Climate change

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports October Sales Results

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded telephone message.

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  • Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded telephone message.
  • This message will be available through 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
  • Costco also operates e-commerce sites in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.
  • Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements.

Anew and OHA-Led Investor Consortium Acquire 1.7 Million Acre Timberland Portfolio to Expand Improved Forestry Management for Climate Action

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anew Climate, LLC ("Anew") announced today the acquisition of entities managed by The Forestland Group ("TFG"), which includes a 1.7-million-acre timberland portfolio.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anew Climate, LLC ("Anew") announced today the acquisition of entities managed by The Forestland Group ("TFG"), which includes a 1.7-million-acre timberland portfolio.
  • BSFC has also entered into definitive agreements to acquire additional TFG-managed entities holding an additional 200,000 timberland acres.
  • "Forests, sustainably managed, are and will be a major climate mitigation tool with substantial benefits to local ecosystems and communities," stated Bill Townsend, Chief Strategy Officer, Anew.
  • Anew Climate, LLC ("Anew") is accelerating the fight against climate change by enabling companies and organizations to align their goals for conservation and impact with actionable next steps.

Western Uranium & Vanadium Provides Company Updates

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Toronto, Ontario and Nucla, Colorado, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (CSE:WUC) (OTCQX:WSTRF) (“Western” or “Company”) is providing the following updates:

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  • Toronto, Ontario and Nucla, Colorado, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (CSE:WUC) (OTCQX:WSTRF) (Western or Company) is providing the following updates:
    Western currently is observing positive catalysts across multiple levels of the nuclear fuel and uranium markets.
  • As of today, Rosatom, Russias national nuclear company has avoided sanctions due to dependencies that have been built-up over decades.
  • As a result, Western continues to advance our operational strategy in anticipation of increasing uranium price levels which will reward the ability to quickly scale-up ore production.
  • About Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp.
    Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. is a Colorado-based uranium and vanadium conventional mining company focused on low cost near-term production of uranium and vanadium in the western United States, and development and application of kinetic separation.

NN’s John Buchan To Attend White House Celebration Of Community Skills Training

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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The president will host the event honoring businesses, educators, and non-profit organizations that support skills training in their communities.

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  • The president will host the event honoring businesses, educators, and non-profit organizations that support skills training in their communities.
  • Skills training is a key part of NNs people strategy.
  • Skills training is a critical part of being an employer of choice and supporting American manufacturing, said Mr. Buchan.
  • Mr. Buchan looks forward to attending the Talent Pipeline Challenge celebration at the White House today.

Stopping the Expansion of Offshore Drilling Can Help Prevent the Worst Impacts of the Climate Crisis, New Analysis Finds

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Stopping the expansion of offshore drilling has the potential to reduce emissions more than any other ocean-based solution, said Dr. Kathryn Matthews, Chief Scientist at Oceana.

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  • Stopping the expansion of offshore drilling has the potential to reduce emissions more than any other ocean-based solution, said Dr. Kathryn Matthews, Chief Scientist at Oceana.
  • If were serious about preventing catastrophic climate change, our ocean is a great place to start.
  • Our oceans have protected us from the worst impacts of climate change by absorbing much of the heat produced by the fossil fuel industrys relentless expansion.
  • Stopping the expansion of offshore drilling is a necessary solution to help ensure our future on this planet.

As COP27 approaches, Schneider Electric urges collective, systemic action for a fair energy transition

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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The companys call to action comes in the run-up to the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt on 6-18 November, which Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, Schneider Electrics Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, and other senior Schneider Electric executives will attend.

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  • The companys call to action comes in the run-up to the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt on 6-18 November, which Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, Schneider Electrics Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, and other senior Schneider Electric executives will attend.
  • During COP27, Schneider Electric executives will participate in a series of panels and meet decisionmakers across business, government and civil society, to help advise on of the sometimes still-underappreciated solutions and approaches that can help deliver urgently needed carbon-reduction action.
  • In-depth analysis from the Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute , for example, is helping to underline the big role that the demand-side of the energy equation, and the combination of electrification and digitization can play in accelerating the energy transition.
  • Also at COP27, the Schneider Electric Foundation is partnering with various NGOs including Art of Change 21 to get young people actively involved in combating the climate crisis.

5E Advanced Materials Continues to Execute Corporate Strategy

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, is pleased to provide an update on the execution of its corporate strategy.

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  • Focus shifting to production of boron advanced materials from initial boric acid production with activities including:
    Alignment with and leveraging of U.S. government support catalysts
    HOUSTON, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (5E or the Company), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, is pleased to provide an update on the execution of its corporate strategy.
  • 5Es corporate strategy is to become a fully integrated global leader in the production of high-value, high-margin boron and lithium advanced materials that enable three global mega-trends in decarbonization, food security, and securing the U.S. domestic supply of critical materials.
  • In recognition for the importance of the Companys boron and lithium assets, 5E has renamed the Fort Cady area to 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex.
  • Significant progress has been made with respect to the Companys boron advanced materials strategy.

Electriq Power Announces New Channel Partnership to Help Solar-Only Homeowners Achieve Energy Resilience

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Electriqs home energy storage solution is a critical element to ensuring that homeowners achieve energy resilience.

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  • Electriqs home energy storage solution is a critical element to ensuring that homeowners achieve energy resilience.
  • This is a monumental opportunity for homeowners who want to take control of their energy, achieve resiliency, and contribute to the clean energy transition.
  • Electriq Power is an energy storage company developing fully integrated energy management and storage solutions for homes and small businesses.
  • Based in California and Florida, Electriq Power is dedicated to maximizing inclusion in the clean energy transition, regardless of socio-economics.

NN, Inc. Announces Executive Team Transition

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NN anticipates that Mr. Veltman and Mr. Buchan will remain in their current positions until March 31, 2023, which may be extended in order to facilitate an orderly transition.

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  • NN anticipates that Mr. Veltman and Mr. Buchan will remain in their current positions until March 31, 2023, which may be extended in order to facilitate an orderly transition.
  • Following their respective retirements, the Company expects that Mr. Veltman and Mr. Buchan will remain available on a consulting basis to assist with the management transition as needed.
  • Each will report to John Buchan to facilitate a smooth transition and continuity of operational leadership.
  • We have accomplished much over the past three plus years as we positioned NN for sustainable long-term growth and improved operating performance.

Leading Chief Executives from Africa to join representatives from governments, UN and development agencies at Climate Action Now: A Critical Priority for Business Leaders

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At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.

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  • At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.
  • During the event CEOs from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition will present their Climate Statement outlining credible corporate commitments and actions anchored in the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles.
  • The companies that make up ABLC constitute a genuine pan-African voice with clear potential to galvanize resources and action.
  • The ABLC works closely with the UN Global Compact Hub in Abuja and 10 African Local Networks operating across Africa.