Sentences with phrase «role in protecting the environment»

The destruction of the earth is prompting churches to explore their role in protecting the environment.

So the next time you grab a soda from the fridge at your favorite shop, look for the ENERGY STAR and if you see it, you'll now know that refrigerator is playing a pretty awesome role in protecting the environment.

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As the destruction wrought by pollution and human disregard for nature increases, churches are beginning to explore what their role is in protecting the environment.

Thus far its role has been to overturn laws designed to protect the environment when these are seen to be in restraint of trade.

Michael Gove, UK environment secretary, said: «We've already seen a number of retailers, bars and restaurants stepping up to the plate and cutting plastic use, however it's only through government, businesses and the public working together that we will protect our environment for the next generation — we all have a role to play in turning the tide on plastic.»

«We will not ignore the science and reality of climate change which is why I am also signing an Executive Order confirming New York's leadership role in protecting our citizens, our environment, and our planet.»

«Avella has stood apart as the Senate's leading voice in protecting New York's environment and has played a key role in building the movement that has held fracking at bay in the Empire State.

New York's 21st district is the proud home of the Adirondacks and we understand that protecting our environment plays an important role in promoting economic growth and opportunity.»

In an article published in the upcoming issue, researchers challenge the role that FIFA and the Brazilian government play in protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World CuIn an article published in the upcoming issue, researchers challenge the role that FIFA and the Brazilian government play in protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World Cuin the upcoming issue, researchers challenge the role that FIFA and the Brazilian government play in protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World Cuin protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World Cuin the World Cup.

«The paper correctly highlights that other human stressors, not only the climate ones, are very important for long - term sustainability, including the need to reduce inequality», said Carlos Nobre (not a co-author), one of the world's leading Earth System scientists, who recently won the prestigious Volvo Environment Prize in Sustainability for his role in understanding and protecting the Amazon.

Magnetic fields play an important role in making a planet habitable by protecting the environment from the solar wind.

Dr. Peter Braglia is proud to support the excellent work of this organization, and is pleased to play a role in their global efforts to sustain and protect our natural environment.

Find out more about the valuable role crop nutrients play in your everyday life, in feeding our growing world, and in protecting our environment.

The game puts players in the role of the titular character as the creature runs, climbs, and tries to make a connection to other animals through sound, and protecting the environment from a threat known as the silent ones.

The declaration should also guarantee procedural rights of peoples and communities, in particular access to environmental information, public participation in decision making and access to judicial remedies, in order to enable citizens and communities to play an active role in protecting their health and environment from air pollution.

We will not ignore the science and reality of climate change which is why I am also signing an Executive Order confirming New York's leadership role in protecting our citizens, our environment, and our planet.

It has become increasingly apparent that the role of the environment minister in the Howard Government is not to develop and implement measures to protect Australia's natural environment.

«We believe our role as the world's largest retailer comes with responsibility to lead the way in protecting the environment.»

The original ordinance had for years played a significant role in protecting citizens» health from industrial pollution and in helping to improve the urban environment.

The increased competition over limited land has not only disrupted the balance of the ecosystem, but also physically displaced the indigenous peoples whose existence and livelihoods had played a key role in protecting the wildlife and environment.

Jim Gordon, the President of Cape Wind, was pleased to see the Framework's recognition of the role that offshore wind can play in addressing key national priorities, saying, «The Framework recognizes that offshore wind can meet a significant share of the energy requirements of the Northeast while helping to diversify our energy sources, protect public health and the environment, create jobs, help stabilize energy prices and make us more energy independent.»

«The focus of this edition is the role that law students and lawyers can play in protecting rights, liberties, and a healthy environment under a new president whose statements as -LSB-...]

Protecting the environment is a responsibility entrusted to all citizens, although the state is called upon to play an increasing role in this area of activity.

Billington noted the role of copyright and «the particular challenges of protecting authors» intellectual property interests in the online environment and achieving meaningful exceptions and limitations that serve the public interest in the 21st century.»

The Rio Conference significantly acknowledged the paramount role of social and economic development in efforts to protect the environment.

This course enhances mediation skills by practicing in the protected environment of role - play and exercises.