Sentences with phrase «sustainability of water resources»

Instead of bringing forward plans to tackle affordability or deal with the sustainability of water resources, the Government has tabled a short bill to deal with the specific issue of high water costs in the South West.

The announcement represents an important step towards Nestlé Waters» commitment to continuous improvement in their water stewardship practices, helping to address shared water challenges and ensuring the sustainability of water resources.

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Bloomberg reports that an Ernst & Young corporate sustainability study recently found that 76 % of corporate representatives think water is the top resource at risk.

The meat and a book that cleans dirty water are the latest innovations in food technology that could be key to sustainability in a world of finite resources.

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.

Incorporating triple bottom - line sustainability principles across all aspects of their business, the company deployed solar arrays at eight wineries and collaborated with Tesla to reduce energy demand and increase grid reliability, utilized industry - first water conservation technologies, introduced human resource initiatives to improve employees» well - being, paid a price premium for certified sustainable winegrapes and led voluntary drought initiatives.

Environmental attributes rank high as necessary features of sustainable winegrowing with respondents citing integrated pest management (85 %), conserving water (79 %) and protecting natural resources (77 %) as defining attributes of sustainability.

The use of recycled water is very important to the sustainability of natural water resources as it takes significant pressure off the natural groundwater.

Designed for efficiency, sustainability and conservation of resources in small - to - medium applications, the energy - efficient KDS separator consumes as little as 0.06 kW hr of electricity and uses no wash water, says Mr Bambridge.

Maurizio Patarnello, Nestlé Waters CEO: «Collaborating with AWS is a new step on our water stewardship journey which will allow us to further engage with local communities to secure the sustainability of the local water resources where we operate.

An important remit of UNESCO's natural sciences programme is promoting environmental sustainability, including nature conservation, ocean monitoring, renewable energy, and water resources.

Anne Thompson, NBC's chief environmental affairs correspondent, moderated the expert panel, which included (from left): Heidi Cullen, a correspondent for Climate Central, a nonprofit that reports on climate science; Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico and a board member of the World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank; Grady Gammage Jr., a practicing attorney and a senior scholar at the ASU Global Institute of Sustainability; and Pat Mulroy, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

They called for the international scientific community to help «analyze design plans of the canal and its subprojects for safety, social responsibility and sustainability; make recommendations to protect the region's water resources and biodiversity; and draft statements urging the Nicaraguan government to halt construction until studies can be performed and evaluated by experts.

He is a leading scientist on global water resources, and strategies to build resilience in water scarce regions of the world, with more than 15 years experience from applied water research in tropical regions, and more than 100 research publications in fields ranging from applied land and water management to global sustainability.

Speakers: Linda Deanovic, Facility Manager, Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture; Nann Fangue, Associate Professor and Master Advisor, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology; Kate Scow, Director, Russell Ranch, Professor of Soil Science, Department of Land, Air, Water Resources; Tom Tomich, Director, Agricultural Sustainability Institute, Department of Human Ecology; all from UC Davis

governance failures in the world has affected the groundwater and the world is thirsty because it is hungry need real commitments to take sustainability to conservation and improvemente of water resources

Taking account of economic growth, social equity and environmental sustainability, the report's forward - looking narrative describes how major challenges and change factors in the modern world will affect — and can be affected by — water resources, services and related benefits.

Most citizens do not see their added value, and feel that it is a waste of economic and political resources, but in this age of globalization, and given the internationalization of major situations and problems, such as water, energy, migration, trade, employment, professionalization of careers, pollution / climate change, and sustainability in particular, such bodies are important and must fulfill their charge the sooner the better.

Water resources, and the range of services they provide, underpin economic growth, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.

A six - panel art installation (each panel measuring 2.2 m x 1.2 m) will explore the most basic of the earth's resources featured in the creation story (light, water, land, air, shelter and sustainability) highlighting how human suffering can be alleviated and disunity between people and nations reconciled by addressing these most basic threats to our planet.

Fostering Creativity and Culture by promoting the arts, advancing education, supporting cultural institutions and innovative projects with cutting edge talent; Promoting Wellbeing, supporting initiatives on women's empowerment, access to health and education and assisting the advancement and development of young people and communities; and Conserving Natural Resources through water sustainability and environmental projects to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

Through their art, Taylor and Perry ask viewers to consider meanings and practices of sustainability, water rights, renewable natural resources, and environmental consciousness.

it will rapidly converge to sustainability with Geothermal drilling technologies, ultra clean coastal waters, zero population growth and women learning to have equal rights without consuming twice as much of the Earth's resources as men.

«UCSB's Water Action Plan is a great step forward for conserving what is perhaps our most definitive resource in Southern California — water,» said Bruce Tiffney, dean of the College of Creative Studies and co-chair of the Chancellor's Sustainability CommiWater Action Plan is a great step forward for conserving what is perhaps our most definitive resource in Southern California — water,» said Bruce Tiffney, dean of the College of Creative Studies and co-chair of the Chancellor's Sustainability Commiwater,» said Bruce Tiffney, dean of the College of Creative Studies and co-chair of the Chancellor's Sustainability Committee.

The LEED point - based scoring system includes programs for Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum for new buildings, existing buildings, homes, schools and neighborhood development, and ranges from a minimum of 26 to 69 points measured across the entire lifecycle of a facility, including site sustainability, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources and indoor environmental quality.

Measuring green roofs impact on stormwater management, air, and water quality would especially allow cities to strategically allocate resources for the installation of green roofs and make them part of city sustainability agendas.

Spatial data used in preparing these maps have been sourced from and used with permission of Landgate, WA, Dept of Natural Resources and Water, Qld, Dept of Lands, NSW, Dept of Planning & Infrastructure, NT, Dept of Environment and Heritage, SA, Dept of Sustainability and Environment, Vic, Geoscience Australia, Australian Government and National Native Title Tribunal.

The GBCSA certifies buildings according to the Green Star rating system, and these buildings are recognised for their resource efficiency, which are rated in minute detail using sustainability indicators on every aspect of the development, from light and water fixtures, to paint and carpeting.