incentives at play,» said Pramilla Malick
of Protect Orange County, a local organization that has been opposing the project for several years.
«State - regulated wetlands and
other resources that the (state Department
of Environmental Conservation) is responsible for protecting and is better equipped to ensure a full and adequate evaluation of environmental im
Environmental Conservation) is responsible for protecting and is better equipped to ensure a full and adequate evaluation
of environmental im
environmental impacts.»
Clayton residents had said during the Town Board meeting that a moratorium would allow more time for the exploration
of other options and
environmental impact studies.
However, none
of the arguments above for expanding Heathrow, rather than Gatwick, is to say that the climate change and
other environmental impacts including air quality, CO2 emissions and noise can be ignored.
Ritter said she and several
other residents filed a petition last week against the developers, the Department
of City Planning, the City Planning Commission and the city itself for failing to prepare «a full
environmental impact statement.»
While some speakers expressed concern about the
environmental impact of the project,
others were skeptical that the salaries
of many
of the future employees
of the plant would be enough to live on in Ulster County.
«NYSTA's knowledge
of highway use and regulation and traffic
impacts, while important, is highly limited within the context
of a complex
environmental review covering surface and groundwater, soils, bedrock and geology, storm water, air quality, habitat, and climate, among
other areas
of specialized knowledge and expertise,» they wrote.