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Government of Canada: Updated 2024 wildfire season projections and preparedness measures

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
Element, The Salvation Army, Risk, Climate, Wildfire, Life, Climate change, PHAC, Emergency, Face, Environment, Non-governmental organization, Private sector, Indigenous peoples, Public, Parks Canada, City, Public Health Agency, Health Canada, Forecasting, First Nations, Privy council, Natural Resources Canada, Public Safety Canada, Firefighter, NESS, WRFI, Safety, Air pollution, Hospital, ECCC, Health, Air Quality Health Index, Police, NGO, Federation, ISC, AQHI, Government, Organization, Indigenous Services Canada, Weather, EMAP, RFA, Biodiversity, HWF, GOC, Wilderness, Searching, Parliament, Natural Resources

Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.
  • To counter the growing threat of wildfires in Canada, the federal government will continue to support provinces and territories in wildfire mitigation, response, and monitoring.
  • We are making sure we have the capacity to support provinces and territories and mobilize resources when they are needed for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • With the 2024 wildfire season approaching, our government is ensuring that people in Canada have the tools and information they need to understand and manage the health risks associated with wildfires."

EQS-News: OHB SE: 3-month interim report 2024

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
SPACE, DIGITAL, LEO, RFA, OHB, EUR, Galileo Galilei, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Lithium

The OHB Group (ISIN: DE0005936124, Prime Standard) generated total revenues of EUR 206.7 million in the first three months, up 2 % on the previous year (EUR 202.4 million).

Key Points: 
  • The OHB Group (ISIN: DE0005936124, Prime Standard) generated total revenues of EUR 206.7 million in the first three months, up 2 % on the previous year (EUR 202.4 million).
  • The operating result (EBITDA) decreased from EUR 21.5 million in the previous year to EUR 19.3 million.
  • As of March 31, 2024, the OHB Group's total assets stood at EUR 1,265.7 million, down around 6 % from December 31, 2023 (EUR 1,340.1 million).
  • The Management Board expects consolidated total revenues of between EUR 1,300 million and EUR 1,400 million in 2024.

"A New Era in Venous Care: Bowie Welcomes Vein Treatment Clinic"

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
Radiofrequency ablation, Mouth ulcer, Patient, RFA, Swelling, Education, Vein, Oberlin College, Itch, Varicose veins, Female, Environment, Physician, Weight, Cramp, General surgery

BOWIE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering vein treatment facility, Vein Treatment Clinic is delighted to announce its grand opening in Bowie, Maryland , offering revolutionary vascular care and innovative treatment solutions to the community.

Key Points: 
  • BOWIE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering vein treatment facility, Vein Treatment Clinic is delighted to announce its grand opening in Bowie, Maryland , offering revolutionary vascular care and innovative treatment solutions to the community.
  • Vein Treatment Clinic is dedicated to the comprehensive management and treatment of various venous disorders, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcers, and more.
  • Per Dr. Kamran Saraf, "At the Vein Treatment Clinic, we are committed to excellence in vein care with minimal discomfort or downtime."
  • For additional information about the Vein Treatment Clinic or to book a consultation, please visit www.veintreatmentclinic.com or contact the clinic directly at 240-219-8778.

Propel Fuels Partners with Road Warrior Travel Center to Open New Flex Fuel E85 Station

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
General Automotive, Retail, Transportation, Travel, Oil, Gas, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Trucking, Alternative Energy, Energy, Convenience Store, Transport, Environment, Sustainability, Gasoline, Pacific Northwest, RFA, Argonne National Laboratory, E85, Primary energy, Carbon, Flexible-fuel vehicle, Multimedia, Ethanol, CFS, Yakama Indian Reservation

Propel Fuels , a leading low carbon fuel retailer, has opened the company’s first Flex Fuel E85 station in Washington State, partnering with the Road Warrior Travel Center to introduce a new low cost, high performance fuel choice to the Yakima Valley.

Key Points: 
  • Propel Fuels , a leading low carbon fuel retailer, has opened the company’s first Flex Fuel E85 station in Washington State, partnering with the Road Warrior Travel Center to introduce a new low cost, high performance fuel choice to the Yakima Valley.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411668064/en/
    Propel Fuels, a leading low carbon fuel retailer, has opened the company’s first Flex Fuel E85 station in Washington State, partnering with the Road Warrior Travel Center to introduce a new low cost, high performance fuel choice to the Yakima Valley.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Propel and Road Warrior will celebrate the availability of Flex Fuel E85 with a $1.85/gallon event on Thursday, April 11th and Friday, April 12th at the Road Warrior Travel Center located at 229 Lateral A Road, Wapato, WA 98951 between Yakima, and Wapato on Highway 97.
  • “Road Warrior is proud to be working with Propel Fuels to bring high performance and low emissions Flex Fuel E85 to drivers in Eastern Washington and provide a lower cost fuel option to the Yakima market,” said Kamiakin Wheeler, President of Road Warrior Travel Center.

Responsible Flushing Alliance Recognizes National Hug A Plumber Day by Encouraging Smart Flushing Habits

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
RFA, Health, Sanitation, Sewage, Water, Habit, Fatberg, Wind, River, Fog, Oil, Paper, Fats, Sewage treatment

SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is celebrating "National Hug A Plumber Day" by encouraging consumers to follow smart flushing habits, including always looking for the "Do Not Flush" symbol on the front of non-flushable wipes such as baby wipes, cleaning wipes, and makeup removal wipes.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is celebrating "National Hug A Plumber Day" by encouraging consumers to follow smart flushing habits, including always looking for the "Do Not Flush" symbol on the front of non-flushable wipes such as baby wipes, cleaning wipes, and makeup removal wipes.
  • "We surveyed U.S. adults and 53% said they have flushed something they knew they shouldn't in the past year," said Lara Wyss, President of the Responsible Flushing Alliance.
  • Preventing toilet clogs not only saves people money but it also protects the health of our communities and our pipes.
  • "Through a national consumer survey, we found 78% of adults recalled seeing the 'Do Not Flush' symbol, which is great," said Lara Wyss, President of the Responsible Flushing Alliance.

California Students Take Smart Flushing From the Classroom to the Red Carpet

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Education, Bell Gardens High School, Experiential learning, Fear, Learning, First Place, RFA, Second Place, YCP, Montebello Unified School District, TV Girl, PSA, Habit, Curriculum, LFI, Environment, Garden, Plastic, LACSD, Language, Student

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Earth Day and every day, the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) believes in the role education and healthy communities can play in helping our planet and its people thrive. That's why RFA teamed up with the Latino Film Institute's (LFI) Youth Cinema Project (YCP), with support from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), to create a unique PSA film contest to encourage community education.

Key Points: 
  • RFA provided a grant to fund the competition and monetary awards for winners in support of YCP's mission.
  • Participants received a creative brief with specific guidelines for the PSA to educate consumers on smart flushing habits and promote the "Do Not Flush" symbol.
  • YCP works in the classrooms of Title 1 schools in 14 districts throughout California, integrating filmmaking with 21st century learning skills.
  • To learn more about RFA's collaborative education efforts and the importance of responsible flushing, visit flushsmart.org .

Government of Canada shares seasonal outlook, wildfire projections and emergency preparedness measures

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
Firefighter, Workforce, Climate change, Parks Canada, El Niño, Investment, Weather, RFA, Hospital, Climate, Burn, Risk, Guardian, Government of Canada, Communication, Snow, Wildfire, Disaster, Carbon, First Nations, Knowledge, Emergency, Federation, GOC, Emergency management, Wilderness, Acquisition, Environment, Privy council, Season, Private sector, Natural Resources, Government, Biodiversity, Police

In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.

Key Points: 
  • In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.
  • Since last year's historic wildfire season, the Government of Canada has worked closely with First Nations, provinces, territories, and other emergency management partners to complete a robust lessons-learned review.
  • As a result, we have engaged earlier in convening wildfire emergency preparedness planning and risk assessments.
  • The government is developing the potential for civilian response capacity across jurisdictions to better leverage these capacities during and following large-scale emergency events in Canada.

William (Bill) Messer and Scott Elphinstone, Owners of Five Continents Financial Limited (Five Continents) in the Cayman Islands, Have Entered into a Definitive Agreement to Sell a 51% Interest in Five Continents to RFA Capital Holdings International Ltd.

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
Cayman Islands, Continent, Partnership, Education, Bank, Mental health, Real estate investment trust, Investment, CIMA, RFA, Financial services

FCHL owns 100% of Five Continents Financial Limited (Five Continents) and related entities, a leading wealth and investment management company in the Cayman Islands.

Key Points: 
  • FCHL owns 100% of Five Continents Financial Limited (Five Continents) and related entities, a leading wealth and investment management company in the Cayman Islands.
  • RFACHIL is owned directly by RFA Capital Holdings Inc. (RFA) and indirectly by RFA's largest shareholder, Halcyon International and Mr. Steven Joyce.
  • Five Continents is one of the largest independently owned and best in class discretionary wealth and investment managers in the Cayman Islands.
  • It is licensed by the CIMA and is one of the oldest fully regulated asset managers in the Cayman Islands.

From the Classroom to the Red Carpet: California Youth Show Everyone How to Flush Smart

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Montag, April 8, 2024
Professional, Friends, Sanitation, YCP, LACSD, Garden, Student, Bell Gardens High School, Water, Creativity, Habit, RFA, PSA, Film industry

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

Key Points: 
  • "We have been amazed by the creativity and professionalism of the kids."
  • Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to consumer education focused on what not to flush.
  • Youth Cinema Project (YCP), an organization that works in the classrooms of 12 Title I public schools, integrating filmmaking with 21st century learning skills.
  • Los Angeles County Sanitation Department (LACSD), a public agency focused on converting waste into resources like recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

What’s Clogging the Pipes? The Largest Sewage Collection Study Has the Answers

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
Men, Public Policy, Government, Family, Consumer, Other Manufacturing, Utilities, Other Communications, Packaging, Energy, State, Local, Communications, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Environment, Women, Seniors, Environmental Issues, IEUA, Health, Education, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Multi, Wind, Collection, Wet wipe, CASA, INDA, Multimedia, RFA, Tissue paper

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404583771/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404583771/en/
    A recent sewage collection study finds that consumers need to stop flushing paper towels, baby wipes, and other wipes labeled with the "Do Not Flush" symbol.
  • Kennedy Jenks , an independent engineering firm, designed the study and compiled the findings into the report.
  • Extrapolating from the results of this study, refraining from flushing “Do Not Flush” labeled wipes, paper products and feminine hygiene products would capture over 90% of items clogging sewers.
  • Multi-media assets regarding the collection study:
    Video explaining the collection study: https://youtu.be/L-UD6KB8AVA?si=RJlPuxzkhZk3REDE