Erosion

Global Times: China and France open a new chapter in joint exploration of nuclear energy after 40 years of partnership and trust

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
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He noted that nuclear energy cooperation is an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France.

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  • He noted that nuclear energy cooperation is an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France.
  • The nuclear energy cooperation between China and France has a long history and continues to deepen.
  • Cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy has become an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France.
  • The deepening cooperation in the nuclear energy field between China and France will undoubtedly bring more solutions and surprises to humanity.

"Miniclover," a Top Trending, Sustainable, Drought Tolerant, Low to No Mow Grass Alternative for Yards Across America, Available at Outsidepride.com

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Climate change, Drinking water, Social media, Pesticide, Fertilizer, Water, Carbon, Nitrogen, Erosion, Sunlight, Bee, Soil, Herbicide, Atmosphere, Clover, Drought, Gardening, Agriculture

"Clover lawns" went viral on social media last fall and became the most searched home improvement trend on Google in 2023.

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  • "Clover lawns" went viral on social media last fall and became the most searched home improvement trend on Google in 2023.
  • We sold out of it the past two years, even with a two-fold increase in production.
  • Grass lawns are not sustainable; they're the most maintenance-intense portion of yards, requiring regular fertilization, mowing and heavy irrigation to look good.
  • Some regions employ continuous, strict regulations on watering lawns or bans on the use of drinking water for irrigating grass.

Africa and the Americas solidify partnership to restore soils, under initiative led by AGRA and IICA

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
Carbon, Climate change, IICA, Soil, Salinization, CARICOM, Ohio State University, Urbanization, World Food Prize, Erosion, Multimedia, Private sector, SAN, Drought, Agriculture

Living Soils links science and public policies to rehabilitate and protect soils, whose degradation is threatening global food security.

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  • Living Soils links science and public policies to rehabilitate and protect soils, whose degradation is threatening global food security.
  • The initiative is spearheaded by IICA and Rattan Lal, Director of the Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration at The Ohio State University.
  • The scientist stated that, although African production systems are increasing their productivity, they are doing so at a slow pace.
  • The President of Guyana remarked that the Living Soils program recognizes Africa's potential to position itself as a key player in feeding the world, and also highlighted IICA's work.

The TurfMutt Foundation Shares 5 Reasons We Need More Yards, Parks and Community Green Space

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces. These outdoor areas facilitate "backyarding," the act of taking every day activities that we normally do inside into the outdoor spaces around us such as dining, working, relaxing and more. This not only makes life more enjoyable, but it also improves the health and well-being of people pets and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For 15 years the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks, and other green spaces.
  • "Over the years, we've seen the benefits to families, communities and wildlife by having accessible green space to help balance our man-made environments," said TurfMutt CEO & President Kris Kiser.
  • Here are the top 5 reasons we need more managed green space in our backyards and communities:
    Plants, shrubs, trees, and grass are "environmental superheroes" that capture and filter rainwater, produce oxygen, and absorb carbon.
  • For more, sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly e-newsletter with backyarding tips and all the news from the TurfMutt Foundation here .

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places--2024 List Unveiled

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
Organization, Hudson River, American Legation, Tangier, Architecture, Risk, Character, Policy, Lincoln, African Americans, Trust, Wilderness, Death, Cyclone, Diplomacy, Hanscom Field, Roosevelt High School, History, Female, Restaurant, The Jackson 5, Battle of the Wilderness, Noise, Erosion, National Trust, Rehabilitation, Archive, Anglo-French Wars, Legation, Hunting

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places , an annual ranking that spotlights significant sites of American history that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage.
  • "This year's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list shows how our collective idea of American history has expanded in recent years, along with our ideas about which places are worth saving," said Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • Since first debuting in 1988, the list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation's greatest treasures.
  • Due to the efforts of the National Trust and its passionate supporters, the 11 Most Endangered list has often provided the decisive force needed to preserve important cultural landmarks.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Midwest Family Group

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
Professional Services, Data Analytics, Insurance, Finance, Consulting, Banking, News, Credit, AM Best, Volatility, ERM, Erosion, Wind, ALL, FSR, Risk management

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Midwest Family Advantage Insurance Company.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Midwest Family Advantage Insurance Company.
  • Collectively, the companies are referred to as Midwest Family Group (Midwest Family).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Metals Acquisition Limited Announces March 2024 Quarterly Activities Report

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, CFO, Environmental management system, Resource, Mineral Resources Limited, Human, NSW, MAC, Erosion, RWI, CDI, Inference, Safety, ASX, SQUID, Multimedia, CML5, Anomaly, ISO14001, Growth, Measurement, Uranium mining

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429865979/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429865979/en/
    Figure 1 - CSA Copper Mine Recordable Injuries by Quarter (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Metals Acquisition Limited ARBN 671 963 198 (NYSE: MTAL; ASX: MAC), a private limited company incorporated under the laws of Jersey, Channel Islands (“MAC” or the “Company”) is pleased to release its March 2024 quarterly activities report (“Q1 2024” or “March quarter”).
  • Liquidity of ~US$100 million as at 31 March 2024, expected to increase in the current quarter on the back of strong copper price.
  • Drillhole UDD22135 was surveyed, which drilled through QTSC and some 400m east of the deposit, DHEM results are expected in Q2 2024.
  • Current works to complete for April 2024 is screening of material to be used in Stage 10.

Aldeyra Therapeutics Highlights Recent Preclinical Data in Obesity, Atopic Dermatitis, Pain, and Alcoholic Hepatitis, and Announces Planned Pivotal Clinical Trial in Retinitis Pigmentosa, at 2024 Research & Development Day

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024
FDA, Fitness & Nutrition, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Other Health, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Optical, Retina, USP, EDT, Retinitis pigmentosa, Food, Research, Alcoholic hepatitis, RASP, Spleen, Development, Obesity, Duke University, Liver, Patient, Erosion, Fibrosis, Multimedia, Assistant, Clinical trial, Atopic dermatitis, Therapy, Quality of life, Pharmaceutical industry

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425445928/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425445928/en/
    Aldeyra will present new preclinical data from investigational RASP modulators in animal models for obesity, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory pain, and alcoholic hepatitis.
  • In the diet-induced model of obesity, ADX-629 decreased weight and fat mass alone and in combination with a GLP-1 agonist.
  • In the carrageenan model of inflammatory pain, ADX-246 increased tolerance to mechanical and thermal pain, and decreased joint swelling.
  • Consistent with previously released data from ADX-629 in a model of alcoholic hepatitis, ADX-246 reduced levels of fibrosis and fat in liver.

New Jersey Resources Celebrates Earth Day With Pledge to Support Coastal Resilience and Healthy Ecosystems Through Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024
Environment, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Environmental Issues, Energy, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Education, Climate change, Ecosystem, Climate, Natural gas, CCI, Research, Carbon, Newsweek, Erosion, UCI, Earth Day, Student, Bird, Organization, NJR

“In recognition of Earth Day, New Jersey Resources is pleased to support the Clam Cove Living Shoreline project and the vital work of Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, as well as its project partners,” said Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources.

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  • “In recognition of Earth Day, New Jersey Resources is pleased to support the Clam Cove Living Shoreline project and the vital work of Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, as well as its project partners,” said Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources.
  • The primary goals of the pilot project are to stabilize a widening breach in the cove and reduce the loss of marshland.
  • Additionally, the planned work will support carbon sequestration through the installation of a natural oyster reef breakwater.
  • These efforts will help provide increased resiliency to the Long Beach Township community and improve habitats for fish, birds and other species.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Rockingham Insurance Company and Its Affiliates

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, News, Credit, AM Best, Risk management, Pressure, Erosion, Good, ALL, FSR

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Rockingham Insurance Company and its pooled affiliates: Rockingham Casualty Company and Rockingham Specialty, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Rockingham Insurance Company and its pooled affiliates: Rockingham Casualty Company and Rockingham Specialty, Inc.
  • These Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Rockingham Group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .