Sentences with phrase «right environmental supports»

In his newest book, Helping Children Succeed, Tough makes the argument that these capacities, though important, can not be taught, but instead can develop when the right environmental supports are available to kids in their families and schools.

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Several years ago Liberal MP John Mckay introduced a private member's bill known as C - 300, which would have compelled the federal government to determine whether Canadian companies were upholding certain environmental and human rights standards when operating abroad — and withdraw federal support from offenders.

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.

What had begun as mainline Protestant support for the classic civil - rights movement quickly morphed into liberal Protestant support for black militancy, the most strident forms of anti-Vietnam protest, the most extreme elements of the women's movement and the environmental movement, the nuclear - freeze and similar agitations, and, latterly, the gay - liberation movement.

I can not support such a meager effort, in particular from a company with such a long track record of disregard for labor and human rights, environmental protection, honesty in labeling and marketing, and other unethical business practices.

But I also support workers» rights, animal welfare, cross-border co-operation on tax and environmental concerns and other issues I fear will be undermined if we choose to leave the EU.

While in China Mr Brown also pledged to support Beijing's environmental ambitions, but the issue of human rights was conspicuous by its absence.

Obama pointed to Slaughter's record on issues like Medicare and Social Security, a woman's right to choose, college affordability, and environmental protections, as reasons for his support.

Hanna said the GOP should look back at the last time the party won a statewide race, when Pataki - who supported abortion rights and had a strong environmental record — was re-elected governor in 2002.

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At our state conference last month, we overwhelmingly passed resolutions supporting guaranteed healthcare as a human right, free public education from pre-K through college or trade school, a living wage and fair compensation for all, investments in environmental protection and renewable energy, restoration of voting rights to former felons, public financing of elections to eradicate the corrupting influence of big money in politics, and other policies that serve the people.

Following the recommendations of a resolution drafted by its Environmental, Energy and Technology Committee, the Ulster County Legislature approved «Memorializing Resolution» No. 315, which supports state - level bills establishing a customer's right to choose whether or not to accept the current wireless model electricity meters being deployed by Central Hudson.

Both ads direct people to go to NYCleanWater.org to sign a petition in support of the effort to amend the Constitution to include a new Environmental Bill of Rights.

Organizations Supporting the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act: 350.org NRDC Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter Citizens Campaign for the Environment Clearwater Food & Water Watch Citizen Action of NY 350NYC NYS Council of Churches Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy Catskill Mountainkeeper Citizens Environmental Coalition of NY Fossil Free & Green NY Green Education and Legal Fund Greenfaith Healthcare Without Harm Jews Against Fracking NY Interfaith Power & Lights People for Animal Rights Plan to Save the Planet, Albany Renewable Energy Long Island Rochester People's Climate Coalition Syracuse Cultural Workers Syracuse Peace Council

Jim Gerlach talking to himself: Let's see, I can run for an open, Executive Branch, Governors Seat or I as a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership who supports Stem - Cell Research, some LGBT Rights and Environmental Issues, where my primary opponent would be an ultra-right conservative who already ran another moderate GOP member to the Democratic party, and if I survived that bloody primary fight, would then face the six - term incumbent senator with long roots in the same part of the state as me and who had a 60 % approval rating among Pennsylvania Democrats before he decided to switch parties and will have a popular president campaigning for him in an already 55 - 45 Democratic state.

Speaking in central London, Mr Corbyn rejected claims he was giving only «half - hearted» support for the pro-EU campaign and argued environmental protections, workers» rights and the ability to crack down on tax avoidance would suffer if the UK left the EU.

A human rights paradigm for environmental health research incorporates support for community - based, participatory research and takes seriously the social responsibilities of researchers.

A 9 percent share of Norte Energia belongs to the Brazilian mining company Vale, which has sparked concern that Belo Monte's output will support the expansion of energy - intensive industries that come with their own host of environmental and human rights issues.

Bigger is better Environmental groups have been pushing to expand right - whale protections, a move that they say is supported by government and independent research.

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A group for support and sharing of information among those suffering from adrenal fatigue - which is often secondary to environmental illnesses as well as a condition in its own right.

perhaps it's not as revolutionary as other types of political action, but i'd like to think that supporting designers who produce their clothing thoughtfully and locally is a statement against the human rights and environmental abuses that are perpetuated by fast - fashion brands.

As an African grass roots organization that has demonstrated the success of its holistic approach to the interrelated problems of environmental degradation, poverty and women's rights, and governance, we have established The Green Belt Movement International (www.greenbeltmovement.org) to ensure that the work of the GBM in Kenya expands and is sustained, facilitate the sharing of the work with other parts of Africa and beyond, to institutionalize the work and experiences of GBM so future generations can continue to learn and be empowered by this example and to continue to support important global campaigns and struggles that represent the linkage between the environment, democracy and peace, such as the Congo Forest Basin Ecosystem and The African Union's ECOSOCC.

For dogs, as for older people, incontinence can be a very manageable condition — with the proper diagnosis of the cause, the right medication, if indicated, and the appropriate environmental support.

The LUMA Foundation produces, supports, and enables challenging art projects committed to an expansive understanding of environmental issues, human rights, education and culture.

The foundation produces, supports, and enables challenging art projects committed to an expansive understanding of environmental issues, human rights, education, and culture.

The Luma Foundation produces, supports, and enables challenging art projects committed to an expansive understanding of environmental issues, human rights, education and culture.

The environmental and cultural clash at the heart of the story prompted a host of environmental groups and human rights groups to seek Mr. Cameron's support for efforts to preserve the planet and its endangered cultures.

Ryan also attacks the administration for supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's right to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, claiming the EPA would be abusing the powers granted under current law.

«The destruction of wildlife and environmental havens can no longer be excused for the sake of progress or the attainment of natural resources,» rocker Tankian, a longtime backer of human - rights and animal - rights causes, wrote in a statement of support for SOS Teghut.

Apparently this relatively humane approach has won the support of animal rights» activists, although amazingly the report says nothing about the environmental implications of actively putting this drug into the food chain.

Would a participant in the Occupy Wall Street Movement — despite generally supporting communal benefits but objecting to environmental destruction for the economy — see it as prioritizing collective benefits over individual rights (given that revenue accrues to the state)?

If you are part of an environmental organization, social justice or environmental health organization that supports sustainability or a labor group that supports workers rights, we invite you to sign the Green Jobs Platform for Solar.

Not only that but what a really weak edifice our science and scientific institutions must be on that that the mainstream institutions are likewise hoodwinked into supporting flawed science and that they have persuaded even Bush and co â $ «who are rolling back environmental regulations left right and center - that they can no longer contest the science.

The protests escalated over a period of months, and the original protesters were joined in support by 87 Native American governments, Black Lives Matter supporters, indigenous leaders in South America, and other civil rights and environmental groups.

Gopal has been a campaigner for Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition on human rights and environmental justice in the high - tech industry and the Oil Campaigner for Project Underground, a human rights and environmental rights organization which supported communities resisting oil and mining exploitation around the world.

It's possible that the environmental scientists are right, which would make their urgency good politics, but still not good science, not until the day that fully disclosed data subjected to the best possible analysis fully supports their conclusions.

Ottawa, ON — Today, leaders from the environmental and Indigenous rights movements, including Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, David Suzuki, Union of BC Indian Chiefs President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and six others, released a letter supporting Climate 101, a youth and student - led civil disobedience action planned for October 24th in Ottawa.

Right after that you can challenge them on the fact that if they believe that excess CO2 is a threat, why do they support IWT's and not a program of tree planting with it's inheirent environmental superiority?

The right is rejecting empirical reality and adopting a stance of unshakeable ideological opposition to anything the non-right does, even policies they have supported in the past (see: individual mandate in health care, cap - and - trade in environmental policy).

It was a great campaign and I'm happy to see the fight continues, it's refreshing to have an environmental organization that does the economics right, and you can count on my support in the future.

Steven Hamburg, chief scientist with the Environmental Defense Fund, a nonprofit organization that cautiously supports natural gas development, said that the new research is «asking the right questions,» but questioned some of the paper's assumptions, including the idea that people would use so much more energy as a result of cheap natural gas that it would cancel out the benefits.

The CLEAN ENERGY CENTER states on their website that «supporting clean energy is not just as an environmental mandate but it is the right thing to do for the Massachusetts economy.

Two of the first three grants will support the work of Goldman Environmental Prize recipients Rashida Bee and Champa Devi Shukla (2004) and Stephanie Roth (2005), allowing them to continue their heroic fight for local communities» environmEnvironmental Prize recipients Rashida Bee and Champa Devi Shukla (2004) and Stephanie Roth (2005), allowing them to continue their heroic fight for local communities» environmentalenvironmental rights.

Their human rights must be respected and upheld, as guarantee under the Peruvian Political Constitution, the precautionary measures granted by Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on May 5, 2014, the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and as supported by the latest determination of the International Criminal Court in The Hague to prosecute company executives, politicians and other individuals under international law for crimes linked to land grabbing and environmental destrurights must be respected and upheld, as guarantee under the Peruvian Political Constitution, the precautionary measures granted by Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on May 5, 2014, the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and as supported by the latest determination of the International Criminal Court in The Hague to prosecute company executives, politicians and other individuals under international law for crimes linked to land grabbing and environmental destruRights (IACHR) on May 5, 2014, the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and as supported by the latest determination of the International Criminal Court in The Hague to prosecute company executives, politicians and other individuals under international law for crimes linked to land grabbing and environmental destruRights, and as supported by the latest determination of the International Criminal Court in The Hague to prosecute company executives, politicians and other individuals under international law for crimes linked to land grabbing and environmental destruction.

We here at NWEI are proud to stand with Oregon Environmental Council and Climate Solutions in signing our support for meaningful action on climate change and a commitment to start that action right here in Oregon.

On environmental issues, they must be making progress, because they are under attack from the right:» Wal - Mart's support for the anti-free market agenda of the environmental movement... may be undermining the company's financial future.»

OPIC should publish all monitoring reports on environmental, developmental, worker, human rights and economic effects for each investment supported.

Environmental campaigners say that protecting the rights of indigenous people is the cheapest and most effective way of keeping the forests healthy as supported by mounting scientific evidence.