Sentences with phrase «stated need for climate action»

-RRB-, there is a dangerous disconnect between a stated need for climate action, and continued plans for fossil fuel development.

Like other countries (h / t Canada), there is a dangerous disconnect between a stated need for climate action, and continued plans for fossil fuel development.

Not exact matches

While the massive rally has prompted New York City elected officials to be more responsive to the need to take action on climate change, it has had little impact on state and national political leaders who used their partisan gridlock to avoid needed action on this and many other critical issues while promoting increased wealth and tax giveaways for the 1 %.

Unfortunately whilst certain political commentators / manipulators and leaders sow confusion about the issue of climate change and anthropogenic emissions, and also state that taking formal action would be «bad for our economy», the firm policy required at global / regional level, the correct signal to society / industry and the global action needed will not happen.

The UN Summit on Climate Change, convened this week in New York by Secretary - General Ban Ki - Moon, brought together more than 100 heads of state and dignitaries to tackle the urgent need for action and to mobilize real

Looking ahead, 2017 needs to be a year for more quick wins and bursts of climate action, and further enhanced coordination and integration of state and non-state actions so that in 2018, when countries take stock of progress, there is a common understanding of the full extent of progress by all actors.

We will look back at this as a lost opportunity to create history in Washington State, but also as a catalyst for much needed U.S. leadership on climate action.»

He said the government of India welcomes the proposal made by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the mobilization of at least US$ 100 billion by 2020 for supporting climate change action in developing countries and the priority Brown has given to the needs of least developed countries and small island developing states.

«In light of the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change and its worsening impacts, and the related issue of air pollution from burning fossil fuels, the United States and China recognize the urgent need for action to meet these twin challenges,» the countries said in the statement.

We are encouraged by the consensus on a need for action, as highlighted by President Obama in his inaugural address in which he boldly stated, «We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations.

He saw that the only action likely to happen was at the state level, through the ballot, and that other states badly needed a proven template for what they could do on climate.

Huntsman — who is resigning his position as ambassador to China in order to, as they say, explore his options — has been outspoken about the need for climate action, and, as governor, signed his state up for a regional cap - and - trade program as part of the Western Climate Initclimate action, and, as governor, signed his state up for a regional cap - and - trade program as part of the Western Climate InitClimate Initiative.

Judge Hollis Hill granted their request for a hearing «due to the emergent need for coordinated science based action by the state of Washington to address climate change before efforts to do so are too costly and too late.»

The Arctic Council concluded its summit in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a communique which highlights the risks of climate change, affirms the need for global climate action and notes the Paris Agreement, even as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson indicated the United States is currently reviewing its climate policies.