Sentences with phrase «voluntary reductions»

Without any regulation, coal - and oil - burning utilities managed only 10 % voluntary reductions of mercury pollution over the same time.

Grants to local communities for such projects, along with calls for voluntary reductions in energy consumption, are part of the plan.

Reasons for the 2006 - 2012 trend include an increase in plunger lift use for liquids unloading, increased voluntary reductions over that time period (including those associated with pneumatic devices), and RECs use for well completions and workovers with hydraulic fracturing.

Reasons for the 2006 - 2012 trend include... increased voluntary reductions over that time period (including those associated with pneumatic devices), and Reduced Emissions Completions (RECs) use for well completions and workovers with hydraulic fracturing.

The U.S. is seeking an agreement based on voluntary reductions in carbon dioxide emissions by each nation.

† The subsidized yield reflects the yield calculation with voluntary reduction currently in effect.

There will also be a Labor / Management effort to better employ the negotiated voluntary reduction in work schedule program included in both unions» contracts, to help achieve state payroll savings.

Ireland's «plastax,» launched in 2002, has resulted in a 90 percent voluntary reduction in plastic bag use.

A rapid voluntary reduction in fertility rates in the poor countries, brought about by more access to family planning, higher child survival and education for girls, could stabilize the population at around eight billion by 2050.

Proponents of canned food cite the documented increase in water consumption in cats consuming such products (Kane, 1981), the possible prevention of urinary tract problems, and the potential voluntary reduction in calories helping to prevent weight gain in cats.

To ensure voluntary reductions receive appropriate credit and to help create an initial supply of offset credits for California's Cap - and - Trade Program, the Compliance Offset Program allows for Early Action Offset Credits (EAOCs).

This time, they have proposed a formula of «concentric differentiation» that sets out three main bands of responsibility: rich developed nations in the centre with large mandatory emission cuts, poorer nations on the outside with zero obligations and great flexibility, and emerging economies in the middle with a basket of options for significant voluntary reductions.

Fasting is the same except it is voluntary reduction of calories towards zero.

That assertion was a direct challenge to Mr. Bush, whose approach relies on voluntary reductions, and it guaranteed that the McCain - Lieberman bill would face stiff opposition, particularly after next week, when Mr. Lieberman is to announce that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for president next year.

The decrease in production emissions is due to increased voluntary reductions, from activities such as replacing high bleed pneumatic devices... (Emphasis added.)

Over 500 companies in Spain have pledged a 10 % voluntary reduction in salt, sugar and fat in over 3,500 products.

And while Obama called the 18 December deal he brokered an «unprecedented breakthrough» in getting developing countries to agree for the first time to voluntary reductions in greenhouse - gas emissions, he knew that it was missing major components that supporters had sought, ranging from mandatory mitigation targets to deforestation.

The case for spurring rapid and voluntary reductions in fertility rates in the poorest countries is overwhelming.

IPCC AR4 WG1 «Scenario B1» projects that we will reach 580 ppmv CO2 by 2100 (without this voluntary reduction plan).

Let's assume that rolling out this voluntary reduction plan world - wide would get at least 25 % of the global population on board.

The nations that have pledged to voluntary reductions (EU, Australia, New Zealand) would have no discernable impact even if they shut down completely and there have been no actionable proposals by anyone, which if implemented now would cause a discernable impact on global warming by 2100.

These electric utilities companies are committed to the voluntary reduction of SF6 emissions through cost - effective operational improvements and equipment upgrades.

This highlights two good fee petition tips: give the trial court some alternatives or provide some voluntary reductions to make its decision easier.

Make sure you fully understand the ways in which a voluntary reduction in workforce will affect your organization before committing to this alternative.

When a voluntary reduction is implemented, it must comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).