Environmental science

International Energy Forum Report Details EV Copper Hurdles

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Lunedì, Giugno 3, 2024
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Natural Resources, Automotive, EV, Electric Vehicles, Mining, Minerals, Diversity, Economics, American Council, IEF, Air pollution, OTCQB, Environmental science, Health, Generation, Research, EST, Geology, International Energy Forum, Copper, Textbook, Electricity, Doctor of Philosophy, EVS, History, University, Report, Palladium, Cornell University, Society, TSX, TED (conference), Renewable energy

Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) welcomes the recent report by the International Energy Forum (“IEF”) entitled “Copper Mining and Vehicle Electrification”, which states that the world will not be able to produce enough copper to transition to 100% electric vehicle production by 2035 – the target of many governments around the world.

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  • Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) welcomes the recent report by the International Energy Forum (“IEF”) entitled “Copper Mining and Vehicle Electrification”, which states that the world will not be able to produce enough copper to transition to 100% electric vehicle production by 2035 – the target of many governments around the world.
  • This IEF report (the “Report”) goes on to state that “Policymakers might consider changing the vehicle electrification goal from 100% EV to 100% hybrid manufacture by 2035.
  • Copper demand for EV manufacture could increase the price of copper very substantially and significantly impede the advance of less developed areas.
  • The non-profit International Energy Forum is the world's largest international organization of energy ministers from 73 countries and includes both producing and consuming nations.

Battelle Sets New Funding Record with 2024 STEM Education Grants for Innovative Central Ohio Programs

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024
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Battelle continues its commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among young students by funding a diverse new portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom education programs.

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  • Battelle continues its commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among young students by funding a diverse new portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom education programs.
  • These programs emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and represent Battelle’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills.
  • "These creative and impactful projects will expand access to STEM education across Central Ohio," said Wes Hall, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Education at Battelle.
  • Central Community House of Columbus - Youth Are Central STEM Initiative: Supports experiential STEM programs for K-5 underrepresented youth, covering topics like biology, entrepreneurship, and agriculture.

Braving the extreme: Deriv-sponsored Patagonian expedition Kahuna and its impact on climate science

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024
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Deriv’s CSR sponsorship programme supports the Kahuna team in collecting essential environmental data and improving global understanding of climate change.

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  • Deriv’s CSR sponsorship programme supports the Kahuna team in collecting essential environmental data and improving global understanding of climate change.
  • In partnership with OSER and Cheer Up, the environmental expedition aims to uplift and educate young patients and students.
  • The Kahuna sponsorship supports scientific research and community projects that provide educational value and inspire positive action towards protecting the environment.
  • Deriv recently sponsored the Kahuna team to carry out an environmental research expedition in Patagonia.

ACNB Corporation Announces Election of Alexandra Chiaruttini to Board of Directors

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
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GETTYSBURG, Pa., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB) is pleased to announce the election of Alexandra Chiaruttini to its Boards of Directors, effective at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2024.

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  • GETTYSBURG, Pa., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB) is pleased to announce the election of Alexandra Chiaruttini to its Boards of Directors, effective at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2024.
  • Ms. Chiaruttini was also appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of ACNB Corporation’s banking subsidiary, ACNB Bank.
  • “We are very excited to welcome Alexandra to the Board of Directors,” stated ACNB Corporation Chairman of the Board, Alan Stock.
  • Ms. Chiaruttini expressed enthusiasm about joining the Board, stating, “I am incredibly honored to join the ACNB Board of Directors.

Booz Allen to Provide AI and ML Expertise to Support EPA Scientific Missions

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
Software, Other Defense, Contracts, Data Management, Technology, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Security, Government Technology, Other Technology, Climate Change, Ecosystem, EPA, Computational science, Investment, Policy, AI, Climate, Health, Machine learning, Water, Conceptual model, Environmental science, Booz Allen Hamilton, Government, BPA, Growth, Volt

Booz Allen won one of four positions on the seven-year Scientific Modeling, Application, Visualization, Computational Science, Software, and Statistical Support (SMAVCS4) BPA, which has a ceiling of $431 million.

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  • Booz Allen won one of four positions on the seven-year Scientific Modeling, Application, Visualization, Computational Science, Software, and Statistical Support (SMAVCS4) BPA, which has a ceiling of $431 million.
  • “Booz Allen has a long-standing history of supporting technical and scientific work at the highest levels of government,” said Prachi Sukhatankar , vice president at Booz Allen and a leader in the firm’s climate and infrastructure business.
  • “We're on a quest for breakthrough solutions that will protect the environment and human health, elevate U.S. economic prosperity, and bolster national security.
  • “This work also enables our firm to apply and fully capitalize on our significant investments in digital, advanced data analytics, AI, and ML technologies to support ORD’s most pressing scientific, mission, and programmatic priorities to strengthen the nation’s resiliency.”
    Read more about Booz Allen’s climate and AI capabilities.

