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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

To mark the 75th anniversary of the invention of modern scuba diving equipment, environmentalist and journalist Philippe Cousteau recently appeared on Season 1, Episode 7 of "The Sea Has Many Voices" podcast with globally recognized oceanographer Dr. Greg Stone. In this episode, Philippe and his wife, fellow journalist/environmentalist Ashlan Cousteau, talk about the invention of the aqualung in 1944 by his grandfather Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan. He also shares his most important cause: Ocean Plastic Pollution.

As Phillippe explains, scuba gear, which lets people move freely underwater for long periods, truly allowed for ocean exploration. "What made my grandfather's vision really different was that ability to swim freely like a fish," Philippe tells Dr. Stone. "We grew up with images like Nemo and Shamu and take those images for granted when just a lifetime ago no one knew what that was." As with everything they do, Philippe and Ashlan's goal is to call attention to the plastic pollution that is choking the world's oceans. People dump 18 billion pounds of plastic into the world's oceans every year. "We've gone to places that man has never laid eyes on and plastic trash was already there," Cousteau says. "Dead whales are considered environmental hazards because they have so much plastic in them."

Besides discussing the problem of plastic ocean pollution and environmental sustainability, Philippe Cousteau, Jr. and Ashlan Cousteau talk about their other projects. Some of these projects include helping children protect the environment through their Earth Echo foundation. The Cousteaus also educate viewers with their television show "Caribbean Pirate Treasure" on The Travel Channel. What's more, Philippe educates young people through children's books like "Going Blue" and "Follow The Moon Home," which he co-wrote.

The full audio and video of Greg Stone's interview with Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau are available at "The Sea Has Many Voices" website and Youtube. Audio versions are available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcast

"The Sea Has Many Voices" is a podcast series highlighting diverse voices from the worlds of science, activism, art, and politics together. Dr. Stone brings these voices together on "a journey of understanding and hope through our oceans."

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization working to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America, today welcomed an official revenue estimate for the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act.

According to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Tax, the legislation to end abusive conservation easement tax shelters will generate $6.6 billion in federal revenue. The revenue estimate is predicated on the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act becoming law this year.

"This revenue estimate uses the best available data to illustrate how dramatically taxpayers have been bilked by bad actors abusing a system our nation established to encourage charitable giving. The nearly $7 billion estimate represents the known amount of abuse since 2016. If even more abuse comes to light, that number will surely grow," said Andrew Bowman, the Alliance's president & CEO.

"While the IRS has made combatting abusive deals an enforcement priority, congressional action is urgently needed. We applaud Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, a Republican, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, a Democrat, Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania, a Republican, and Rep. Mike Thompson of California, a Democrat, for introducing a bipartisan solution. Their proposed legislation will effectively shut down these egregious transactions and stop this drain on the U.S. treasury.

"The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act is fair, it is reasonable and, as we see from the revenue estimate, it is essential to safeguard taxpayers from these bad actors."

Conservation easement donations, like other charitable donations, are not intended to be profit opportunities. The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act makes clear that point by eliminating the ability to profit from the donation of a conservation easement on land held for a short period of time.

As the revenue estimate reflects, the profiteering tied to abusive conservation easement tax shelters is significant. IRS data reveals that more than $20 billion in tax deductions have been claimed since 2010. In 2016 alone, $6 billion in unwarranted charitable deductions was claimed. For context, that's more than six times the authorized annual funding level for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

The revenue estimate comes at a time when multiple federal actors are working to halt abusive conservation easement tax shelters. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a Republican, and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon, a Democrat, announced earlier this year a probe that aims to shine a bright light on abusive transactions that disguise a profitable tax shelter as a charitable donation. That inquiry came just days after the Internal Revenue Service named such transactions on its "dirty dozen" list of tax scams to avoid. And in December, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against promotors of an allegedly abusive conservation easement syndication tax scheme. That case is ongoing.

Multiple land conservation organizations have joined the Alliance in announcing their support of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, including Ducks Unlimited, The Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy and Pheasants Forever, among others. Within the appraisal industry, the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers have voiced strong support for the legislation.

About the Land Trust Alliance

Founded in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance is a national land conservation organization that works to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America. The Alliance represents 1,000 member land trusts supported by more than 200,000 volunteers and 4.6 million members nationwide. The Alliance is based in Washington, D.C., and operates several regional offices. More information about the Alliance is available at http://www.landtrustalliance.org.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Six Greenberg Traurig attorneys from the firm's Environmental Practice will speak at the Florida Chamber Foundation's 33rd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School to be held from July 16-19 in Marco Island, Florida.

The annual event aims to keep Florida Chamber members and organizations informed of environmental and growth management laws and regulations affecting Florida. It is the largest event of its kind in the state and is attended by more than 900 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners, and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida.

Below is the list of firm attorneys who are presenting at the following panels: 

Kerri L. Barsh: Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Under NEPA, CWA, and ESA, and Updates on Evolving Regulations and Policies Under the Trump Administration

John V. Chibbaro: Florida's Energy Projects: Updates, Outlook, and Challenges

Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice: Florida Brownfields: A Comprehensive Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Update

Jerry Stouck: Federal Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Under the Trump Administration

Christopher Torres: Avoiding Public Hearing Pitfalls: Preparation, Presentation, and Legal Challenge

David Weinstein: Environmental Permits Under Attack: Preparing for and Defending Your Permits and Other Approvals

Barsh is co-chair of the firm's Environmental Practice and represents public and private clients on an array of environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters, including transactional support and due diligence, environmental assessment and liability matters, climate change, energy and infrastructure projects, wetlands and coastal permitting, complex land use projects, air quality matters, hazardous materials contamination, and other compliance and enforcement cases.

"Navigating the ever-changing legal issues involving Florida's environment can be challenging, which is why The Florida Chamber's annual Environmental Summer School is a great way for those who need to know about any changes in the laws to stay informed," Barsh said. "I look forward to providing attendees with useful strategies and information about what we can expect from new policies under the current administration."

Weinstein chairs the firm's national Environmental & Toxic Torts Litigation Practice and is the managing shareholder of the firm's Tampa office. He has an active civil and white-collar litigation practice, with an emphasis on environmental, toxic tort, real estate, business, health care, and other challenging matters. In the civil context, he represents clients in class actions, mass torts, and other complex litigation.

"I am particularly pleased to be speaking on the topic of environmental permitting because it is essential for those doing business in Florida to understand how it affects their interests and the strategies that can be employed to obtain the approvals they need," Weinstein said. "A company's success can depend on these issues, so I plan to offer attendees tips that will help them achieve the right outcomes."

Chibbaro focuses his practice on environmental and land use matters. He advises developers, utilities, and other clients on virtually all aspects of development, from initial permitting and entitlement strategy through government approvals and incorporating legal, political, community, and public relations issues. Chibbaro is experienced representing clients before local, state, and federal agencies and has handled complex regulatory matters involving the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other environmental laws.

Nicholson-Choice has 30 years of experience which includes local government, environmental, land use, brownfields, and construction with an emphasis in negotiating and resolving complex environmental permitting, due diligence, and litigation matters. Her practice includes counseling and litigation on environmental aspects in real estate transactions, commercial foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy cases, environmental investigations, remediation projects, brownfields development, and evaluating risks and costs associated with potential environmental cleanup and third-party liability, as well as on regulatory and permitting technical aspects of complex contamination remediation projects.

Stouck chairs the firm's Federal Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice and has more than 35 years of trial and appellate litigation experience in a wide range of cases and courts. He has experience in complex business, regulatory, and environmental disputes with government agencies. Stouck also handles environmental and land use litigation, including related contract and commercial disputes, and has deep experience with eminent domain and Fifth Amendment regulatory takings claims.

Torres is a member of the firm's Environmental & Toxic Torts Litigation Practice and is the administrative shareholder of the firm's Tampa office. He concentrates his practice on toxic tort defense, environmental litigation, land use litigation, and business and complex commercial litigation. He is experienced in mass tort and class action toxic tort defense and has managed and worked with testifying and non-testifying experts in an array of scientific and technical disciplines.

Greenberg Traurig is also serving as a sponsor of the event, which is organized by the Florida Chamber's Florida Environmental Network, Inc.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. For over a decade, GT has had more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers of America than any other law firm. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

There has never been a better time than the present to go solar. The cost of solar power has plummeted over the past four decades, with the greatest cost reductions occurring in just the last few years, which is why many former skeptics of solar energy are taking a step back and realizing the financial benefits they would reap should they decide to make the switch.

Green Solar Technologies Founder, Nicki Zvik, explains, "While solar panels were once seen as a luxury for the elite, they no longer bare that stigma. Solar panels are extremely affordable for the everyday person as they've dropped in price as much as 70 percent over only the past decade as technology has improved and fewer panels are needed to power homes and businesses. We're in a time now where solar just makes more sense than being chained to the utility companies."

The rapid decline in the cost of solar power is due in large part to the dramatic reduction in the cost of photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV modules have fallen in price by 99 percent over the past 40 years and decline in cost shows no sign of slowing down.

According to a study at MIT, the drastic decrease in PV prices are partially due to government policies that help to grow markets—in fact, as stated in the study, "Market-stimulating policies have played a central role in driving down the costs of PV modules, with private R&D, economies of scale, and learning-by-doing together contributing an estimated 60% of the cost decline in PV modules between 1980 and 2012."

The study also shows that the advancements in the technology itself (due to both public and private R&D) led to a considerable decrease in costs (specifically, the remaining 40% of the decline). The study states that R&D "was a key driver of module cost reduction historically and can be valuable going forward in improving module efficiency and reducing materials use." The study continues, noting that "Improvements to module efficiency in particular would help cut the per-watt cost of all cost components of PV modules (as well as PV systems)."

Nicki Zvik continues, "Put simply, PV cells have become much more efficient at converting sunlight to electricity and improved production processes have greatly cut the number of defective cells produced, improving yields and reducing production waste. This results in much cheaper and more energy-productive solar modules. Pair this with more efficient components, like inverters and battery storage systems, and the results and cost savings are truly spectacular."

Homeowners in the U.S. can hit break-even points with solar in as little as three years and see payback periods between five and eight years, with savings estimates upwards of $20,000 in 20 years.

Zvik concludes, "Since solar power is a free source of energy, once you've installed PV panels on your business or home, maintenance is minimal and returns are high. Not to mention, Green Solar Technologies and our partners offer some of the best warranties in the business. We'll be there with our customers from the very beginning through the entire lifetime of their system."

So why wait to reap the rewards of cheap, efficient, clean solar power? Solar isn't only the future—solar is here today.

Nicki Zvik is the founder of Green Solar Technologies and Spectrum Properties LLC.



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WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

NDS, Inc., a leading provider of drainage and stormwater management solutions for both residential and commercial applications, today launched Downspout Defender, an innovative attachment to NDS catch basins that deflects debris and prevents clogs downstream, making downspout drainage systems more effective. With a self-cleaning grate and patent-pending design that captures more water than standard grates, Downspout Defender fits 12"x12" NDS catch basins.

"Installing catch basins under downspouts is a best practice for managing stormwater and protecting property. The new NDS Downspout Defender makes a drainage system even more effective by deflecting large debris to keep the system running clean," said Sharon Vessels, Vice President of Marketing and E-commerce at NDS. "With Downspout Defender, we're excited to offer an innovative tool that enhances the performance of critical drainage solutions and protects homes from damage related to stormwater runoff."

A catch basin traps sediment, debris, contaminants and pollutants so that they cannot enter and clog drainage pipes. Installed beneath downspouts, catch basins connect to underground drainage pipes where the water can drain away from a home to a safe location. The NDS Downspout Defender, which attaches to a catch basin, sheds leaves, needles, twigs, nuts, seeds and other debris while preventing water from splashing back onto building walls and capturing water that overshoots traditional flat grates. Made with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and manufactured in the U.S., the NDS Downspout Defender, combined with a catch basin, protects property and structures by eliminating standing water.

The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial: repairing damage to a home's foundation as a result of poor drainage can range from $3,500 to $25,000, according to the National Association of Realtors. The human health costs of poor drainage on a property can be significant: poorly drained runoff from roofs can enter basements or flow inside homes through foundational cracks or leaks where it can warp floorboards and turn finished rooms into disastrous, mildewy and moldy messes that can attract insects and rodents; outside, inadequate or non-existent drainage from gutter downspouts can create standing water that can harbor breeding spots for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, Zika virus and heartworms.

The NDS Downspout Defender is sold at major retailers and wholesalers throughout the U.S., and online at http://www.ndspro.com.

Media resources: 

NDS Downspout Defender product photo 1: https://www.ndspro.com/media/catalog/product/cache/c687aa7517cf01e65c009f6943c2b1e9/1/2/1200dsg.png

Product photo 2: https://images.ndspro.com/NDSDrainage/Grates/Downspout-Defender/In-Use-Defender/i-fnrn4Nf/A

Product in use illustration: https://images.ndspro.com/NDSDrainage/Grates/Downspout-Defender/In-Use-Defender/i-jZZCS6r/A

Product overview video: https://youtu.be/0W4JYjzhdso

Product installation video: https://youtu.be/0IW_epIFhYU

About NDS, Inc. 
NDS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for drainage and stormwater management, landscape irrigation and flow management for both residential and commercial applications. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, NDS is a member of the NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology. For more information, visit http://www.ndspro.com and http://www.normagroup.com.



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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

On July 8, 2019, The Star reported that climate change hysteria and news of extreme weather and wildfire as signs of impending doom are driving people, especially children and youth, into depression, PTSD and suicidal thoughts, but that does not reflect climate science facts, says Friends of Science.

Environmental groups across Canada and around the world continue to harp on the theme of increased extreme weathers, wildfires and costly disasters, when none of this is reflected by the evidence. Recently, 100 highly qualified Italian scientists have rejected Anthropogenic Global Warming (human-caused) in a petition to their government as reported by ItaliaOggi on July 3, 2019.

Scientist and climate policy analyst, Roger Pielke, Jr., author of "The Rightful Place of Science: Disasters and Climate Change" is offering journalists (via twitter DM) a free download of his updated book with the facts showing that things are much better than reported.

Pielke's book walks readers through the confusion about the two different definitions of climate change – the political one of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the scientific one of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The UNFCCC definition includes the judgement term 'dangerous' and states that humankind is responsible for destabilizing atmospheric gases to cause climate change. By contrast, the scientific definition does not ascribe blame or danger and simply describes climate change as a statistically measurable change in climate patterns, which may be attributed to human or natural causes, or both.

As detailed in Pielke's 2005 paper "Misdefining Climate Change..." whichever definition is chosen has significant implications for climate policy.

Likewise, Pielke's book "...Disasters and Climate Change" shows there is no increased trend in disasters, and when properly accounted for, no trend in financial losses either.

For telling this truth, he has been widely denounced by the climate hysteria movement – largely by journalists and mainstream media whose ratings generally rely on the headline catastrophe maxim "If it bleeds, it leads."

A 2011 paper by climate scientist Mike Hulme entitled, "Reducing the Future to Climate: A Story of Climate Determinism and Reductionism" states: "In this new mood of climate-driven destiny the human hand, as the cause of climate change, has replaced the divine hand of God as being responsible for the collapse of civilizations, for visitations of extreme weather, and for determining the new twenty- first- century wealth of nations." By ignoring human potential "The contingencies of the future are whitewashed out of the future. Humans are depicted as "dumb farmers," passively awaiting their climate fate. The possibilities of human agency are relegated to footnotes, the changing cultural norms and practices made invisible, the creative potential of the human imagination ignored." DOI: 10.1086/661274 LINK: jstor.org/stable/10.1086/661274

Though climate activists like Greta Thunberg and most environmental groups claim the IPCC SR15 report only gives us 12 years before catastrophe, Pielke, Jr. posted a twitter review which shows the report says nothing of the kind. 
LINK: twitter.com/RogerPielkeJr/status/1049109464035414017

It is essential in a free and democratic society that competing scientific views about how the sun, cosmic rays, oceans, volcanoes, and atmospheric oscillations (like ENSO) naturally drive climate change. The future holds promise and opportunity, born of human creativity and this view must be shared with the public, says Friends of Science. Apocalyptic fear mongering is putting lives at risk, especially those of impressionable youth.

Read Dr. Francis Manns' paper: Volcano and ENSO Punctuation of North American Temperature.

About 
Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).

Friends of Science Society 
P.O. Box 23167, Mission P.O. 
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Canada T2S 3B1 
Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-789-9597 
Web: friendsofscience.org 
E-mail: contact(at)friendsofscience(dot)org 
Web: climatechange101.ca



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ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, announced today that TD Bank has donated $25,000 to support disaster recovery efforts. The donation from TD Bank, one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9 million customers with a full range of financial and banking services, will have a huge impact on regions recovering from a disaster. For every dollar received, Good360 can distribute a minimum of $10 in needed goods, so this donation will enable the distribution of a minimum of $250,000 in goods to survivors of disasters.

"Building stronger and more sustainable communities is at the heart of all we do," said Joseph Doolan, Head of Environmental and Community Partnerships at TD. "At TD, we partner with local organizations to support their disaster preparedness and long-term recovery."

Good360 embraces a holistic view of disaster recovery, from preparation and planning to response to the long-term rebuilding of resilient communities. The organization works with local nonprofits and recovery agencies to determine the exact needs of disaster survivors and mobilize their network of corporate partners to source critically needed goods. Historically, up to 60 percent of unsolicited goods donated during disasters end up in landfills or otherwise go to waste. Further, 70 percent of all giving happens within the first two months post-disaster, often leaving long-term recovery abandoned.

"TD Bank's donation will go a long way in making an impact in disaster recovery, ensuring that the right goods get to the right people at the right time during all phases of a disaster," said Howard Sherman, CEO of Good360. "We welcome TD Bank as one of our newest corporate partners, and we appreciate their dedication to preparedness and planning."

In addition to their donation, TD Bank is also organizing an employee kitting event where they will build 600 response kits to help with disaster preparedness.

"As the heartbeat of TD's community involvement, employees' spirit of volunteering comes to life in so many ways," said Doolan.

To learn more about becoming a Good360 corporate partner, visit https://good360.org/corporate/.

About Good360 
Good360's mission is to transform lives by providing hope, dignity, and a sense of renewed possibility to individuals, families, and communities impacted by disasters or other challenging life circumstances who, without us, would struggle to find that hope. As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, we partner with socially responsible companies to source highly needed goods and distribute them through our network of diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 has distributed more than $9 billion in donated goods around the world, helping its network of more than 75,000 prequalified nonprofits strengthen communities and improve the lives of millions. Good360 is proud to partner with corporate donors such as Walmart, UPS, CVS Health Foundation, Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, RH, American Eagle Outfitters, Tempur Sealy International, Mattel, Gap, Inc., Levi Strauss & Company, and JPMorganChase. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at https://www.good360.org.    

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,200 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us.



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LONDON (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

The 29th July is 'Global Tiger Day'. Hamerton Zoo Park will be raising funds for 21st Century Tiger's conservation projects with wild tigers. Throughout the day lots of events will be taking place at the zoo from feeding sessions, talks, to raffles!

And us from 4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH will once again be working with Hamerton Zoo Park on a very special visitor attraction. Last year we introduced our enrichment campaign to provide the resident wild cats and Big cats with fun supersized versions of our cats toys. And for the special Global Tiger Day we will once again be providing the Zoo with supersized cat toys which will be a delight for visitors to watch.

Many owners already understand the alluring effect of valerian and catnip on their house cats but when people think of Tigers & Lions they often think of vicious hunters that are not much into playing with toys. However, this is totally wrong, just like our smaller feline companions big cats are very playful and intelligent - the only difference being that a playful swipe of their paws could cause more than a mere scratch to humans.

And like house cats, they need to be entertained! For this reason, we developed supersized versions of many of our popular cat toys. These supersized versions are made of strong sisal rope and coloured with vegetable juice such as beetroot to ensure that they are not toxic to the big cats. The toys are filled with a mix of hay and cat attract herbs such as valerian in order to be of interest to the big cats.

These toys are provided by us free of charge as part of our efforts to support conservation projects of endangered species of wild cats and provide Zoos such as Hamerton Zoo Park not just with a great toy for their big cats to play with but also a visitor attraction as many people can simply not believe how much fun the big cats have with our toys.

What many people don't realise is that the use of cat attract goes back hundreds of years as it's been used to lure Tigers and Lions long before the pet industry started using it for the toys of house cats.

To see a video of the cats in action please watch this YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYsL6ZarfIa selection of photos and videos from last year can also be downloaded here.

For questions, photo/video opportunities on the day or interviews please email us at press(at)4cats(dot)de

About 4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH:

4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH are a family run business that specialises in high-quality valerian and catnip toys. For the catnip toys they use a special formula of catnip that is their own creation and is called 4catsnip. Through long testing and trialling they found that this particular mixture works especially well even for cats that usually don't react to catnip at all! While they won't disclose their special recipe they can certainly confirm that it is 100% organic and of high quality.

All of their cat toys are 100% designed, made and packed in Germany in their premises in Stolberg by Aachen. They only use high-quality ingredients and material and all toys undergo the highest quality assurance to ensure that customers are satisfied and their cats will have long lasting fun and entertainment with them.

About Hamerton Zoo Park:

Hamerton Zoo Park is an animal park set in 25 acres of beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. They specialise in rare, endangered and unusual animals, some of which can only be found in this park in the UK.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2019

Efforts to make a transition to renewable energy and higher energy efficiency have encountered significant political and public resistance. The Trump administration announced this year that they will roll back two key policies established by the previous administration, the Clean Power Plan and Fuel Economy Standards. Additionally, the state Supreme Court in Illinois blocked efforts to establish transmission networks to transmit wind power from Iowa to Illinois. In a session "Energy Market and Regulations" happening at the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, 3 presenters will discuss the rationale for these policy changes and their distributional and environmental implications.

Madhu Khanna from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a presenter in this sessions will explore "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan: Who Gains and Who Loses?" Gaurav Doshi and Xiaodong (Sheldon) Du from the University of Wisconsin-Madison drill into the "Effect of Transmission Integration on Prices on Congestion Revenue Rights: Evidence from the Texas Electricity Market." Chi Ta from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will speak on "Costs of Energy Efficiency Mandates Can Reverse the Sign of Rebound" as well as "What Drives the Effects of Renewable Portfolio Standards on Emissions and Renewable Deployment?: Theory and Empirical Analysis."

If you are interested in attending the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA register for a complimentary Media Registration or to set up an interview with any of the authors, please contact Allison Scheetz at ascheetz(at)aaea(dot)org in the AAEA Business Office. You can also learn more on our Annual Meeting Media Kit page. View the entire program of sessions on the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting mobile app by searching for "AAEA 2019" in your app store.

About 1,400 participants are expected to attend the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, which will take place on July 21-23 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2019

The digital transformation of the upstream energy industry has spawned exponential growth in the amounts and types of data generated during the process of drilling oil & gas wells. A new research grant awarded under the United States Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program aims to develop technologies that can harness these large data sets to help drillers make time-critical decisions. E-Spectrum Technologies, a leader in the development of technology-driven telemetry solutions for upstream energy markets, in partnership with the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been awarded a Phase I grant to begin development and commercialization of a machine learning-based drilling optimization system.

The objective of the grant is to develop and commercialize a real-time computer advisory system to help drillers make more effective decisions and optimize the Rate of Penetration (ROP) achieved during drilling operations. The advisory system will use transformational digital technologies such as distributed processing and machine learning techniques to quickly identify ongoing or incipient vibration and loading patterns that can damage drill bits and slow the drilling process. Features of the drilling advisor include the ability to: operate in geothermal wells at temperatures up to 250°C; perform downhole bit dysfunction identification using machine learning; and transmit near-bit data using high-speed short-hop EM telemetry.

The system will use machine learning algorithms hosted on a near-bit embedded computer to identify incipient bit dysfunctions and pass them to an MWD telemetry system via a high-speed EM short-hop link. This bit dysfunction information will be transmitted to the surface using E-Spectrum's popular Drill Dog MWD telemetry platform which is being thermally upgraded under a separate research grant to operate at temperatures up to 250°C while retaining compatibility with E-Spectrum's proprietary suite of signal denoising algorithms.

At the surface, a PC-based dynamic advisory application using machine learning and data mining algorithms will integrate this incipient failure information with numerous other data streams to provide drillers with critical real-time advice on how to set drilling parameters in order to optimize ROP and avoid damaging drill string components.

While the Phase I research is targeted at ROP optimization, the advisory system will be designed to be modular and scalable to allow future incorporation of expanded data inputs and data driven algorithms to address other drilling problems that are currently difficult or impossible to solve using physics-based models.

About E-Spectrum Technologies: 
E-Spectrum Technologies is a San Antonio, TX based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies technology-driven MWD telemetry products for oil, gas, and geothermal drilling markets. Their mission is to research, develop, and commercialize new upstream technologies.

About the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University: 
Globally ranked as one of the top petroleum engineering programs, Texas A&M University is at the forefront of numerous research areas including recovery of unconventional oil resources, reservoir simulation, and closed-loop reservoir management.



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ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, announced today that TD Bank has donated $25,000 to support disaster recovery efforts. The donation from TD Bank, one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9 million customers with a full range of financial and banking services, will have a huge impact on regions recovering from a disaster. For every dollar received, Good360 can distribute a minimum of $10 in needed goods, so this donation will enable the distribution of a minimum of $250,000 in goods to survivors of disasters.

"Building stronger and more sustainable communities is at the heart of all we do," said Joseph Doolan, Head of Environmental and Community Partnerships at TD. "At TD, we partner with local organizations to support their disaster preparedness and long-term recovery."

Good360 embraces a holistic view of disaster recovery, from preparation and planning to response to the long-term rebuilding of resilient communities. The organization works with local nonprofits and recovery agencies to determine the exact needs of disaster survivors and mobilize their network of corporate partners to source critically needed goods. Historically, up to 60 percent of unsolicited goods donated during disasters end up in landfills or otherwise go to waste. Further, 70 percent of all giving happens within the first two months post-disaster, often leaving long-term recovery abandoned.

"TD Bank's donation will go a long way in making an impact in disaster recovery, ensuring that the right goods get to the right people at the right time during all phases of a disaster," said Howard Sherman, CEO of Good360. "We welcome TD Bank as one of our newest corporate partners, and we appreciate their dedication to preparedness and planning."

In addition to their donation, TD Bank is also organizing an employee kitting event where they will build 600 response kits to help with disaster preparedness.

"As the heartbeat of TD's community involvement, employees' spirit of volunteering comes to life in so many ways," said Doolan.

To learn more about becoming a Good360 corporate partner, visit https://good360.org/corporate/.

About Good360 
Good360's mission is to transform lives by providing hope, dignity, and a sense of renewed possibility to individuals, families, and communities impacted by disasters or other challenging life circumstances who, without us, would struggle to find that hope. As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, we partner with socially responsible companies to source highly needed goods and distribute them through our network of diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 has distributed more than $9 billion in donated goods around the world, helping its network of more than 75,000 prequalified nonprofits strengthen communities and improve the lives of millions. Good360 is proud to partner with corporate donors such as Walmart, UPS, CVS Health Foundation, Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, RH, American Eagle Outfitters, Tempur Sealy International, Mattel, Gap, Inc., Levi Strauss & Company, and JPMorganChase. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at https://www.good360.org.    

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 9 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,200 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us.



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LONDON (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

The 29th July is 'Global Tiger Day'. Hamerton Zoo Park will be raising funds for 21st Century Tiger's conservation projects with wild tigers. Throughout the day lots of events will be taking place at the zoo from feeding sessions, talks, to raffles!

And us from 4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH will once again be working with Hamerton Zoo Park on a very special visitor attraction. Last year we introduced our enrichment campaign to provide the resident wild cats and Big cats with fun supersized versions of our cats toys. And for the special Global Tiger Day we will once again be providing the Zoo with supersized cat toys which will be a delight for visitors to watch.

Many owners already understand the alluring effect of valerian and catnip on their house cats but when people think of Tigers & Lions they often think of vicious hunters that are not much into playing with toys. However, this is totally wrong, just like our smaller feline companions big cats are very playful and intelligent - the only difference being that a playful swipe of their paws could cause more than a mere scratch to humans.

And like house cats, they need to be entertained! For this reason, we developed supersized versions of many of our popular cat toys. These supersized versions are made of strong sisal rope and coloured with vegetable juice such as beetroot to ensure that they are not toxic to the big cats. The toys are filled with a mix of hay and cat attract herbs such as valerian in order to be of interest to the big cats.

These toys are provided by us free of charge as part of our efforts to support conservation projects of endangered species of wild cats and provide Zoos such as Hamerton Zoo Park not just with a great toy for their big cats to play with but also a visitor attraction as many people can simply not believe how much fun the big cats have with our toys.

What many people don't realise is that the use of cat attract goes back hundreds of years as it's been used to lure Tigers and Lions long before the pet industry started using it for the toys of house cats.

To see a video of the cats in action please watch this YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYsL6ZarfIa selection of photos and videos from last year can also be downloaded here.

For questions, photo/video opportunities on the day or interviews please email us at press(at)4cats(dot)de

About 4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH:

4cats Heimtierbedarf GmbH are a family run business that specialises in high-quality valerian and catnip toys. For the catnip toys they use a special formula of catnip that is their own creation and is called 4catsnip. Through long testing and trialling they found that this particular mixture works especially well even for cats that usually don't react to catnip at all! While they won't disclose their special recipe they can certainly confirm that it is 100% organic and of high quality.

All of their cat toys are 100% designed, made and packed in Germany in their premises in Stolberg by Aachen. They only use high-quality ingredients and material and all toys undergo the highest quality assurance to ensure that customers are satisfied and their cats will have long lasting fun and entertainment with them.

About Hamerton Zoo Park:

Hamerton Zoo Park is an animal park set in 25 acres of beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. They specialise in rare, endangered and unusual animals, some of which can only be found in this park in the UK.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2019

Efforts to make a transition to renewable energy and higher energy efficiency have encountered significant political and public resistance. The Trump administration announced this year that they will roll back two key policies established by the previous administration, the Clean Power Plan and Fuel Economy Standards. Additionally, the state Supreme Court in Illinois blocked efforts to establish transmission networks to transmit wind power from Iowa to Illinois. In a session "Energy Market and Regulations" happening at the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, 3 presenters will discuss the rationale for these policy changes and their distributional and environmental implications.

Madhu Khanna from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a presenter in this sessions will explore "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan: Who Gains and Who Loses?" Gaurav Doshi and Xiaodong (Sheldon) Du from the University of Wisconsin-Madison drill into the "Effect of Transmission Integration on Prices on Congestion Revenue Rights: Evidence from the Texas Electricity Market." Chi Ta from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will speak on "Costs of Energy Efficiency Mandates Can Reverse the Sign of Rebound" as well as "What Drives the Effects of Renewable Portfolio Standards on Emissions and Renewable Deployment?: Theory and Empirical Analysis."

If you are interested in attending the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA register for a complimentary Media Registration or to set up an interview with any of the authors, please contact Allison Scheetz at ascheetz(at)aaea(dot)org in the AAEA Business Office. You can also learn more on our Annual Meeting Media Kit page. View the entire program of sessions on the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting mobile app by searching for "AAEA 2019" in your app store.

About 1,400 participants are expected to attend the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, which will take place on July 21-23 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2019

The digital transformation of the upstream energy industry has spawned exponential growth in the amounts and types of data generated during the process of drilling oil & gas wells. A new research grant awarded under the United States Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program aims to develop technologies that can harness these large data sets to help drillers make time-critical decisions. E-Spectrum Technologies, a leader in the development of technology-driven telemetry solutions for upstream energy markets, in partnership with the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been awarded a Phase I grant to begin development and commercialization of a machine learning-based drilling optimization system.

The objective of the grant is to develop and commercialize a real-time computer advisory system to help drillers make more effective decisions and optimize the Rate of Penetration (ROP) achieved during drilling operations. The advisory system will use transformational digital technologies such as distributed processing and machine learning techniques to quickly identify ongoing or incipient vibration and loading patterns that can damage drill bits and slow the drilling process. Features of the drilling advisor include the ability to: operate in geothermal wells at temperatures up to 250°C; perform downhole bit dysfunction identification using machine learning; and transmit near-bit data using high-speed short-hop EM telemetry.

The system will use machine learning algorithms hosted on a near-bit embedded computer to identify incipient bit dysfunctions and pass them to an MWD telemetry system via a high-speed EM short-hop link. This bit dysfunction information will be transmitted to the surface using E-Spectrum's popular Drill Dog MWD telemetry platform which is being thermally upgraded under a separate research grant to operate at temperatures up to 250°C while retaining compatibility with E-Spectrum's proprietary suite of signal denoising algorithms.

At the surface, a PC-based dynamic advisory application using machine learning and data mining algorithms will integrate this incipient failure information with numerous other data streams to provide drillers with critical real-time advice on how to set drilling parameters in order to optimize ROP and avoid damaging drill string components.

While the Phase I research is targeted at ROP optimization, the advisory system will be designed to be modular and scalable to allow future incorporation of expanded data inputs and data driven algorithms to address other drilling problems that are currently difficult or impossible to solve using physics-based models.

About E-Spectrum Technologies: 
E-Spectrum Technologies is a San Antonio, TX based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies technology-driven MWD telemetry products for oil, gas, and geothermal drilling markets. Their mission is to research, develop, and commercialize new upstream technologies.

About the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University: 
Globally ranked as one of the top petroleum engineering programs, Texas A&M University is at the forefront of numerous research areas including recovery of unconventional oil resources, reservoir simulation, and closed-loop reservoir management.



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RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) JULY 13, 2019

GESS International and Capstone Turbine Corporation announced today the engagement of Conor Daly as its Brand Ambassador for the remaining 2019 NTT IndyCar Season with future race options in the NTT Indy Car Series.

Conor Daly has already participated in off-track events at Capstone Turbine's Van Nuys, CA facility and biogas plants in Milwaukee, WI with GESS International. "I couldn't be more excited to be working as an ambassador for GESS International and Capstone Turbine Corporation this year," said Conor Daly. "Their dedication to making the world a better, cleaner place is something I can really get behind. I look forward to being able to use my platform and their commitment to motorsport to be able to grow and expand awareness of green energy along with their business."

GESS International is a highly experienced and globally established renewable energy service company specializing in RNG Biogas production and distribution. With over 350 completed projects worldwide, GESS has over 21 years of expertise in providing energy-efficient solutions using co-generation and renewable energy resources such as solar and biogas. From consulting to managing operations of completed projects, GESS offers design and implementation solutions with a direct economic impact for its customers and their communities.

"GESS International has been impressed with Conor Daly's performance at the 2019 Indy 500 and limited races this year and he has a great off-track presence," said Shaun Lee, Chief Executive Officer of GESS International. "As one of the leaders in 
renewable natural gas (RNG) production in the U.S., GESS looks to continue its expanding awareness of RNG Biogas and overall green energy."

Capstone Turbine Corporation, a strategic partner of GESS International, is committed to improving the efficiencies of energy needs around the world, while simultaneously reducing the global emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. 
Capstone's systems help end users improve their impact on the environment, while still meeting power and reliability needs. To date, Capstone has shipped over 9,000 units to 73 countries and last year alone saved customers an estimated $253 million in annual energy costs and 350,000 tons of carbon.

"We are very excited about our strategic partnership with GESS International and Conor Daly to advance overall awareness of biogas and renewable natural gas as a critical part of the new green economy," said Jim Crouse, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Conor did an excellent job at our Company event last month, with his support as brand ambassador; we are raising awareness and excitement with our distributors and customers about Capstone Turbine's clean and green technology.

Our partnership is going to go a long way in educating the public on the benefits of renewable natural gas as a sustainable and renewable replacement for fossil fuel," concluded Mr. Crouse.

For more information, please visit GESSInternational.com and Capstoneturbine.com



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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARK. (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Caddo Mountain Spring Water, LLC, (Caddo) a start-up spring, artesian & mineral bottled water company, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Wayne Y. Lee – Ph.D. Finance, Professor, Alice L. Walton Chair in Finance, Garrison Chair in Finance and Founder of the Garrison Financial Institute at the University of Arkansas – Sam M. Walton College of Business, Fayetteville, AR to its Advisory Board effective immediately.

Barry Davidson, Caddo's CEO/Managing Member had the following to say about the Company's newest advisory board appointee: "We are pleased to welcome Wayne as the newest member of Caddo's Advisory Board. We especially value the valuable discussions we have had with him over many years. Wayne is one of the brightest persons I have ever met. He joins the Company at an exciting time as we continue to drive our strategy forward and build the company with exceptional professionals who can help fulfill our economic, environmental, social and governance (EESG) mission. Wayne's addition as an Advisory Board member with his leadership and vision in the finance and education fields complements the expertise and experience of our advisory board. We are confident he will provide invaluable input as we continue to develop and execute our business plan and strategy. We look forward to his impactful contribution, and we are both excited and pleased he chose to join us."

Caddo regularly evaluates its Advisory Board composition to ensure board members have the appropriate skills, backgrounds, and perspectives necessary to advance the interests of its shareholders and community stakeholders. This board addition brings to seven; the number who has joined the Company's actively engaged advisory board in the past eleven months.

"I especially appreciate Caddo's collaborative approach and look ahead to working together with the management and board of advisors," said Wayne Lee, Professor of Finance at the Walton College. "Caddo is an excellent company with a wonderfully unique opportunity to create economic and social value. I am excited to be able to play a part in its evolution and success."

Caddo's other advisory board members consist of: Dr. Craig G. Rennie – Ph.D. Finance , Managing Director Garrison Financial Institute, Associate Professor of Finance at Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas; Dr. James K. Hendren – Ph.D. Physics, Chairman Venture Center and Broadband Development Group, LLC; Patrick H. Hays – Esq., retired/former Mayor City of North Little Rock, AR; Dr. Robert S. Reis – Ph.D. Genetics, Professor and Senior Research Career Scientist, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and VA Medical Sciences; William H. Willis founder and principal – Willis Mineral Resources Consulting LLC; and, Walter Mello, Chief Investment Officer at MyBlox Inc. and WMM Capital Advisors, Managing Partner at EMP Management Group, LLC.

About Dr. Wayne Y. Lee 
Dr. Lee is the founder and Executive Director of the Garrison Financial Institute at the Sam M. Walton College of Business – University of Arkansas. The vision of the Institute is to advance financial education and knowledge through practice. Expressly, to enhance student learning through experience, foster research that extends and perfects best practices, and contribute to the economic development of the State of Arkansas and the welfare of its citizens. He served as chair of the Finance Department at the Walton College and currently holds both the Garrison and Alice L. Walton Chair of Finance at the Business School. He also served as chair of the Arvest Bank Trust and Asset Management Committee. Dr. Lee is a well-respected and widely-published finance scholar. To date, he has authored or collaborated on over 50 published papers in the top journals in his field. He received his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles – Anderson School of Management.

More about Caddo 
Barry also had this to say about his Company's EESG Impact mission: "As I have stated before - It is thrilling for us to tip the scale in an economically depressed area of our State by providing good manufacturing jobs and an extraordinary socially responsible consumer product. Our use of solar power reflects our care for and protection of the environment. It will be knowledgeable and discriminating consumers who ultimately decide on the overall worthiness of our mission and product."

Barry had the following to say about the company and its water. "We are making good progress on the project. We knew from the beginning that a start-up venture in a rural setting is an equity investor challenge! But we have staunch confidence in the unsurpassed purity and sustainable quality of our water. Our spring, artesian and mineral water is pristine and blessed with a remarkable historical legacy. Our company's social impact mission and eco-friendly approach is exemplified by our commitment to responsible economic development, sustainable energy, and stewardship of the environment. We believe consumers everywhere will enjoy our path to providing the benefits our water offers." 
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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

In light of Tropical Storm Barry and the resulting flooding in the Gulf Coast, along with predictions of more flooding to come, Wright Flood stands ready to assist policyholders, agents and the public with flood recovery assistance and information at wrightfloodadvice.org.

Below is a brief reminder of the various ways for Wright Flood policyholders to open a new claim by internet, by chatbot, by text, and by telephone quickly and efficiently.

Open a Claim Online at WrightFlood.com

1.    Access the Customer login as a Guest 
2.    Input your 14 digit policy number and the zip code of your insured property 
3.    Complete the questions about your flooding event 
4.    Receive a Claim number, the Adjusting Company name and phone number assigned to your claim 
5.    Access additional linked information to guide your next steps 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim with CLOE the Claims Bot:

1.    Visit wrightflood.com, or wrightfloodadvice.org
2.    Click on the Open a claim chatbot icon on the bottom right-hand side of the page 
3.    Authenticate your account via a series of simple questions 
4.    Answer the questions that CLOE asks about your situation 
5.    At the end of the process, you will be given a claim number, adjuster information, and advice on next steps 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim by Text:

1.    Text CLAIM to 727-777-7066 
2.    You can utilize either your policy number or property address 
3.    Respond via text to six questions 
4.    Receive a confirmation response via text with additional tips; your adjuster will be in touch 
5.    Within 24 hours you will receive a return text with your claim number included 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim by Telephone:

1.    Dial 1-800-725-9472 
2.    Follow prompt #4 "Report a new claim" 
3.    A Wright Flood teammate will assist you to open your claim 
4.    Provide your name, property address and/or your policy number to identify your policy. 
5.    Receive Claim number, adjusting company and phone number, and advice on next steps.

Open a Claim by Cell Phone:

1.    Dial **FLOOD or **35663     
2.    Follow prompt #4 "Report a new claim" 
3.    A Wright Flood teammate will assist you to open your claim 
4.    Provide your name, property address and/or your policy number to identify your policy. 
5.    Receive Claim number, adjusting company and phone number, and advice on next steps. 
For use with cell phones only. Verizon's VoLTE users may not have this access.

For additional information you may also visit http://www.wrightflood.com/claims, http://www.wrightfloodadvice.org, call the claims department at 1-800-725-9472 or email floodclaims@weareflood.com.

About Wright Flood:                                                             
Wright Flood provides federal flood insurance, excess flood coverage and private flood alternatives along with leading industry expertise, earning an A- (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best. As the largest flood provider in the nation, Wright Flood takes pride in user-friendly technology, exceptional claims reputation and providing the service that clients deserve. We think that is the measure of the right relationship.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

The Bureau of Reclamation announced that 30 projects will receive $5.1 million from the Desalination and Water Purification Research Program to develop improved and inexpensive ways to desalinate and treat impaired water.

"We are awarding grants to a diverse group of projects to reduce the cost, energy consumption and environmental impacts of treating impaired or otherwise unusable water for local communities across the country," said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. "This funding is a direct result of the Trump Administration's commitment to increase water supply and delivery through improved technology."

Twenty-five awards are for laboratory-scale projects, which are typically bench scale studies involving small flow rates. They are used to determine the viability of a novel process, new materials or process modifications. Awards are limited to $150,000.

Five projects are selected as pilot-scale proposals, which test a novel process at a sufficiently large-scale to determine the technical, practical and economic viability of the process. Awards are limited to $400,000 and no more than $200,000 per year.

Types of projects funded include modeling, testing new materials such as nanomaterials, and improvements on known technologies such as distillation and electrodialysis. Projects are funded in the following states: 

Alabama

Arizona

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Illinois

Massachusetts

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

Oklahoma

Texas

Pennsylvania

Virginia

More detail on each project is available at [http://www.usbr.gov/research/dwpr.



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LAFAYETTE, LA. (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Last week's earthquakes in California illustrate how unprepared the U.S. is for the next "Big One," particularly in comparison to Japan.

While two earthquakes last week in the remote Mojave Desert didn't cause deaths or serious injuries, they were the largest recorded in two decades—not to mention eerily timed. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge, Calif. earthquake that killed at least 57 people and caused $15 billion in damage.

At least one expert says that if a 7.1 magnitude earthquake like one that struck last week were to happen in Los Angeles, damage could exceed $200 billion[1].

Insurance companies must be at the forefront of helping communities recover from these unpredictable seismic activities, said Sentry Claims Group President Steven Steckler.

To do that, property and casualty insurers must be prepared to mitigate risk when earthquakes happen, while also ensuring they have the resources to process and adjust an inundation of claims, Steckler said.

"This country needs to be better prepared for earthquakes, and insurers need to be ready to help Americans rebuild," said Steckler.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that last week's earthquakes should be a "wake up call" to strengthen alert systems and building codes in California and other at-risk states[2].

California is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors[3] statewide that will give utilities and trains seconds to shut down before the shaking starts. As of this year, people in Los Angeles will now get public alerts[4] through a mobile app for magnitude 5.0 or greater earthquakes.

The ShakeAlert[5] prototype early warning system, spearheaded by the United States Geological Survey, is based on a similar system that has been operational in Japan since 2007. Built on top of three regional seismic networks in Southern California, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, the prototype U.S. system aims to alert people on the West Coast of major onshore earthquakes seconds before the shaking starts. However, the system experienced snafus[6] in California last week.

Another issue is that both onshore and offshore warning systems are needed. Massive quakes causing tsunamis happen offshore[7].

The Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019, new legislation[8] introduced by U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in February, was created to establish an early warning system for offshore earthquakes in the region impacted by the 700-mile-long Cascadia subduction zone that's just off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington. The legislation is awaiting a companion bill in the Senate.

Japan is considered the benchmark for how a country prepares for earthquakes and tsunamis. DeFazio said that that the U.S. is "so underprepared compared to the Japanese."

Japan already had a sophisticated onshore early warning system in place and was developing an offshore component when the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami[9] struck. After that, Japan allocated almost $1 billion to new offshore instrumentation. 
Japan has used an engineering technique called base isolation in about 9,000 buildings to date, making them more able to withstand earthquakes.

But in the U.S., a 2018 federal study found that a quarter of the buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area would be significantly damaged after a magnitude-7 earthquake. Not only that, recovery would be hindered even further because nine out of every 10 commercial buildings and eight out of 10 homes in California are not insured[10] for earthquakes.

"We need to be adequately prepared for any kind of extreme weather event or disaster," Steckler said. "The aftermath is always the same. The damage is done, and the rebuilding process must begin."

About Sentry Claims Group, LLC 
Sentry Claims Group, located Lafayette, La., is the leader in providing independent property and casualty claims adjusting services for both catastrophic events and daily claims. Founded in 2014 and led by insurance industry veterans including President Steven Steckler, SCG is built on the core values of best-in-class service, immediate action and unwavering reassurance, and is committed to helping communities and businesses rebuild their lives in the wake of natural disasters. For more information about Sentry Claims Group, visit http://www.scgadjusters.com/?PRS

1.Evans, Carter. "Recent California Earthquakes a Stark Warning for Los Angeles." CBS News, CBS Interactive, 8 July 2019. 
2.Rogers, John, and Robert Jablon. "Quakes Push Californians to Prepare for the next Big Jolt." AP NEWS, Associated Press, 8 July 2019 
3.John Rogers, Robert Jablon And Marcio Jose Sanchez. "California's Recent Earthquakes Reignite Fears of 'Big One'." Time, Time, 8 July 2019 
4.Hurley, Amanda Kolson. "Los Angeles Gets America's First Earthquake Warning App." Wired, Conde Nast, 9 Jan. 2019 
5."ShakeAlert." Current Status, http://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/shakealert/current-status. 
6.Betuel, Emma. "An Earthquake Early Warning System Is Preparing California for the 'Big One'." Inverse, 8 July 2019 
7."U.S. West Coast and Alaska Marine Geohazards." U.S. West Coast and Alaska Marine Geohazards, http://www.usgs.gov/centers/pcmsc/science/us-west-coast-and-alaska-marine-geohazards?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects. 
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Look good, feel good, do good. Today, all three are possible thanks to The Pacific, a new and stylish multi occasion shoe by Loafs LLC. This eco-conscious footwear line is made entirely from recycled materials including algae-based foam, chrome-free recycled leather trimmings and tree-based linings.

Taking materials that would be otherwise destined for landfill and combining them with the first plant-based foam made from algae biomass, The Pacific is as sustainable as it is fashion-forward. It's the perfect all-day shoe with the comfort of a sneaker and the style of a dress shoe.

"People are well aware of how important it is to care for our planet, but don't always know how," said Aaron Roubitchek, creator of The Pacific. "The Pacific makes it easy to love the planet we walk on and look great doing it."

Emphasizing an eco-conscious approach to shoemaking, The Pacific uses less toxic manufacturing processes than conventional footwear brands. Substitutions favoring sustainability include water-based assembly cement, chromium-free recycled leather, GRS-certified 100% recycled polyester, recycled foam, and organic cotton shoelaces without wax. The recycled leather alone is manufactured using 95% recycled water and decreases waste yield by 90% compared to standard leather manufacturing. Beyond the shoe itself, all packaging for The Pacific is made from 100% recycled paper and soybean ink printing.

Doing good for the environment has never been easier or looked better with The Pacific. Modeled after other philanthropic fashion brands, each pair purchased will directly help clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. At the end of each year, the greater of 10% of profits or 1% of sales will go to The Ocean Cleanup Project, one of the most technically innovative and mass scale ocean cleanup efforts in scope.

The Pacific is currently available to pre-order on Kickstarter. It is available in black, tan, slate blue, nimbus grey, and desert orange to match anyone's personal style. Its lace-up design sports a sophisticated aesthetic that, when coupled with the foam runner's insole and rubber tread pods, provides all-day comfort for any activity. Starting at $89, pre-order by visiting pr.go2.fund/loafs.

About Loafs LLC 
Loafs LLC is an eco-conscious footwear brand that holds itself to an elevated standard of sustainability throughout every step of the process. From manufacturing to post purchase philanthropy, Loafs creates shoes that make customers look and feel good, and helps the earth too. As a company, Loafs aims to inspire their customers to combat climate change through small, everyday actions like choosing the clothes they wear, and being mindful about how they are made. Design, comfort and philanthropy are no longer mutually exclusive, as a percentage of every purchase is donated to The Ocean Cleanup's efforts to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. For more information, visit http://www.loafs.com.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Cogency, today announced that Thomas K. Taylor, MD, MBA is joining the team as a new Senior Consultant in Cogency's Southeast Region. Well-versed in both business and medicine, Dr. Taylor has illustrated his expertise in the medical arena and earned a stellar reputation as a clinical expert and operational leader in primary care, obstetrics and gynecology as well as occupational and environmental medicine over the course of nearly 30 years. Dr. Hung K. Cheung, MD, MPH, FACOEM, CEO of Cogency states " We at Cogency are very excited to add a new specialist to our team of physicians- Dr. Thomas K Taylor! An expert in business and medicine, Dr. Taylor will bring an expanded level of occupational health experience to our clients nationally."

Passionate about his commitment to delivering quality health care to underserved populations, he has also worked with community health centers and non-profits to deliver primary care, obstetrical and gynecological care to help fill gaps within these communities. Further, Dr. Taylor has served as a clinical instructor to medical students and/or medical residents at a number of medical schools and hospitals. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Taylor brings additional insight and understanding to Cogency's clients via public health and environmental medicine research and analysis.

Dr. Taylor received his MD from the East Carolina University Medical School, his MBA from the Scott Cole School of Business at Kennesaw University and a Master of Science degree from North Carolina A&T University. In addition to a full residency in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Taylor also completed a preventive medicine fellowship in Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

About Cogency

A Team to Stand With You in a Crisis

For more than 15 years, we have been providing high-value, medically-based counsel and solutions to our clients on a vast array of national and community occupational, environmental health and building science issues. This frequently includes an associated assessment, diagnosis and sampling of the properties, buildings or environments where our clients work or live.

Protecting your People, your Property and your Purpose.

To learn more, visit https://www.cogencyteam.com/ 



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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Contact: Susan Morgan, TRI president and RE senior editor at support(at)rewilding.org.

The Rewilding Institute (TRI), founded twenty years ago by wilderness legend Dave Foreman, together with publisher Essex Editions, has released the first annual Rewilding Earth anthology. Rewilding Earth Unplugged: The Best of Rewilding Earth 2018 shares in elegant book form sixty of the best articles and pieces of art from the first full year of Rewilding Earth online.

Starting with the premise that most of the world should be wild, Rewilding Earth is an online publication that carries on where the late great journal Wild Earth left off. True to the essence of rewilding—giving the land back to wildlife and wildlife back to the land—Rewilding Earth runs news and views on protecting, reconnecting, and restoring big wild places, and reintroducing or assisting their missing or diminished species, particularly top carnivores like Pumas and Wolves.

Among the many powerful pieces of writing in this first Rewilding Earth are a defense of the Antiquities Act by Dave Foreman himself; a profile of the grassland-saving and species-restoring Southern Plains Land Trust by Nicole Rosmarino; an explanation of a more easterly miracle called the Arc of Appalachia by Nancy Stranahan; a successful call to save Eagle Mountain and extend Adirondack Park's Split Rock Wildway by Northeast Wilderness Trust's Director Jon Leibowitz; a draught of "Rewilding Distilled" poured by TRI Director John Davis; "The Good News", an inspiring poem by Gary Lawless; a plea for family planning by Suzanne York of Transition Earth; a call for a National Conservation Corridors Campaign to give people and animals wild pathways across the country by Michael Soulé; highlights of American Chestnut restoration work by Sara Fern Fitzsimmons; and a celebration of the daunting removal of an Alaskan dam by Brad Meiklejohn.

Artwork in the anthology was contributed by Steven Kellogg, Sheri Amsel, Susan Morgan, and others. The cover art depicting Trappers Lake, Colorado, by painter Evan Cantor, conveys a place of great import to conservation history and Nature protection because it was seen by the US Forest Service as too beautiful and wild to be developed, contributing to the emergence of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Rewilding Earth has grown in all areas in the last year, from website visitors (up 76%) to our social media channels and podcast downloads. So far the first 26 episodes of our podcast have been downloaded 10,000 times. Facebook, Twitter, and our new Instagram channel have gained substantial audiences as we've ramped up out outreach with new and curated content. The driving factor behind all growth has been the great increase in original articles and new Rewilding Earth podcast content, giving us many more touch points with our audience than we've ever experienced in the past.

Rewilding Earth Unplugged is a collaborative labor of love for wild Nature. All writers and artists donated their work, and publication was graciously underwritten by Patagonia, Katoola, Biohabitats, Foundation Earth and generous TRI fans who donated to the GoFundMe campaign. Proceeds from sale of the book (available from http://www.rewilding.org for $25) directly support The Rewilding Institute's work for Puma recovery in the East, Wolf recovery in the West, continental wildways, and other initiatives to ensure that the world of tomorrow will be wilder and richer than the world of today.



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FREDERICK, MD, (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

The easiest way to save electricity is to stop wasting it. That's the simple directive behind GOEFER's "vampire hunting" Energy Management platform. The company, a veteran owned start-up founded in August 2016 at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI), is on a steep trajectory as it grows into a national presence.

GOEFER effectively tripled its staff this month, adding 10 members to its burgeoning team, including software engineers, sales reps, and business development personnel. Satellite offices will be based in California, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, with North Carolina coming online in the next few weeks. Offices in New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, are planned.

"It's more than a business to me," says Michael Herod, founder and CSO. "It's a cultural mission. If you walk around your home or office at night, every glowing light is like a little energy vampire siphoning off precious resources. That's one piece of the puzzle. Multiply the drain by an apartment complex or 500 cubicles and you start to understand why saving energy is so important. We have the technology to do better. It's an imperative now more than ever."

The GOEFER employment notice got 400 responses in a matter of days. Herod says he was impressed with the quality of candidates, especially in complement to GOEFER's core culture. "The common thread among team members is our dedication to helping people take control of energy usage. We are making a difference. When we save energy, that's a win for the planet. When we save money on energy, that helps the economy. Businesses can channel those savings into other growth areas, like hiring or product innovation."

Herod draws on his background as a Building Sustainability consultant and adjunct professor of sustainability at Arizona State University, explaining "The average home wastes $165 a year on electricity. Businesses pay about $35.50 in electricity per employee per year, but they only use about $13.50 to do their jobs. The rest is just wasted."

Early adopters joined a wait list for GOEFER's first product, an advanced power strip engineered to capture 20,000 data points per hour. Now in full swing, users connect, track and manage devices via an app for ultimate control of their energy footprint. The easy-to-read commercial dashboard provides detailed, real-time analytics and projected savings. GOEFER's Master Control feature launched last month, with plans to add programable operating schedules coming soon.

GOEFER is an approved provider of smart technology with several east coast power authorities' energy reduction programs. The company also earned top honors at the Shore Hatchery's spring 2018 Gull Cage, a Shark Tank style business startup competition, and participates in Bethesda Green's Be Green Hub.

FITCI's CEO, Kathie Callahan Brady, is a GOEFER advisor and a customer. "Our second location, a business incubator called ROOT in downtown Frederick, worked with GOEFER on a 35-unit case study using their 15-amp smart strips. The depth of detail we got out of that was amazing. This product has a practical, relevant benefit, and it's easy to use, so I'm not surprised by the company's healthy growth." FITCI is proud to be a GOEFER customer and to be a part of the global movement to reduce the energy footprint.

Other notable projects include work with George Mason University and the Center for Energy, Science and Policy. Snapshots of GOEFER's dashboard and Root results are available online at GOEFER.com, along with details about commercial and residential applications and tips on saving energy.



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BROOKVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) JULY 15, 2019

Miller Fabrication Solutions, a strategic supply chain partner for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has announced results from its annual customer survey in a downloadable infographic. The OEM fabricator has also welcomed new customer Independent Rough Terrain Center, LLC (IRTC), a global manufacturer of unique rough terrain material handling equipment for the military, oil and gas, construction, mining, intermodal logistics and other industries.

"We strive each and every day to ensure our customers' complex project measures are exceeded both now and in the future," says Eric D. Miller, president of Miller Fabrication Solutions. "Open communication and transparency are key to this endeavor."

Part of Miller's customer satisfaction initiatives is the distribution of its Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey to OEMs across construction and forestry, transportation and other industrial equipment industries. Responses are collected and reviewed by the leadership team for incorporation into short- and long-term strategic planning efforts.

"While this customer feedback is acted upon internally, we also wanted to share the results with our customer and prospective customer base in an easily-digestible way," said Miller. "The infographic aims to accomplish this objective. At the same time, we seek to keep the conversation going by inviting customer comments in a less formal process throughout the year. Continuous improvement is a way of life for us."

Customer responses highlighted in the infographic included the following: 

90 percent of products are reported to be received on time, according to the majority of customers.

86 percent of customer respondents indicated that Miller is either "extremely responsive" or "very responsive."

The top four words customers used to describe Miller are "reliable," "responsive," "stable" and "collaborative."

Miller's newest customer, IRTC, has already seen the results of Miller's emphasis on customer satisfaction.

"We have over 250 suppliers," said Lyndie Wingenroth, director of supply chain operations, IRTC. "When we look at potential partners, we look at the quality they provide, their costs and delivery time. Miller has delivered on all three."

Miller produces low volume, large metal components for the Cibolo, Texas-based company. These components include the bogie carriage for IRTC's flagship military product, the RT240, as well as a radiator frame.

The infographic "Customers Weigh In & Miller Listens" is available for download by visiting the Resources section of http://www.millerfabricationsolutions.com today.

About Miller Fabrication Solutions

Established in 1963, Miller Fabrication Solutions is the strategic fabrication partner for innovative OEMs. Miller delivers high-quality metal parts and assemblies through its extensive value-added and manufacturing solutions. With a core focus on utilizing modern technology and robotic automation coupled with lean processes, the Miller Customer Experience works to ensure that your complex project measures are exceeded now and well into the future.

Learn how you can transform your metal manufacturing processes by scheduling a consultation today.



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LOS ANGELES AND PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

Hubject, a globally recognized leader in simplifying electric vehicle charging with eRoaming and innovative infrastructure technology and processes, today announced its partnership with IoTecha, a company specializing in providing software and hardware solutions to support EV charging infrastructure. Together, the two companies will simplify the implementation and deployment of Plug&Charge and Smart Charging systems using ISO 15118 for electric vehicles globally.

"We are extremely excited to work with IoTecha to bring Plug&Charge using the ISO 15118 standard to a wider user base," said Barton Sidles, Senior Director Business and Corporate Development. "Our highest priority is supporting EV adoption. Through the advancement of EV charging technology, together we can help move the eMobility sector forward by providing intelligent and secure solutions."

IoTecha will utilize Hubject's systems to issue and sign digital certificates to be installed in IoTecha Combined Charging System on Module (CCSoM) products. Once implemented, EV charging stations using IoTecha CCSoM will offer the highest level of secure communication to enable Plug&Charge and smart charging.

With Hubject's technology and services, chargers using IoTecha's CCSoM and Intelligent Power Platform (IoT.ON) are the perfect solution for companies and utilities who want to offer charging options and infrastructure with smart charging capabilities. Enhancing the customer experience and introducing advanced energy management techniques will make EV charging more convenient and efficient, promoting EV adoption.

With smart charging technology enabled by ISO 15118, utilities can work with city planners, major fleet operators, property owners and local governments to predict and manage the amount of energy entering electric vehicles when charging. This energy management will help alleviate the strain on the grid caused by the upcoming influx of electric vehicles, reducing the need to create additional expensive infrastructure projects to meet peak demand. Essentially this technology helps to evaluate how the grid stays balanced by incorporating and regulating a number of dynamic variables. These variables can include the needs of EV drivers based on what they are willing to pay, duration at charging station, the amount of charge needed and status of the grid (peak demand, etc.) Additionally, the secure communication components of the ISO 15118 standard protect against an attack on the grid by providing the highest level of secure communication during a charging session.

"Hubject's goals align very closely with ours, which makes this technology partnership a natural and logical fit," stated Oleg Logvinov, CEO & President at IoTecha. "The evolution of the grid via smart charging technology is something we are heavily invested in and Hubject's PKI product and services for ISO 15118 are an essential piece of the puzzle, enabling us to provide our customers with turnkey solutions."

ABOUT HUBJECT 
Hubject simplifies electric vehicle charging. Through its eRoaming platform, called "intercharge", the eMobility specialist connects charge port operators and eMobility service providers, thus providing standardized access to charging infrastructure regardless of network. With over 100,000 connected charging stations and more than 300 B2B partners across 26 countries, intercharge is the world's largest cross-provider of charging networks for electric vehicles. Hubject is also a trusted consulting partner to automakers, charging providers and other EV-related businesses looking to launch eMobility services or implement Plug&Charge using ISO 15118. Thus, Hubject enables eMobility to make a breakthrough worldwide. 
Founded in 2012, Hubject is a joint venture of the BMW Group, Bosch, Daimler, EnBW, innogy, Siemens and the Volkswagen Group. Hubject's headquarters is located in Berlin, with business units in Los Angeles and Shanghai. 
For more information on Hubject and its services, please visit http://www.hubject.com 
Hubject - HEADING FOR THE FUTURE

ABOUT IOTECHA 
IoTecha is accelerating the Electric Vehicle revolution by providing an integrated Platform called IoT.ON – consisting of software, hardware and Cloud components - for the Smart Charging infrastructure and enabling the integration of tens of millions of Electric Vehicles with the Power Grid. Our customers are prominent global manufacturers of both Electric Vehicles and EV charging stations. Our products include V2G and HomePlug Protocol Analyzer, Combined Charging System on Module (and custom modules), and our Cloud-based services. http://www.iotecha.com



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CLEARWATER, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

Bruce Kaiser is the founder and President of Lightning Master Corporation and a leading international authority on the mitigation of lightning and static damage at industrial, commercial, chemical and oil & gas facilities. Kaiser has authored numerous articles on static and lightning solutions for domestic and international trade and professional publications. In addition, he has been a guest speaker and spoken at many professional organization trade shows and seminars. He also holds multiple patents on various technologies including lightning and static protection.

Kaiser believes preventive measures can reduce the threat of damage from lightning strikes. His company has recently created an interim standard for lightning protection for production and disposal sites. However, even with the best preventive and protective measures in place, lightning strikes can still occur.

Kaiser recently published an article in the July issue of Tank Storage Magazine.

To quote Kaiser's recent article:

"As Ben Franklin, ironically of lightning rod fame, once said, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Well, he was almost correct. He forgot about insurance cost increases. As a result of increased claims activity from lightning strikes, many insurance companies are now restricting or excluding coverage for lightning damage. This is passed along to owners/operators who discover at the time of policy renewal that if coverage has not been excluded then insurers have at least imposed higher rates or higher deductibles, or both in some cases. In the case of higher deductibles, insurers are increasing these not just a little, but a lot. It is not unusual to see the deductible for lightning damage jump from $50,000 to $500,000. This is unreasonably and particularly burdensome for operators in high lightning areas." Kaiser concludes.

In addition to an interim standard, Lightning Master has helped create a unique insurance product that provides low-cost and low-deductible coverage for lightning damage. This product, Tank Assure 360, is being offered by Lloyds of London through Ed Broking of London and JH Blades of Houston.

Each year, lightning strikes cause billions of dollars in damages, and this doesn't take into account the downtime companies experience. Lightning Master Corporation has become a leader in analyzing and delivering risk assessments for multiple industries, including oil and gas.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

Nanoscience Instruments is proud to partner with DENSsolutions to serve the US and Canadian markets. DENSsolutions designs and manufactures a range of state-of-the-art In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) solutions. The Stream, Climate, Lightning and Wildfire systems pair precision TEM characterization with real-world environmental conditions, which eliminates the limitation of static sample environments and high vacuum pressures found typically in the Electron Microscope.

This partnership will provide a synergistic fit to the core competencies of Nanoscience Instruments and the markets they serve. "The DENSsolutions In Situ TEM solutions allow researchers to fully investigate real-world phenomena and achieve breakthrough science. The expansion to our range of products will further expand our reach into key strategic markets," says Sebastian Kossek, co-owner of Nanoscience Instruments. "As a company that specializes in surface science characterization and measurement instrumentation solutions, we are excited to have additional tools that are synergistic to our current and future customer base."

DENSsolutions is a leading manufacturer of precision In Situ Microscopy Solutions that help develop better solutions for, among others, energy and materials. "As scientists and researchers are looking to solve macro modern-day global challenges which society is facing, they need to understand materials down to the atomic level. The innovative and powerful In Situ TEM solutions DENSsolutions provides, helps these researchers change the world, one atom at a time," says Ben Bormans, CEO DENSsolutions. "By incorporating all stages of the development model, In Situ TEM unlocks unprecedented research capabilities and moves nanoscience to the next level."

"The partnership with DENSsolutions opens new avenues for the current customer base and finds additional overlaps with the other technologies we currently provide," says Mark Flowers, co-owner of Nanoscience Instruments. "Observing processes 'on-site' as they are occurring and under changing external stimuli is the paramount goal of In Situ, time resolved techniques."

For more information about Nanoscience Instruments and the products and services they provide, visit us online at http://www.nanoscience.com.

For more information about DENSsolutions and the products and services they provide, visit us online at http://www.denssolutions.com. 



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

The United Nations Foundation today announced its 10th annual press fellowship to the opening of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly – the annual gathering of heads of state at the UN headquarters in New York. The fellowship will take place from September 21 to September 25, 2019. A stipend will be provided to cover travel, lodging costs, and meals. Participating journalists will have access to exclusive briefings on the issues that impact lives around the world, including a special focus on climate change.

The International Labour Organization recently reported that 80 million jobs could be lost by 2030 due to global warming. And, the World Health Organization found that 9 out of 10 people breathe polluted air, triggering up to 33 million asthma-related visits to the emergency room per year. Progress on issues such as poverty, hunger, and health care are increasingly threatened by climate change – the greatest challenge to sustainable development, according to a new UN report.

This September in New York, governments, climate scientists, and young people will come together to assess progress on these issues. This press fellowship will take place alongside key events, including: 

The UN Secretary-General's Climate Action Summit, which will bring together leaders to ramp up climate action in support of the Paris Agreement.

The UN Youth Climate Summit, where hundreds of young people will come together to share solutions for climate action.

Global student climate strikes.

The launch of the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The Sustainable Development Goals Summit, which marks the first UN summit on the Sustainable Development Goals since they were adopted in 2015.

A high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage, where leaders will come together to support affordable health for all.

"Climate change threatens everything – from our food systems to the health of our oceans to the quality of the air we breathe – putting the futures of our youth at risk," said Kathy Calvin, President & CEO of the UN Foundation. "It's time to take a hard look at just how interconnected these global issues are and find solutions that work for our changing planet."

Selected journalists will have direct access to UN experts and activists on the frontlines of global progress. This fellowship is intended for journalists who are interested in foreign affairs, health, justice and equality issues, climate change, and the work of the United Nations to address global challenges. We welcome applications from journalists reporting from all countries and filing across all platforms.

The application can be found here. Application deadline: Monday August 5, 2019. The fellowship will take place from September 21 to September 25, 2019. For more information, please contact Serena Jiwani at sjiwani@unfoundation.org.

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About the United Nations Foundation 
The United Nations Foundation acts as a strategic partner to help the United Nations mobilize the ideas, people, and resources it needs to drive global progress and tackle urgent challenges. We focus on issues at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals, build initiatives across sectors to solve problems at scale, and engage citizens who seek action. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner, the UN Foundation works with philanthropic, corporate, government, and individual partners. Learn more at: http://www.unfoundation.org. 



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GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

The leading industrial refrigeration company, Star Refrigeration, is nominated amongst the biggest names in the cooling industry including Panasonic, Toshiba and Mitsubishi at this year's RAC Cooling Awards. The 2019 shortlist was announced last week ahead of the awards ceremony taking place on September 25th at The London Hilton on Park Lane.

As one of the highlights in the industry annual calendar, the RAC Cooling Awards brings together over 500 professionals from the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate best practice and standout achievements from the previous 12 months. In 2018, Star was awarded Refrigeration Innovation of the Year for its Ethos energy management system.

Rob Lamb, Star Refrigeration's Sales and Marketing Director said, "It's an honour that five projects have been shortlisted for four prizes at the RAC Cooling Awards. The company is going from strength to strength and it's always wonderful news to hear we've been nominated for accolades as it means we're making a difference in the industry. Our team look forward to attending the awards dinner and hopefully bring back some prizes."

The RAC Awards currently has 16 categories. Star Refrigeration has been shortlisted for Contractor of the Year, Product of the Year, Environmental Collaboration of the Year and Low Carbon Achievement with multiple nominations in some categories.

The Product of the Year award refers to Star's latest air-cooled chiller, the Azanechiller 2.0. The packaged low charge ammonia chiller range helps customers avoid F-gas refrigerants, offering a future proof solution which will deliver reliable cooling for 20 + years. Boasting excellent efficiency, the Azanechiller 2.0 reduces running costs and carbon footprint – with efficiency figures that are up to 146% higher than the European EcoDesign Directive recommendations.

In the Low Carbon Achievement category, Star is shortlisted twice – once for its award winning Ethos system, and again for its collaboration with Gist which delivered Europe's most efficient chill store plant in Chesterfield. The new installation has cut carbon emissions by 943 tonnes of CO2/kWh per year when compared to the typical cooling demand of similar European chill stores. In addition, Gist reduced their annual energy bill by over £200,000 per year when compared to UK 'Best practice' guidelines.

Star's partnership with The Ice Co, which led to making existing plants more energy efficient, has been shortlisted for Environmental Collaboration of the Year (along with the Gist project). The innovative Ethos software was deployed at one of the company's sites in South Kirby. The system identified key areas where savings could be made, resulting in a 33% reduction in energy consumption and over £100,000 saved per annum on electricity. Ethos, which collects data from equipment to highlight inefficiencies, is now being installed across The Ice Co's other sites to further reduce carbon emissions.

A panel of 12 judges will now decide the winners of the awards, due to be announced at the prestigious awards dinner and ceremony on 25th September.

For more information about the RAC Cooling Awards 2019 or to book, visit: https://coolingawards.racplus.com

To find out more about any of Star Refrigeration's projects go to https://star-ref.co.uk



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KANSAS CITY, MO. AND LATHROP, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

Orange EV and Super Store Industries (SSI) today announced the deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal trucks to multiple SSI facilities, supporting both grocery distribution and dairy and beverage manufacturing.

With this deployment, Super Store Industries is mirroring the high standards set by their parent companies, Raley's Family of Fine Stores and The Save Mart Companies, to implement sustainable practices that reduce carbon footprint and have a measurable, positive impact on the environment.

SSI's first Orange EV yard truck was immediately deployed into heavy service, operating up to 19 hours per day. Replacing just one heavy use yard truck with an Orange EV electric can eliminate up to 166 tons of CO2 and 1.7 tons of NOx annually.

"Deploying Orange EV electric trucks not only helps to fulfill our mission to be good stewards of the environment, it also dramatically improves conditions for our drivers and site personnel," said Tom Hughes, Vice President of Operations for Super Store Industries. "Literally a breath of fresh air, drivers no longer have to contend with diesel fumes and soot. The trucks also make financial sense, both up front and operationally."

Super Store Industries leveraged funds from the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to purchase their Orange EV trucks. HVIP is currently open, enabling Orange EV discounts of up to $165,000 per T-Series electric terminal truck and up to $30,000 per truck voucher for charging equipment.

"Super Store Industries is the first dairy manufacturer in the U.S. to deploy a pure-electric Class 8 truck," commented Mike Saxton, Orange EV Chief Commercial Officer. "SSI is taking the lead, eliminating emissions with 100% electric yard trucks while reducing costs and accelerating payback. Orange EV trucks cost less in fuel, maintenance, and other diesel-related costs, and when operated in California, can generate a significant additional income stream."

SSI is registering its Orange EV electric trucks in California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)marketable carbon credit trading program. By operating yard trucks with a cleaner power source (i.e., electric vs. diesel), SSI will earn LCFS credits for each metric ton of CO2 reduced. At current market prices and fleet-reported electricity usage, fleets operating Orange EV yard trucks are expected to be paid up to $12,000 per truck annually from LCFS credit proceeds. Contact Orange EV to learn more.    

About Super Store Industries

Founded in 1981, Super Store Industries has over 30 years of experience providing our customers with superior dairy and beverage products. Known for our expertise in the dairy industry and efficient warehousing and distribution, our products redefine industry standards with our commitment to quality and the finest ingredients locally sourced in California. Strategically located in the heart of California, our location gives us proximity and reach to every major West Coast market with your fresh product within 48 hours, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Denver. From our Dairy and Beverage Manufacturing Division in Turlock, California and our Dry Grocery and Frozen Food Division in Lathrop, California, we have a nationwide reach to supply high-quality products to customers across the United States and internationally.

About Orange EV

Kansas City based Orange EV is the leading OEM providing industrial fleets with heavy duty electric vehicle solutions that are proven to save moneywhile being safer, more reliable, and preferred by drivers and management alike. Orange EV trucks meet the most rigorous duty cycles and 24x7 shift schedules while eliminating diesel fuel and emissions. Building both new and re-powered terminal trucks with patent-pending technology, Orange EV was the first and is still the only manufacturer offering 100% electric Class 8 vehicles that have been commercially deployed and re-ordered into container handling operations. 



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SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

The Lodge at Chaa Creek's latest Macal River Cleanup Campaign 2019 and the upcoming annual Eco-Kids Environmental Summer Camp are two recent examples of how sustainable tourism brings benefits to the local environment and communities, the popular Belizean eco-resort's managing director said.

"Our staff's Macal River Cleanup Campaign 2019shows what can happen when sustainable practices and Green operations are adopted by all members of an organisation," Bryony Fleming Bradley said.

"When the entire staff begins thinking in terms of how the organisation can contribute to environmental sustainability and support for local communities, Green practices become second nature. And this is something we hope is becoming a model for all nature-based resorts," she added.

Chaa Creek staff embarked on their most recent river cleanup project in June 2019, following a previous sweep of the Macal River in May of last year. And this year's effort removed more than twice the amount of rubbish and debris that was collected last year.

Ms Bradley said it is noteworthy that the river cleanup and similar initiatives are staff-driven, with many Chaa Creek employees volunteering to become involved.

"These environmental and community projects spread the benefits of tourism while bringing staff, visitors and local Belizeans closer together," she said

Other Chaa Creek projects include delivering holiday baskets and gifts while Christmas carolling for elderly, disabled and disadvantaged community members, a successful anti-littering campaign, delivering visitor-donated school supplies to needy primary schools, and assisting with the annual Eco-Kids free environmental education summer camp, Ms Bradley said.

Chaa Creek's Eco-Kids Summer Camp, officially the Eco-Kids Environmental and Cultural Exchange Camp, has been providing a free, weeklong "learning adventure" for 24 young Belizeans between the ages of nine and twelve since 2001.

Sponsored by Chaa Creek founding owners Mick and Lucy Fleming as in "investment in the future," this year's camp runs from July 14 – 21, 2019. It offers a unique hands-on educational experience focussed on Belize's environment and cultures in a pristine rainforest setting at the resort's Macal River Camp.

Lucy Fleming, a former schoolteacher who conceived of the Camp with the belief that "Instilling a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world in young people, while giving them the skills and confidence to protect it, is the best way to prepare for the environmental challenges of the future," said it would not be possible without the enthusiastic support of the staff.

"As with all our environmental and community projects, Chaa Creek staff members, from our naturalist guides to cooks, farm and stable hands, and pretty much everyone put their hands up to get involved.

"It's wonderful to see, and sends a positive message throughout the community about sustainable tourism, and what can be achieved when people work together," Ms Fleming said.

She added that management and staff members often identify projects and then work together to carry them out.

"For example, the recent Macal River Cleanup Campaign 2019 was the brainchild of Brion Young, who manages our onsite Belize Natural History Centre. Brion is an environmentalist and nature lover who became concerned when he saw rubbish on the banks of the beautiful Macal River, which many of our guests enjoy canoeing on, and local people still use for transportation and fishing.

"Last year Brion conceived of the idea to have a river cleanup day. He shopped the idea around, and staff responded enthusiastically. They loaded canoes with the necessary implements and these large industrial trash bags, and by the end of the day arrived in San Ignacio Town with nine huge bags full of stuff that they delivered to the local Waste Management Station.

"This year Brion again organised a 15 member team and they removed 17 bags of trash and debris, helping to return the Macal River to its natural beauty.

"We couldn't be prouder of yet another great initiative that was developed and implemented in-house by staff members, most of whom are locals and who, like Brion, ask for nothing in return and say their reward is the satisfaction of a healthier river and environment.

"This is what true sustainable tourism is all about. Revenue from visitors supports eco-resorts that provide employment for local people and families, many of who give back time and energy towards protecting the land and communities that attracted those visitors in the first place.

"It's wonderful to see, and bodes well for the future of Belize and the planet," Ms Fleming said.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognised by National Geographic with first place honours at the 2017 World Legacy Awards held in Berlin.



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ST. PAUL, MINN. (PRWEB) JULY 16, 2019

MyTana, a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for the plumbing and drain cleaning markets, has released DrainSteer. This patent-pending product combines the functionality of a high-pressure jetter and push camera to create the first steerable, jetting drain camera in the industry. DrainSteer provides drain professionals, municipalities and municipal contractors with an affordable tool for inspecting and cleaning in challenging pipe geometries and access points.

DrainSteer cleans while inspecting 2-12" lines, traversing bends and junctions as tight as 90 degrees in 4-inch lines. This steerable design can be used to locate failed pipes, cross-bores and blockages, as well as perform cleaning.

DrainSteer inspects up to 200 feet of pipe, including vertical stacks that would otherwise require dangerous rooftop vent access. DrainSteer streams footage directly to a tablet for instant, wireless viewing and recording. Through the SewerLink app, which is available for iOS, Android and Windows, operators and their clients can view and record live footage, overlay text, control illumination intensity, toggle the locating sonde on or off, adjust the distance counter and monitor battery power.

"DrainSteer brings a new level of versatility to the plumber market," says Brent Hill, general manager for MyTana. "Push cameras often struggle in long laterals and stacks. The DrainSteer's agile maneuvering, powerful thrust and portable form allow it to access more lateral lines and inspect farther. Best of all, it's affordable enough for even single-operator companies."

Because DrainSteer is a completely new concept in drain inspection and cleaning, MyTana is partnering with Pipeline Renewal Technologies (PRT) to conduct in-field demonstrations, handle sales, and deliver support and on-site training. Product information can be accessed through the PRT website at http://pipelinert.com/products/drainsteer/.

About MyTana Manufacturing 
St. Paul, Minnesota-based MyTana is a full-service manufacturer of drain cleaning and inspection equipment, including cable machines, drain jetters and plumber cameras. The company also offers cables, blades, nozzles and other accessories for plumbers and drain cleaners. By selling direct, MyTana is able to maintain competitive pricing while offering a high level of personalized service and support. All MyTana equipment is factory-direct and American made. Visit MyTana online at http://www.mytana.com/ 



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RAPID CITY, S.D. (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

A study by researchers at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology on the concentration of mercury in the sediments of seven South Dakota lakes found that the pollutant generally enters the water bodies through runoff and can increase during times of flooding and lake expansion.

The paper, titled "Historical sediment mercury deposition for select South Dakota, USA, lakes: implications for watershed transport and flooding," was published this year in the Journal of Soils and Sediments.

Emissions from coal fired power plants are the main source of mercury pollution around the world. Mercury is distributed through the atmosphere until it settles on the land. Global deposition of mercury began with the start of the industrial revolution and peaked in the United States in the 1970s. The concentrations have gone down with emission reductions and pollution control in more recent decades. Historic mining and industrial operations are less common sources of mercury pollution.

The objective of the study was to determine the main source of mercury and to understand the history of mercury deposition on a diverse range of lakes in the state. The study included Wall Lake, West 81 Lake, Lynn Lake, Island Lake, Lake Hurley and Lake Sinai in the eastern part of the state, and Lake Isabel in the western part of the state. The study was undertaken during the winter months when researchers drilled through the ice on the frozen lakes and took core samples of the mud on the lake bottom. By carbon dating the layers that were deposited in years past, they were able to look at the history of mercury deposition over the past century.

Mercury accumulation from the atmosphere on the land is eventually washed into waterways, wetlands and lakes where it can build up in sediment and/or be chemically changed in form to enter the aquatic food chain and then accumulate in fish. The research concludes that, "Mercury in the sampled South Dakota lakes appears to emanate from watershed transport due to erosion from agricultural land use common to the Northern Great Plains." The research also shows that "For sampled South Dakota lakes, watershed inputs are more significant sources of Hg (mercury) than atmospheric deposition."

Two sites, Lake Saini and West 81 Lake near Brookings, have undergone cycles of flooding and drought in recent decades. "These lakes showed a tremendous increase in mercury following times of lake expansion and flooding," says Dr. Jim Stone, one of the researchers on the study. The ultimate source of the pollution is the atmospheric deposition of mercury. "But once it falls to the ground the way the watershed is managed can impact how it ends up in these lakes," says Stone.

The study was undertaken by Maria K. Squillace, Heidi L. Sieverding and Jim Stone, Ph.D., in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Hailemelekot H. Betemariam in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at SD Mines. Others at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, North Dakota State University and Michigan Technological University also contributed to the work.

The South Dakota Department of Heath maintains a list of lakes in the state with mercury advisories. 



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BERKELEY, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

The recreational value of restoring Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley could reach $178 million per year, according to a new independent report from ECONorthwest, including: 

$62 million in visitor spending inside Yosemite National Park,

$65 million in spending outside the park, and

$51 million in consumer surplus.

Benefits from recreation use over 50 years could be worth 

$1.5 to $4.6 billion (with time discounting), or

$3 to $9 billion undiscounted.

Factoring in passive use, including option values, bequest values and existence values, the report, "Valuing Hetch Hetchy Valley: Economic Benefits of Restoration in Yosemite National Park" finds the value of restoration could reach $100 billion dollars for Americans alone.

The value of restoration, as found by ECONorthwest, reflects the importance Americans place on iconic natural resources, and is consistent with recent polling data, conducted by Probolsky Research, which found that support for restoration of Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley outnumbered opposition by more than 3 to 1.

"This study by ECONorthwest makes a convincing case that there could be substantial economic benefits if Hetch Hetchy were to be restored, including recreation benefits for millions of visitors from California and elsewhere," said Dr. Michael Hanemann, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at UC Berkeley. "They would be attracted by the same types of recreation opportunities as at Yosemite, but with less congestion. In addition, others who might not themselves visit would place significant economic value on the restoration of an iconic element in California's environmental heritage."

ECONorthwest, the Pacific Northwest's largest and most respected economic consulting firm, was tasked with quantifying the benefits of restoration in economic terms, considering a variety of visitor use scenarios without any assumption of whether infrastructure within the valley itself would be developed. Restore Hetch Hetchy commissioned the report, but played no part in ECONorthwest's economic analysis or findings.

Hetch Hetchy was once a resplendent glacier carved valley, with towering cliffs and waterfalls cascading onto a serene valley floor. Pioneer conservationist John Muir called it a "remarkably exact counterpart" to the now world-famous Yosemite Valley - 15 miles to its south. But in 1913, the United States allowed Hetch Hetchy Valley to be dammed and flooded by San Francisco. It was the only time in American history that such destruction has been allowed in any of our national parks. Restore Hetch Hetchy is committed to undoing that destruction while ensuring San Francisco's water supplies are kept whole.

"We believe that the iconic Hetch Hetchy Valley is priceless; but a realistic case for restoration must include economic analysis, and this report offers a critical argument for the dollars and cents benefits of restoration, without bias," said Spreck Rosekrans, Executive Director of Restore Hetch Hetchy. "By including the application of data from Yosemite Valley, the Grand Canyon, Mono Lake, the Klamath River and other locations to Hetch Hetchy, this report underscores the unprecedented opportunity restoration offers."

A downloadable copy of 'Valuing Hetch Hetchy Valley: Economic Benefits of Restoration in Yosemite National Park," is available at http://www.hetchhetchy.org/reports.

We will gladly arrange interviews with ECONorthwest's Mark Buckley, principal author of the report, as well as with Restore Hetch Hetchy Executive Director Spreck Rosekrans.

ABOUT RESTORE HETCH HETCHY: The mission of Restore Hetch Hetchy is to return the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park to its natural splendor while continuing to meet the water and power needs of all communities that depend on the Tuolumne River.

Contacts:

Media Relations 
Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, (424) 603-4340, melanie@mwebbcom.com



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NORWOOD, MASS. (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

HMI Performance Incentives is proud to announce that it received recognition once again from the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards, making this the second year in a row that HMI has received multiple Hermes awards. HMI received Gold awards in two categories, "Email Communication" and "Blog Writing."

For the "Email Communication" category, HMI submitted an email campaign, "Conquer the Edge," designed for APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in management and automation systems and longtime client of HMI. "Conquer the Edge" was a part of the APC by Schneider Electric iRewards program and encouraged iRewards participants to take the Local Edge Computing certification course that would enable them to better sell and install the product.

For the "Blog Writing" category, HMI submitted a post from its own weekly blog, "HVAC Trends: Greener, Smarter, Better." The post was written as part of a blog series called "New Year, New Challenges," which discussed trends in the various industries that HMI's clients deal in.

HMI also received honorable mention in the "Logo" category. HMI submitted a logo designed for another client, Johnstone Supply Paducah Group, for its 2018 travel program.

"All of us at HMI Performance Incentives are extremely proud of the award-winning creative work that our Marketing Communications team develops for our clients and for HMI's corporate initiatives. They've elevated content and design to set new standards, building greater awareness of HMI's creative services offerings and boosting the success of our client's incentive programs." – Sabrina Manno, Director of Marketing Communications at HMI Performance Incentives

"HMI is honored to have received these awards. We are dedicated to fostering a team that produces creative and compelling content for our clients and ourselves and we will continue to develop marketing communications that meet the high standards of innovation. The Hermes Creative Awards are indeed well-deserved for this hard-working group of marketing professionals." – Kiwon Chang, CEO of HMI Performance Incentives



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

Believing the climate crisis requires an immediate and ambitious response, SEAL Awards has evaluated the 2020 US Presidential candidates on the basis of their environmental platforms, and today announces three finalists for the SEAL Awards 2020 Environmental Policy Endorsement: 

1st Place: Governor Jay Inslee

2nd Place: Senator Elizabeth Warren

3rd Place: Senator Bernie Sanders

"The escalating climate crisis poses an existential threat to modern society, so we must consider the impact each potential candidate would have on the environment as the keystone issue in this campaign. Without ambitious and immediate leadership to reverse the effects of climate change, the foundations of our economy, social welfare, and international relations will all face significant adverse effects. To echo Professor Michael Mann, 'we need a world-war type mobilization' to address our climate crisis." –Safa Bee, Impact Lead for SEAL Awards

Importantly, this endorsement is solely focused on each candidates' environmental policies as opposed to their overall candidacy.

SEAL Awards believes the goal should be for the best aspects of each candidates' approach to inform the policies championed at all levels of government, with initiative taken from local to international level, irrespective of who prevails in the 2020 Presidential campaign.

"Defeating the climate crisis must be the top priority of the next administration. It is not just one issue, but rather the lens through which we must be viewing every issue, from the economy to national defense to health care and immigration. I am grateful that SEAL Awards has acknowledged the importance of the next administration defeating the climate crisis, and I am proud to receive their endorsement." –Governor Jay Inslee

ENDORSEMENT PROCESS

The SEAL endorsement panel was composed of 20 experts, including 11 academic researchers from leading institutions, and three 'thought leaders' in the field of environmental science. Notably, SEAL also sought input from six youth activists leading the climate justice movement from organizations such as EarthEcho, US Youth Climate Strike, ThinkOcean Global, and Sunrise Movement.

With all presidential candidates under consideration, the platform and policy track record of each candidate was assessed using five key points of impact, drawn from thought leadership including guidelines published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The five specific areas SEAL Awards chose to focus on were: 

Agriculture & Food Systems

Carbon & Energy Policy

Conservation & Restoration

Infrastructure & Transportation

Investment In Green Tech Innovation

Further consideration was given to each candidate's demonstrated ability to:

View the issues of environmental protection and reversing climate change holistically, rather than as a standalone platform issue, and to provide nuanced solutions to complex, interconnected issues;

Understand the connections between – and seek solutions that account for – racial, gender, and econo- mic justice in the pursuit of an environmentally responsible society; and

Demonstrate an ability to quickly grasp and respond flexibly to issues in a society where emerging technology, climate science, and geopolitics are all evolving rapidly.

"The beginnings of drastically escalating climate chaos across the globe have thrown us on a path where 'change' will become the only constant. In this context, it is essential to look at candidates from a holistic angle. Candidates who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion and bravery to take up just but unpopular causes have already demonstrated their profound readiness for the ultimate leadership mantle." -Taimur Malik, Climate Activist & Thought Leader

SELECTED ENDORSEMENT RATIONALES

1st - JAY INSLEE: "The candidate that has done the best job is Inslee, who spoke about tackling climate change from a technological standpoint but who also mentioned climate justice as an important issue." –Alejandra Echeverri, Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute For Resources, Environment, and Sustainability

2nd - ELIZABETH WARREN: "Warren has done a phenomenal job framing climate change as an issue of economic injustice, which is effective in part because environmental injustices often take root in economic disparity. Her three-part approach to climate change shows she's serious about the issue and not just paying lip service." -Ruby Rorty, ThinkOcean Global

3rd - BERNIE SANDERS: "Sanders does the best job of approaching climate change holistically because he understands the scientific issues but also the economic and social causes and consequences behind it." –Youth Activist Advisor

ADDITIONAL ADVISOR PERSPECTIVES

"There can be no compromise on climate action, putting the hard decisions off any longer will only cause more severe consequences." -Owen Bidder, Post-Doctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley

"Recognizing the scientific evidence behind climate change is not enough, we need a president who will act now to create policies that will protect the rights of all people." -Olivia Blondheim, EarthEcho International

"Climate change is potentially the biggest existential threat to us, and all humans, and it is in our power, as Americans, to mitigate the worst of its effects. The wealthy will not suffer like the poor. We must protect our vulnerable." -Holly Peterson, Professor at the School of Public Policy, Oregon State University

"It is incredibly important that when a candidate is talking about sustainability and climate change, that they're also discussing the need for climate risk management and resilience both locally and globally. We need to elect a candidate who is committed to preparedness and resilience funding and ensuring that we are better prepared to anticipate, respond, and thrive in the face of the climate shocks and stressors coming our way." -Emily Wasley, Director of Corporate Sustainability and Climate Resilience at The Cadmus Group

ABOUT SEAL:

The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an awards-driven environmental advocacy organization.

Our core beliefs maintain that our environmental progress requires true leadership, leadership deserves recognition, and recognition is a form of accountability.

The SEAL Awards organizational pillars are: 
Corporate Sustainability Awards - 2018 winners included Apple, JD.com, Nike, and Patagonia 
Environmental Journalism Awards - representative past winners include journalists from Guardian, New Yorker, New York Times, and Washington Post
Environmental Research Grants - grant program has provided funding for researchers at leading institutions like Duke, Marine Conservation Institute, MIT, and UCLA

For more information, please visit https://sealawards.com.

Note: "Best Candidates For Climate Change" Summary Scorecard: Greenpeace and League of Conservation Voters (LCV) have no affiliation with SEAL nor provided any input with respect to this environmental policy endorsement. Further, the LCV scores presented reflect lifetime ratings for each candidate. Warren's 2018 LCV rating is 100. Sanders' 2018 LCV rating is also 100. Inslee did not receive a 2018 rating from LCV.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

Polish & American Women Entrepreneurs (WE) in partnership with Cultural Vistas and the honorary committee headed by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York with four other Central European country representatives - the Embassy of Slovakia, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic, the Consulate General of Hungary, the Consulate General of Germany, and representatives from the United States - will be hosting The USA-Central Europe Women in Business Summit 2019. The summit will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the penthouse of the Tribeca rooftop (2 Desbrosses St. New York, NY 10013).

Central Europe is a booming region of startups and high achieving women entrepreneurs that has become the economic driver of growth in Europe. These trends are actively supported by governments and public institutions that emphasize foreign expansion and scaling of companies that until recently were satisfied with just local and regional growth. This change to a more outward perspective ties strongly with an increasing conviction to build and grow a transatlantic dialogue among women in business.

"Women in business from these two regions should continue to develop new or grow already existing trade and investment linkages and partnerships. The summit will give these women an opportunity to discuss, share, and broaden their networks. There is no better way to grow a business and expand a professional network than through personal exchange of ideas and practices," said Maciej Golubiewski, Consul General of Poland in New York.

The summit, which will also feature representatives of each country's Trade and Investment Office, will focus on a variety of entities and subjects ranging from women led startups, already established enterprises, to professional career leadership building in Central Europe and the US. Notable attendees will include representatives from both regions discussing challenges and opportunities for American and Central European women in business, strategies for accessing market opportunities, and providing insights into the best practices available for conducting transatlantic business. Panel discussions led by accomplished and highly successful speakers, interactive high-level meetings with significant economic, trade, and political figures, excellent networking opportunities with industry peers, thought leaders and potential investors will all make it an unprecedented summit of this kind.

USACE is made possible in partnership with Mastercard, Google, KGHM, LOT Polish Airlines and more partners to be announced soon.

Media interested in attending the USA- Central Europe Women in Business Summit 2019 should contact Ajay Bruno (details below).

Individuals wishing to attend as guests should register at: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-central-europe-women-in-business-summit-tickets-59331508138 
This event will be strictly limited to 350 attendees, with tickets starting as low as $79 for young professionals, and $129 for the standard early bird rate. All tickets include full access to the day-long program, including breakfast and lunch, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking.

To learn more about the USA-Central Europe Women in Business Summit 2019: 
Visit website: http://usacewomen.com, 
Follow on Facebook and Twitter @USACEWomeninBiz, 
Hastag: #USACEWomen

Media Contact: 
Ajay Bruno                     
AMW Public Relations 
(732) 546-4287 
ajay@amwpr.com



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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (PRWEB) JULY 17, 2019

According to the EPA and the Rubber Manufacturers Association, some 290 million tires are discarded in the United States each year. Over 80 percent of these (about 233 million tires) are reused or recycled in some way. About 130 million tires are used annually as tire-derived fuel, and thanks to the new tire disposal service now being offered by the Kings of Waste, Austin residents are now able to help the environment while disposing their tires.

Chris Aversa, spokesman for Kings of Waste, one of the nation's most trusted providers, which also has locations in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, said his company is excited to offer this new service that is needed.

In fact, over 16 million old tires are reused as retreads, where new rubber is molded onto an old tire. Retreading tires uses much less oil and other resources than are used to create a new tire. Some 56 million tires are used in civil engineering projects like roadway embankments and the other engineering uses mentioned above.

Aversa explained that once their services are requested, they will haul away almost any material they can fit in their trucks. Kings of Waste offers full-service junk removal in Austin for commercial and residential properties.

Finding the right waste removal provider for your home or business, according to Aversa, can be the difference between a good or bad experience.

"All of our owners, trucks and team members are fully licensed and insured," Aversa pointed out.

The company spokesman went on to stress that for Austin, Texas residents, "We make your life easier by getting rid of the large junk items that cannot be picked up by your regular garbage service. We make your life more comfortable by getting rid of the clutter that affects your property value and your peace of mind. We empower you to have the property you want, knowing that old tires, furniture, appliances, and more can be hauled away quickly and affordably. We protect the environment by sorting and recycling as much material as possible."

Aversa noted that its team is dedicated to providing superior customer service, ensuring a pleasant and positive experience. He went on to point out that it is proud of its 100 percent satisfaction record, its trained technicians, and the company's proven and effective waste removal processes.

As to why anyone in Austin, Texas should try its services, Aversa pointed to the fact that "We are crowed the 'kings of waste' because we know how to expertly handle the junk you want out of your life. Contact us today for a quote.'"

About Waste Kings 
We are a full-service junk removal company. We come in and conveniently haul away items, from any location that you no longer need, like renovation materials, construction debris, old sofas, mattresses, etc.

We do our best to take the stress out of de-cluttering your home. We will even remove waste as it sits in your home.

Contact Details: 
Chris Aversa 
3206 Longmire 
Suite A56 
College Station, TX 77845 
United States 
Phone: 979-291-2809

Source: Waste Kings



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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Applied Spectra, Inc., a leading supplier of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser Ablation (LA) instruments welcomes Mr. Alan Koenig as Director of Global Application Support and Application Lab Management. Alan will oversee the operation of the new state-of-the-art application laboratory at Applied Spectra's West Sacramento headquarters. Alan also will provide technical leadership to Applied Spectra in developing analytical methods and accelerating adoption of LIBS and LA-ICP-MS in key target industries.

Prior to Applied Spectra, Alan worked at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for 17 years where he managed the LA-ICP-MS Facility. In this capacity, he developed numerous methods for LA-ICP-MS analysis. He also is experienced with a wide range of analytical techniques including LIBS, micro-XRF, SEM, and EPMA .

"The entire team at Applied Spectra is excited to have Alan join our organization", said Dr. Jong H. Yoo, CEO & President of Applied Spectra. "To build further on the growth that Applied Spectra has achieved to date, Alan supports our customer application centric approach to provide end to end instrument solutions for our customers. Alan understands the strength of our analytical technologies and products, and the applications for our LIBS, LA-ICP-MS and Tandem LA – LIBS technologies. I look forward to working with him."

"I am so excited to have the opportunity to join the Applied Spectra team. I look forward to leveraging my experience obtained at the USGS and other works to enhance customer application support, to contribute to product testing and development, and to explore new applications for LA, LIBS, and Tandem LA – LIBS products", said Mr. Alan Koenig. "With the recent acquisition of excimer gas LA products from Australia Scientific Instruments, Applied Spectra now has a full suite of solid state and excimer gas laser products utilizing both nanosecond and femtosecond laser pulse technology. I look forward to collaborating with the team in enabling analytical applications that are critical to our customers and contributing to the growth of the business based on the exciting product portfolio available at Applied Spectra."

About Applied Spectra, Inc. 
Applied Spectra, Inc. is the global leader in development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative laser ablation based analytical instruments. The company's suite of LIBS and LA instruments replace complicated and toxic sample preparation procedures involving acid digestion for chemical analysis. Applied Spectra's instruments provide commercial industries and R&D communities with innovative cost-effective technologies to measure elemental and isotopic information for QC, material development and discovery, and process control applications. Please visit http://www.appliedspectra.com for the latest news and information about Applied Spectra and its products.



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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLO. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

The Living Urn, America's leading bio urn and planting system and provider of other eco-friendly urns for both people and pets, has partnered with K9s United to provide pet cremation urns and memorials at no cost for fallen law enforcement canines throughout the U.S. This includes The Living Urn for Pets, which allows families to grow a beautiful and enduring tree memorial from an urn containing cremated remains to honor their memory, as well as other unique memorial urns for pets offered by the company (including scattering urns, burial urns, and water urns).

K9s United is dedicated to providing the necessary equipment and training for law enforcement canines that are protecting our communities throughout the U.S. To help fund these efforts, The Living Urn has also developed a program to donate a significant portion of sales of its pet urns to K9s United.

Mark Brewer, company president, commented, "We're extremely excited to partner with K9s United and provide memorials at no charge for our fallen law enforcement canines. They are a vital part of communities and serve and protect us every day - we want to help make sure they are given a proper memorial."

Brewer continues, "We're also excited to announce that we've developed a program with K9s United where a significant portion of sales of our pet urnsbe directed to K9s United. This will help their continued efforts in providing law enforcement canines with the best possible equipment and training available."

Debbie Johnson, founder of K9s United, commented, "We're extremely excited to partner with The Living Urn and offer their unique memorials at no cost for our fallen law enforcement canines. We are also thankful that a significant portion of sales of pet urns will be donated to K9s United so we may continue to fulfill our mission in supporting these amazing units."

Families interested in participating in the new K9s United donation program can make a purchase on The Living Urn's website and enter code K9SUNITED at checkout. This will provide you with $10 off your order and a significant portion of the sale will be directed to K9s United.

About K9s United

K9s United is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to supporting and honoring law enforcement canines who detect, protect and serve our communities by giving them the best equipment, amenities, and quality of life during and after their service, and memorializing those who give the ultimate sacrifice. More information can be found at http://www.k9sunited.org.

About The Living Urn

The Living Urn, based in Colorado, is committed to developing and marketing unique market leading cremation urns catering to families looking for eco-friendly and meaningful afterlife options. Its growing product offering is designed to help families have special memorial experiences and includes its patented The Living Urn, the leading bio urn and planting system in the U.S. designed to grow a tree with cremated remains, The Living Urn Indoors, Eco Scattering, a unique bamboo scattering urn, Eco Burial, a unique bamboo burial urn or traditional decorative urn, and Eco Water, an urn that gives families the ability to scatter ashes in water. The company is developing additional eco-friendly urn products that it will launch this year. More information can be found at TheLivingUrn.com. 



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BOURNE, MASS. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Minutes can make the difference when it comes to mitigating the effects of floodwaters, stormwater, and even compromised irrigation systems. For the delivery of near real-time water level and flow alerts, Onset, a world leader in data loggers and weather stations, today announced the launch of the new cellular, web-enabled HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station. Using the same 4G cellular technology widely adopted for mobile devices, the station provides fast, reliable communications. Now, it's easier and more affordable than ever to obtain real-time alerts of critical conditions and near real-time access to data, for better decision-making.

The HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station, combined with Onset's ceramic water level sensor, delivers calculated water level and flow data through the powerful cloud-based HOBOlink software for remote reporting and management. As a result, hydrologists, growers, and others can access their water level data via any web-enabled device to get timely information whenever and wherever they need it. Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, the tough, compact station is available with built-in solar power or battery power.

"Monitoring water level can be particularly challenging, especially with the need for immediate access to critical data in what are often severe weather conditions," said Onset President, Jim Towey. "Our HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station makes it simple for hydrologists and growers to get timely insights from pre-configured water level formulas. And at the same time, they benefit from the proven expertise of our HOBO environmental monitoring solutions to deliver the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and performance."

Key applications of the new HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station, include: 

Stormwater monitoring – supporting requirements for federal and state industrial permits, on-site inspections, and wetlands monitoring

Floodwater mitigation – providing an alert system for potential flood situations

Irrigation control – delivering accurate water usage data for conservation, water use records, and water rights issues

Hydrological studies – monitoring surface water systems and aquifers, to support water quality and environmental studies

HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station 
The HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station is a cellular, web-enabled water level monitoring solution for stormwater, floodwater, irrigation, hydrologic, and environmental applications. It features pre-programmed water flow formulas for select weirs, flumes, and a stage discharge table, replacing complicated manual calculations with easy, intuitive configuration. Additionally, new water flow and accumulated rainfall calculations, performed directly on the station at time of measurement, trigger immediate notifications of critical water level conditions so users can act quickly.

For reduced maintenance visits and reliable monitoring in harsh conditions, the tough, compact station includes both a non-vented, ceramic water level sensor and a barometric pressure sensor. Users also can add up to five plug-and-play smart sensors in order to monitor a range of environmental parameters.

Configurable Water Level Station 
Onset makes it easy for customers to configure their stations. Core offerings feature the HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station with user-selectable data plans, an integrated barometric sensor, and Onset's water level sensor with customizable range and cable length. Power options include either a built-in 1.7 W solar panel and rechargeable battery pack (for more power, a 5 W external solar panel can replace the integrated solar panel), or user-replaceable AA lithium batteries. The station can receive data from Onset's suite of plug-and-play sensors to measure a variety of environmental parameters, including rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, calculated evaporation, leaf wetness, soil temperature, light, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), solar radiation, and wind speed and direction.

HOBOlink Cloud Software 
HOBOlink, Onset's web-enabled software platform, makes it easy to view water level data remotely and to manage the HOBO MicroRX Water Level station and sensors. It features a customizable dashboard for instant visualization of current and historical data and enables users to set email or text alarm notifications when conditions reach user-set thresholds. Delivered as a cloud service, HOBOlink gives users instant access to site-specific water level and flow data on any device, anywhere, anytime.

Pricing and Availability 
The HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station is available today, starting at $1,214. The monthly cellular data service ranges in price, depending on the user's requirements.

For more information about the new HOBO MicroRX Water Level Station, visit /microrx-water-level.

About Onset 
Onset is a leading supplier of data loggers and monitoring solutions used to measure, record, and manage data for improving the environment and preserving the quality of temperature-sensitive products. Based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Onset has been designing and manufacturing its products on site since the company's founding in 1981. Visit Onset on the web at http://www.onsetcomp.com.

MEDIA CONTACT 
Onset Media Relations 
508-743-3362 
media(at)onsetcomp(dot)com

READER CONTACT 
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1-800-564-4377 / 508-759-9500 
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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Makers4Good today announced that it is teaming up with Remote Energy, a provider of customized solar electric curriculum development, training, and educational programs, to help distribute solar lighting solutions to individuals and communities both domestically and around the world.

Two bright energies have collided, so to speak, and come together for the greater good. Remote Energy empowers people and communities in rural and remote locations with solar electric curriculum and training programs. They partner with local organizations worldwide to provide three main programs; training center development, train the trainers courses, and women's-only classes.

Makers4Good, who since 2011 have supported many organizations in all parts of the world with a focus on education—and in impoverished regions, support access to energy for safety, education, and health, believed there was a synergy between the two. They have offered Remote Energy their portable solar light and power bank, HELIO, to accompany them along the way and assist in their good efforts. HELIO is an ultra-efficient solar lantern, flashlight, and power bank. In Infinite Mode, HELIO needs just one hour of solar charge per day in order to stay lit indefinitely. HELIO is one of the world's best portable solar lights and 100% of profits from HELIO are used to provide solar light and power where they are needed most.

The end result is a meaningful relationship with a shared cause. Makers4Good has donated a supply of HELIO lights to Remote Energy to help support their important mission and to have them distributed to the communities they serve. Which in turn, helps Makers4Good meet their philanthropic mission of sharing light and power with others.

"Partnering with Remote Energy tackles two important missions at once, that of providing clean and sustainable light and power for people in need, as well as ensuring Makers4Good's philanthropic model is continually upheld." Says Rebecca Geraldi, Giving Coordinator, Makers4Good.org, "We are delighted to work with and help support the important work that Remote Energy accomplishes. They are a tremendous force of social good."

A portion of the HELIO units were recently included in photovoltaic training for high school girls from Benin. These young ladies wished to learn about the solar option in order to have light in their home - thereby increasing their study time. HELIOs were included as a part of their training and then gifted to them to take back home to Benin. Additional HELIO units donated will be dispersed by Remote Energy staff on future projects.

Inspired by the many efforts to help others, to protect the planet, and to make a difference, Makers4Good, believes that working with their non-profit partners is one of the most important parts of their overall mission for social good.

About Remote Energy 
Remote Energy provides customized solar electric curriculum development, training, and educational programs. They partner with organizations looking to use renewable energy to address issues relating to jobs, health, clean water, education, gender equality, and poverty.

With their expertise and experience, Remote Energy can help organizations incorporate solar energy as a tool to empower local people and make projects successful and sustainable. They are committed to aiding communities in need of electricity by training trainers who can best serve their community's solar need.

Remote Energy is comprised of a team of experienced, multilingual, solar experts who specialize in technical capacity building programs and PV system implementation. They have conducted training activities in more than 25 countries worldwide, often in developing or marginalized communities.

About Makes4Good 
Makers4Good's overriding goal is to make a difference, to give back, and to help those in need. Every product they design is focused on fulfilling a need and creating social good. Every product sold delivers all of its profits to charity. 100% - Every single time.

Makers4Good.org gives to many organizations in all parts of the world with a focus on access to energy for safety, light, education, and health.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Event Architecture, a provider of modular architectural structures for brand activations, retail pop-up shops, trade shows and other live events, is pleased to announce that its client RentPath earned best in show honors for its island booth at the National Apartment Association (NAA) Apartmentalize show in Denver, Colorado, June 25-28, 2019. For the second year in a row, RentPath turned to Event Architecture to create the temporary meeting space for the event.

For 2019, RentPath chose Event Architecture's single-story mobile structure to provide both a lounge for informal meetings and a separate space for more private meetings. Unlike 2018, where the client opted for two separate, smaller structures, this year's activation utilized one larger, 30'x16' unit that was divided by a custom-fabricated partition wall constructed of wood.

The modular meeting space also featured comfortable, informal chairs and couches on one side, with demo kiosk stations and seating on the other side, where sales reps could do product demos and close business. The mobile structure was customized with graphic wraps on the exterior and hanging graphics on the interior. Modern flooring, lighting and accessories completed the space.

According to Sales Consultant Kevin Colis, who specializes in brand experiences, the portable meeting space integrated seamlessly with the other portion of RentPath's booth, a circus-themed experience entitled "The Renter's Journey of Unfortunate Events." The booth design even included graphics of talk bubbles hanging over the aisle that connected the renter's journey experience to the business side.

Says Colis, "I love how RentPath chose to integrate the two spaces together and how the experiential renter's journey aspect of the activation flowed into the business side where the mobile structure was set up. It was a fun project to work on."

Colis looks forward to working with RentPath on future activations. "Frank Jones, the Creative Director for RentPath, and his team are terrific people to collaborate with because they always come up with such innovative ideas. They are very deserving of this recognition for the activation at NAA Apartmentalize, and I was grateful to play a role in it," Colis says.

To learn more about Event Architecture's innovative solutions for live events, brand activations and experiential retail, contact us at 972-323-9433.

ABOUT EVENT ARCHITECTURE:

Event Architecture is a provider of portable, modular architectural structures that are perfect for indoor or outdoor events, trade shows, festivals and an endless array of brand activations. Our portable solutions can be fully branded, and they come in sizes to meet any need. Event Architecture is committed to both service and unsurpassed product excellence. Find out more at http://www.event-architecture.com.



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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Kaitlyn R. Maxwell, a member of the Environmental Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak on a webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute July 22.

The webinar, titled "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – Regulation, Liabilities, and Potential Cost Recovery," will provide an overview of PFAS, address Pennsylvania's plans to investigate potential PFAS contamination in public water supplies and identify potential ways PFAS contamination can impact real estate transactions. The webinar will also cover the implications of defining certain PFAS as "hazardous substances" as well as recent actions taken by the EPA and FDA.

The webinar registration information is available here.

Maxwell advises clients on regulatory compliance issues and in transactions involving the sale of contaminated real property. She represents clients in environmental litigation in state and federal courts and her experience includes litigation of major contamination cases under the hazardous waste and Superfund laws. Maxwell also is a regular contributor to Greenberg Traurig's E2 Law Blog, which provides insights and updates on environmental and energy issues nationwide.

About Greenberg Traurig's Environmental Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Environmental Practice assists clients with issues under the environmental and natural resource laws that affect their businesses. The firm's environmental attorneys assist with securing permits and approvals; negotiate and close transactions; defend clients in enforcement actions; handle a broad range of environmental and toxic tort litigation; ensure the understanding and satisfaction of regulatory requirements; prepare for and respond to emergencies; craft approaches for legacy cleanup issues; and develop solutions for product regulation, market access, and environmental policy challenges. Greenberg Traurig received a first-tier ranking in the "Environmental Law" and "Litigation — Environmental" categories in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" report.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Date aired: July 15th, 2019

Guest: John Gemmill, CEO Clean Ocean Foundation, Victoria, Australia

Water Life Science creator and talk radio host Sharon Kleyne welcomes chemical engineer John Gemmill in Australia to her internationally syndicated weekly talk radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science/Nature's Pharma, The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist on VoiceAmerica, to talk about saving earth's oceans from becoming bigger and more toxic garbage dumps.

"Why are we using oceans as garbage dumps?" Kleyne wants to know. "Cures for diseases will be found in the water, but we're not taking care of it like we should. Over-evaporation of the water in the solar system and on earth is upsetting the natural rhythm of life on the planet. When you use the ocean as a garbage dump, you change the rhythm and the temperature of the water."

Lifelong surfer, scuba diver and chemical engineer Gemmill agrees with Kleyne. "The rhythm is off," says Gemmill. "We need to develop a more circular economy to bring back the rhythm of the oceans. We must make the oceans green and healthy again." Gemmill also points out that Australia is reaping great benefits from the development of alternative energy and the process of recycling water and sewage for agricultural and general use. Recycling water is essential. Water recycling cannot be overlooked.

"Too many people don't know enough about water, water evaporation and how to live with the rhythm of the earth," says Kleyne. Kleyne explains that over-evaporation of water damages the mirror in the water, which reflects the life of the planet. Kleyne calls for more new water technology and research and a renewed emphasis on finding cures for disease.

Gemmill's Clean Ocean Foundation leads several clean-up and educational initiatives that are raising awareness about water pollution and restoring vast segments of the oceans. Readers can learn more about these initiatives and groundbreaking work by visiting http://www.cleanocean.org.

Gemmill, also an acupuncturist, naturopath and Tai Chi practitioner, describes how in Australia new designers of habitats are 'greening' communities, making them cooler and allowing more communities to grow food. Though his organization to date has mostly focused its efforts in Australia, Gemmill is planning expansion in the years to come, especially to third world countries where ocean pollution is worse than anywhere else.

Kleyne asks everyone to remember that body water vapor, earth's water atmosphere and water in the solar system are all related. Together, they create life, which cannot exist without pure water.

To listen to the program featuring Australian Clean Ocean Foundation CEO John Gemmill and talk radio host and Water Life Science educator Sharon Kleyne discussing evaporation and the turning of our oceans into toxic garbage dumps that threaten the life of the planet, follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/116160/clean-ocean-clean-health



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to introduce the RGX Gateway in additional geographies outside the US and Canada. The RGX Gateway enables designated safety contacts to receive real-time alerts for gas hazards, panic, and mandown situations happening in-plant or in the field. A live map shows the location of workers and current conditions, improving response times and arming emergency personnel with critical information.

Designed for hazardous locations, the RGX Gateway is compatible with Ventis Pro Multi-Gas Monitors and Radius BZ1 Area Monitors. Through the LENS Wireless instrument-to-instrument communication system, the monitors share gas readings and alarms with one another and the RGX Gateway. The gateway then transmits readings through cell, wi-fi, or Ethernet to iNet Now Live Monitoring software, which alerts key team members within seconds of an incident. The combination of LENS-enabled gas monitors and the gateway enhances the ability to get data to the cloud from complex locations such as confined spaces or plants where a typical wireless connection may be obstructed.

"The RGX is truly designed to go where the work is. With an ATEX Zone 2 hazardous classification and an ingress protection rating of IP65, the gateway can be used in hazardous environments as well as most weather conditions," said Ryan Thompson, associate product manager.

The RGX Gateway can be deployed for permit tasks that last hours, incidents that last days, or projects that last weeks by using the rechargeable 168-hour (7 day) run-time battery. For longer, more permanent applications, the RGX Gateway is also compatible with a variety of external power supplies, allowing it to run indefinitely.

The RGX Gateway launched in the US and Canada with Class 1 Division 2 certification in 2018. It will begin shipping with ATEX Zone 2 certification to the EU on August 5, 2019, and Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, Kuwait, South Africa, Bahrain, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand in Q3 2019. In Q4 2019, the RGX will be available in China.

Learn more about the RGX Gateway at http://www.indsci.com/rgxgateway.

About Industrial Scientific Corporation 
As the global leader in gas detection, Industrial Scientific provides gas detection products and services that keep workers safe in hazardous environments. The company's 800 employees in 21 countries are committed to 
preserving human life and have dedicated their careers to eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Pittsburgh (USA), Industrial Scientific also has operations based in Arras, 
France and Shanghai, China, and provides technical services to customers from local service centers around the world. Industrial Scientific is the parent company to Predictive Solutions Corporation 
(http://www.predictivesolutions.com). For more information, visit http://www.indsci.com.



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JULY 18, 2019

Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection, is pleased to introduce the RGX Gateway in additional geographies outside the US and Canada. The RGX Gateway enables designated safety contacts to receive real-time alerts for gas hazards, panic, and mandown situations happening in-plant or in the field. A live map shows the location of workers and current conditions, improving response times and arming emergency personnel with critical information.

Designed for hazardous locations, the RGX Gateway is compatible with Ventis Pro Multi-Gas Monitors and Radius BZ1 Area Monitors. Through the LENS Wireless instrument-to-instrument communication system, the monitors share gas readings and alarms with one another and the RGX Gateway. The gateway then transmits readings through cell, wi-fi, or Ethernet to iNet Now Live Monitoring software, which alerts key team members within seconds of an incident. The combination of LENS-enabled gas monitors and the gateway enhances the ability to get data to the cloud from complex locations such as confined spaces or plants where a typical wireless connection may be obstructed.

"The RGX is truly designed to go where the work is. With an ATEX Zone 2 hazardous classification and an ingress protection rating of IP65, the gateway can be used in hazardous environments as well as most weather conditions," said Ryan Thompson, associate product manager.

The RGX Gateway can be deployed for permit tasks that last hours, incidents that last days, or projects that last weeks by using the rechargeable 168-hour (7 day) run-time battery. For longer, more permanent applications, the RGX Gateway is also compatible with a variety of external power supplies, allowing it to run indefinitely.

The RGX Gateway launched in the US and Canada with Class 1 Division 2 certification in 2018. It will begin shipping with ATEX Zone 2 certification to the EU on August 5, 2019, and Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, Kuwait, South Africa, Bahrain, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand in Q3 2019. In Q4 2019, the RGX will be available in China.

Learn more about the RGX Gateway at http://www.indsci.com/rgxgateway.

About Industrial Scientific Corporation 
As the global leader in gas detection, Industrial Scientific provides gas detection products and services that keep workers safe in hazardous environments. The company's 800 employees in 21 countries are committed to 
preserving human life and have dedicated their careers to eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Pittsburgh (USA), Industrial Scientific also has operations based in Arras, 
France and Shanghai, China, and provides technical services to customers from local service centers around the world. Industrial Scientific is the parent company to Predictive Solutions Corporation 
(http://www.predictivesolutions.com). For more information, visit http://www.indsci.com.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 21, 2019

There is a lot of concern around the effect of an individual's carbon footprint and how that affects the environment. It is common knowledge that cars can contribute a lot to a person's footprint. Cars are being made more efficient which reduces their effect on the environment. There are also ways to reduce a person's individual footprint with better buying practices and driving habits.

Electric cars are the newest way that car manufacturers are trying to help lower CO2 emissions. Volkswagen is no stranger to innovation, and they have created a few electric vehicles. These vehicles are efficient and sporty, the perfect cars for a new generation. An electric car offers a driver a way to significantly reduce their impact while maintaining a sophisticated car.

Volkswagen of Downtown Los Angeles has a selection of 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles that drivers can look through. These vehicles have a number of features beyond their efficiency that drivers might be interested in. Drivers who are interested in an electric vehicle can contact Volkswagen of Downtown LA over their website. They can also be reached over the phone at 888-876-1074 or at their physical location at 1900 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007.



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PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND (PRWEB) JULY 20, 2019

Visitors to The 148th Open golf championship in Portrush, Northern Ireland, will notice a remarkable new addition to the prestigious event – cool looking personal stainless steel refillable water bottles that are being carried by thousands of visitors to Royal Portrush instead of previously used single-use plastic water bottles.

The change has been masterminded by The R&A, organisers of The Open, in a bid to show the world how major events can shape a more sustainable future.

The R&A collaborated with Bluewater, a world leader in clean water technology and solutions, to provide unique free-standing outdoor and indoor hydration stations and specially designed BPA-free stainless steel refillable water bottles for use by the 40,000 daily visitors to the championship.

"We're honoured The R&A chose to work with Bluewater to find an innovative and resilient strategy at one of the biggest sporting events in the world that demonstrates how feasible it is to provide visitors a viable solution for ending the need for single-use plastic water bottles and their transportation," said Anders Jacobson, co-founder and CEO of Blue, the impact-led investment company that owns Sweden-based Bluewater.

Bluewater has provided 18 individual hydration stations that deliver ambient and chilled purified local water free of charge at key locations across the golf course at Royal Portrush where The Open is being staged. Bluewater hydration stations have been installed in the players' locker room, lounge and gym.

The R&A has provided players, including Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama and Francesco Molinari, with unique Bluewater Players' Edition dual-skinned BPA-free stainless steel bottles that have been personalised with the names of the individual competitors engraved on the front. In addition, the public can purchase specially-branded The Open 400ml stainless steel refillable bottles at a discounted price of £4.50, which they can keep filled from an on-site Bluewater hydration station and take home for future use.

"We've all seen the television programmes warning about the single-use plastic scourge, but The R&A has taken the initiative to demonstrate a here-and-now solution that will redefine how major events can shape new business models that help shape a sustainable future that's good for the planet and humans alike," said Anders Jacobson.

Background

The 148th Open is being staged at Royal Portrush, established in 1888 and considered one of the world's leading links courses. Always played on a coastal links golf course, The Open is the world's oldest professional golf championship, first played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The 148th Open will run 18 – 21 July.

For more information, please contact David Noble, PR and Communications Director at Bluewater, at david.noble(at)bluewatergroup.com or +44 7785302694.

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MIAMI (PRWEB) JULY 21, 2019

Award winning actor and director Laurence Fishburne also serves as the hosting voice of "Behind the Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne; an educational program that covers a variety of important issues facing modern society today. One of his recent episodes takes a look at the various ocean protection initiatives and why these groups are one of the many keys to the future.

Without a doubt, climate change is one of the most pressing issues impacting the world today. Climate change has contributed to warmer global temperatures. This has led to the melting of the icecaps and rising sea levels. Furthermore, with the increased carbon dioxide in the air, this is being deposited into the oceans. This has led to a drop in the pH of the oceans, making them toxic to many animals. Finally, there are also billions of pounds of garbage and plastic being deposited into the oceans, leading to the formation of large ocean garbage patches.

For these reasons, ocean protection initiatives are important to the future of the world. If action is not taken soon, the damage might not be able to be reversed. The program will work with experts in the field who can talk about the efforts in place to mitigate ocean damage and the work on the horizon that will help future generations.

"Behind the Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is carefully reviewed to ensure that the show meets strict standards prior to its broadcast on a national level. The show has also been the recipient of a wide variety of awards and accolades that have recognized its high-quality work. 



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CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

July 31, 1970 was a sad day for members of the British Royal Navy as the Admiralty Board discontinued the centuries-old tradition of providing a daily "tot" of rum to enlistees. Affectionately known as "Black Tot Day (BTD) in the UK and other Commonwealth countries, the ritual dates back to 1655 when shipboard life was incredibly difficult and the daily issue of Pusser's Rum was the highlight of the day.

Today Pusser's Rum is enjoyed worldwide and Black Tot Day is a celebration of those days gone by. This year's BTD features a photo contest open to anyone. Entrants are urged to grab their Pusser's gear and send in their best photo. The lucky winner will receive a Rum Runner gift set, which includes a tote bag, 2 bottles of Painkiller Mix, 2 Painkiller Mugs and a limited edition porcelain hip flask. The winner will also have their winning photo featured on Pusser's website and social media platforms.

To enter the photo contest go to http://pussersrum.com/ and click on the Black Tot Day tab at the top of the home page.

If you just want to enjoy the day at home go the site and find recipes for classic Pusser's drinks like a Pusser's Rum Grog, Pusser's Rum Nelson's Blood and the world-famous Pussers Rum Painkiller.

Pusser's Rum is imported by Shaw Ross International Importers, LLC.

About Pusser's Rum

Pusser's Rum is produced in strict accordance with Admiralty blending specifications last used by the Royal Navy for issue to its fleet, a tradition which began in 1655 when it first served rum as its spirit of choice, with extra "tots" being offered before and after some of the most infamous battles in history. In massive wood pot stills, approaching 300 years old, Pusser's continues to produce liquid history without the aid of flavoring agents and is 100 percent natural. Pusser's Rum is highly decorated and has taken several Gold Medals in the highly acclaimed International Wine & Spirits Festival and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Pusser's Rum Limited is a British Virgin Island Company with administrative offices in Charleston, South Carolina. Its products are imported into the United States by Shaw-Ross International Importers, LLC. For more information on Pusser's Rum Ltd and its brands, please visit http://www.pussersrum.com.

About Shaw-Ross International Importers, LLC

Founded in 1968 as a wine and spirit importer representing a handful of brands, Shaw-Ross has grown into one of the nation's leading importers representing leading suppliers from around the world. Shaw-Ross continues to evolve its portfolio to keep ahead of the ever-changing wine and spirits industry. For additional information go to http://www.shawross.com

EDITORS NOTE: Imagery and samples can be acquired through Peter Nasca at the above address.



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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Dana Solutions announced today that it will receive a subaward from the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) as part of a multi-year U01 grant from the FDA. The grant, titled "Evaluation of Integrated Human-Relevant Approaches to Identify Drug Induced Cardiovascular Liabilities," will support the funding and management of novel, in vitro experimental studies to develop targeted mechanistic data to inform drug safety assessment for key cardiac failure modes.

Under the U01 subaward, Dana Solutions, in partnership with HESI and US FDA, will use state-of-the-art analytical tools for cardiac drug safety testing. Specifically, they will apply and validate their image-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform, PhenoTox, to quantify drug-induced structural changes in human cardiac cell culture models. In collaboration with other grant sub-awardees and FDA partners, PhenoTox will be applied to study multiple cardiac failure modes, including cardiomyocyte injury. The project is expected to begin in September 2019.

About Dana Solutions LLC: 
Dana Solutions develops artificial intelligence solutions for the life sciences industry. We partner with companies in medical devices and biotechnology, as well as academia and government institutions, to develop breakthrough products and enable new scientific discoveries.



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COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Today, BriskHeat, a leading provider of flexible heating, insulating and temperature control solutions, introduced its newest line of metal-housed heating mantles, now with a built-in magnetic stirring function. The mantles are equipped with magnetic stirrers, designed to uniformly heat round-bottom flasks while stirring the contents. The superior durability and sturdiness of the table-top design provides an easy-to-use all-in-one unit with safety, performance, and reliability in mind.

A wide variety of industries including manufacturing, education, chemistry, biology, research, and many others have laboratories with processes that often involve the heating of liquids. Round-bottom flasks are used because they have more surface area, however, careful planning is required to stabilize the flask and keep it upright and safe during use. In addition to requiring heat, many of the liquids must be stirred throughout the heating process.

"BriskHeat recognized the need in many laboratory settings to heat and stir liquids at the same time," said Patrick Doyle, Vice President of Business Development, BriskHeat. "Our heating mantles solve this problem safely and effectively."

BriskHeat offers a complete line of laboratory heating solutions, including heating mantles and other laboratory heaters and controllers, all designed to meet the unique needs of the customer. Custom solutions are also available. 
For more information, visit the new products page. To see the full range of BriskHeat's flexible heating solutions, visit the web site or call 888-501-7491.

About BriskHeat 
Since 1949, BriskHeat has provided flexible heating solutions used for freeze protection, condensation prevention, flow/viscosity control, vacuum bake-out, composite curing, and temperature process control. BriskHeat's primary manufacturing facilities and headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio. BriskHeat has a worldwide sales network including sales offices in Taiwan, China, Germany, and France, as well as a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. In 2017, BriskHeat was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. In 2018, BriskHeat became part of NIBE Industrier AB, a global group of manufacturing companies with over 15,000 employees worldwide. Follow BriskHeat on Twitter (@BriskHeat), on Facebook or on LinkedIn.



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COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Today, BriskHeat, a leading provider of flexible heating, insulating and temperature control solutions, introduced its newest line of metal-housed heating mantles, now with a built-in magnetic stirring function. The mantles are equipped with magnetic stirrers, designed to uniformly heat round-bottom flasks while stirring the contents. The superior durability and sturdiness of the table-top design provides an easy-to-use all-in-one unit with safety, performance, and reliability in mind.

A wide variety of industries including manufacturing, education, chemistry, biology, research, and many others have laboratories with processes that often involve the heating of liquids. Round-bottom flasks are used because they have more surface area, however, careful planning is required to stabilize the flask and keep it upright and safe during use. In addition to requiring heat, many of the liquids must be stirred throughout the heating process.

"BriskHeat recognized the need in many laboratory settings to heat and stir liquids at the same time," said Patrick Doyle, Vice President of Business Development, BriskHeat. "Our heating mantles solve this problem safely and effectively."

BriskHeat offers a complete line of laboratory heating solutions, including heating mantles and other laboratory heaters and controllers, all designed to meet the unique needs of the customer. Custom solutions are also available. 
For more information, visit the new products page. To see the full range of BriskHeat's flexible heating solutions, visit the web site or call 888-501-7491.

About BriskHeat 
Since 1949, BriskHeat has provided flexible heating solutions used for freeze protection, condensation prevention, flow/viscosity control, vacuum bake-out, composite curing, and temperature process control. BriskHeat's primary manufacturing facilities and headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio. BriskHeat has a worldwide sales network including sales offices in Taiwan, China, Germany, and France, as well as a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. In 2017, BriskHeat was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. In 2018, BriskHeat became part of NIBE Industrier AB, a global group of manufacturing companies with over 15,000 employees worldwide. Follow BriskHeat on Twitter (@BriskHeat), on Facebook or on LinkedIn.



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DELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is expanding its services in the Houston, Texas and surrounding communities. Pelican Water will now offer its exclusive in-home services that enable consumers to arrange for a certified water consultant to come directly to them with a simple phone call. The Pelican Water In-Home Water consultant will arrive in a mobile retail center that includes a water test station, mini showroom, and a host of Pelican products to address water quality needs.

Pelican Water's professional consultants make it simple and easy to have better-tasting water—no more ordering online, no more DIY projects, and no more hiring expensive plumbers. Pelican Water's experts provide water testing, suggest the best no-waste, no-salt, customized water filtration system for a consumer's needs, and can install it all with white glove service.

Any Houston residents concerned about their general water quality can call and schedule a free in-home consultation from a Pelican Water professional. All Pelican Water in-home consultations and installations are backed by a 90-day labor guarantee. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

PelicanWater.com is the official, factory-direct retail website for Pelican Water Systems, providing professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water conditioning systems. Pelican Water's mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be the global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems, visit PelicanWater.com.

About Pentair plc

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it's improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world's most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit pentair.com.



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RENTON, WASH. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Enhanced with a >15% increase in lumens, Evluma releases a higher-performance OmniMax LED replacement lamp for decorative streetlights. Integrating recent improvements in LED chip technology, the OmniMax product line expands options for municipal lighting specifiers and electrical contractors as they update streetlighting to LED. Evluma will begin shipping the new OmniMax at the close of July 2019.

Formally launched in 2017, Evluma successfully field-tested the OmniMax for over a year prior to widespread release in the US and Canada. Designed to easily screw in to post-top, tear-drop, or shoebox style light fixtures the OmniMax's unique radial light engine uses the optics of the original fixture for maximum efficacy. This is the first family-wide lumen upgrade to be applied to the versatile lighting solution.

As part of Evluma's line of outdoor LED lighting products, the OmniMax is offered with built-in Bluetooth connectivity and can be dimmed on the spot or via a pre-programmed schedule using Evluma's ConnectLED app for wireless lighting controls. Offered in five different CCTs ranging from 2000K to 5000K municipal lighting projects can be customized to enhance historic or contemporary design objectives. For those customers not needing additional lumens, dimming to, or purchasing a lower wattage OmniMax can add predictable energy savings. The OmniMax carries a 10-year warranty, 20kv/10kA surge protection and active cooling, a pre-requisite for long life in enclosed decorative fixtures.

See the OmniMax in action at the following events:

APWA PWX (Public Works Expo), Seattle, WA, Sept 8-11, 2019 
IES Street & Area Lighting Conference, San Deigo, CA, Sept 22-25,2019 
NAESCO Annual Conference, La Jolla, CA, Nov 13-15, 2019



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Leslie Landis is a Renaissance woman. Her talents and passions have been seen in government, education, environmental causes, finance, book writing and television.

At 75, she has merged her concern with climate change and its impact on future generations with her creativity as a novelist, authoring CHENDELL: A Natural Warrior (http://www.chendell.com). The book is an adventure in ecological survival featuring two young people, who combine into one superhero with special powers derived from nature and the ability to communicate with the natural world. The audiobook is executive produced by Waldo LLC.

Landis' life reflects an ability to relate to people in many different fields, and in this book she connects with younger generations, whose world may be adversely affected in the coming decades by the potentially devastating effects of climate change. The health and psychological impact of environmental issues on millennials, Generation Z, and subsequent age groups concern her deeply, and she thinks it's incumbent upon the older set to hear them.

"I wrote this book to inspire young people and people of any age, and do so through compelling characters who were empowered and determined to make a difference," Landis says. "My story is more than a fight to save our environment. I had fun putting my vision on the written page and making the characters, their dreams and their efforts as real and relatable as possible."

Landis conceived of the idea when traveling in China and observing different parts of the diverse environment there. World-wide, she says, everyone should open their eyes to the environmental plagues upon our planet.

"Every day, environmental degradation and the effects of global warming are topics in the media," Landis says. "There's an interconnectivity and value of all life, the need to protect our homes, each other, and our planet. But the concept that humans can control nature has only led to the destruction of the natural world.

"A superhero is an expression of our best desires to solve our worst nightmares. So why not a real-world problem? Climate change is at the top of my list. Droughts and floods, hurricanes and storm surges, rising sea levels and plastic ocean garbage. Deforestation, water contamination and pollution."

The Chendell character is the combination of a man (Jamie) and woman (Robin). Along with encouraging environmental change and survival, the character is Landis' vehicle for promoting gender equality. By writing about equally strong male and female protagonists, Landis is showcasing how men and women can work together to solve our biggest problems.

"Why shouldn't 50 percent of humankind — women — have an equal role in this fight?" she asks. "That is the version of the superhero genre that I wanted to tell.

"Gender equality is a major media issue today. I choose to address it with a different take. Not only are Jamie and Robin equally educated and both are pursuing important career goals, but both of them have superpowers. And CHENDELL — as a combination of Robin and Jamie — is the most gender-equal superhero ever." 



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BERLIN (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

As many governments continue to deny and delay progress on global climate change, the German-based IoT Token, MXC, has chosen to take a disruptive course of action. Developing a world-first environmental program, MXC is set to donate up to $12 million to network participants for actively contributing to clean air. MXC's Particle Depletion Program works to ensure that current and future generations live in a cleaner, low-risk environment, extending both the length and quality of people's lives.

"I am both excited and personally very proud to announce the MXC Particle Depletion Program," said Aaron Wagener, Co-Founder at the MXC Foundation. "The MXC PDP is a global first, set to drastically revolutionize the way society approaches the catastrophic air quality epidemic facing public health in society today."

When it comes to causes of premature death, the risks posed by global air pollution are now only exceeded by behavioral and metabolic factors. Furthermore, air pollution and poor access to quality air is the number one leading environmental risk factor, far surpassing other environmental risks that have too often been the primary focus of public health measures in the past [World Health Organization's (WHO) report: "State of Global Air/2019"]. With deaths caused by air pollution slowly on the rise, the global IoT Token "MXC", decided to take action, taking a significant step towards helping communities, businesses, and citizens reclaim their cities and reclaim their health.

The PDP brings all sides together in order to solve an issue affecting everyone, in a truly united effort. The MXC PDP financially rewards individuals, businesses, and governments by tokenizing the active monitoring of air pollution particle precipitation levels and for taking active measures to significantly, and continually, reduce air pollution on an ongoing basis. The MXC Foundation is set to financially support those who drastically reduce their global footprint. Governments will also be rewarded for introducing policies based on the qualifiable incoming data provided by the LPWAN air quality sensors.

"One of the most exciting elements of the MXC PDP is not only that it attempts to solve real-world issues facing humanity, but it does so using a comprehensive, all-inclusive approach", said Aaron Wagener. "Often, many smaller parties get left out of the environmental impact on change, and more often than not they are the ones directly affected by the new environmental changes. MXC changes this approach, allowing everyone to get involved."

The PDP will leverage the MXProtocol to allow data to be sent, allocated, and measured over extreme distances. Data transmitted using MXProtocol devices then easily compile and analyze the air quality data collected from sensor hardware sources. Once the predetermined particle precipitation levels reach the targeted amount, set per the World Health Organization standards MXC's unique M2M Wallet automatically releases the payment. This will lead towards a completely mapped scan of how effective ongoing Regional and Local efforts to reduce air pollution actually are, rewarding participants for ensuring their monitored levels remain safe, benefiting the environment and the wider community.

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The MXC Foundation is a purpose-built Blockchain Foundation, based in Berlin. Its mission is to inspire fast, efficient, decentralized data exchanges using LPWAN and Blockchain technology. MXC is currently working on smart city data projects in New York City, South Korea, and Shanghai.



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DARIEN, ILL. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Aqua Bio Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of biologic water restoration, water reclaim, rain harvest, odor control, and reverse osmosis systems in the United States, announced today it has expanded into the Middle East. The Saudi Arabian distributor, Sparkling Shine Company Ltd., will provide Aqua Bio Technologies access to vehicle wash customers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait.

"We were really impressed by the water treatment technologies that Aqua Bio Technologies brings to the table," said Ibrahim Niazy, President of Sparkling Shine Company Ltd. "We believe our partnership will contribute to the Saudi Arabian on-going reforms and its Vision 2030, and will play an important role in spreading the adoption of technologies that conserve the environment."

"Our partnership with Sparkling Shine Company Ltd. is an important moment for Aqua Bio Technologies as we initiate global expansion by delivering our state-of-the-art water recycling systems to the Middle East," said John P. Gibney, Vice President and General Manager of Aqua Bio Technologies, LLC. "We expect our entry into the region to emulate the same trajectory of success we have already achieved in North America."

Aqua Bio Technologies' groundbreaking water recycling solutions save time, money and the environment. None of its water recycling systems use ozone, UV or chemicals of any kind to control odor. They provide vehicle wash owners with exceptionally clean water with the added benefits of dramatically reducing water and sewer costs. Solutions include: 

Bio Complete: no other treatment system matches the benefits of this water restoration system. It removes the used chemicals out of the water, allowing the water to be used in 90% to 95% of the wash.

Pro-Limited: for a vehicle wash that doesn't need complete water restoration, this entry-level system removes solids down to 5 micron (the size of a single human blood cell).

Pro-Rain: a water harvesting system that collects rainwater from a roof and/or paved lot and uses a vortex separation unit to remove gravel, sticks, leave and other solids.

Pro-Air: Naturally eliminates odor without chlorine bleach, air spargers, bubblers or ozone. Changes the microbial environment from anaerobic to aerobic resulting in no odor.

Bio Softreat: the first vehicle wash industry closed-loop biologic water restoration system that produces spot-free rinse water. When used in combination with the Bio Complete System, its filtration results produce the same qualities and clarity of distilled water.

Reverse Osmosis: a first-of-kind expandable design that is engineered for capacities ranging from 500 to 36,000 gallons per day.

Visit http://www.aquabio.co/ to learn more or call 877-881-9141.

About Aqua Bio Technologies, LLC 
Founded in 2010, Darien, Illinois-based Aqua Bio Technologies is a leading provider of innovative biologic restoration, water reclaim, rain harvest, odor control and reverse osmosis (RO) systems. None of its solutions use ozone, UV, or chemicals of any kind to control odor – only nature. As the manufacturer of the first vehicle wash industry closed-loop water treatment system, the company is able to deliver a substantial savings in time and money to its customers with dramatic reductions is water and sewer costs.

Media Contact 
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OAKLAND, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

In May, Oakland Zoo sent eleven American bison moms and their calves to Montana as part of an ongoing conservation program with the Blackfeet Nation, known as the Iinnii Initiative. The Iinii Initiative aims to restore American bison in Blackfeet Nation land and nearby National Parks in Montana. The 11 bison are now part of that free-ranging and growing herd.

The next-step in this conservation effort includes the recent addition of two new male American bison to the remaining females at Oakland Zoo. These three-year-old males are part of a secondary and separate conservation project led by Dr. Jennifer Barfield of Colorado State University, Ft Collins, to preserve Yellowstone bison genetics. The intent behind the move of these new males is to diversify the genetics of future offspring with Oakland Zoo's Pablo Allard herd. These future, genetically-diverse calves, along with their mothers, will also be brought bi-annually to Montana to roam freely on Blackfeet Nation land and nearby National Parks in Montana.

The aim of this multi-pronged effort for genetic diversity is to ensure the health and longevity of future American bison generations; the species reached near-extinction in the early 1900s when millions were killed during the westward expansion for grasslands needed to feed livestock. Though their numbers have increased tremendously, herds in the wild and herds in private and public reserves, are quite inbred.

The two new males now at Oakland Zoo have lived together all of their lives as part of the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd in northern Colorado, helping them create a close bond. This bond was a key factor for why they were chosen to come to Oakland Zoo as a pair. At three years old, the bulls are much larger than the female bison of similar age. The bulls have yet to reach their mature weight and size at about five years of age.

Barfield, a reproductive physiologist and assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at CSU, said that she is thrilled about this new partnership with the Oakland Zoo.

"When we established the herd, our hope was really that these bison would be able to contribute to the larger landscape of bison conservation in the U.S. Bringing bison back to tribal lands is a really key component of bison conservation."

The new project has additional ties to Fort Collins. The Oakland Zoo's president and CEO, Dr. Joel Parrott, is a veterinarian and CSU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program alumnus. 
"I am excited to partner with my alma mater to bring Yellowstone Park ancestry to Oakland Zoo's California Trail," he said, referring to a 56-acre park in the zoo dedicated to iconic California species, including bison. "Introducing these two bulls to our female herd will bring a more diverse and strong genetic line to the animals we release to be free-ranging on Blackfeet tribal land and U.S. and Canadian national parks through the Iinnii Initiative." 
Thanks to the work of Colorado State University, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County — partners who manage the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd — more disease-free bison are being returned to native lands. Some of the bison have been produced using non-surgical embryonic transfer techniques, which increases the genetic diversity of American bison in the wild and captivity while avoiding issues with diseases, and ensures stronger and healthier herds. Oakland Zoo's conservation project, Iinnii Initiative, is benefitting from these techniques. 
Oakland Zoo and Blackfeet Nation partner in educational programs and support mutual interest in promoting bison conservation and cultural preservation with their Iinnii Initiative. This partnership also includes youth exchange for education, fundraising for projects, and promotion of ecotourism programs.

Contact: 
Isabella Linares 
Oakland Zoo 
ilinares@oaklandzoo.org 
Office: 510-632-9525 ext. 239 
Cell: 650- 776-9589

Erin Harrison 
Oakland Zoo 
eharrison@oaklandzoo.org 
Office: 510-632-9525 ext. 120 
Cell: 415–601-619

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ABOUT OAKLAND ZOO AND THE CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA: 
Oakland Zoo, home to more than 750 native and exotic animals, is managed by the Conservation Society of California (CSC); a non-profit organization leading an informed and inspired community to take action for wildlife locally and globally. With over 25 conservation partners and projects worldwide, the CSC is committed to conservation-based education and saving species and their habitats in the wild. Oakland Zoo is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the national organization that sets the highest standards for animal welfare for zoos and aquariums.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN BISON: 
The bison, North America's largest land mammal, once roamed the continent freely, helping sustain plains and prairie ecosystems as a keystone species through grazing, fertilization, trampling and other activities. Bison shaped the vegetation and landscape as they fed on and dispersed the seeds of grasses, sedges, and forbs. Several bird species adapted to or co-evolved with types of grasses and vegetation structures that had been, for millennia, grazed by millions of free-ranging bison. Bison have an important role in America's history, culture and economy. Before being nearly wiped from existence by westward expansion, bison roamed across most of North America. In 1907, President Teddy Roosevelt and the American Bison Society began an effort to save the bison from extinction by shipping 15 animals by train from the WCS Bronx Zoo to Oklahoma's Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Many Native American tribes revere bison as a sacred and spiritual symbol of their heritage and maintain private bison herds on tribal lands throughout the West. Bison now exist in all 50 states in public and private herds, providing recreation opportunities for wildlife viewers in zoos, refuges and parks and sustaining the multimillion-dollar bison ranching and production business.

ABOUT THE PABLO ALLARD HERD: 
The origins of this herd dates back to 1873 when Samuel Walking Coyote of the Pend d'Oreille tribe and three Blackfeet companions captured between four and seven calves orphaned during a hunt on Blackfeet land. Instinctively, with their mothers killed, the calves shadowed the hunter's horses for security, making them easy to capture. 
By 1884, Walking Coyote's herd grew to 13 bison. Ten of these were sold to Michel Pablo and Charles Allard and formed the Pablo-Allard herd on the Flathead Reservation. This herd eventually became the largest in the United States, numbering 300 head, and played a key role in the preservation of bison by restocking and supplementing many public conservation herds, including those at Yellowstone National Park and the National Bison Range herd in Montana. When the U.S. Government initiated plans to open the Flathead Reservation to homesteaders in1906, Pablo sought a large grant for grazing land to graze his herd but was denied. He eventually sold his herd to the government of Canada. The animals were shipped to Elk Island National Park by train with the last shipment sent out in June of 1912.

ABOUT THE INTERTRIBAL BUFFALO COUNCIL: 
The Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council is a federally chartered Tribal organization dedicated to the restoration of buffalo to Tribal lands in a manner that is compatible with their spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices. ITBC has been working on this mission since 1992. Visit: http://www.itbcbuffalo.com



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WILMINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) JULY 22, 2019

Heilind Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components, has expanded its Sensata Technologies offering by adding Sensata-Airpax - a leading innovator and manufacturer of hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers and protectors, bimetal thermostats, power switches and modular distribution systems.

The new line will complement Heilind's existing Sensata Technologies portfolio, which includes industry-leading sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions.

"We are very pleased to expand our existing Sensata offering with Sensata-Airpax," said Glen MacGibbon, Vice President of Business Development - Sensors, Heilind Electronics. "Sensata's ever-expanding sensor offering, combined with power distribution, makes for a powerful solution that can benefit a wide array of customers. These products are RoHS-compliant and manufactured in ISO-certified facilities around the world. As a result, we are able to offer a reliable and diverse set of power distribution items to our global customer base."

Sensata-Airpax products span a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including telecommunications, recreational vehicles, HVACR, marine, military, medicine, information processing, electronic power supply, power generation, over-the-road trucks, construction, agriculture and alternative energy.

Heilind Electronics will be offering Sensata's complete Sensata-Airpax product line. Visit Heilind's website for more information about Sensata-Airpax power distribution products.

About Heilind Electronics 
Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Sensata Technologies 
Sensata Technologies is a world leader and early innovator in mission-critical sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. Sensata's operations span twelve countries and cover a broad range of markets, including aircraft, appliance, automotive, HVAC, industrial, marine, military and telecommunications. Visit http://www.sensata.com and airpax.sensata.comfor more information.



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AMSTERDAM (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

BCS BUS Company with a headquarter in Amsterdam, Netherlands officially became one of the Pro-Green fighters.

What once was a big piece of deforested land in a few decades will become a home for wild animals and birds. The company has began to invest part of it's income to the reforestation project, making every trip bought by it's clients - a zero emission trip.

"Every tree we plant with the help of our customers supports nature's healing process and improves the environment we live in," says Anton Geier the CEO of BCS BUS and the author of the Zero Emission Traveling.

Reforestation is not the only measure, that the company takes to fight Global Warming.

"We use modern vehicles for our services to minimize the environmental damage caused by CO2 emissions, and our buses have very low emissions thanks to their new low-emission engines," says the CEO.

Here you can watch a YouTube video of the reforestation project in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY2xKAVHTvg



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

Noodoe, a global leader in EV charging technology, has announced a record number of install orders for its charging stations through July, owing to increased demand by hotels/casinos and real estate developers for EV charging technology. The announcement was made by company CEO Jennifer Chang. Most of the new installs are coming in the Western US, most notably Southern California and Las Vegas.

"We're not surprised by the record amount of new install orders in the US," says Chang. "The hospitality industry and commercial real estate developers are reacting to solid, sustained growth of the EV industry. In many markets, they are playing catch up, their customers inquiring about easy to locate, easy to use EV charging stations. Noodoe is here to help with current and future demand by providing smart, secure charging technology."

According to InsideEVs, 2018 was the best year ever for electric vehicle sales in the US, with an estimated 361,307 vehicles sold. That is over double the amount from two years ago.

Most notable is the particularly strong demand for EV charging stations in cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles. According to Chang, demand is strong for charging stations, no matter the size of the property. "We have orders from small motels to major parking garages in Las Vegas casinos," says Chang. "Hotel owners and retail developers are looking for 'smart' EV charging stations that make customers happy while supplying an additional source of revenue."

For charging site owners, Noodoe offers the advantages of both universal charging and automated operation. Powered by Noodoe EV OS, Noodoe EV supports universal charging. Anyone can charge up their EV without even setting up an account. Drivers can activate Noodoe EV with their phone, using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit cards (via encrypted TLS or Transport Layer Security). As a result, the site owners reach the widest possible customer base. In addition, the business operation is 100% self-service and totally automated. There is nothing that the site owners need to do – except watch revenue being generated automatically and continuously.

A sampling of current Noodoe charging station installs include 10 wall-mounts for the Sheraton Universal City, double chargers at the Hilton Palm Springs and ambitious garage installations at the Millennium Biltmore in downtown LA and undisclosed properties in Las Vegas and Canada.

About Noodoe 
Noodoe is on a mission to make the world greener by accelerating the world's transition to electric transportation. In this quest, we produce well-designed EV charging infrastructure solutions that help construction, retail, hospitality industries and public sectors be part of the global zero-emission revolution.

Through innovation Noodoe empowers businesses to turn their parking lots into profitable charging stations. We enable hotels to become recharging sanctuaries that attract high-value patrons. The company also provides charging infrastructure, enabling governments and energy companies to build eco-friendly "smart cities." Beyond automobiles, Noodoe's endeavors extend to motorcycles; through innovation we partner with global brands to bring the electric riding experience to consumers worldwide. Noodoe provides products and services used in 110 countries.



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PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

Last week, City of Peekskill officials approved an Energy Performance Contract with Honeywell, a major step in the municipality's commitment to going green and reducing greenhouse gasses that negatively impact climate change. The project initiatives will result in a reduction of 1,100 tons of carbon emissions per year, seven tons of sulfur oxide per year and three tons of nitrous oxide per year – all at minimal cost to taxpayers.

The Energy Performance Contract with Honeywell allows for much needed infrastructure improvements to City buildings, applying energy savings to offset the costs. The $4.3 million project will result in energy and operational savings, with a total cost to the city of $184,000 over the 20-year term.

This project, which has been in the works for the past year and a half, is the culmination of a very deliberative process in which the City's Common Council and staff recognized the need for energy conservation measures, approved a company to conduct a comprehensive energy conservation audit, reviewed the results and recommendations of the audit, conducted due diligence and recognized the fiduciary duty to the taxpayer.

"This Council made a commitment to be better environmental stewards of our community and drive a green agenda that benefits our children and families, our taxpayers, and our planet," said City of Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey. "The Council has executed numerous initiatives including: working with the Nature Conservancy to analyze regional approaches to addressing climate change, earning designation as a 'Clean Community' to qualify for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority grant funding for future green projects, as well as obtaining certification in New York State's 'Climate Smart Communities' program. This [project] is a major step forward, which will reduce our emissions starting today, not months or years from now, but today. It will also allow us to move forward with a renewables agenda for years to come. I particularly want to recognize Deputy Mayor Kathie Talbot for her work here, and as a leading voice on this Council for smart, progressive energy conservation and green initiatives."

City upgrades and improvements for the Honeywell Energy Performance Contract include: LED lighting and controls, street light upgrades, boiler replacements at Peekskill's Neighborhood Center and Water Plant (including oil-to-gas conversion at the Neighborhood Center), Paramount Theater heating and air conditioning upgrades, Building Management System upgrades, window replacements and other building improvements (including a cooling upgrade) for City Hall, pipe insulation, desktop computer power management, smart power strips, as well as fan motors for the Peekskill Police Station, City Court and Neighborhood Center.

"This is a giant step forward in going green without a huge expense to City taxpayers," said City of Peekskill Deputy Mayor Kathleen Talbot. "The Honeywell Energy Performance Contract will allow us to complete work that has been neglected for way too long, and move us from talking about energy conservation to actually doing it in a bold way. It will also provide true baselines for future energy conservation projects."

The City of Peekskill is located at 840 Main Street in Peekskill, N.Y., and can be reached at 914-737-3400 or by visiting http://www.cityofpeekskill.com.

About the City of Peekskill 
The City of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River. Just under one hour north of New York City, Peekskill is culturally and economically vibrant with abundant natural resources due to its location on the river and at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. The City's pedestrian-friendly downtown is buzzing with an array of dining and entertainment establishments. Offering artist lofts, studios, galleries and museums, Peekskill is home to a growing arts community and has no shortage of arts activities. The waterfront, with over three miles of continuous parkland, is a regional destination with a variety of active and passive recreation, as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River. For more information, visit http://www.cityofpeekskill.com.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has been underway for more than a month, and the meteorological organization NOAA predicts a likely range of nine to 15 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which four to eight could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including two to four major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).

The damage and disruption from 2017's trio of hurricanes—Harvey, Irma and Maria, which together caused more than $200 billion in estimated losses—and hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018, stand as warnings to supply chain professionals about the need to prepare in advance to manage potential disruptions from hurricanes this year—and every year.

To underscore the need for such proactive hurricane planning, Resilinc highlights some sobering statistics derived recently from its supply chain database: 27% of supplier sites lack business continuity procedures; 30% have no disaster recovery plan for their IT infrastructure; 37% have no backup power; 23% have poor fire and safety systems; and 35% have poor logistics recovery.

"Unfortunately, it comes as a surprise to many supply chain managers that a large proportion of their suppliers are woefully unprepared to withstand major disruptive events like hurricanes," said Sumit Vakil, Resilinc CTO. "This lack of transparency is especially true in the sub-tiers of a supply chain."

To help its customers avoid disruptions during this year's hurricane season, Resilinc has created an upgraded integrated solution that enables clients to look at their potential supply chain risks from these large weather events and quickly identify cost-effective mitigation strategies.

Using AI and Complex Data to Streamline Hurricane Preparations 
Resilinc uses AI and data science to leverage the firm's more than seven years of supply chain data, hurricane data and other factors to recommend customized prescriptive actions for customers to enhance their supply chain resilience.

Resilinc's comprehensive hurricane preparedness solution includes core capabilities designed to help clients avoid disruptions from natural disasters and other supply chain disruptions. These core capabilities include:

1. Multi-tier supply chain mapping down to the product and part-level 
2. Supplier surveys and site readiness assessment 
3. Dashboard incorporating AI and recommendations 
4. Ongoing monitoring throughout hurricane season featuring real time supplier impact confirmation during live events.

Resilinc's automated service evaluates the vulnerability of supplier sites based on a long list of factors. These include the regional risks of hurricanes (called typhoons or tropical cyclones in many parts of the world), the site's history of supply chain events, its management's responsiveness to Resilinc's past event impact queries, their business continuity plans or lack thereof, and whether they have alternate sites available, just to name a few variables.

Resilinc also analyzes key metrics from the customer side, such as how many parts or products are produced at the site, the percentage of sole-sourced items produced there, and the revenue at risk in the event of a disruption at the site.

The end result: hurricane vulnerability scores for each supplier site and a series of prioritized recommendations to mitigate the risks of disruption at the customer's most vulnerable sites. "Based on data, heuristics, history and other factors, Resilinc will come back with very specific recommendations, such as 'move inventory from that site,' or 'evaluate your safety stock for that part,' to provide clients specific targeted recommendations to mitigation action and protect revenue" said Resilinc Senior Director Jon Bovit.

As the hurricane season moves toward the peak activity the weeks of late August and early September, hurricane watchers will be keeping a close eye on the strength of the El Niño phenomenon, a significant factor in the vastly complex global weather patterns that determine Atlantic hurricane activity. In the midst of such complexity and uncertainty, Resilinc recommends supply chain managers focus on what they can control: understanding the levels of risk embedded in their supply chains and taking advance steps to mitigate those risks.

For more information: 

To watch the hurricane preparedness webinar: https://info.resilinc.com/hurricane-preparedness-with-ai-data-july-2019.

To learn more about the Resilinc solution, please visit: https://www.resilinc.com/.

About Resilinc 
Resilinc is the leading provider of supply chain visibility data-as-a-service and cognitive risk analytics solutions. Over 100 of the world's leading brands rely on Resilinc's AI-powered global disruption monitoring service to keep track of millions of parts as they make their way around the globe, touching hundreds of thousands of nodes.

Resilinc is the only company to consistently achieve success in mapping the supply chain multiple tiers deep, all the way down to part and site levels, and exposing hidden failure points and bottlenecks deep in the sub-tiers. Resilinc's patented advanced risk quantification algorithms and easy-to-use supplier assessment solutions have established a new standard for measuring supplier risk. Companies use Resilinc's cognitive sourcing and risk protection-learning systems to realize millions of dollars in savings by expediting raw materials or freight and lowering inventory levels while keeping their supply chains operating with greater agility and resiliency. For more information, visit http://www.resilinc.com.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

Julie P. Kendig-Shrader, a shareholder in the Environmental Practice in the Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., was recently appointed to the 2019-2020 board of directors of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.

The board of directors of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is the governing body of the organization, that sets the strategic mission of the chamber in addition to advocating on behalf of the rapidly growing businesses in the Apopka area. Additionally, by working in partnership with the City of Apopka, Orange County, and the Orlando Economic Partnership, the chamber is focused on supporting the economic development, prosperity, and sustainability of the community and region through connectivity, leadership, education, and support.

"I am very much looking forward to serving on the board, whose mission is vital to the quality of life in the Apopka area," Kendig-Shrader said. "As a board member, helping to implement the chamber's many initiatives that make a positive difference in our community every year will be my priority."

At Greenberg Traurig, Kendig-Shrader represents both the public and private sector in land use and environmental matters and administrative litigation. She works with clients to create public/private partnerships for infrastructure needs, particularly those related to transportation.

Kendig-Shrader currently serves as member of the board of directors of the Osceola/Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a member of the board of directors of Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Land Use and Environmental Law Section of The Florida Bar, as well as a member of the Administrative Law Section of The Florida Bar.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



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OSHKOSH, WIS. (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

Propane autogas school buses are on the ground at Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture to transport thousands of visitors for this weeklong aviation celebration. While air shows filled the skies, the alternative-fuel buses, contracted from Kobussen Buses, Ltd., demonstrated the value of emissions-reducing school bus transportation. During the school year, these buses service Oshkosh Area School District.

"It was a natural fit to help out AirVenture's transportation efforts by using local school buses during the summer down time," said Dan Kobussen, vice president of Kobussen Buses. "These innovative propane buses reduce emissions and run on a domestically produced fuel." Kobussen hopes to attract drivers with these clean, quiet and well-heated alternatively fueled buses.

Equipped with Ford Motor Company's 6.8L V10 engine, each Blue Bird Vision Propane school bus is powered by a ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system. The propane buses, which during the school year run regular daily routes, reduce nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons and virtually eliminate particulate matter when compared with diesel. Nearly 25 percent of Kobussen Buses' fleet are propane models.

"Our district partners with EAA to provide students insight into the history and understanding of aeronautics," said Susan Schnorr, executive director of business services for Oshkosh Area School District. "We are happy to share our technologically advanced propane buses for their annual event to show attendees that this technology is working for districts every day."

Along with the propane school buses, ROUSH CleanTech's sister company, ROUSH Performance participated in the event by displaying and auctioning off a tribute vehicle commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Inspired by the "Old Crow" P-51 Mustang fighter planes flown by Colonel Bud Anderson during World War II, the Mustang GT includes a Roush / Ford Performance supercharger that pushes the output above 700 horsepower, rather than the stock 460 horsepower. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to EAA's Aviation Foundation, which encourages and educates the next generation of pilots.

"Roush's engineering partnership with Ford runs deep with its engines powering our propane buses and ROUSH Mustangs," said Ryan Zic, vice president of school bus sales for ROUSH CleanTech. "In addition, Roush is FAA-certified to machine components and service vintage aircraft engines. So, we have multiple tie-ins to this event."

About ROUSH CleanTech: ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of alternative fuel vehicle technology, is a division of Roush Enterprises based in Livonia, Michigan. ROUSH CleanTech designs, engineers, manufactures and installs propane autogas and electric fuel system technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses, and compressed natural gas fuel systems for school buses. As a Ford QVM-certified alternative fuel vehicle manufacturer, ROUSH CleanTech delivers economical, clean and domestically produced fueling options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH. 



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HERNDON, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

Akima announced that Sunik, an Akima Company, has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance support services for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The award has a five-year period of performance and a total contract value of approximately $13.6 million.

The ERRC is home to the Nation's leading scientists and engineers in agriculture solving problems facing the U.S. today and tomorrow with fundamental, applied, and developmental research on agricultural commodities. The ERRC has six Research Units that conduct work to benefit producers of agricultural commodities, handlers and processors of food and nonfood products, federal action and regulatory agencies, and the consumer. The ERRC was designated as a National Historic Chemical Landmark in 2007.

"It is an honor to support a USDA facility with both historical significance and a critical mission to protect the welfare of American agriculture and all consumers," said Scott Rauer, President of Akima's Facilities Solutions Group. "This contract further validates our ongoing commitment to ensuring the operations of our nation's most critical scientific and military facilities."

The work to be performed on the contract includes facility support services, logistics, operations and maintenance, and other professional services. The Akima portfolio of companies also provides similar support for the USDA Western Regional Research Center in Berkeley, CA.

About Sunik, an Akima Company 
Sunik, a certified Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Akima. Sunik provides comprehensive base-level logistics and turnkey facility operations and maintenance services to the Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies and organizations. For more information visit http://www.sunikllc.com.

About Akima 
Akima is a global enterprise with more than 7,500 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of aviation, construction, facilities and logistics, IT and mission support, protective services and detention management, and systems engineering. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima's core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers' missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2019, Washington Technology ranked Akima #38 amongst the top 100 government contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit http://www.akima.com.



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ANKENY, IOWA (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019

QA Graphics, creator of the award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboards, has revised its dashboard specification to serve clients in a better way. These changes help provide the necessary information contractors need to meet LEED requirements. In addition, it also allows the building owner to share building efficiency information and illustrate the building's performance. This is done through a series of integrated touchscreen pages that are available to help educate occupants on green building features.

Key benefits of specifying our energy dashboard: 

Integrated to help you work toward earning LEED requirements and other sustainability    

accreditation and education agendas 

Integrates seamlessly and securely with the existing building automation system

Presents building performance information in an easy-to-understand format for occupants

Customizable to meet all building display needs

No recurring fees or monthly service contracts

Resides on-site at your building

Created using HTML5

Customer owns their data

No internet connection required

Ability to export data for reporting, comparing, commissioning, or validating purposes

To learn more about the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard or to request a specification, please contact 515.965.3403 or visit http://qageeed.com.

About QA Graphics—QA Graphics is a leader in the building automation and green building industries. The company specializes in HVAC graphic development services, system graphics, floor plan graphics, and Energy Efficiency Education Dashboards (EEEDs). The company also provides custom marketing solutions such as interactive applications, 3D design and animation, UX design, web development, videos, and more. Visit http://www.qagraphics.com.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

States along the Atlantic Ocean escaped a major storm this week when Tropical Storm 3 dissipated before striking Florida's east coast. Just eight weeks into the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, there have already been two named storms. The MaintenX Disaster Recovery and Rapid Response Team knows that even unnamed storms can cause major damage to facilities, and wants facility managers to be prepared for any extreme weather that comes their way.

As one of the nation's largest facility maintenance companies, MaintenX is proud to provide best-in-class disaster response from curb to roof and coast to coast. However, MaintenX knows a major component of successfully recovering from an expected storm is preparation.

This past spring, Bill Schaphorst, MaintenX's VP of Business Development, wrote about the hurricane preparedness lessons MaintenX learned during the extreme 2018 hurricane season within the May/April issue of the Facilitator, the official publication of the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA).

"We're so used to all the stores being open and stocked, the power being on, and the roads being accessible. After an extreme storm, none of those things are a guarantee," Schaphorst said. "Planning ahead for shelter, food, and water for your staff, establishing your first responders and emergency vendors, and taking proactive steps to secure at-risk locations will all help facilities return to business-as-usual quickly and efficiently."

Extreme winds and rains aren't the only threat to facilities in the path of Atlantic hurricanes. Businesses can also be impacted by unexpected events like tornadoes, fires, or floods. The desire to help as many clients as possible, as quickly as possible, is why MaintenX has invested over $1 million in emergency response equipment. Their fleet of commercial generators, sandbaggers, and fueling trucks is ready to support customers through any storm.

MaintenX's skilled technicians can also help facility managers examine and prepare before a storm is on the horizon. From roof inspections and repair to electrical improvements and plumbing enhancements, MaintenX has businesses covered. In the days before a storm's landfall, technicians can sandbag doorways and board up windows to reduce damage from water and flying debris. However, having the right supplies and manpower takes planning.

"Don't wait to start making your extreme weather plan," said Schaphorst.

To learn more about MaintenX and variety of services they provide, visit http://www.maintenx.com.

ABOUT MAINTENX INTERNATIONAL: 
MaintenX International is a fully licensed, facilities repair company. As one of the largest national self-performing facility maintenance and repair companies in the U.S., MaintenX has created a wide network of knowledgeable and professional technicians throughout the country. With their team of well-trained technicians, MaintenX self-performs and manages facility maintenance for their clients. In the event there is not a MaintenX technician in an area, the company has established a network of preferred vendor partners throughout the country for continued superior service for their clients. For more than 40 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains and Fortune 500 companies nationwide. 



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HATBORO, PA. (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

Clean Earth, A Harsco Company, one of the largest specialty waste recycling and disposal company in the United States, is welcoming all Arrow Electronics customers now seeking a solution for IT Asset Disposition services and solutions. In addition to ITAD services, Clean Earth can provide Arrow Electronics customers with a full suite of electronics and universal waste recycling and disposal solutions customized to their specific needs.

"Clean Earth has both the infrastructure and the personnel in place to service immediate needs, and to scale to accommodate new programs if need be," said Clean Earth President Chris Dods. "For over 20 years, we have serviced institutions in the financial, retail, education, data center hosting, defense, app development, and health care industries, and we stand ready to assist Arrow customers with their own recycling and disposal needs."

Strategically located across the United States, all Clean Earth electronics processing facilities have the distinct industry designation of being an R2/RIOS Certified Electronics Recycler and have been independently certified to achieve this industry designation. Clean Earth also has a NAID certified electronics facility in Allentown, PA, all locations have been reviewed by ISNetworld, and Clean Earth locations in Modesto, CA; Hayward, CA; West Melbourne, FL; and Allentown, PA have all been reviewed by CHWMEG. Clean Earth welcomes all customers to visit our facilities to learn more about our certifications, customized electronic waste and ITAD solutions, and outstanding customer service.

Clean Earth offers an integrated strategy that allows its clients to reduce the amount of waste produced, implements best practices for handling waste on-site, and provides a full range of treatment options to meet specific needs.

About Clean Earth

Clean Earth's vision is to create a better future for our people, partners, and planet by turning specialty waste into recycling opportunities. Clean Earth is one of the largest specialty waste companies in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for contaminated soil, dredged material, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Headquartered in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, it operates a network of 27 full-service facilities. As a leader in the industry, Clean Earth has the experience and capabilities to provide efficient, effective waste recycling and disposal solutions. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets. Additional information can be found at http://www.cleanearthinc.com or by calling 866.447.5177.

About Harsco Corporation

Harsco Corporation is a global market leader providing environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, and innovative technologies for the rail and energy sectors. Based in Camp Hill, PA, the 11,000-employee company operates in more than 30 countries. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Additional information can be found at http://www.harsco.com.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

Today, the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) announced four Tree Farmer families from among more than 70,000 certified Tree Farmers as this year's Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.

They are: 

South: Stan and Suzanne Wood of Bremen, Alabama;

Northeast: Bill and Tina Buckel of Bittinger, Maryland;

North Central: Mike Trail of Columbia, Missouri;

West: David and Dar New of Bellingham, Washington.

Across the U.S., there are more than 21 million family forest owners. Collectively, these individuals care for the largest portion, more than one-third, of America's forests. Their efforts provide essential resources, such as clean water and air, wildlife habitat, recreation spaces and a sustainable wood supply for the products Americans use every day.

ATFS is an internationally-recognized education and certification program designed specifically for family forest owners. The program provides enrolled landowners with tools, community and support to keep their forests healthy. In return, Tree Farmers care for their land, meeting rigorous Standards of Sustainability, and take part in a third-party assessment to certify their land management practices. Collectively, there are 19 million forested acres within the ATFS program nationwide.

"Owning forestland in today's age is not an easy task due to disasters such as hurricanes and catastrophic wildfires, as well as insects, invasive species, the rising costs of forest management and more. Yet, we're fortunate that families and individuals across the country care so much about doing right by the land that they take on these challenges and work incredibly hard every day as terrific stewards of their land," said Tom Martin, president and CEO of the American Forest Foundation, the nonprofit conservation organization that oversees ATFS. "Our Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year showcase this passion for stewardship. They not only have outstanding properties to show for it, but they also are passionate about spreading the word in their communities about the benefits of good forest management. We are proud to honor them and share their stories and accomplishments."

To be considered for the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award, individuals must exhibit exceptional forest stewardship to protect and improve our forest resources, and must promote forest stewardship within their communities.

About the 2019 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year: 
Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, Stan and Suzanne Wood of Bremen, Alabama: Stan and Suzanne Wood showcase how hard work and sweat equity can produce incredible results, even in a short amount of time. Purchasing more than 2,000 acres of an old industrial fiber plantation in 2006, the Wood family set out to practice sustainable forestry for timber and wildlife habitat. In just 13 years, together they have planted more than 900 acres of loblolly and longleaf pine, developed an advanced road system throughout the property, built a bridge out of an old tractor trailer bed, improved the hardwood stands along their three mile stretch of the Black Warrior River, developed an annual prescribed burn program and controlled the ever-spreading invasive Chinese Privet. The Wood family places a great deal of effort on wildlife as well, improving habitat for both game and non-game species. They plant food plots annually, have several dozen bird boxes throughout the site, and are proud to say that seven native species of woodpeckers call their property home. In addition to their efforts, Stan and Suzanne have made spreading the good word of stewardship a priority for their Tree Farm. They host 12 to 15 tours a year for school groups, local non-profits, forestry professionals, policymakers and more. Using their forest as a demonstration site, they showcase the benefits of sustainable management, even leaving a small area unmanaged so that visitors can see the difference.

Northeast Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, Bill and Tina Buckel of Bittinger, Maryland: Bill and Tina Buckel are the true definition of a forest-owning family. Growing up on a farm, Bill developed a deep passion for forestry by working in the woods with his father and uncle. Over the years, Bill and Tina have inherited and purchased land, now collectively managing 134 woodland acres known as Rocky Resolve Tree Farm. They share a love of stewardship, working their land themselves and instilling that love of the forest in their children and extended family. Along with their daughter Karla and son Derek, they have enjoyed hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing through the road systems on each of their Tree Farms. They have faced many challenges brought on by Mother Nature – invasive pests such as the Emerald ash borer and the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and severe storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which caused widespread damage to their trees. Despite all of this, Bill and Tina, with help from their son, have improved their tree stands through thinning and planting, built and maintained roads, created wildlife and bird habitat with field mowing, bird boxes and more, operated a small portable sawmill to produce lumber for the farm, and set up a sugar maple system, capable of collecting sap from 450 trees. They impart their love of sustainable forestry to their community, offering tours to local forestry groups and schools, especially through the Cub Scouts program for Bill, and through the Adult Learnings program for Tina. The Buckels proudly display Tree Farm signs along public highways on all three of their Tree Farms. Read more about the Buckels.

North Central Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, Mike Trial of Columbia, Missouri: Mike Trial has a deep passion and wide knowledge about tree farming that dates back to planting his first seedlings with his father in 1967. Just a year later, they joined the American Tree Farm System, and began planting more seedlings, specifically black walnut across their 55-acre Tree Farm. Over the years, he has battled invasive species, conducted thinnings to give room to the quality trees, and replanted to produce high quality lumber, always keeping meticulous records of his efforts. In more recent years, Mike, like many others has struggled with how to operate a sustainable tree farm operation on small acreage. To solve this, he purchased a small sawmill to mill his own logs. Like his dad, Mike is a lifetime member of the Missouri and National Walnut Council. He received his 50th anniversary American Tree Farm recognition in 2018. He enjoys spreading his knowledge of tree farming with others by working with the University of Missouri School of Forestry students, and by hosting pruning and tree planting workshops on his property.

Western Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, David and Dar New of Bellingham, Washington: David and Dar New are an incredible example of conservation for the greater ecosystem. Their 165-acre property, located in Snohomish County, Washington, was almost lost when an uncle passed away and the land was put up for sale. Now third-generation owners of the Nourse Tree Farm, David, Dar and Dar's mother, were fortunate to purchase the property, saving it from development. While they had no forestry background, they knew they wanted to care for this family legacy in a sustainable manner. They immediately had a forest management plan created and began a decade long journey to learn about forest management. Early in their ownership, while on a family outing to the property, they noticed a run of Coho salmon that had stranded due to a destroyed tributary channel off the Pilchuck Creek. Working with a wildlife biologist and their local conservation district, the New family worked to restore the flow of the river by building a channel through a pasture field, installing large woody debris and doing extensive planting along the riparian areas. Today, they are able to walk the river in the fall and watch the salmon navigate through the streams successfully. In addition, the New family has harvested 65 acres of the over-mature red alder and replanted with alder, Douglas fir, pine and hemlock for diversity, added an extensive fruit orchard, and set up an LLC for the Tree Farm so that their children do not experience the same difficulties with succession planning. Sharing their story with the community, David and Dar have hosted university extension forestry events, evening events, tours and schools and community groups to see their Tree Farm.

One of these Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers, based on judging from AFF's governance, will be selected as the American Tree Farm System National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, which will be announced later this year.

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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

Blue Sources, an envirotech company, announces the launch of its monitoring-as-a-service (MaaS) subscription program. Serving as a water contamination early warning system, at the core of MaaS sits the BG-2, Blue Sources patented fish biomonitor technology that detects acutely toxic chemicals in water. Think canary-in-a-coal-mine for water treatment and wastewater.

Inside the BG-2, eight live fish swim in a continuous sample stream of water. With each breath, the fish naturally emit electric signals that the BG-2 captures and transmits to a neural network in wave forms akin to a normal sinus rhythm. Upon a contamination event, the wave forms change and the system alarms.

After the technology emerged from a US Army research and development command, several public water utilities as well as a wastewater facility along the East Coast participated in a decade-long pilot. One water quality lab manager summarized his utility's experience with the fish biomonitor: "When we get any alarm, we first check the fish biomonitor. If the fish signal remains normal, we figure out why our other sensor equipment malfunctioned again."

With the introduction of MaaS, operators of water and wastewater facilities can now monitor source water, finished water, and wastewater effluent streams without worrying about biomonitor upkeep. Blue Sources handles everything related to the fish and the technology. Operators simply track the BG-2 output and respond to alarms.

About Blue Sources 
Founded in 2015, Blue Sources patented biomonitor technology detects acutely toxic chemicals in water by monitoring the breathing of live fish. Think canary-in-a-coal-mine for drinking water and wastewater. The offerings from Blue Sources build on over 25 years of research and development by the US Army, including over 10 years of pilot use in drinking water and wastewater production facilities. Within months of releasing its first commercial offerings in 2019, Blue Sources received awards from the Federal Laboratory Consortium, the Fort Detrick Alliance, and the Salisbury University Shore Hatchery.



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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

With renewable energy expected to be the fastest growing source of U.S. electricity generation for at least the next two years, local solar installer Sigora Solar is humbled to be recognized by Solar Power World as the Most Forward-Thinking Company of 2019. This award celebrates solar installers devoted to making progress in energy and beyond for a more sustainable future. Sigora Solar also achieved a rank of #1 Solar Company in the state of Virginia and #30 among the top residential solar companies in the United States on the magazine's 2019 Top Solar Contractors list.

Sigora Solar was founded in 2011 and now boasts over 150 employees with operations in 13 states across the country. The company's unique 'Produce and Reduce' package includes a complimentary energy efficiency audit, performed by a BPI Goldstar-certified team, that identifies the home's inefficiencies. Customers then receive customized energy efficiency upgrades to maximize their home's performance and energy savings, along with a Pearl Home Certification, documenting all the improvements. No money down, low interest financing options, and production guarantees make Sigora's 'Produce and Reduce' package accessible and affordable to the masses and allow homeowners to experience immediate monthly savings.

Sigora further differentiates itself as a top company through its 'One for One' program running in rural Haiti. Through a collaboration with its sister company, Sigora Haiti and the non-profit Hummingbird Academy for Disaster Preparedness and Renewable Energies (HADPRE), Sigora provides free electricity to one home in Haiti for every residential installation performed in the U.S. For every commercial installation in the U.S., a Haitian clinic or school receives free electricity for 5 years. Through this partnership, 25,000 people, who previously had no access to electricity, now have 24/7 access to clean, reliable electricity. For the first time, these localities are booming and entrepreneurial activity continues to increase as people return to the region to start their own businesses.

As Sigora Solar CEO, Logan Landry, explains: "We are a humble family here at Sigora Solar, but that doesn't take away from the immense pride each one of us has in our work. Not only are we empowering our customers, but we're giving them the opportunity to also empower a family in Haiti by providing them with electricity."

"Solar Power World enjoys assembling the Top Solar Contractors list each year, and our 2019 edition features hundreds of companies making big impacts in local energy markets," said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. "Solar power is becoming competitive with traditional electricity sources in more markets, and cities and states are demanding more renewable energy options. It's a great time to be a solar installer, and we're happy to highlight the best installation companies in the country on our list."

The U.S. solar market is expected to see 14% growth in 2019, with over 12 GW of new solar power added to the grid this year — enough to power 2.28 million average American homes. This increase in installations is attributed to strong residential solar interest and a rush to get projects in before the 30% federal investment tax credit steps down to 26% next year.

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About Sigora Solar 
Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, Sigora Solar is the largest solar provider in the Commonwealth. The privately-owned company was launched in 2011, ranked as one of Inc. 500's fastest growing companies, and now been awarded 2019's Most Forward-Thinking Company in America by Solar Power World. Sigora Solar is the only solar provider in Virginia offering businesses and homeowners solar systems paired with energy efficiency, with no-money-down financing options. Sigora Solar works with customers throughout the Mid Atlantic to reduce their energy bills, sustain the quality of their environment, and shape the future of energy production and conservation. Sigora Solar's sister company is Sigora Haiti, located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. For more information, visit http://www.sigorasolar.com

About Solar Power World 
Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors — including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets — grow their businesses and do their jobs better.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 24, 2019

Envy Hemp has revolutionized the CBD industry with their Pure Hemp CBD Supplements—organically grown American hemp-derived CBD synergized with pharmaceutical grade supplements. Envy Hemp offers innovative CBD products that are fast-acting, functional and affordable—believing that relief should be accessible to all who need it, not just a select few.

"We noticed that there was a void in the CBD industry. Before Envy Hemp, we didn't see any CBD brands marketing their products to the average American or blue collar workers—people who could really benefit from using CBD and may not know about it," says Josh Matzkin, CEO at Envy Hemp. "These are people who need a fast and convenient product, which is why we combined our CBD with high quality nutritional supplements—it's a comprehensive health solution for them."

Envy Hemp has the unique advantage of having an in-house Research & Development laboratory—where their team of organic chemists spend their days dedicated to producing the finest and purest hemp-derived CBD products while never compromising integrity or quality. Envy Hemp's laboratory team uses state of the art technology to produce 99+% pure CBD crystalline isolate that is 100% THC-Free, which is then combined with functional nutritional supplements. The result is a convenient, all-in-one CBD product made for an active, on the go lifestyle. Envy Hemp offers water-soluble CBD tinctures that can be mixed into any drink and grab and go CBD Capsule Packs, so the user is able to quickly and easily get the results they need.

Envy Hemp is a results-oriented brand above all, which is why they offer a Free 1 Week CBD Capsule Sampler Pack on their website, for potential customers to try the product at no risk and decide whether Envy Hemp CBD is right for them.

About Envy Hemp: The foundation of Envy Hemp is built on our mission of optimizing your health. By combining the highest quality nutritional supplements with CBD derived from organically grown American hemp, we strive to serve you by providing innovative products that are fast acting, functional and affordable. Visit https://www.envyhemp.com/ to learn more about Envy Hemp.



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FARMINGTON, N.M. (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

Owning a fuel-efficient vehicle is a great way to save money by cutting back on fuel expense. The employees of AutoMax Truck and Car Center are always trying to help their customers save money on used vehicles. That is why AutoMax Truck and Car Center is currently promoting its used fuel-efficient vehicles.

To find fuel-efficient models in Farmington, customers can use the dealership's website, 4automax.com. By hovering over "Buy" at the top of the site, they can find "Over 30 MPG" in the drop-down menu. Clicking on that link will take them to the dealership's current inventory of fuel-efficient vehicles. The inventory is subject to frequent change but can include makes such as Chevrolet, Buick, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and other popular vehicle brands.

Drivers who are looking for a particular fuel-efficient vehicle can use the filters to the left of the online inventory to narrow down their search. AutoMax allows customers to filter by year, make, model, trim, drivetrain, transmission, body style, fuel type, exterior color and more. Other website functions include applying for financing and conducting vehicle research.

To learn more about fuel-efficient vehicles, customers can contact the dealership's sales team by phone at (505) 436-3869. The dealership can also be contacted from its website, by hovering over "About Us" and selecting "Contact Us" from the drop-down menu. Customers are also encouraged to visit in person. AutoMax Truck and Car Center is located at 5220 East Main Street in Farmington.



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

Dan Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA); Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President, Western States Petroleum Association; Jordan Clark, Managing Director, Energy & Minerals Development, Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development; Jared Barton, Vice President of Marketing & Orgination, BP Energy Company, and Laird Dyer, Energy Consultant are keynote headliners for the program for the upcoming 15th annual West LDC Natural Gas Forum, August 5-7 in Los Angeles, CA.

The content program of West LDC Natural Gas Forum incorporates 2½ days of keynote presentations, and moderated panels.

Panelists will be joining and sharing insights from these leading organizations: Direct Energy, ConocoPhillps, BP Energy, Thigpen Solutions, Salt River Project, BTU Analytics, SoCal Gas Company, Cleveland Advisory, Colorado Springs Utilities, Dominion Energy, and Stabilis Energy.

Over two-hundred industry professionals convene in Los Angeles in August to assess and analyze the West U.S.A. natural gas market, as well as conduct business transactions. This is the "industry-standard" gathering for commercial natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference in that participants routinely complete transactions during the event.

West U.S.A. natural gas markets are in transition, facing numerous challenges including supply/demand fundamentals, policy changes, evolving regulations and operational deliverability issues. In no other U.S. market is it more obvious that the industry must reconcile the dual challenge of delivering more energy while lowering emissions. In 2018/2019 west U.S.A. natural gas markets experienced significant volatility with dramatic price ramp-up on peak demand days. California utilities are restructuring significantly in the aftermath of serious operational problems and resulting economic disruption. California SB-100 introduces new challenges for the industry to accommodate the policy drive to eliminate fossil fuels for electric power generation in order to become solely reliant on renewable energy sources. Traditional supply/demand flow patterns are transitioning as markets reconcile new sources of supply and incremental markets including exports for LNG and Mexico. Event participants will examine and discuss these topics and more through presentations, Q & A sessions, and ample networking sessions.

This Forum focuses on the West U.S.A. markets, while five other Forums throughout the year address other key regions across the continent.

Participants at the Forum include market leaders, decision makers and subject matter experts. Industry segments represented include gas distribution utilities (LDCs), industrial gas consumers, producers, pipelines, natural gas-fired power generators, LNG terminal operators, merchant LNG providers, marketers, regulators and analysts. The 2 1/2-day format is carefully structured for participants to hear from industry authorities about market developments, network with existing and new colleagues, and ultimately conclude transactions involving purchase, sale and transportation of natural gas.

Even in today's digital age, natural gas market participants appreciate a venue that facilitates face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forum is uniquely structured to meet this requirement and has been the venue of choice for decades. Registration is still available at http://www.ldcgasforums.com/rw/.

The LDC Gas Forums, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum are the premiere regional events where the Natural Gas Industry meets. This is where buyers and sellers meet and do business. For over thirty years, thousands of attendees attend one or more of the five regional Forums across the continent to discuss vital regional and national issues affecting all aspects of the natural gas marketplace. Timely panel discussions featuring key industry authorities focus on important questions facing buyers, sellers transport operators and other market stakeholders in the competitive energy markets. Topics include: Supply & Demand, Financial Outlook, Pipeline, Storage and Infrastructure Projects, LNG markets, Gas/Electric coordination, Regulatory Updates, Gas Buyer Insights, Industry Transformations, Risk Analysis and Hedging Strategies, International perspectives, and Energy Geopolitics.

Vast networking opportunities give you access to your clients, prospects, and peers to further explore relevant issues in your region.

The LDC Gas Forums: Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Continent, West, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum

Where the Natural Gas Industry Gathers: Networking - Insights - Deal-Making

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo will mark the debut of surfing as an Olympic sport. Interest in surfing around the world is on the rise. The Olympics are late to the party though: the number of surfers worldwide has grown from 10 million in 2002 to almost 60 million in 2018! These surfers support a 50 billion dollar per year industry. To mark this rapid growth and the sport's Olympics debut, legendary surfer Kelly Slater, appears on Season One, Episode 10 of "The Sea Has Many Voices" podcast with globally recognized oceanographer Dr. Greg Stone. In episode 10, Slater talks about his career, the future of surfing, and his work toward sustainability in the surfing industry.

Slater has won the World Surf League's men's championship 11 times. He is one of a very small group of surfers who have shaped the modern sport. With surfing finally becoming an Olympic sport, Slater is unsure if he'll qualify even though he's currently ranked seventh in the world. Slater will be 48 years old in 2020, and he missed much of last season with a broken foot. Whether or not he qualifies, Slater will continue to shape the future of the sport. His wave pool project, Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, is capable of shaping perfect waves artificially. This innovation in wave pools for surfing would take the randomness out of professional surfing.

Slater is also an environmental activist. "I think when a surfer becomes a surfer, it's almost like an obligation to be an environmentalist at the same time." He has partnered with Outerknown brand clothing to produce environmentally sustainable surf fashions. His clothing line is guaranteed to be eco friendly and produced by workers earning a living wage. Slater has also partnered with Firewire Surfboards. All surfboards he designs are made with environmentally sustainable materials.

The full audio and video of Greg Stone's interview with Kelly Slater is available at The "Sea Has Many Voices" website and Youtube. Audio versions are available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcast

"The Sea Has Many Voices" is a podcast series highlighting diverse voices from the worlds of science, activism, art, and politics together. Dr. Stone brings these voices together on "a journey of understanding and hopes through our oceans."

If you would like to learn more about "The Sea Has Many Voices" podcast or Dr. Greg Stone, send your questions to info(at)theseahasmanyvoices(dot)com

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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

On July 22, 2019, the Washington Post published an op-ed claiming "Canada's Conservatives Must Stop Defending Big Oil with Conspiracy Theories,"wherein the author attempted to pass-off the well-documented foreign-funded Tar Sands Campaign against the Alberta oil sands as simply a shift in global markets, says Friends of Science. A 2013 article in Counterpunch documents the Tar Sands Campaign and includes a download of the strategy document. Strategy Paper: offsettingresistance.ca/TarSandsCoalition-StrategyPaper2008.pdf

Part of Alberta Premier Kenney's election mandate was to establish a "War Room" to investigate and counter such misinformation.

A July 17, 2019 op-ed in the Financial Post by "Climate Keith" Stewart of Greenpeace Canada misrepresents oil sands emissions intensity. In a July 23, 2019, Friends of Science blog post, Robert Lyman, Ottawa energy policy consultant, former public servant and diplomat, disputes Climate Keith's claims, referring to published data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), showing that oil sands emissions intensity is the same or less than other crudes.

Greenpeace Canada and over 100 international environmental groups (ENGOs) have been funded by the Tar Sands Campaign and have aggressively pursued government officials, oil companies, banks, and institutional investors in a quest to shut down this important part of Canada's economy. The ENGO financial influence and Tar Sands Funding is documented in a series of reports issued in 2019, four compiled by Robert Lyman and one by Friends of Science.

ENGOs and activists like "Climate Keith" commonly claim a climate crisis, 'emergency' or that there is only '12 years left' - disputed by a recent paper written by climate scientists and published in Nature Climate Change, entitled "Why setting a climate deadline is dangerous." The authors state: "The publication of the IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C paved the way for the rise of the political rhetoric of setting a fixed deadline for decisive actions on climate change. However, the dangers of such deadline rhetoric suggest the need for the IPCC to take responsibility for its report and openly challenge the credibility of such a deadline."

The entire premise of the attack on the Alberta oil sands is based on out-dated perceptions that carbon dioxide drives global warming. Since the 2013 IPCC report, wherein the 15-year hiatus in global warming was reported, the scientific consensus has shifted to affirm that carbon dioxide is not the control knob on climate. This has been reported by Dr. Judith Curry and Prof. Emeritus Francois Gervais, among others. Gervais explains that the CO2 link to climate change is now challenged by evidence of a natural 60-year cycle in this video – "Cooling of Climate sensitivity - Anthropogenic CO2 Global Warming Challenged by 60-Year Cycle" LINK: youtu.be/wU1PKa0W8Gc

Claims of climate risk, propagated by the Task Force on Climate Risk Disclosure are based on out-dated climate science. The Alberta oil sands industry, and Canada's economy are being decimated by the Tar Sands Campaign misinformation; when in fact complex interactions of solar and ocean cycles are the main drivers of climate change.

About

Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2). 
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MARKHAM, ONTARIO (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

Lifespan Technology pledges immediate relief in providing ITAD services and employment to all former Arrow Electronics customers and employees at this time of transition. A Troxell-CDI wholly owned subsidiary, Lifespan is the globally preferred Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) partner to worldwide brands, corporate entities and government departments. Lifespan offers comprehensive, enterprise-wide ITAD programs to achieve cost-effective processes that maximize the value of asset returns and eliminate any risk associated with data security and the environment.

Lifespan guarantees new customers a higher value of ITAD solutions with no change to SLAs while providing a streamlined and safe transition of current projects. Additionally, Lifespan encourages Arrow employees to find solace within Lifespan as a leading ITAD employer maintaining the highest standards and certifications for data security, environmental protection and ethical business practices.

Troxell-CDI is a dominant world-wide servicing entity providing the resale of refurbished and recertified IT equipment to various end-user markets focusing on the education sector. The combination of Lifespan and Troxell-CDI provides clients with an experienced ITAD partner with direct lines into the refurbished IT end-user market, providing a full circle end-to-end service.

"Lifespan has the proven capabilities and expertise to offer Arrow Electronics' customers a higher evolvement of ITAD services. We will honour existing SLAs while providing the utmost attention to security in your current and future ITAD requirements" said Lifespan Vice President of North American Sales, Jim Drohan, "We encourage any clients of Arrow to contact us to safely transition their ITAD projects with confidence. We also offer all Arrow employees relief within our multi-national largely recognized organization with high standards of company practice and ethics. Lifespan is here to help find you a suitable and exciting new employment fit in this time of need."

Lifespan offers an array of IT Asset Disposition services, including Compliant Data Destruction, Technology Recycling, Resale and Value Recovery, EZ-Cycle services, Chain Of Custody Services + EZ-SCAN, and Logistics Management. Lifespan's data destruction services meet the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) AAA Certification and comply with NIST 800-88 requirements. The AAA certification indicates that services meet the highest standard of asset disposition and privacy set by the authorized body.

If you are searching for a better ITAD provider or find yourself needing immediate employment, contact us at info(at)lifespantechnology.com or call us at 1-888-720-0900.

ABOUT LIFESPAN: 
Lifespan Technology is the leading global provider of IT Asset Disposition services including hardware recycling and disposal, data destruction, and hardware resale for the best value. With over 15 years of experience, Lifespan offers the flexibility of handling large quantities of equipment with customized programs offering safe, secure, and environmentally-responsible practices.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the first founding members of its new Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCA): Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Claroty, and Nozomi Networks.

ISA created the Global Cybersecurity Alliance to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure facilities and processes. The Alliance brings end-user companies, automation and control systems providers, IT infrastructure providers, services providers, and system integrators and other cybersecurity stakeholder organizations together to proactively address growing threats.

ISA is the developer of the ANSI/ISA 62443 series of automation and control systems cybersecurity standards, which have been adopted by the International Electrotechnical Commission as IEC 62443 and endorsed by the United Nations. The standards define requirements and procedures for implementing electronically secure automation and industrial control systems and security practices and assessing electronic security performance. The standards approach the cybersecurity challenge in a holistic way, bridging the gap between operations and information technology.

Leveraging the ISA/IEC 62443 standards, the Global Cybersecurity Alliance will work to increase awareness and expertise, openly share knowledge and information, and develop best practice tools to help companies navigate the entire lifecycle of cybersecurity protection. The Alliance will work closely with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and stakeholder organizations around the world.

"Accelerating and expanding globally relevant standards, certification, and education programs will increase workforce competence, and help end-users identify gaps, reduce risks, and ensure they have the tools and systems they need to protect their facilities and installations," said Mary Ramsey, ISA Executive Director. "Through the proliferation of standards and compliance programs, we will strengthen our global cyberculture and transform the way industry identifies and manages cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to their operations."

The first founding members of the Alliance are leading multi-national, industrial-technology providers with deep expertise in technology and applications, and they'll apply their experience and knowledge to accomplish the Alliance's priorities.

"Participating in the Alliance truly shows the commitment our founding members have to the safety and security of the industrial ecosystem, as well as the criticality of collectively moving forward together to ensure the standards, best practices and methods are applied," Ramsey said.

"ISA engaged with discussions, initiated by Schneider Electric, to create an ISA-led global, open and industry-wide alliance comprised of all cybersecurity stakeholder companies. ISA quickly expanded those conversations to include Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Claroty, and Nozomi Networks. These first Founding Members have since worked together to help us define the Alliance's objectives. We are thankful for their collaboration and commitment. Together we welcome companies and organizations from all industry segments to join our efforts."

The Alliance is seeking additional members to support its initiatives. End-user companies, asset owners, automation and control systems providers, IT infrastructure providers, services providers, and system integrators and other cybersecurity stakeholder organizations are invited to join. Annual contributions to fund initiatives are based on company revenues and are tax-deductible. For more information about the Alliance, visit https://isaautomation.isa.org/cybersecurity-alliance/. Companies interested in joining the Alliance should contact Rick Zabel at rzabel@isa.org. Media and analyst inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Halsey at jhalsey@isa.org.

Perspectives: Quotes from the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Founding Members

"Over the last few years, the global industry has recognized that taking on increasingly dangerous cyber risks can't be limited to a single company, segment, or region. However, until now, there has been limited ability to respond as a unified whole to these worldwide threats. But by establishing an open, collaborative, and transparent body, with a focus on strengthening people, processes, and technology, we can drive true cultural change. We are pleased that ISA has stepped forward, and we look forward to working openly and collaboratively with them, our fellow founding members, and many others affiliated with the global industry, especially end-users. Together we will bring to bear the standards-based technology, expertise, and special skills required to better secure and protect the world's most critical operations and the people and communities we serve." --- Klaus Jaeckle, Chief Product Security Officer, Schneider Electric

"Cybersecurity is critical to digital transformation. It's critical not only for the protection of information and intellectual property, but also for the protection of physical assets, the environment, and worker safety. We make it a priority to collaborate with partners and research institutions to develop secure products. Rockwell Automation participated in the development of the 62443 standards from the beginning and continues to support ISA cybersecurity initiatives. Our engagement with the Global Cybersecurity Alliance will be another important step in our efforts to help customers identify and mitigate risks." --- Blake Moret, CEO, Rockwell Automation

"At Honeywell, we see cybersecurity as a core part of the future we are making, and we see the Global Cybersecurity Alliance as an important way to work together to make that happen. Cybersecurity is critical to the connected world we live in and the cornerstone of trust that the world needs to be able to operate. Whether protecting critical infrastructure or managing a building's operations, users need to do this with the confidence that the employed systems are robust and secure. We are committed to and proud to work together with ISA and the GCA members to continue to drive the adoption of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards and identify further ways to secure and protect the connected world. Honeywell has a robust history with ISA and is also a founding member of the ISA Security Compliance Institute." --- Matthew Bohne, Vice President and Chief of Product Security, Honeywell Building Technologies

"Digital transformation in the building sector continues to accelerate, which heightens the urgency for cybersecurity across the industry and beyond. As a leader in the industrial automation controls business, Johnson Controls is already a strategic member of the ISASecure program and is consistently taking proactive actions to protect customers against cyber-threats and risks. Joining ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance is a necessary and meaningful step as it supports our company values, customer adoption of the ISA/IEC 62443 standard and efforts to educate global government and regulatory bodies. We are proud to solidify our commitment to this important effort." --- Jason Christman, Vice President, Chief Product Security Officer, Global Products, Johnson Controls    

"One of the most effective ways to drive consistency in an industry is by putting standards in place, and we're looking forward to collaborating with all of these founding members, as well as future Alliance members, to help drive global best-practices forward in this historically standard-less environment. Claroty is committed to the mission of protecting all IoT and OT networks from cyber risks. Through our work with the Global Cybersecurity Alliance, we will be able to help shape the future of cybersecurity in these high-risk industries." --- Dave Weinstein, Chief Security Officer, Claroty

"Nozomi Networks believes real community collaboration, actionable standards, and effective education are key ensuring a secure future for industrial organizations around the world. That's why we are helping develop secure-by-design standards as a working member of ISA99 standards committees, why we've designed our industrial cybersecurity solutions for easy integration across the broadest possible set of industrial and IT technologies; and why we are thrilled to help establish the Global Cybersecurity Alliance. Together we will build a secure future for the industrial infrastructure that runs the world." --- Andrea Carcano, Nozomi Networks Co-founder, and Chief Product Officer

About ISA

Founded in 1945, ISA (http://www.isa.org) develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.ISA is the primary developer of the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards, conducts various cybersecurity training courses, and provides individuals with corresponding cybersecurity certificates. Through its umbrella association, the Automation

Federation (AF), ISA advocates for workforce development and collaborates with government agencies and other industry associations. Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between the standards and their implementation through product, system, and development organization security lifecycle certifications under the ISASecure brand. Through its trade publications, Automation.com & InTech magazine, ISA delivers cybersecurity-related articles, news, and other content to industry professionals around the world.



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HENRICO, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 26, 2019

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW) announced this week that they have joined forces with Ohio based, CBC Engineers, an award winning engineering firm. CBC Engineers will become a KBJW company.

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams is an industry leader providing civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical, environmental services, drainfield design and landscape architecture serving Virginia and North Carolina for 28 years. Based in central Ohio, CBC's expertise lies in geotechnical engineering, geo-structural design, solar racking, mining engineering, green infrastructure, environmental services, permitting and construction materials. CBC has been serving clients nationally for 25 years with personnel located in 5 states (Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin), and engineers licensed in all 50 states and 7 Provinces in Canada.

"KBJW partners and employees celebrate another exciting chapter in our firm's history. CBC Engineers expands our services and reach to clients across the nation. We're looking forward to benefiting from each other's expertise and are enthusiastic for what lies ahead," said Gregory Koontz, PE, LS, President of KBJW.

"We at CBC are excited and optimistic to be joining forces with the established team at KBJW. Our company cultures are similar and capabilities very complimentary which will certainly lead to immediate and future benefits to our clients. This is a win-win all around," said Mitchell Hardert, PE, President of CBC Engineers, a KBJW Company."

Background

KBJW began in 1990 in Richmond, Virginia providing surveying and civil engineering for local site development projects. The firm has continued to expand to a full service civil consulting firm working for public and private sectors throughout Virginia and North Carolina. The KBJW corporate office is located at 1703 North Parham Road, Suite 202, Henrico, VA 23229.

CBC was formed in 1995 and initially provided mining engineering services to the coal industry. Diversifying their services over the years, CBC provides a full range of geotechnical, geo-structural, and environmental services to municipal and private clients throughout the US and Canada. The firm's main corporate office is located at 125 Westpark Road, Centerville, Ohio 45459.



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SONOMA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 26, 2019

On Thursday July 25th, Free Flow Wines celebrated their 10-year anniversary and 6th annual KEGGY Awards at Sebastiani Winery in Sonoma, CA. The celebration included the announcement of this year's KEGGY Award winners, leadership team changes and highlights of Free Flow's expanded service offerings including the launch of the first wine-specific, high-speed canning line at their new Sonoma facility.

Free Flow Wines was founded in July 2009 by Jordan Kivelstadt and Dan Donahoe with sixty used beer kegs with the idea to put premium wines in keg and serve the freshest glass of wine in the most sustainable way – on tap. Ten years later, Free Flow Wines is now the leader in sustainable alternative packaging solutions for the wine industry, providing kegging and canning services for over 180 winery partners out of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Sonoma, CA. With over 80 employees and more than 180,000 reusable steel kegs pouring at thousands of venues nationwide, Free Flow and their partners have saved an estimated 22 million bottles or approximately 32 million pounds of waste to date.

At the ceremony, Jordan Kivelstadt, Free Flow Wines' Founder & President, announced his transition away from an active role in the company as of August 2nd. "Founding and growing Free Flow into the company that it is today has been one of the most rewarding endeavors of my life. I am excited to see Free Flow continue to as a leader in sustainable alternative packaging" Kivelstadt said. Jordan will remain involved with Free Flow as an ambassador, kegging & canning customer, and on Free Flow's Board of Directors.

To support the transition, Rich Bouwer will now assume the role of President. "It is a pleasure to be part of such an incredibly innovative team and with the new facility complete, we look forward to executing on all that we've built," said Bouwer. Additionally, Heather Clauss has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer to oversee all commercial business. "If not for the vision of our founders, this category would not exist as we know it today. We are grateful for their contributions and look forward to continuing to actively support the growth of both the wine-in-keg and wine-in-can categories with our key partners," said Clauss.

At this year's KEGGY Awards, Free Flow recognized 22 wineries, distributors and restaurant operators for their exceptional and sustainable contributions to the wine on tap category. "We are excited to celebrate our successes with our partners and continue to build upon what we have achieved together," said Clauss. Below is a list of the 2019 winners in each category.

WINERY AWARD RECIPIENTS 
Saved more than 500,000 bottles from the landfill: 
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers 
Prestige Wine Imports 
Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Saved more than 100,000 bottles from the landfill: 
Terlato Wines 
Trefethen Family Vineyards 
Winesellers, Ltd 
Boisset Collection 
Tuck Beckstoffer Wines 
Round Pond Estate

DISTRIBUTOR AWARD RECIPIENTS 
Saved more than 1,000,000 bottles from the landfill: 
Republic National Distributing Company - TX

Saved more than 500,000 bottles from the landfill: 
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – FL 
Skurnik Wines & Spirits 
The Winebow Group

Saved more than 100,000 bottles from the landfill: 
Republic National Distributing Company - IN 
Opici Family Distributing 
Epic Wines - CA 
Johnson Brothers-Mutual Distributing - NC 
Quench Fine Wines - AZ

AMBASSADOR AWARD RECIPIENTS 
George Miliotes – Master Sommelier and Proprietor, Wine Bar George 
Jessica Norris – Vice President of Beverage, Front Burner Restaurants 
Todd Rushing – Owner, Two Urban Licks

"PEOPLE'S CHOICE" AWARD RECIPIENT 
Brick Wood Fired Bistro - Prince Frederick, MD

About the KEGGY Awards 
Free Flow Wines created the KEGGY Awards in 2014 to recognize winery partners for their commitment to sustainability by choosing reusable stainless steel kegs - a truly zero-waste package. Since then, the awards have been expanded to include distributors, restaurants and category ambassadors throughout the US who have helped reduce the carbon footprint of the wine industry. Each Free Flow keg holds the equivalent of 26 bottles of wine and will save approximately 1,560 bottles from the landfill over its lifetime.

About Free Flow Wines 
Free Flow Wines, the pioneer of premium wine on tap, aims to deliver the freshest, best tasting, most sustainable glass of wine. Free Flow's keg leasing, filling, logistics and canning services have allowed the wine and hospitality industries to move to a greener, fresher, better way to serve wine by the glass. Founded in 2009, Free Flow has more than 250 wine brands in keg, from wineries throughout the world. Premium wines in Free Flow kegs and cans are available at restaurants, hotels, retail stores, sports and entertainment venues nationwide. Free Flow Wines currently has headquarters in Sonoma, California and a production facility in Bayonne, New Jersey.



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KALAMAZOO, MICH. (PRWEB) JULY 26, 2019

Students enrolled in Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy now have two new wind turbine nacelles to use for hands-on training, thanks to a donation from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. Weighing approximately 180,000 pounds, the nacelle houses all of the generating components of a wind turbine. They were delivered to campus this week from the Lake Benton II Wind Farm in Pipestone County, MN.

"We are extremely grateful for this generous donation and look forward to helping supply the industry with qualified and safety-focused technicians for years to come," said Tom Sutton, director of wind energy and technical services for the Wind Turbine Technician Academy.

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with approximately 21,000 megawatts of net generating capacity, primarily in 36 states and Canada as of year-end 2018.

"We are thrilled to partner with Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy and contribute to the nation's leading training program for wind turbine technicians," said Erico Lopez, NextEra Energy Resources project manager. "Wind technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States, so the direct experience these students can receive from working with the equipment will help them as they progress in their journeys to becoming wind technicians."

The competency-based academy provides a fast track to jobs that are in demand and pay high wages. Kalamazoo Valley offers the course as a non-credit, full-time program allowing students the chance to be job-ready in less than six months. Focused on specific, hands-on competencies, the unique training model followed at the academy moves students from the classroom to the learning labs and into the field quickly.

"It is critical in experiential learning that the trainee can make the connection between the classroom, learning lab and field as efficiently as possible," Sutton said. "These nacelles give us the ability to more closely replicate the field experiences they are being prepared for and teach the safe use of tools, processes and basic movements through a nacelle while in a safe and controlled environment."

More than 96 percent of Wind Turbine Technician Academy alumni work in the wind industry, with the majority accepting offers for employment prior to graduation. The academy is offered twice a year, in January and July. The next academy begins on January 3, 2020. For more information call 269.353.1253, email careeracademies@kvcc.edu or visit http://www.kvcc.edu/wind. 



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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB) JULY 27, 2019

Ideum is pleased to announce that a suite of interactive exhibits developed by the firm are now open at the new Penguin Chill habitat at the Albuquerque BioPark. For this groundbreaking immersive exhibition, Ideum designed and built educational exhibits that take visitors on a research expedition from the southern tip of South America to the Antarctic Peninsula. The result is a vivid narrative experience in which visitors assume the role of scientists bound for the Antarctic. The exhibition's innovative use of interactive technology and a rich variety of interpretive content combine to create a colorful visitor experience unique to the world of zoos and aquariums. The state-of-the-art indoor habitat is also home to king, gentoo, and macaroni penguins. The experience opened to the public on July 23, 2019, after two years of development.

Upon entering the exhibition, visitors are introduced to the temperate tundra shorelines of southern South America. Rockwork, rustic architectural finishes, and a dynamic light sculpture that uses live NOAA data to simulate the aurora australis work together to create an immersive sense of place.

As guests continue their journey, they board the research vessel RV BioPark. Here, Ideum has transformed a flexible exhibit space between penguin viewing areas into the observation deck of an offshore research ship. Once aboard, visitors look out over the ship's bow at a simulated Antarctic vista. Interactive exhibits let visitors gather data from other research vessels, observe real research specimens and samples, and make simulated video calls to real-life scientists.

Visitors then disembark and arrive at the underwater viewing area, where they "scan" a simulated ice core to explore the data it contains and use the motion of their bodies to steer virtual penguins through obstacles in search of food. Calving ice sounds and Weddell seal vocalizations connect visitors with the underwater world they are observing. A selfie photo station near the exit takes animated gifs of visitors, which they can email to themselves. The application also asks visitors to complete a brief survey and provides an opportunity to take part in environmental mindfulness pledges.

Ideum completed the project in collaboration with HB Construction, VGHA Architects, S2 and Associates, and Scientific Art Studio. Ideum developed all custom software for the exhibits and integrated AV solutions. In addition to their deep involvement in the exhibit fabrication process, Ideum provided design and narrative direction, project supervision, and interpretive content consultation.

Watch the video to see Penguin Chill in action: https://ideum.com/portfolio/penguin-chill

About Ideum 
Ideum is an innovative design company based in Corrales, New Mexico. The firm focuses on creating the next generation of visitor experiences that blend the physical and digital realms. Along with its Creative Services software group, Ideum designs and produces integrated and hardened large-scale multitouch tables and touch walls for museums, educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. It has developed multitouch tables and screens since 2008, and its products have been sold in more than 40 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.ideum.com or contact Esther Lombardi at (505) 792-1110 ext. 1. Ideum is a trademark of Ideum, Inc.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JULY 27, 2019

For the seventh year in a row, Cantsink has been named one of the Top Solar Contractors in the U.S., ranking #22 on Solar Power World's list of 415 solar companies nationwide.

The list recognizes the work of solar contractors across the United States. Ranking them by kilowatts installed during the previous year, it celebrates the achievements of U.S. solar developers, subcontractors, and installers in the utility, commercial and residential markets.

"Solar Power World enjoys assembling the Top Solar Contractors list each year, and our 2019 edition features hundreds of companies making big impacts in local energy markets," said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. "Solar power is becoming competitive with traditional electricity sources in more markets, and cities and states are demanding more renewable energy options. It's a great time to be a solar installer, and we're happy to highlight the best installation companies in the country on our list."

The U.S. solar market is expected to experience 14% growth in 2019, with over 12 gigawatts of new solar power added to the grid this year – enough to supply the electricity needs of 2.28 million average American homes.

Cantsink is proud to serve this growing, thriving market with expertise, high-quality products, and innovation, said Cantsink President Patrick Hutchinson.

"With more than 30 years of experience in construction and almost a decade of service to the solar market, Cantsink continues to evolve with new products. We are proud of innovations like our string inverter mounting product, Centric, which allows centralized design that makes construction faster and O&M easier," Hutchinson said. "From our core product, patented helical piers, to our Brilliant Rack racking design, Cansink is dedicated to making solar installations efficient to build, effective in operation, and easy to maintain for the life of the project."

As solar projects increasingly include storage, and microgrid installations grow in popularity, the stability Cantsink helical piers provide under heavy equipment pads is more important than ever. With Cantsink stability, solar+storage projects are protected from the disruption of sinking pads.

For more information on Cantsink and its solar support products, visit http://www.cantsink.com

About Solar Power World 
Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors – including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets – grow their businesses and do their jobs better.



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DENVER (PRWEB) JULY 28, 2019

CoPeace (Companies of Peace) – an innovative impact holding company, announced its second addition to the CoPeace finance portfolio in Advanced Sustainable Technologies (AST) – a waste management company specializing in processing hazardous waste using plasma gasification.

CoPeace has established a capital investment in AST for the construction and operation of an AST plasma gasification facility in Israel.

"AST presents a great opportunity to expand our portfolio into the cleantech industry in a way that is very complementary to our first holding, Uncharted Power," said Craig Jonas, CoPeace CEO and founder.

AST is a cleantech company specializing in plasma gasification to process hazardous waste and generate electricity. The Israeli plant will be utilized by government and private entities to process hazardous waste in a sustainable way.

"We have been evaluating AST for several months," Jonas said. "We're excited about its potential to remove hazardous waste from the environment, while creating electricity for use in the region. One of the most exciting things about this plant is that the recipe can be repeated in the U.S. and globally. There is a clear need to deal with our waste in better ways."

"This venture presents an incredible opportunity to tackle uncharted niches in the Israeli waste management industry," AST CEO Dan Levin said. "We are offering treatment to hazardous waste which has been accumulating for decades in chemical plants without any treatment, or otherwise sent abroad to be treated in more advanced European countries."

AST is developing a new generation of waste management facilities which are environmentally-friendly, safe, and financially-viable. Utilizing proven plasma technology, AST designs, builds and operates turnkey plasma waste management facilities for corporate clients and governments.

"With our advanced solutions we can prevent hazardous waste from being sent outside of Israel," Levin said, "and give the industry a viable solution to treat its waste at a reasonable cost with an eco-friendly process."

CoPeace announced its first portfolio holding in May, an investment in Harlem-based energy and data startup – Uncharted Power (http://www.u-pwr.co).

CoPeace is an innovative impact holding company, driving mission-grounded change through its growing portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, while providing a more democratized, inclusive investment opportunity. CoPeace is structured as a public benefit corporation and received pending B Corp status.

CoPeace has raised capital from its private network of investors and plans to launch a direct public offering under Regulation A later this year, providing an investment opportunity to the general public.

For more information about CoPeace, visit http://www.copeace.com. For more information about AST, visit http://www.astplasma.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 28, 2019

Nashua, NH High school student Joshua Gao, who is the CEO of energy and environment startup SAFE, spoke to the United Nations, as well as philanthropists, impact investors, and other social entrepreneurs about his life story at the NEXUS Summit. 
  
Last year he began SAFE, which is a startup that is working to revolutionize how the world safeguards and put-out fires by utilizing low frequency sound waves.   
  
David Radlo along with Tina Weber from the Tufts University Entrepreneurship Center (TEC) in Medford, MA have sponsored Josh and his team this summer in raising their stature and their ability to successfully launch.  Mr. Radlo was quoted as saying "Joshua and his team have proven that successful entrepreneurship that develops a new secret sauce to address serious world-wide problems is truly ageless."   
  
Mr. Gao along with three other students, Jeffrey Lam, Samuel Greenberg, and Adyant Shankar, have pioneered SAFE which is an acronym for Sound: The Alternative Fire Extinguisher, and as the name suggests, the four students have invented a new class of fire extinguishers that utilizes low frequency sound waves to extinguish fires. 
  
Sound waves being capable of extinguishing fires has been a long-known phenomenon; however, Joshua Gao along with the SAFE team developed a way to make sound wave fire extinguishing a practical method of fire suppression. 
  
In his speech Mr. Gao shared something he claims everyone has in common. "We all have a fire within us." The fire Joshua spoke about is passion, the thing in our lives that "motivates us to wake up the next day only to work harder than the day before." Joshua says that his "fire" is philanthropy.

Growing up in a family of immigrants who were limited financially, he thought he could never become a philanthropist. However, when he understood what philanthropy truly meant to him: "putting a smile on some else's face," he realized that there are many other ways to benefit others without money. He hopes that SAFE will someday be able to save the lives of many people and along the way protect the environment from deadly wildfires. "SAFE is my form of philanthropy," he says.

He ended his speech telling everyone in the audience, "your fire can make the impossible possible." The United Nations and Nexus Members gave him a standing ovation. 
  
Joshua Gao sincerely appreciated the opportunity to represent the SAFE Team and address the UN and NEXUS members in New York and credits Andrea Lee-Zucker, the Washington D.C. Ambassador of NEXUS and Nancy Conrad, founder of the Conrad Foundation along with his very supportive parents, Kaitlyn Lee and Yang Gao, and the many esteemed attorneys, scientists, and teachers that have helped him along the way.



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CHEYENNE, WYO. (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2019

Agricultural company Encore Green Environmental announces its latest project to process oilfield by-product water for land application to foster agriculture and conservation using Conservation By-Design methodology.

Wyoming Western Oil, along with landowner Donald J. Brown of Mountain Vista, LLC have selected Encore Green Environmental to handle their oilfield by-product water in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

Conservation By-Design is a patent-pending methodology which re-purposes by-product water from oil wells, sometimes called 'produced water,' to be processed to match the needs of the surrounding soil and then applied to the ground.

Adding a new source of water to arid land increases vegetation growth such as grassland, creates a healthy soil, and because of nature's own carbon capture, reduces the amount of carbon in the air.

This is the latest in a growing list of oil companies and landowners who have signed on with Encore Green Environmental to find a more purposeful and environmentally-friendly solution to this water, instead of traditional injection or ponding.

"Wyoming Western Oil embraces the independent spirt of the West and are looking forward to putting our produced water to good use for the land," says John Gross from Wyoming Western Oil.

The Wyoming project will find assistance by the University of Wyoming's Center of Excellence in Produced Water Management, who will be analyzing the water, a key part of Conservation By-Design.

"Everything changes when you just add water," says Darlene Nash, Owner of Encore Green Environmental. "We have the potential to change our arid lands for the better."

Encore Green Environmental has previously announced its first oil company project with Summit Gas Resources in Montana, as well as three other projects currently covered by NDAs in New Mexico and Wyoming. Next week at the Produced Water Society's Permian Basin conference, Encore Green Environmental will announce their first Permian project.

General Manger of Encore Green Environmental, Marvin Nash comments, "Oil companies often announce their mineral rights counts. Instead, we announce our acreage counts where we can put water that's been processed to match the soil as a much better way to handle the industrial by-product water. We are at just under 100,000 acres and are finding welcome doors throughout the Western states."

You can find out more at http://www.encoregreenenvironmental.com.

Encore Green Environmental is an agricultural company committed to stewarding the lands of the arid west by utilizing their Conservation By-Design method to clean oilfield and other industrial by-product water and then applying it on the ground for agriculture, conservation, aquifer protection, and carbon sequestration.

Contact: Jeff Holder 
Communications Director 
818.470.0285 
Jeff.Holder(at)EncoreGreenEnvironmental.com



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2019

QAI LABORATORIES (QAI) AND FENESTRATION TESTING LABORATORIES (FTL) JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE 'ONE STOP-SHOP' CAPABILITY WITH THE FRIENDLY SERVICE THAT YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT: QAI Laboratories is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fenestration Testing Laboratories, Inc. (FTL), based in Miami, Florida

FTL is a highly regarded, independent laboratory servicing manufacturers and suppliers of fenestration and other building products that must demonstrate compliance with building code requirements, including the stringent requirements of Florida State and Miami-Dade county High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).

Common products tested include windows, entrance doors, shutters, curtain wall systems, garage doors, storefront systems, skylights, roof panels, roof accessories, underlayments, wall panels, enclosures, and fabric screens, to name a few. Testing is performed according to physical, structural, environmental, fire, acoustical and thermal performance requirements so that products may obtain a Listing, Florida State approval or Miami-Dade NOA.

Tests include: Air Water Loads / Structural Panels    Roof Testing / Missile Impact & Cyclic Load Testing / Sound Transmission / Insulating Glass Units / Dynamic Testing

FTL was founded in 1994 and has since established a strong reputation for providing friendly, reliable and timely service. The owner's of FTL and QAI saw a consistent culture and attitude towards clients within their respective organizations and felt combining forces was the ideal decision to expand both company's capabilities and geographic footprint.

FTL will continue to provide the same level of service that their client's have come to expect with the same staff but now will be able to provide services to all the US and Canada plus provide access to QAI's additional capabilities.

QAI brings to FTL clients, access to QAI's well recognized certification program for the US and Canada, expanded testing capability at four existing locations in North America – Los Angeles, CA; Tulsa, OK; Vancouver, BC; and Toronto, ON – plus engineering and sales offices in Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea.

Leigh Sanchez, President of FTL stated: "Manny and I are excited to be joining forces with QAI Laboratories (QAI). Since our inception in 1994, we have always wanted the company to grow and offer more services to our industry. QAI is a leader of the pack in certification and testing services, offering a variety of services to the construction industry. We are very proud to be a part of this company and know that our customers will be too."

Kent Adamson, President of QAI stated: "Manny and Leigh have built a company with a strong reputation for quality and service that QAI intends to maintain while adding new service offerings to their client base."

ABOUT QAI 
QAI is a testing, inspection and certification organization established in 1994 to provide customer-friendly and timely product approval service at a fair price. Approvals include: building products, electrical safety, EMC, plumbing products, modular structures, recreational vehicles and gas appliances. 
Visit our website for further information: http://www.qai.org



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COLLEGE PARK, MD. (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2019

UMD researchers are connecting climate change to urban and suburban stormwater management, with the ultimate goal of increasing resiliency to major storm events. With models not only predicting more rain, but an increased frequency of particularly intense and destructive storms, flooding is a major concern in communities that are becoming more settled with more asphalt. Flooding doesn't just cause property damage, but it impacts the health of the Chesapeake Bay through increased nutrient runoff and pollution. In a new case study published in the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, researchers examine two distinct watersheds and demonstrate that even small decentralized stormwater management practices like rain gardens can make a big cumulative difference to the resiliency of a watershed, using predictive modeling to assess what climate change will demand of our future stormwater management systems.

"What we design now is in place for 20 or 30 years, so we should design it with future climate conditions in mind as opposed to what the past rain has looked like," explains Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman, assistant professor in Environmental Science & Technology. "This work puts emphasis on what's happening in local upland spaces that has immediate implications for the people who are living in these watersheds for future flood mitigation, but connects this to the broader issues of how increased runoff links to the health of the Chesapeake Bay."

With this study, Pavao-Zuckerman and graduate student Emma Giese take a practical look at what suburban areas are currently doing to manage their stormwater, and provide some evidence on how and why to implement green infrastructure based on how these systems will hold up in the future. Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese leveraged data available from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for two watersheds in Clarksburg, Maryland, a suburban town in Montgomery County that is only growing and continuing to develop. These two watersheds each have a distinct development history - one has several larger-scale detention ponds or stormwater basins for a more traditional approach to stormwater management, while the other has a heavy presence of smaller-scale green infrastructure like rain gardens, dry detention ponds, and sand filters. Both watersheds were monitored before and after development to see the impacts of green infrastructure, and both are near a weather monitoring station with climate data that is readily accessible.

