Sentences with phrase «think about future generations»

She wants to keep growing Patagonia to prove that her view of capitalism can work — that a company can achieve even more success when it thinks about future generations as shareholders alongside current investors.

There typically comes a time as people get older when they start thinking about future generations and the legacy they will leave behind.

Not exact matches

«We saw a generation of people who normally would have started thinking about investing for the future and getting 401 (k) s set up sit on the sidelines.

And like many of that generation, he's worried about how short - term thinking has corrupted the markets and endangering our economic future.

If, as many believe, God directed the people who wrote the Gospels as to what they should write about, if God thought it all that important to tell all future generations what Jesus had to say on this topic, why did he not direct the writers of the Gospels to tell us what Jesus said?

Isn't it also true that we are here today, that we are who we are, in the condition in which we find ourselves, because we also had biological and spiritual ancestors who sat on their hands, who cared only for themselves, who thought little about the impact of their actions on future generations?

Considering our recent conversation about the future of evangelicalism and my generations» discomfort with that label, I thought you'd be interested in his remarks.

Think about all of the people that are not here due to the potential future generations of Holocaust victims, abortion victims, etc... What about the people that lost their potential soulmate in the Holocaust?

I am excited about the book and think it will be a great help for those who care about reaching increasingly unchurched future generations.

Also, the idea that Christians do not care about future generations is a complete short cut to thinking.

«Our goal is to change the way people think about recycling and encourage other organisations and community members to get on board and install a Simply Cups bin their workplace, park or school, and make a difference to future generations.»

Explaining the thinking behind Food Revolution Day, Oliver said: «We desperately need a revolution when it comes to giving our kids the knowledge they need to make better choices about food... It's essential that we arm future generations with the life skills they urgently need in order to lead healthier, happier, more productive lives.»

Unfortunately, they've all earned too much money in their career to think about needing to work at St George's Park National Football Centre in Burton to inspire future generations.

And it argues for a new way of thinking about how best to steer an individual child — or a whole generation of children — toward a successful future.

Perhaps, Professor Caney suggested, it is time to think about redesigning our political institutions to give future generations a voice, as has been done elsewhere, by introducing structures such as committees for future generations with the task of scrutinising the impact of legislation on future generations.

Third, we think about intergenerational justice as a political problem which requires coordination and rules to protect future generations.

But future generations of humans may come to wish that today's toxicologists had started thinking about them now.

If we want to improve our understanding of how we manage our environment and conserve species today, maybe we have to shift our perspective, by thinking more about how we safeguard clean air and fresh water for future generations and rather less about returning planet Earth to its original condition.»

During his time at CIRES, he developed various methods to advance the way people think about variable generation and the future role it has.

Their teacher Andy McFadden has described the Climate Week Challenge as «an engaging and useful way for our pupils to continue learning about the damaging effects climate change is having on our planet and also an excellent opportunity to think creatively about potential solutions to the our own and future generations problems.»

«The ability to understand science and think critically about these issues means this younger generation will have more hope and excitement when thinking about the future.»

I think that it's very clear here in Arizona that we have an opportunity to be the blueprint for the West when it comes to how we think about education and attainment; and I think for us, our vision really is to make sure that the Arizona workforce and economy gets what it needs from this opportunity group of low - income, first - generation, and diverse students to really make the economic future of Arizona exceptionally bright.»

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a very inspiring story which makes us think about the innovative ideas of the future generation.

Kids and adults who love reading will always do, it's future generations we're talking about here, I think.

Rob's advice for Generation Y is to think about what you want to study in school, with a view to future employment, and keep student loan debt to a minimum.

Unfortunately the game doesn't drive away from the elements of thinking about how crappy adults can treat kids and how the older generations have robbed their futures in some unspeakable way.

«Galleries have to think about the future and the next generation of artists» as modern art supplies diminish.

He has described these new works as an homage to women from Africa who «look to the future, thinking about their children» — watching as entire generation of young adults leave the continent in search of opportunity, only too aware of the precarity of the journey to come.

China and India, like Chinese old word:» We have to think about over one hundres years ago future», for next generation still have Yanzi river, Gangizu river, please take action for frighting against global warming.

Especially as many of us are fond of musing about whatever future generations are going to think.

If we are to leave this earth in good shape for future generations, then we must think about the life - cycle of products we use and different ways of living simply in a complex world.

So what I'm going to be doing over the next several weeks, next several months, is having a conversation, a wide - ranging conversation with scientists, engineers and elected officials to find out what can — what more can we do to make short - term progress in reducing carbons, and then working through an education process that I think is necessary, a discussion, the conversation across the country about, you know, what realistically can we do long term to make sure that this is not something we're passing on to future generations that's going to be very expensive and very painful to deal with.

I was happy to see Mr. Obama describe «an education process that I think is necessary, a discussion, the conversation across the country about, you know, what realistically can we do long term to make sure that this is not something we're passing on to future generations that's going to be very expensive and very painful to deal with.»

and Cell Phone RoHS Compliant Computers Consumer Education 19 Wal - Mart Electronics Sustainable Value Network Sustainable Products 101 August 31, 2006 20 Topics To Be Covered Defining Sustainable Value Human Health and Environmental Impacts of Electronic Products / 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Source: NASA Rising /

48 Growing Energy & Environmental Concerns 58 % of Americans rank «dealing with the nation's energy problem» as a top priority in 2006, up from 40 % in 2003 87 % of Americans cite home heating and energy prices as a «very big» or «big» problem for the nation's economy 88 % of US adults respond that «energy efficient» was very important in their electronics, appliance, lighting and heating / cooling equipment purchases Gallup polls: Americans» concerns about environmental issues have increased more than 10 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 The LOHAS Consumer Report: 91 % of people are in total agreement with the statement «I care about protecting the environment» ABC News / Washington Post Poll: 79 % of Americans think global warming poses a serious threat to future generations Source: AP Source: NASA

MW: Well, I don't know about intimidate, but I think we have to recognise that what's on the checklist of a mayor in a city where a third of the population don't yet have access to electricity, or at least a form of electricity, and maybe 10 - 20 % are living in slum housing, trying to save the world for the benefit of future generations isn't top of mind.

Changing the way we think about our responsibility to each other and future generations is just as powerful as new technologies in opening up new possibilities.

We think about how a building will affect the environment, how it will improve the lives and livelihoods of its occupants, and its impact on future generations, including its vulnerability to disaster.

However, it is important to begin thinking about how your decisions now will affect your retirement and future generations.

Essex, MA About Blog Strategic leadership towards sustainability - individuals, organizations, and communities using systems thinking to create a better future that is peaceful, healthy, prosperous, just, equitable, and resilient for generations to come.

When we talk about a better future, our thoughts, hopes and concerns naturally turn to the next generation, our children.

Knowledge about children's rights is critical to the exercise of informed choice and children's full participation in their communities, beginning in preschool.38 Policies should explicitly support two - generation strategies involving both parents and children and comprehensive wraparound services to families.39 In the early learning period, it is critical that families start to think about individualized planning documents across different programs, how they interact, and how they can lay out future transition goals and plans.

«I do more speaking and training, and thinking of coursework and questions our industry needs to be thinking about for the future, so that we are creating something that is relevant to the next generation.»