Round Table Capital Partners Announces Sale of Majority Stake in Verdantas, Paving the Way for Strategic Growth

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
Environment, Technology, Consulting, Engineering, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Software, Data Management, RTC, Water, Transport, Entrepreneurship, Environmental science, Trust, Workforce, Multimedia, Government, Growth

Round Table Capital Partners (RTC), a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market growth platforms, today announced that it sold a majority stake of its portfolio company Verdantas, LLC (Verdantas or the Company) to Sterling Investment Partners (Sterling).

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  • Round Table Capital Partners (RTC), a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market growth platforms, today announced that it sold a majority stake of its portfolio company Verdantas, LLC (Verdantas or the Company) to Sterling Investment Partners (Sterling).
  • Since its inception in 2020, Verdantas has rapidly expanded its footprint, acquiring 18 companies and fostering a workforce of over 1,450 staff nationwide.
  • With RTC's entrepreneurial mindset and strategic backing, we've built a solid foundation for sustained, industry-leading growth with a positive work culture.
  • The Company’s vision includes continued growth, strategic partnerships, and a relentless pursuit of being differentiated in the marketplace.

Eight University Partners Selected for Fourth Envision Resilience Challenge

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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PORTLAND, Maine , May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Envision Resilience Challenge, a multi-university design studio and community engagement initiative developed by Remain Nantucket, announced today it is headed to Maine with eight universities set to participate.

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  • The participating universities include Cornell University, Harvard University, University at Buffalo, University of Maine Augusta, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Yale University and the program's first international partner, University of Toronto.
  • "The Envision Resilience Challenge brought to New Bedford a creative and data-informed way of thinking about our most pressing climate and resilience challenges," said Jon Mitchell, New Bedford Mayor.
  • The public is invited to follow along throughout the duration of the Envision Resilience Challenge at www.envisionresilience.org and via social media (@envisionresiliencechallenge).
  • To learn more about the previous studios, explore the 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge , 2022 Envision Resilience Narragansett Bay Challenge and 2023 Envision Resilience New Bedford and Fairhaven Challenge .

Sterling Investment Partners Acquires Verdantas, a Provider of Integrated Environmental Science, Engineering, and Consulting Services

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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WESTPORT, Conn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Investment Partners ("Sterling") today announced that it has acquired Verdantas, LLC ("Verdantas," or the "Company") from Round Table Capital Partners ("RTC"), a Miami-based lower middle market firm in a proprietary transaction.

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  • WESTPORT, Conn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Investment Partners ("Sterling") today announced that it has acquired Verdantas, LLC ("Verdantas," or the "Company") from Round Table Capital Partners ("RTC"), a Miami-based lower middle market firm in a proprietary transaction.
  • Sterling Investment Partners Acquires Verdantas, LLC
    Based in Tampa, FL, Verdantas is a leading provider of environmental science, engineering, and consulting services across industrial, energy, government, water, transportation, real estate, and technology end-markets.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Verdantas into the Sterling family," said James Soldano, Partner at Sterling.
  • Rebecca Ashton, Chief Operating Officer of Verdantas added "Sterling shares our vision and they are dedicated to providing resources as we continue to grow.

SAS, NC A&T and NC State to offer analytics-driven agricultural research to state's farmers and growers

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024
A&T, North Carolina State University, Environmental science, AI, Climate, Plant, Research, State, Animal husbandry, Partnership, CARY, Farmer, House, Dean (education), NC A&T, University, AG, SAS, Senior, Integration, Farm, PSI, College, Faculty, Workforce, Higher education, Government, HBCU, CALS, Technical, Agriculture

CARY, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina State University, and data and AI leader SAS is set to advance agricultural research at the state's land-grant universities. Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.

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  • Using the state's proven university extension programs, farmers and growers will reap the benefits of an agricultural research collaboration that takes research insights from the lab to the field.
  • Farmers, ranchers, growers and producers will have access to insights powered by SAS via extension and related programs at both universities.
  • NC State and NC A&T will deploy SAS® Viya® , an end-to-end analytics and AI platform, to enhance research, accelerate innovation and support future grant opportunities.
  • The collaboration is supported by state funding for NC A&T and NC State to enhance the state's agricultural sector, which generates an economic impact of more than $100 billion annually.

College of Charleston Launches Two New Schools

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
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Charleston, South Carolina, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has approved the creation of two new academic schools: the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics; and the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has approved the creation of two new academic schools: the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics; and the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.
  • The formation of these two schools, approved unanimously on April 12, 2024, is a significant step forward in ensuring the long-term viability of the College of Charleston’s unique brand of education.
  • “We are excited to organize our current STEM-related departments into these two new schools, which will enhance the student experience and create more opportunities for strategic partnerships,” says College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu.
  • Pritchard says, “Formalizing these Schools as unique identities illustrates our traditional and growing strengths in basic and applied sciences and allows greater focus on developing solutions to diverse modern challenges, which is exciting progress.”