"Green infrastructure consists of things with a much smaller footprint than a stormwater basin, but there are more of them in the watershed, so it comes down to measuring the aggregated effect of a lot of small things in one watershed rather than one or two large things in another watershed," says Pavao-Zuckerman. "Partnering with the USGS to have a good data source at the watershed scale and finding the right model for the question was key."

To model future climate change scenarios for these two watersheds, Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese enlisted the help of Adel Shirmohammadi, professor and associate dean in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. "Together, we were able to use the USGS data to train the Soil and Water Assessment Tool or SWAT model, taking into account the geography of the watersheds, slope, soil type, impervious surface, built versus open space, and other parameters to determine how much rainfall actually becomes runoff or flooding risk," says Pavao-Zuckerman.

Using this model, Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese were then able to take climate change projection data for increased storm frequency and rainfall to run a variety of future scenarios and see how these different watersheds would manage. "We've already seen a significant increase in rainfall in the present day, so we were surprised to see that our baseline present day measure was already seeing the effects of increased rain," says Pavao-Zuckerman.

Ultimately, Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese found that the watershed with more green infrastructure was able to buffer and absorb more of the increased rainfall than the more traditionally designed watershed with larger stormwater basins. However, with larger or more intense rain events, both systems failed to handle the amount of rain successfully. "We are seeing more large storm events so either the systems are overwhelmed or are still saturated by the time the next storm event comes," says Pavao-Zuckerman. "So it is really the bigger rain events where we are seeing things not work as well, and that's concerning partly because we know that with climate change these more intense events are going to become more common. This points to the need to plan for these more intense weather events in stormwater management infrastructure."

To combat this issue, Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese did find that increasing the capacity for some of the existing systems or increasing the presence of green infrastructure in the watersheds made them more resilient to future extreme rain events. With that in mind, Pavao-Zuckerman and Giese worked with Amanda Rockler, watershed restoration specialist and senior agent with UMD Extension and the Maryland Sea Grant Program, to provide insight into what was feasible to implement. "Our work allows us to see what the added return on investment in these different climate and stormwater management scenarios might be," says Pavao-Zuckerman. "It's more concrete than just saying more green infrastructure is better, which isn't practical and might have a cost-benefit trade off."

The full article entitled "Assessing Watershed-Scale Stormwater Green Infrastructure Response to Climate Change in Clarksburg, Maryland" is available through the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, DOI: 10.1061/9780784479018, or through Pavao-Zuckerman's website: https://pavaozuckerman.wordpress.com/publications/



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2019

Have you ever wondered what beauty exists beneath the surface of the deep blue sea? Dreamt about what it would be like to see sharks, rays, and other underwater wildlife up close? Now, with a new contest from OceanX, you could join the ranks of the James Camerons and Sylvia Earles of the world with a sub dive to uncover the ocean's wonder and mysteries.

Hosted by OceanX, an ocean exploration initiative founded by Ray and Mark Dalio, the contest will give one lucky winner and a guest the opportunity to take an underwater excursion in one of OceanX's famous submersibles. OceanX's fleet of deep-sea submersibles have traveled around the world, descending deep to the Antarctic seafloor, diving with Sir David Attenborough into the Great Barrier Reef, filming iconic scenes in the BBC's Blue Planet II, and even capturing rare footage of a giant squid at depth. The contest is part of OceanX's mission to make ocean exploration accessible to the world and inspire the next generation of ocean explorers.

To win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, entrants are invited to submit a name for OceanX's new research vessel, Alucia2, which will set sail for the first time in 2020. The winning name will evoke either the excitement of exploring the ocean or the urgency with which humanity must better understand and protect it — or both. Entry is available to U.S. residents over 18 and the submission period will last through August 7, 2019. For official rules and to enter, visit http://www.bit.ly/win-a-sub-dive.

A one-time oil survey ship, Alucia2 spans nearly 280 feet and will be the most advanced combined exploration and media vessel ever built. The ship's features include a 40-ton man-rated A-frame strong enough to deploy submersibles, towed sonar arrays and more; an enclosed submersible hangar; and a dedicated deployment bay that will allow for independent launch and recovery of piloted and autonomous underwater drones. The ship will also feature two submersibles, each of which can dive beyond a depth of 3,000 feet for up to eight hours, going where no human has been before. New discoveries will be made on board using state-of-the-art dry and wet marine laboratories, and the ship's media studio will bring these discoveries to screens, potentially delivering groundbreaking scientific news in real time.

The naming contest for Alucia2 is part of the recently announced launch of MISSION OCEANX, a global, six-episode series and cross-platform event that pairs a dream team of the world's greatest ocean storytellers with Alucia2. MISSION OCEANX will be co-produced for National Geographic by OceanX, BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, and renowned filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer-at-Large James Cameron. For more on the series, see here.

Don't miss out on your chance to witness the thrills of ocean exploration firsthand. For official contest rules and to enter for your chance to win a sub dive, visit http://www.bit.ly/win-a-sub-dive. To see OceanX's submersibles in action, visit https://www.youtube.com/oceanx.

About OceanX 
OceanX is a mission to explore the ocean and bring it back to the world through captivating media. Uniting leading media, science and philanthropy partners, OceanX utilizes next-generation technology, fearless science, compelling storytelling and immersive experiences to educate, inspire and connect the world with the ocean and build a global community deeply engaged with understanding, enjoying and protecting our oceans. OceanX is an initiative of Dalio Philanthropies, which furthers the diverse philanthropic interests of Dalio family members. For more information, visit http://www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2019

The Davani Group, creator of bespoke natural stone furniture, tiles, and architectural features, today introduced a brand-new range of innovative and eco-friendly repurposed marble slabs that combine sustainably sourced stone with cutting-edge production techniques.

Kanbina is a product made with a content recycled of marble and other stones, created using an environmentally-friendly recycling and waste product reuse system. Ideal for floors, wall-cladding, kitchen tops, bathroom surfaces, and interior design.

Kanbina produces stone materials as part of an eco-sustainable cycle: waste products from the processing of marble and natural stone are recycled and made into Stonethica slabs through the use of a non-toxic and bicomponent resin.

The whole process allows an average of 80% of the starting material to be salvaged and results in products between 98,6 % and 99,4% recycled content that could contribute to compliance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standards for assessing the environmental performance of buildings.

Kanbina slabs can be used for floor and wall tiles, cladding, work surfaces, and furniture. Designed and manufactured to meet stringent sustainability standards without compromising on quality or durability, Kanbina slabs are the only LEED and BREEAM certified natural stone slabs on the market, making them ideal for eco-friendly commercial and green residential building projects.

"We're excited to be able to offer our clients an innovative new natural stone product that is revolutionary in its environmentally sustainable use of marble," said Anthony Davani, co-founder of The Davani Group.

"The Kanbina Collection is the perfect building and decorative material for clients who prioritize luxury, a modern aesthetic, and sustainability in design. Marble is a precious resource, and innovations like the Kanbina Collection allow us to create products that embody our quest for luxury while reducing waste," he said.

The Kanbina Collection of marble slabs is made in Italy from the finest marble, including White Carrara, Bardiglio, Calacatta, Statuario, and Pietra Cardoso. Each slab is composed of hand-selected pieces of marble, repurposed from other production processes, shaped to a standard size, and bonded together using an environmentally friendly resin. Slabs are available in polished, honed, and velvet finishes.

Unlike other repurposed marble products, Kanbina slabs are 99 percent marble and only 1 percent resin, producing a seamless finish with minimal grout and without compromising durability. Slabs from the Kanbina Collection are available in fixed sizes (300x157 cm) that allow for fast and convenient installation compared to smaller tiles.

The end result of Stonethica's ecological production cycle is the creation of a homogeneous material with a typical layered texture resulting from the combination and overlapping of stone slabs. While to the touch the finish of the Stonethica slabs is the same as smooth, polished and leathered marble, the consistency of the material prevents there being noticeable differences or intersections between the layers of recycled waste material.

The Kanbina Collection is just one of the many natural stone products designed and fabricated by The Davani Group, which also produces a wide range of Italian-made tables and seating, sinks, tubs, cladding, and tiles, all of which are available in a diverse array of natural stone varieties.

About The Davani Group:

The Davani Group designs, creates, and installs bespoke interiors, custom furniture, and decorative elements made from natural stone and other luxury materials. The company brings together the world's foremost artisans with the finest marble, wood, metal, and fabric. A unique collaboration of founders Anthony and Yulia Davani, The Davani Group is the culmination of their mission to unite natural materials, craftsmanship, and service in pursuit of modern luxury. For more information, visit https://thedavanigroup.com. You can also follow their social accounts on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.



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ROYAL OAK, MICH. (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2019

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has named Powerley winner of the 2019 SEPA Power Players Change Agent of the Year award. This is in recognition of Powerley's work as a "catalyst in transforming the energy industry." Powerley's smart home energy management platform embodies the Change Agent award, proving the potential for utilities to drive deeper engagement today, while paving the path for long-term business model transformation.

As the leader in smart home energy management, Powerley has not only created a new category of energy innovation, but also proven the commercial viability of smart home energy management. Partnering with utilities such as DTE Energy, AEP Ohio, BC Hydro, and MidAmerican Energy, Powerley has tallied over 60 million interactions across nearly 250,000 households since its inception. This has created a channel where customers engage an average of 17 times per month. These business impacts are powered by real-time energy data, collected every three seconds – 1200X more data than average AMI interval data generated in a single day.

"Powerley has made great progress in commercializing smart home energy management," said SEPA's President and CEO, Julia Hamm. "Through Powerley, utilities are unlocking the potential of energy data, driving greater energy efficiency and higher customer satisfaction and engagement, all while creating new revenue streams."

Powerley and winners in six other categories will be celebrated at an awards gala, Monday, July 29, co-located with SEPA's Grid Evolution Summit in Washington, D.C.

To learn more about Powerley, visit powerley.com.

About Powerley 

Powerley is the first company to integrate real-time Home Energy Management within a complete smart home solution. Built together with leading energy providers, Powerley enables utilities to provide an experience in which consumers can manage both their energy and their smart home devices through mobile, wearables and voice via Amazon Alexa. With a constant connection to the home's smart meter, Powerley provides real-time energy usage data for the whole home and every connected appliance and device within it. The turnkey platform is available to energy providers to offer a utility-branded experience to their customers. For more information, visit powerley.com.

About SEPA

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is an educational nonprofit working to facilitate the electric power industry's smart transition to a clean and modern energy future through education, research, standards and collaboration. SEPA offers a range of research initiatives and resources, as well as conferences, educational events, advisory services, and professional networking opportunities. SEPA is founder and co-sponsor of Solar Power International (now North American Smart Energy Week) and winner of the Keystone Policy Center's 2016 Leadership in Energy Award. For more information, visit http://www.sepapower.org.



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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2019

Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for Italy. Leading companies around the world use IAPC EHS audit protocols to understand the scope of their EHS regulatory obligations and rapidly collect, share, archive, and export audit findings in a cost effective manner. IAPC EHS audit protocols are now prepared by STC in partnership with STP and continue to focus on those national (plus, in some cases, regional or provincial) EHS requirements that have site-specific application for manufacturing operations. As a leading EHS management consulting firm with a global network of experienced EHS teaming partners, STC has indepth knowledge and technical expertise of local/regional EHS requirements.

STP and STC maintain leading-edge EHS audit protocols for more than 50 jurisdictions. The protocol documents are written in English and are available in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel formats, as well as through STP's web-based portal or can be integrated into an existing company platform. Using the protocols' custom templates and advanced functionality features, auditors can easily track audit findings and manage data over time to improve compliance, risk management and safety performance. In addition, STP's formatting is compatible with leading risk management and sustainability platform providers.

Highlights of selected legislation covered in the newly developed protocol include: 

"Legislative Decree no. 183 of 15 November 2017, Transposition of Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 (pursuant to Article 17 of the Law no. 170 of 12 August 2016)" introduces provisions for medium combustion plants. This Decree provides requirements for the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the atmosphere from medium combustion plants, as well as for the reorganization of the regulatory framework of establishments that produce emissions into the atmosphere.

"Presidential Decree No. 146 of 16 November 2018, Regulation of transposition of EU Regulation No. 517/2014 on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases that repeals EC Regulation No. 842/2006" introduces the obligation for companies performing installation, repair, maintenance and dismantling of stationary refrigeration equipment, air conditioning, stationary heat pumps and fire protection equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases to enroll in the National Electronic Register and be in possess of a certificate issued by a Certification Body as well as to keep any data related to these operations into a dedicated the database ('Banca dati') on fluorinated greenhouse gases and equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases.

"Law No. 12 of 11 February 2019 Converting into law Decree No. 135 of 14 December 2018 "Urgent Provisions to Support and Simplify Administrative Burdens for the Public Administration" abolishes the SISTRI system (Sistema Informatico di Controllo della Tracciabilita dei Rifiuti) (Waste Tracking Information System), an electronic waste tracking information system aimed at centralizing the monitoring of all phases of waste management in Italy. As a consequence, the requirements relating to paper waste record keeping obligations (waste manifests, waste registers and Unified Declaration Forms "MUD") apply to facilities that were registered with the SISTRI system until 31 December 2018 as well as to those facilities that were not required to meet the SISTRI obligations. The provisions that currently apply to waste tracking (paper traceability system) are those entailed in art. 188bis, 190, 193 of "Legislative Decree n. 152 of 3 April 2006." These will be eventually repealed by a new set of rules which will create and implement the National Electronic Register.

"Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on mercury, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 (Regulation (EU) 2017/852, OJ L 137/1, 24 May 2017), 17 May 2017" sets forth requirements for the temporary storage and disposal of mercury waste. Requirements related to operators of chlor-alkali manufacturing processes, the cleaning of natural gas, non-ferrous mining and smelting operations and extraction from cinnabar ore as industry specific are not covered in this protocol.

"Legislative Decree No. 152 of 3 April 2006, Legislation on Environmental Issues, as amended through Legislative Decree No. 104 of 16 June 2017, as amended through 30 December 2018" changes requirements for recording of emissions. Affected combustion plants will need to change the way they record air emissions measurements as of 2025 (medium combustion plants) and 2030 (combustion plants with a nominal thermal power equal to or less than 5 MW).

"Decree No. 195 of 3 November 2017" defines the Charter of Rights and the duties of students alternating between school and work for the purpose of giving students an opportunity to learn profession, work and research, useful to achieve and integrate curricular skills, in order to motivate them and direct them to conscious choices, in the perspective of the continuation of studies or entry into the work world. Furthermore, the Decree establishes special provisions for students' health and safety.

"Decree of the Minister of Public Health No. 33 of 22 January 2018" defines the measures and the requirements for plant protection products in order to avoid dangerous handling operations and guarantee a safe use by non-professional users, with particular regard to the person of the user himself and those who can come into contact, directly or indirectly, with these products being handled or used as well as during home storage. The Decree also defines certain requirements for the trade and sale of the aforementioned products.

For more information on all International EHS audit protocols offered by STP and STC click here.

About Specialty Technical Publishers 
Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) produces technical resource guides covering environmental, health & safety, transportation, accounting, business practices, standards and law, offering comprehensive guidance on key compliance and regulatory issues. STP is a division of Glacier Media Inc., a Canadian information communications company that provides primary and essential information in print, electronic and online media. Glacier's Business and Professional Information Group publishes directories, technical manuals, research and development materials, medical education, electronic databases, investment information and specialty websites.

About Specialty Technical Consultants 
Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is a specialized management consulting firm working to enhance environmental health and safety (EHS) performance. Through its consulting services, STC partners with clients to strengthen management systems' design and implementation, and identifies needs and implements solutions to meet business objectives. Services provided include: EHS compliance support; risk assessment; EHS auditing; corporate responsibility and sustainability; EHS management systems development and implementation; EHS regulatory information tools; and EHS training.

STC is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Supplier Clearinghouse for the California Public Utilities Commission, and as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.



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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2019

As reported by the Columbia Journalism Review(CJR) of July 26, 2019, "Covering Climate Now" is a media initiative of some 60 signatory media outlets worldwide, who are intent on scaring people into compliance on climate change policies like carbon taxes and expensive, inadequate renewables, according to Friends of Science Society.

A scientific commentary in Nature Climate Changeof Vol 9 (pre-print) August 2019 by Asayama et al demands that IPCC scientists take responsibility and denounce the false apocalyptic media claims stemming from the SR15 report.

Asayam et al write "This rise of climate deadline-ism raises a central question about the role of science in politics. Despite good intentions, the rhetoric of a 2030 deadline is the political (mis)use of science for setting an artificial deadline. Although the rhetoric is usually seen by scientists as a misleading interpretation of the IPCC findings, the IPCC and most climate scientists have so far kept silent, thereby implicitly seeming to endorse it."

This calming headline news is not to be found in the "Covering Climate Now" media partners.

Likewise, the Columbia's CJR article claims that catastrophic temperatures and record-breaking extreme weather is not supported by the evidence from the either the IPCC SR15 report or the earlier IPCC SREX (2012) report on extreme weather.

As climate scientist Dr. Judith Curry reported to the US Senate on July 16, 2014, after the release of the IPCC AR5 report, the case for human-caused climate change/global warming is weakened by the evidence of a near (now) 20 year 'pause' in global warming, despite a significant rise in carbon dioxide. Curry and others now report that carbon dioxide is not the control knob that can fine tune climate.

Roger Pielke, Jr.'s book "The Rightful Place of Science: Disasters and Climate Change" shows that there is no trend to more extreme weather or financial losses.

Friends of Science says the "Covering Climate Now" project looks more like a global advertorial campaign, pointing out that the CJR masthead of the article features wind farms and the text refers to "...spectacular advances in solar, wind and energy efficiency illustrate how doing right by the climate can make our societies better, not worse, if we're smart about it."

Bill Gates recently said we must stop jerking around with wind and solar, noting that "There is no substitute (for fossil fuels) for how the industrial economy runs today." 
LINK: youtu.be/9xe3BWPsBTU

After years of research and unlimited funds, on Nov. 14, 2018, Google engineers reported in IEEEthat wind and solar will not stop climate change. In 2016, in MRS Journal on May 23, 2016, Professor Michael Kelly had already reported that wind and solar cannot support basic society. His view is that rapid decarbonization will result in mass deaths.

Robert Lyman's report, "Energy Policy Needs to Transition to Reality" of Feb. 14, 2019, explains the challenges of the proposed energy transition.

Friends of Science asks if journalists claim to have a sacred responsibility, then we, the public, expect to see them report on these matters in equal measure to their renewable advertorial campaigns and climate hysteria headlines.

If you are tired of climate hysteria in the news, make your views known to: coveringclimatenow@cjr.org

About 
Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2). 
Friends of Science Society 
P.O. Box 23167, Mission P.O. 
Calgary, Alberta 
Canada T2S 3B1 
Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-789-9597 
Web: friendsofscience.org 
E-mail: contact(at)friendsofscience(dot)org 
Web: climatechange101.ca



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2019

"Closing the loop" is the motivation behind Key City Compost, a regional waste hauling service set up three years ago to save resources from winding up in a landfill. The burgeoning company, based at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI) collects food scraps and other compostable materials, such as pizza boxes, flour sacks and BPI certified products, from residential and commercial clients to turn into fertilizer. The rich resulting soil is then available for farms, gardening and landscaping instead of contributing to the mountains of garbage piling up among America's 3,000+ landfills. *

This month, Key City Compost took the initiative a step further, partnering with Eco-Products as a local distributor of certified compostable serviceware.

Key City Founder Phil Wescott explains. "This is a great way for conscientious restaurant owners and food service leaders to get away from single use plastic, especially for takeout."

He adds perspective. "Think of that plastic cup with iced coffee from a café, the plastic fork picked up with a salad bar lunch from the grocery store deli in a Styrofoam container or the throwaway water bottle alongside it. We put so much into manufacturing and shipping these products, but they're only used for a few minutes then tossed away."

Single-use plastics make up 40% of the plastic produced globally. **

"Those things don't disappear. They hang around the planet for decades, sometimes hundreds of years. Not only is that a waste of space, it's a waste of valuable material. Little changes can mean a lot."

Kathie Callahan Brady, CEO of FITCI, is a company advisor. She says, "It's evident that the Key City crew is passionate about giving people the opportunity to do better with natural resources. They are growing the company with business practices that minimize environmental impact, too."

Callahan Brady notes, "Key City Compost has been working with the City of Gaithersburg in Montgomery County for over a year and recently expanded into Washington County. They are adding team members. So, I think this is definitely the right time and place for such a unique business concept."

Key City Compost is rewarding commercial customers with up to 25% off hauling services in combination with Eco-Products orders. Discounts are based on volume. Eco-Products are made from renewable resources (like corn, sugarcane or plant starch) or from recycled content. These include hot/cold cups, lids, straws, plates, bowls and other containers.

The hauling service is straightforward. Key City Compost exchanges sanitized bins for those filled with kitchen scraps, including dairy and meat, egg shells, pasta or bread, even houseplants and paper plates. They also accept BPI certified compostable items and those labeled ASTM D6868 or D6400. The material is then checked for contaminants and brought to a farm where it is converted to usable compost.

Wescott gets to the heart of the mission, "we need to feed people, not landfills."

For more information about Key City Compost's custom-tailored services, log on to http://www.keycompost.com. New residential signups get their first month free. 

http://www.earthday.org single use plastics FAQ

http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved/what-you-can-do/food-service/

https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services

Acceptable items for Key City Compost include: 

Fruit and vegetable scraps

Pasta, bread, cereal

Egg Shells

Meat & dairy

Coffee grounds, filters, & tea bags

Paper towels and paper towel rolls

Soiled paper food packaging

Pizza boxes

Flour and sugar bags

Paper plates

Baking ingredients, herbs, spices

Household plants including soil

Items labeled BPI Certified Compostable

Items labeled ASTM D6868 or D6400

DO NOT compost: 

PLASTIC (unless labeled compostable)

Styrofoam meat trays

Aluminum foil

Candles, synthetic corks and gum

Dental floss and Q-tips

Dryer lint sheets

Disposable mop sheets

Vacuum cleaner bags

Hair, pet fur, pet waste

Dead animals (such as pets, roadkill, caught)

Fireplace or BBQ ashes

Recyclable materials (such as glass or metal)

Medical waste or diapers

Items labeled biodegradable

Items labeled Oxo-Biodegradable



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LAWERENCE, MASS. AND MEDINA, OHIO (PRWEB) JULY 30, 2019

Hawk Measurement America, LLC ("Hawk") and FLO-CORP, leading manufacturers and suppliers of advanced process instrumentation and cloud-based monitoring technology, today announced the merger of the two companies creating a complete flow, level, and asset monitoring solutions provider. The merger is effective today.

"Hawk and FLO-CORP are merging to increase our already high commitment to our customers by bringing the most innovative products to market and establish a manufacturing base in the Americas. This is a very exciting event for both companies, for our employees, and our customers," said Jack Evans, President of Hawk Measurement. "By combining Hawk's award-winning measurement technology, together with FLO-CORP's measurement monitoring solutions within a subscription-based platform, we are increasing our ability to provide unmatched customer support, innovative technologies and system solutions."

The combined company is privately held and will operate under the Hawk brand. Les Richards will remain CEO of Hawk Measurement Systems. Jack Evans will remain President of Hawk Measurement and Dave Grumney, CEO of FLO-CORP, will become VP of Sales for Hawk Measurement.

"The merging of Hawk Measurement and FLO-CORP is a merging of like-minds and philosophies, with the clear goal of increasing our capabilities to help our customers results, having available any Level Measurement, Flow, Process Data Collection, Remote Information Distribution, and Fiber Based Sensing solutions," said Les Richards. "This merger will further facilitate a broader product portfolio, technical knowledge, and support infrastructure. Together we will lead the way in providing industry required solutions, reliably and simply."

Over the past three decades, both companies have worked to develop best-in-class products and design advanced technologies that are capable of providing solutions for even the most difficult applications. The merger is a natural progression of the two companies' focus on providing customers complete solutions to reduce costs, mitigate risks and increase business agility.

"The combined company will be able to fuel innovation and provide services to our customers that will make an immediate impact to their bottom line. Together we will lay down a new level of customer experience that will provide comprehensive solutions with the right field measurements, data analytics to data anywhere with the industry leading Global Enterprise Data Cloud," said Dave Grumney.

With similar values, an uncompromising commitment to customer service, and staff who are customer focused with high level technical and support capabilities, this merger will establish Hawk as a clear market leader with the resources to drive continued innovation and growth.

About Hawk Measurement Systems 
Established in Melbourne in 1988, HAWK is the global market leader in innovative level measurement, positioning and flow solutions. HAWK has won several prestigious awards for its breakthrough technologies. HAWK develops and manufactures level measurement equipment based on different technologies such as, Acoustic Wave, Ultrasonic, Microwave, Radar, Flotation Cell Level Monitoring, and Fiber Optic Sensing. The company has a distinguished record of success in the application of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, and a plethora of expert services which range from the provision of instrumentation and technical assistance, through to implementation and ongoing asset management. HAWK systematically monitors and evaluates its projects and employs the best practice and quality assurance procedures. Application examples are addressed by experts of the highest caliber who are selected for their experience and are trained in our factory to assure proper application of the instruments and ultimate customer satisfaction. 
http://www.hawkmeasure.com

About FLO-CORP 
FLO-CORP is a flow, level, and cloud-based monitoring solutions provider. Starting in 1989 as a distribution company, FLO-CORP quickly grew to manufacture their own product lines after seeing how frequently their customers needed more than just off-the-shelf solutions. As a U.S. manufacturer, FLO-CORP has control over origin of product, quality, and lead times as well as creative control in the development of new products. In 2016, FLO-CORP designed and released the CONNEX 3D Cloud-based cellular monitor. The CONNEX 3D is the industry's first process cellular monitor that communicates to field and host devices via RS485, then transmits wirelessly through cellular data transmission to a cloud based server. FLO-CORP is unique in that every product and system is calibrated for the customer's exact application for accuracy and easy start-up. FLO-CORP strives to produce best-in-class products with customized measurement solutions of the finest quality and highest value on the market. 
http://www.flo-corp.com

Media Contact: 
Ellen Nichols 
Hawk Measurement 
ellen.nichols(at)hawkmeasure.com 
(877) 356-5463



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 31, 2019

It may be a sweltering hot summer, but farmers and producers from upstate New York's Adirondacks and Thousand Islands Region are offering New Yorkers a cool escape at the Seaport District with a unique "Adirondacks & 1000 Islands Festival" (#ADK1000) on Piers 16 & 17 on Sunday August 11. The FREE event, held as part of the Fulton Stall Market's regular Sunday outdoor market, offers attendees an opportunity to sample and purchase the delicious, diverse farm fresh foods and craft beverages of the Adirondacks and Thousand Islands Regions – referred to as the North Country – at a spectacular waterfront location in the city's original market district.

At the event 40+ farmers & producers will offer samples and sales of their specialty products highlighting North Country produce, cheeses, maple syrup, craft cider, beer, wine, and spirits, and other regional delicacies that will inspire New Yorkers to take a weekend getaway to the Adirondacks and 1000 Islands regions in late summer, fall and winter. There will be live music and fun and educational activities for families and children, including farm and food demos, "sugar-on-snow" sampling, kids craft sessions and hiking and camping demos by Adirondack Mountain Club members.

"Our fall harvest season is fantastic and visiting the North Country should be on every foodie's bucket list," says Michele Ledoux, Executive Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County in the Adirondacks, who spearheaded organizing the event. The participating North Country farmers, winemakers and craft beverage producers include Essex Farm, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Hidden Pastures Dairy, Moser's Maple, Adirondack Beef Company, Black River Valley Natural butter, Zoar Tapatree Maple, Lyndaker's Maple Orchard, Naturally Yours Honey, Four Maples Vineyard, Grist Mill Distillery, Plattsburgh Brewing Company, Busted Grapes Winery, St. Lawrence Spirits, Tug Hill Winery, with more added in coming weeks.

Ron Ofner of the Adirondack Region Tourism Council comments, "there's so much scenic beauty year-round in the Adirondacks and when you consider all of our farm-to-table restaurants, ski resorts, campsites, farms and craft beverage trails to explore, it really is the perfect getaway." Cathy Moore, Agriculture Issue Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension comments, "there's no better place for leaf peeping, kayaking or fishing than in the Thousand Islands Region, so we're thrilled to present this event that also features the agriculture, food and beverages that make our area so unique."

Hosted by the Fulton Stall Market, the #ADK1000 Festival not only offers an opportunity for consumers to get a taste of the North Country but also for NYC restaurants and retail stores to discover and source specialty items from its farmers and producers.

Fulton Stall Market is a unique indoor and outdoor public market at the Seaport, and has become lower Manhattan's daily hub for access to local foods, education, events and local agritourism programming. Fulton Stall Market's Public Market Advisor and a cofounder of Greenmarket in 1976, Bob Lewis, says "The Adirondacks and 1000 Islands may seem far away, but they are experiencing an exciting agricultural and farm-to-table revival. What we are doing is forging connections and creating economic development for a region that while best known as an outdoor recreation paradise also produces top-notch food, beverages and agritourism experiences. We hope this unique one-day event will also facilitate new wholesale connections and new marketing channels in the NYC marketplace for these North Country food and agricultural producers and their products."

This event is presented by Visit Adirondacks, 1000 Islands International Tourism Council, Cornell Cooperative Extensions Associations of the North Country, Development Authority of the North Country, hosted by the Fulton Stall Market and produced by EscapeMaker.com, a guide to local farm escapes and weekend getaways from NYC and whose pop-up shop is located in the indoor Fulton Stall Market at 91 South Street.

More info here: https://escapemaker.com/event/adirondack-1000-islands-festival OR http://www.fultonstallmarket.org/events 
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PETALUMA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 31, 2019

In 1992, the California Coast Music Camp (CCMC) began a partnership with United Camps, Conefrences & Retreats (UCCR) that continues today. The music camp, which welcomes up to 125 musicians for 2 weeks each summer at a UCCR camp facility, began their California camps in 1992 at Monte Toyon in Aptos. After a few years they moved to Camp Gualala, a camp that was managed by UCCR at the time, for 16 years. When Camp Gualala was sold, the musicians moved to the Community of the Great Commission, a UCCR camp in the Sierra foothills.

Janet Peterson, who directs many music camps each year throughout the west, says, "My favorite thing is watching people discover their creativity, to take the time for themselves to actually do it. It's great to come to a site where people take care of you. You can spend time with yourself. Will people really enjoy making music? Will they feel good about themselves? Absolutely!"

The camp has a staff of teachers and assistants numbering about 40 plus 85 students each week . Classes happen throughout the day. Evenings are for special events such as teacher and student concerts and a dance. Staff arrive a few days early to set up the many screen tents and chairs for outdoor classrooms around the large camp. Participants can take a break from classes by taking a walk through the forest or enjoying a swim in the pool.

"The camp experience is powerful... We spend so much time in isolation, behind our computers and such. We used to spend way more time in social community. What we've got here is that you feel someone cares about you," continues Peterson.

The CCMC music camp attracts a variety of musicians which include violinists, guitarists, celloists, banjo and ukulele players and more. The skill level is from beginners to advanced, so there are opportunities for everyone.

The partnership between CCMC and UCCR is significant due to the longevity of the relationship. "Camp programs like CCMC are exactly the kind of groups UCCR enjoys long-term relationships with. The benefits for the sites and the participants alike embody real mutuality. They really are able to utilize the site and enjoy the wonders and peacefulness of the outdoors," says Tina Heck, UCCR Director of Reservations and Communications.

"We look forward to many more years of hearing the music through the trees from CCMC musicians. We would love to have more music camps like this at our other sites across the country. All of our camps and retreats are really ideal settings for gatherings like this," continues Heck.

Music camp coordinators can call UCCR directly at 800-678-5102 to explore opportunities for UCCR to host your next musicians gathering, workshop, or camp experience.

UCCR, a non-profit cooperative formed in 1970, manages 13 camps, conference and retreat centers throughout the United States. For a list of all facilities available to rent visit UCCR.org



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