Sentences with phrase «with other environmental challenges»

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

Environment and Clean Energy: China's well - documented problems with air, water and other forms of environmental pollution represent a major challenge for policymakers and society.

The Global Food Security programme is the UK's main public funders of food - related research and training are working together through the Global Food Security programme to meet the challenge of providing the world's growing population with a sustainable, secure supply of safe, nutritious, and affordable high - quality food using less land, with lower inputs, and in the context of global climate change, other environmental changes and declining resources.

Also at 10 a.m., Rebuild NY Now, a broad - based coalition seeking to raise public awareness about the challenges facing New York State's infrastructure, along with Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and other local elected officials, members of organized labor, environmental organizations, Chambers of Commerce and private local businesses, will be holding a press conference.

As it is with other mega cities in the world, such as New York, New Delhi and Jakarta, the population growth in Lagos brings with it challenges, ranging from environmental to transportation and provision of a good road network, among others.

We do know that dolphins in the northern Gulf have been subjected to a number of environmental challenges in the past few years, and we do know that each one of those challenges will have affected their ability to deal with the others.»

Difficult - To - Express Proteins: Resolving Bioprocessing Challenges with a Scalable Perfusion Bioreactor Scott Waginer, Emily Wozniak, and Kyle Biesecker (The Cell Culture Company) Among some other recombinant glycoproteins, bi - and tri-specific antibodies are labeled as «difficult - to - express» proteins because of low titers and sensitivity to environmental conditions.

Traps and other environmental hazards must also be approached with care, though frequent checkpoints ensure that you'll never become too frustrated with any of the game's challenges.

This, in addition to some other environmental features that translate into more meaningful interaction with the game world, makes for an overall interesting and challenging experience.

Find the world's most innovative, covetable, and sustainable air - drying solution for clothing and win some of the $ 10,000 in prize money!Together with Myoo, a community that helps solve environmental and social challenges by letting participants win great prizes, Levi's wants to reduce the environmental impact of jeans and other clothes by getting more people to ditch the dryer and air - dry instead.

Based on a study conducted on their behalf by CE Delft showing the environmental impact of mink farming compared with the production of other clothing, GAIA challenged whether the claim about the eco-friendliness of fur was misleading and could be substantiated.

And, having the molehill the other direction with the figures tripping over it would have added another valuable implication to the cartoon: dealing with the «Fiscal Cliff» almost certainly will not help in addressing climate challenges since critical climate science, environmental, and clean energy programs are going to suffer fiscally — whether there is some form of bipartisan agreement to «solve» the Fiscal Cliff or whether Republican intransigence pushes the nation over it.

The new policy brief examines the design, enactment, implementation, and performance of the SO2 allowance trading system, with an eye toward identifying lessons learned for future efforts to apply cap and trade to other environmental challenges, including global climate change.

However, a debate remains around how best to accomplish that goal and whether carbon pricing policy must also be tasked with addressing broader social and environmental challenges (like other pollution problems, worker displacement, economic inequality, etc.).

This collaborative approach is a far cry from the warnings of Australian ethicist and geoengineering critic Clive Hamilton, who has argued China's history of weather manipulation, top - down political system and urgent environmental challenges make it a likely contender to use geoengineering technology on its own without sharing its know - how with other countries.

Whether it's in Haiti helping people you've never met and I've never met or in Youngstown, or in San Bruno, or in New Orleans, or future generations, or in the Congo with the women who are facing such great challenges there, or you name it across the world, Global Green's approach is unique because we are helping the other: the future generations to have a healthy future and the others to improve their lives with environmental solutions and eradicating poverty.

It begins Friday night with «Steal This Idea: GOOD Design LA» which will showcase a designer challenge, matched with eight complex environmental problems submitted by the Metro system, the mayor's office, and others.

Ancient civilizations had to cope with extreme weather, drought and other environmental challenges.

People have responded successfully to other major environmental challenges such as acid rain and the ozone hole with benefits greater than costs, and scientists working with economists believe there are ways to manage the risks of climate change while balancing current and future economic prosperity.

I think there have been some similar moments in the past, with environmental activists challenging President Obama on mountain top removal mining or some other issue and it occurs to me that maybe there are more recent videos and I'm just not seeing them.

However, if it was all about ensuring the effectiveness of EU environmental law and the Member States» compliance with it, citizens and environmental organisations could and can play a vital role in challenging Member State behaviour in other ways than the Commission by means of an infringement action.

There are lots of other issues mentioned at the session that I will not expand on here (including bulk water exports, challenges on dealing with environmental concerns affecting the Great Lakes, and the need to better document inventories of water in Canada).

You may be unaware of environmental, technical, administrative, political or other challenges that team members face in different offices, and they may be reluctant to raise the issues during a conference with the entire group.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

What they didn't anticipate was the series of Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) challenges against the rezoning of the land that resulted in spiraling legal costs and an array of other consulting fees in conjunction with hydrological, conservation and environmental issues that had to be addressed.