Climate change

NTWO OFF Achieved Positive Results of Over 22% improvement in Reduction of N2O Emissions in Open Greenhouse Environment

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Nitrous oxide, Climate change, Agriculture, Our World in Data, Bacteria, Research, Carbon, Plant, Environment, Soil, N2O, Fertilizer

Neve Yarak, Israel, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- N2OFF, Inc.\ (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” or the “Company”), a pioneering agri-food tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announced that its subsidiary NTWO OFF Ltd., has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its mission to mitigate agriculture's environmental impact. A recent study conducted by NTWO OFF Ltd.’s research team has demonstrated remarkable success in its goal of reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wheat crops.

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  • A recent study conducted by NTWO OFF Ltd.’s research team has demonstrated remarkable success in its goal of reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wheat crops.
  • The study transitioned from growth chambers to open greenhouse environments, allowing for larger pots and soil volumes.
  • The results exceeded expectations, with N2O emissions reduced by up to 54% compared to NTWO OFF Ltd.’s previous study result of emissions reduced by up to 44%, representing more than 22% improvement.
  • Following the promising results achieved in its greenhouse experiments, NTWO OFF Ltd. is poised to expand its research efforts.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports April Sales Results

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Climate change, Small business, Comparable, Privacy, Acquisition, Costco

The shift negatively impacted total and comparable sales by a little more than 0.5 percent.

Key Points: 
  • The shift negatively impacted total and comparable sales by a little more than 0.5 percent.
  • Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded message.
  • 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.
  • Comparable sales and comparable sales excluding impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange are intended as supplemental information and are not a substitute for net sales presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Enlight Renewable Energy Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Table, Climate change, Safety, PV, Environment, health and safety, International, Environmental Health (journal), Weather, Investment, Risk, Depreciation, Disagreement, Annual report, Security (finance), Insurance, Conference, Professional, Forecasting, Growth, Disclosure, Wind, Tax, Terrorism, Adjustment, Enlight, Government, Renewable energy

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT) today reported financial results for the first quarter March 31, 2024. The Company’s earnings webcast will be held today at 8:00 AM ET. A link to this webcast can be found at the end of this earnings release.

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  • Commenting on the outlook, Enlight Chief Financial Officer Nir Yehuda noted, “The Company exhibited robust financial performance during the first quarter.
  • 1 The section titled “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” below contains a description of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS financial measure discussed in this press release.
  • Such information may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on the Company’s future financial results.
  • Enlight plans to hold its First Quarter 2024 Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Western Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Climate change, Information, EDT, Nature, Annual report, PDT, First Nations, Income tax, Marketing, COVID-19, Growth, Bookkeeping

The foregoing list is not exhaustive, as other factors could adversely affect our actual results and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The foregoing list is not exhaustive, as other factors could adversely affect our actual results and performance.
  • Western uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin as benchmark measurements of our own operating results and as benchmarks relative to our competitors.
  • Further, the inclusion of operating restructuring items which are unpredictable in nature and timing may make comparisons of our operating results between periods more difficult.
  • This call will be taped, available one hour after the teleconference, and on replay until June 8, 2024 at 8:59 p.m. PDT (11:59 p.m. EDT).

Green Ribbon Panel Unveils New Policy Recommendations for Green Economic Growth on World Asthma Day

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Climate change, Asthma Canada, ITC, Policy, Green ribbon, Health, NII, Electricity, Empire Club of Canada, Coal, Wind, Environment, World Asthma Day, Panel, Atmosphere, Asthma, Renewable energy

Today, World Asthma Day, the Green Ribbon Panel announced its continued work to advance policy recommendations that keep Canadians’ air clean while also supporting economic growth.

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  • Today, World Asthma Day, the Green Ribbon Panel announced its continued work to advance policy recommendations that keep Canadians’ air clean while also supporting economic growth.
  • On World Asthma Day, I’m pleased to see the Green Ribbon Panel continue to advance these recommendations that will help us all breathe a little easier.”
    Launched at an Empire Club of Canada event today in Toronto, the new report, titled Preserving progress and maintaining momentum , provides an update on its 2022 recommendations from the economic and environmental leaders that serve as members of the Green Ribbon Panel.
  • “The past two years have seen immense progress when it comes to creating the policy conditions needed to advance a clean economy,” said James Scongack, Chair of the Green Ribbon Panel.
  • Members of the Green Ribbon Panel:

AAFA Co-Hosts Congressional Briefing Highlighting 25th Year of National Asthma Control Program

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Mortality, Public, Climate change, United, Allergist, Risk, CDC, Health, Pollen, Congress, NACP, Dingell, AAFA, Public policy, Food, Air pollution, Legislation, World Asthma Day, Anaphylaxis, Alaska Natives, Allergy, Atopic dermatitis, Quality of life, Polyp (medicine), Eosinophilic esophagitis, COVID-19, Calendar, RSV, Pharmaceutical industry

Washington, DC, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is celebrating the 25th year of the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP) on World Asthma Day (May 7) by co-hosting a Congressional briefing highlighting the program’s impact and calling attention to the need to expand the program to all of the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is celebrating the 25th year of the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP) on World Asthma Day (May 7) by co-hosting a Congressional briefing highlighting the program’s impact and calling attention to the need to expand the program to all of the United States.
  • “The NACP provides resources for asthma education that help empower people with asthma,” said Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA.
  • And for every $1 spent, the NACP saves $71 in total economic costs related to asthma.
  • On behalf of the 27 million people in the US with asthma, we’re grateful for the positive impact NACP has made over the past 25 years.

Great Lakes Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Vineyard Wind, Investment, Cyclone, Growth, Wind, Farm, Legislation, GAAP, Congress, Beneficial use, PIN, Annual report, Water, Water resources, Corps, Infection, Projection, Energy, Disaster, Climate change, Ecosystem, Reputational damage, Safety, Insurance, Public expenditure, Empire Wind, River, Government, Disposal, GLDD, Sale, Language, MBE, Policy, Depreciation, Power purchase agreement, Security (finance), WRDA, Professional, DBE, Acquisition, PSLRA, Adjustment, Liquefied natural gas, Sunrise, Texas Coastal Bend

HOUSTON, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Dredging backlog of $879.4 million at March 31, 2024
    HOUSTON, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “Great Lakes ended the first quarter with strong financial results, including net income of $21.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $42.9 million, which is the best adjusted EBITDA quarter since the fourth quarter of 2021, supporting a return to normalcy.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future performance.
  • Great Lakes' future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
ING, FATCA, Table, Climate change, Materiality, Social, International, Internet, Sustainability, ING Group, Biophysical environment, Security (finance), Artificial intelligence, MSCI, Life, Sustainalytics, Lung compliance, Intelligence, European, Risk, Legislation, ESG, Failure, AA, Annual report, Algorithm, Rare-earth element

The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

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  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

APF Canada to Host Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo During Canadian Tour to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

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Monday, May 6, 2024
Education, United Nations, Climate change, System, Uncharted, APF, Policy, Climate, Heart, Eye, Foreign Affairs, United, Food, Democracy, Consular corps, Government, Renewable energy

Secretary Manalo will present a foreign policy keynote address entitled “The Indo-Pacific Region in the Eyes of the Philippines: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters” in downtown Vancouver as part of APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Leaders Speakers Series.

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  • