Sentences with phrase «other water policies»

The reasons for this are many: less cold water from Sierra snowpack, less cold freshwater being released from the Delta due to farming needs and other water policies, warm waters caused by El Nino flowing into the Bay, and other variables.

Not exact matches

But then again, so is demographics, water scarcity, technological change, creativity, policy choices, public sentiment, corruption, cultural differences, new forms of energy and a myriad of other factors, all interacting in unpredictable ways.

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.»

The company's corporate sustainability policy has three core components: Complying with and exceeding all legal regulatory requirements; reducing its consumption of energy, fuel, water, packaging and other resources; and promoting its efforts to consumers and customers.

We believe that governments have to take the lead in establishing over-arching water policies within which we and other water users can operate.

Readers may be surprised to learn, as I was, that the AAP really has no formal policy focused on the feeding of flavored milk to children, other than brief mentions in its policy addressing sugar - sweetened beverages in schools, where flavored milk — along with plain milk, fruit and vegetable juices and water — is cited as a «healthful alternative» to sodas, and in the academy's statement on increasing children's bone density and calcium intake.

What would you do in a TV debate with leaders of other parties?I'd spike their water with a potent cocktail of skunk and ecstasy and enjoy watching their over-earnest, knee - jerk policy - making dissolve into a heady, Dionysian love fest.

Water markets are not a stand - alone solution to California's crisis — there are some problems water markets can not solve, and so state leaders will need to develop other policies for these challeWater markets are not a stand - alone solution to California's crisis — there are some problems water markets can not solve, and so state leaders will need to develop other policies for these challewater markets can not solve, and so state leaders will need to develop other policies for these challenges.

Good government and public policy advocates have taken withering looks at the water authority and other public utilities that have become frequent stops for political patronage appointees.

The coalition actively engages federal and state elected officials to support public policies that promote safe roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, water treatment and other vital infrastructure.

That means the fate of these and other research programs, although traditionally nonpartisan, will be shaped by larger forces — from Social Security to tax policy — stirring the political waters.

«California is often the trendsetter when it comes to both water and energy efficiency, and hopefully, other states will follow California's lead,» said Tracy Quinn, water policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council.

«Other provisions within the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would push for greater energy efficiency, updates to the energy grid, and a grid storage program; ease the permitting of natural gas pipelines; and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for habitat protection.

The research, which was the first to analyze several types of drought and to take into account land use changes in upstream Syria, could inform water policies in other arid countries with shared rivers.

Although the policy has a fairly detailed to - do list for NOAA researchers, it's vague on exactly how it plans to regulate the industry — just hinting, for example, that it will prefer «only native or naturalized species in federal waters» unless other species are proved to be safe to the ecosystem.

The most recent plan provides a policy platform for the protection of marine ecosystems and the restoration of fisheries within China's exclusive economic zone — an area of coastal water and seabed to which China claims exclusive rights for fishing, drilling, and other economic activities.

Develop policies that aim for 100 percent reuse of recycled water (except for the brine removed during advanced wastewater treatment) while maintaining flows in rivers and creeks to protect water needed for aquatic life recreation and other beneficial purposes.

Policies and protocols must be in place to ensure food protection, sanitation, safe water supply, healthy air quality, good lighting, safe playgrounds, and emergency evacuation, among other issues that relate to the physical environment of schools.

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That exclusion in the original policy form speaks to ordinance or law, earth movement, certain types of water damage, power failure, neglect, war, nuclear hazard, intentional loss, governmental action, fungi, other microbes, and rot.

Water - caused by plumbing failure, appliance failure, fire sprinklers or other accidental discharges of water (You can purchase flood insurance as a separate rider to your renters insurance polWater - caused by plumbing failure, appliance failure, fire sprinklers or other accidental discharges of water (You can purchase flood insurance as a separate rider to your renters insurance polwater (You can purchase flood insurance as a separate rider to your renters insurance policy.)

Most policies will protect your contents against water damage, as well as other types of loss.

First, the obvious coverage for your personal property that suffered damage from fire, smoke, explosion, the water used to put the fire out, and other associated damage from perils named in the policy.

Coverage for other kinds of damage that may result from earthquakes, such as fire and water damage due to burst gas and water pipes, is provided by standard home and business insurance policies.

Depending on the policy, covered perils can include: fire or lightning; windstorm or hail; an explosion; riot or civil commotion; damaged caused by aircraft; damage caused by vehicles; smoke; vandalism or malicious mischief; theft; volcanic eruption; falling objects; weight of ice, snow or sleet; accidental overflow of water from within a plumbing, heating air conditioning or automatic fire protection system; sudden and accidental tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging of a steam system, heating system, air conditioning or automatic fire protection system; freezing of plumbing and other systems; and damages from artificially generated electrical currents.

While floods — defined as water moving along the ground — are specifically excluded from every renters and homeowners insurance policy in America, College Park renters insurance does cover other kinds of water damage.

Rest assured, however, that water damage other than flood is generally covered under your policy.

The list of covered perils on the standard renters insurance policy form (HO - 4) includes things like fire, water, smoke, and other common causes of loss.

The base policy does not cover earthquake or other earth movement (mudslide, landslide) damage, sewer back - up, rising water, and does not cover damage from continuous or repeated seepage or leakage of water ie.

Responding to comments 14, 25, and 56: I'm a policy analyst in Seattle, well - read on the impacts of climate change, but also other global resource constraints — like peak oil, peak phosphorus and the limits of industrial agriculture, waters supply (closely related to climate), and human systems / governance.

The likelihood of serious sea level rise under «business as usual», and impacts on water resources may not have the acute drama associated with polar bear population decline or the possibility of massive methane clathrate releases, but they are much more likely to figure on policy makers agendas — just as other long term chronic issues (such as pensions) do.

The President will direct federal agencies to identify and remove barriers to making climate - resilient investments; identify and remove counterproductive policies that increase vulnerabilities; and encourage and support smarter, more resilient investments, including through agency grants, technical assistance, and other programs, in sectors from transportation and water management to conservation and disaster relief.

Speaking before the Colorado Water Congress, Maes said, according to the Colorado Independent, and other sources» «I have a pretty simple policy on water so far: If it starts in Colorado, it's our water,»» The Independent clearly explains the explosive political and legal implications of this statement by Water Congress, Maes said, according to the Colorado Independent, and other sources» «I have a pretty simple policy on water so far: If it starts in Colorado, it's our water,»» The Independent clearly explains the explosive political and legal implications of this statement by water so far: If it starts in Colorado, it's our water,»» The Independent clearly explains the explosive political and legal implications of this statement by water,»» The Independent clearly explains the explosive political and legal implications of this statement by Maes:

But the scientific understanding we have developed as summarized by the IPCC and affirmed by virtually every relevant scientific body in the US and abroad, together with completely common place social and ethical values about conservation, infrastructure development and food and water management (that apply in all kinds of other policy arenas as well) does call for a response of some kind.

India water Portal: India like many other developing countries has focused its agricultural policies on increasing agricultural production to meet food security.

Such a mindset needs to become an integral part of our urban planning, water - and food - security management, investment policy, and demographic policy development, among others.»

Such policies are likely to help manage the risks of climate change while also enabling societies to pursue other high priority goals around the world — including clean air and water, access to reliable, affordable energy, and economic progress for all people.

The main purpose of this Dialog is to communicate to politicians and decision makers — both within the water community and from other public policy areas relevant to the topic - and other actors involved, a series of key messages and recommendations that enable them to define, in an informed manner, public policies and corresponding actions on climate change adaptation.

Developing a green economy requires Governments to refocus their policies, investments and spending in high - impact sectors, such as energy, buildings, manufacturing, transportation, water services and waste management, while ensuring such others as agriculture, fisheries and forests are more sustainable.

CFACT Senior Policy Advisor Paul Driessen shows how the blathering video shown at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony is replete with lies and distortions — and speculates that the intent was to refocus attention away from the Zika virus, polluted water, crime, and other bad news coming out of Rio and as usual to scare people into surrendering their freedoms.

Agencies will identify and remove any barriers to resilience - focused actions and investments — for example, policies that encourage communities to rebuild to past standards after disasters instead of to stronger standards — including through agency grants, technical assistance, and other programs in sectors from transportation and water management to conservation and disaster relief.

Although the 2030 Challenge is at the core of the AIA 2030 Commitment, the Commitment — which only applies to AIA members — encompasses other issues as well, such as incorporating water and indoor air quality requirements in every design and outlining internal policies within the firm with regards to recycling, green product purchasing and energy conservation, among others.

The Policy & Legislation team advocates for stronger laws safeguarding children from toxic chemicals, protecting clean water standards, and tackling climate change, among many other things.

On a recent trip to Brazil to understand water - resources management with respect to biofuel crop and other agriculture, I learnt much more about Brazilian energy policy.

Without the federal government capping nuclear industry liability (i.e. Price Anderson Act), signing contracts to take custody and dispose of spent nuclear fuel (i.e. Nuclear Waste Policy Act), bankrolling civilian and military atomic research and development for light water and breeder reactors (i.e. Atomic Energy Act), and other programs, the industry would not exist.

It's not that there was no media coverage of the EPA - caused Gold King Mine spill, the EPA - ignored Flint Water Crisis, the EPA administrator misleading Congress, the EPA violating federal propaganda policies, or many other problems under Jackson and her Obama replacement Gina McCarthy, but it was never done with the same bloodthirsty frenzy surrounding Pruitt.

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With policies like no - air conditioning, no phones, television or music, solar water heating, minimal electricity usage, and employment of only people from the local community, among many others, the lodge is really a chance to get in touch with the wild and help a project whose aim is to conserve a great portion of nature.

And in making this plan happen, the rich countries must take the lead: Focusing Just on the Economy is Short - Sighted The report says that efforts to revive the world economy alone are essential «unless new policy initiatives also address other global challenges — reducing carbon dependency, protecting ecosystems and water resources, alleviating poverty — their impact on averting future crises will be short - lived.»

In addition to offering areas for recreation and benefits to mental and physical health, urban green spaces «filter large amounts of water after heavy rainfall and soften the effects of heat waves or other extreme events,» according to the agency, whose recent assessment on urban ecosystems concluded that «with the right policies and tools, urbanization does not need to be a threat to biodiversity in cities and beyond.»