Sentences with phrase «part of the green economy»

The green economy is not only priceless, the whole economy is to some degree part of the green economy.

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Vermont today is among the greenest states, and green industries are a major part of the state's economy.

«The Erie County Control Board played a crucial part in improving the financial health of the county and minimizing burden felt by the taxpayers following the «Red - Green» budget, but as Erie County's bond rating continues to improve and the local economy becomes increasingly diversified the control board has taken on a purely advisory status» said Legislator Patrick Burke (7th District).

«Our forests are a much loved part of our national natural heritage, and will play a pivotal role in the green economy and our low carbon future,» shadow environment secretary Mary Creagh said.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

On Facebook, he posted, at the end of a statement, «In short, the local economy is good, the Town facilities are being improved, the Town's finances are sound and the community's desire to be part of the green movement is being answered.

«While every part of the global economy needs to become greener, cleaning up the traffic jams in the world's cities offers the least pain and the most gain,» said Replogle.

«While every part of the global economy needs to become greener, cleaning up the traffic jams in the world's cities offers the least pain and the most gain.»

Persistent pressure by the European Union, primarily moved by France and Germany, for upgrading the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) into an independent specialized agency of the United Nations and in support of a «Green Economy», was also part of the mosaic.

The Accord won in large part because it offers high fuel economy ratings for gasoline, gasoline - battery hybrid and plug - in hybrid versions of the venerable sedan, said Ron Cogan, editor of the Green Car Journal.

Both solar energy and public transportation are key parts of the clean energy economy that's moving the country beyond fossil fuels at the same time it is creating good, green jobs.

In 2016, the leaders of the world's biggest 20 economies committed to growing green bonds as part of the G20 leadership statement.

The report is part of the PAGE Green Economy toolkit for policymakers.

Here's what is required (leaving aside Theresa May's electorally hamstrung inability to deliver much of it): The entire cabinet and every business leader the government's black book can muster, on stage for the launch of the new strategy; an explicit declaration that this, full decarbonization of the economy, is the post-Brexit economic strategy; clear and attractive retail policies, such as a diesel scrappage scheme, tax breaks for green investment, new apprenticeships, a green home building program; an open invitation to all opposition party leaders to share a platform to support the plan with a declaration that while they may not agree on every component they fully endorse the over-arching goal; a willingness to shame those party leaders who play party politics and refuse to turn up; a fortnight - long program where each day sees a new cabinet member explain how the plan will transform parts of the economy; a Royal Commission on the flaws of GDP as an economic measure and the viability of alternative quality of life metrics; and, yes, a brave assertion that carbon intensive industries will have to transform or be scaled back, backed by a decarbonization adaptation fund to help affected communities respond to this global trend.

The choice of Gov. Huntsman has been lauded for various reasons - his fluency in Chinese, his track record as an Asian diplomat, the bipartisanship on the part of President Obama in nominating a Republican for the position (although some say he did so to take Gov. Huntsman, a likely Republican contender for the 2012 elections, out of contention)- but receiving less attention is the fact that Gov. Huntsman is a vocal advocate of the clean energy economy and the greenest governor that Utah as ever had (see youtube video interview).

With New Zealand's government declaring itself to actively become the world's first carbon neutral nation with sustainability underpinning the «four pillars of the economy, society, the environment, and nationhood,» Air New Zealand is planning to launch the first test of a commercial 747 airliner flying partially on biofuels, as part of a deal between the airline, engine maker Rolls - Royce and aircraft manufacturer Boeing to study greener flying, with the first flight slated to take off late 2008 or early 2009 (without passengers).

It's exactly the sort of thing that is a key (if certainly not only) part of developing a green economy.

But the reality is BusinessGreen does not only report on a green economy that is in constant flux, we are also part of a media industry that is facing similar disruption.

«For many Oklahoman communities, especially those located in rural parts of the state, wind has been a key pillar of economic development and, as a global investor, Enel Green Power is proud to call Oklahoma home and to play a significant role in the state's energy economy.»