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Hurricane Preparedness Week: PSEG Long Island Announces Climate Change Resilience Plan

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG Long Island has spent the last decade preparing the utility and the electric grid for hurricanes and other extreme weather. On National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, the company announced it is also developing a proactive Climate Change Resilience Plan in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to address changes in weather patterns projected to occur over the coming decades.

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  • On National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, the company announced it is also developing a proactive Climate Change Resilience Plan in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to address changes in weather patterns projected to occur over the coming decades.
  • PSEG Long Island is also pleased to announce that the findings of its recent Climate Change Vulnerability Study are shaping an in-depth Climate Change Resilience Plan to be published by PSEG Long Island and LIPA later this year.
  • PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority's transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract.
  • PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

AccuWeather Summer 2024 U.S. Forecast: Sizzling Summer Temperatures Could Lead To Higher Power Bills Across America

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters says millions of Americans are expected to experience above-historical average temperatures across much of the country this summer.

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  • Temperatures are expected to climb at least two degrees above the historical average across more than half of the United States this summer.
  • AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok says the widespread heat could lead to higher energy bills for families and businesses running air conditioners around the clock.
  • "Summer 2024 can feature heat waves for many areas across the Plains to the Northeast.
  • People in Boston could experience four times as many 90-degree days this summer, compared to the five days reported last summer.

Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Scholarships, Student Support, Research & Advocacy Work

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asian Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) today announced the celebration of its 20th Anniversary with their upcoming 20th Anniversary Event, scheduled to take place at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on May 22, 2024.

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  • APIA Scholars Anniversary Event to Take Place in the Japanese National American Museum in Los Angeles May 22, 2024
    WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asian Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) today announced the celebration of its 20th Anniversary with their upcoming 20th Anniversary Event, scheduled to take place at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on May 22, 2024.
  • Asian Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) today announced the celebration of its 20th Anniversary with their upcoming 20th Anniversary Event, scheduled to take place at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on May 22, 2024.
  • Since its inception two decades ago, APIA Scholars has become the nation's leading non-profit organization devoted to reducing financial barriers for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students, particularly those historically underserved and marginalized.
  • Wendy Wong, Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars, 1 3108698120, [email protected] , Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars

EQS-News: Annual General Meeting of Aareal Bank AG approves squeeze-out

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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Wiesbaden, 3 May 2024 – The ordinary Annual General Meeting of Aareal Bank AG adopted the resolution concerning the squeeze-out under the German Public Limited Companies Act, thus resolving the transfer of shares held by minority shareholders to the main shareholder, Atlantic BidCo GmbH.

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  • Wiesbaden, 3 May 2024 – The ordinary Annual General Meeting of Aareal Bank AG adopted the resolution concerning the squeeze-out under the German Public Limited Companies Act, thus resolving the transfer of shares held by minority shareholders to the main shareholder, Atlantic BidCo GmbH.
  • The agenda also called for elections of Supervisory Board members, due to the fact that the regular terms of office of Prof. Dr Hermann Wagner, Denis Hall and Hans-Hermann Anton Lotter ended at the close of the Annual General Meeting.
  • The Annual General Meeting also approved all other agenda items with a large majority of more than 98 per cent.
  • Further information on this year's Annual General Meeting, together with the CVs of the newly-elected and re-elected Supervisory Board members and the detailed voting results are available here .

EQS-News: Heliad AG: Heliad AG leads seven figure Pre-Series A round of Berlin-based ChefCoco

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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Existing investors joined the new financing round, including Atlantic FoodLabs and several renowned German business angels such as SB21 and Planetly founder Benedikt Franke.

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  • Existing investors joined the new financing round, including Atlantic FoodLabs and several renowned German business angels such as SB21 and Planetly founder Benedikt Franke.
  • Smart solution to a well-known problem – ChefCoco is closing the increasing gap between healthy, convenient and affordable meals for companies.
  • Employees enjoy a wide selection of meals, freshly cooked by Michelin-trained staff which can be ordered through the ChefCoco app.
  • This collective experience is a source of our strong belief and we are excited to back this team in setting new industry standards.

Protocase Hosts Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre on Site Tour and Meet-and-Greet

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Freitag, April 26, 2024
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The visit was part of Poilievre’s ongoing Atlantic Canada tour, demonstrating his commitment to engaging with businesses and communities across the region.

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  • The visit was part of Poilievre’s ongoing Atlantic Canada tour, demonstrating his commitment to engaging with businesses and communities across the region.
  • As he interacted with Protocase's robust workforce of over 390 employees, Poilievre gained insights into the company's innovative approach to “mass custom” manufacturing.
  • Steve Lilley, President and CEO of Protocase Inc., expressed his enthusiasm for Poilievre's visit, stating, “Pierre Poilievre aligns with my beliefs in all Canadians’ right to free speech.
  • Dr. Doug Milburn, Vice-President and Chairman of Protocase Inc., emphasized the significance of Poilievre’s visit, stating, “It’s an honour to have Pierre Poilievre make a stop at Protocase during his tour.

NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, we originated $9.5 million in commercial and industrial loans.

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  • In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, we originated $9.5 million in commercial and industrial loans.
  • Net interest income totaled $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $22.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • We charged-off $21,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to charge-offs of $21,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $554,000 compared to non-interest income of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Aviva pledges $6M to Nature Conservancy of Canada for conservation and nature-based carbon removal projects

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
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Aviva has pledged nearly CAD$6 million over the next seven years to support targeted restoration, conservation and opportunities for carbon removal projects.

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  • Aviva has pledged nearly CAD$6 million over the next seven years to support targeted restoration, conservation and opportunities for carbon removal projects.
  • This is Aviva’s second partnership in Canada under its £100-million global program of nature-based carbon sequestration projects aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
  • Aviva has prioritized nature-based carbon solutions as part of its ambition to become a net-zero company by 2040.
  • That’s why Aviva has launched a £100-million program of nature-based carbon sequestration projects in the UK and Canada, to help address climate change.

Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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Montreal, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes.

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  • Montreal, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes.
  • "Building a ship aligned with eco-friendly principles is a top priority for both Eureka Shipping and our customer,” said Kai Grotterud, Managing Director of Eureka Shipping.
  • "Our new cement carrier is expected to contribute significantly to decarbonization by drastically reducing the emissions per metric tonne of cargo carried.
  • Eureka Shipping Ltd. is a leading provider of logistical services within the specialized segment of pneumatic and mechanical cement carriers.

Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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MONTREAL, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes.

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  • MONTREAL, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes.
  • “Building a ship aligned with eco-friendly principles is a top priority for both Eureka Shipping and our customer,” said Kai Grotterud, Managing Director of Eureka Shipping.
  • The new vessel, currently under construction by the Holland Shipyard Group in the Netherlands, is scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will commence operations in the Great Lakes region.
  • Eureka Shipping Ltd. is a leading provider of logistical services within the specialized segment of pneumatic and mechanical cement carriers.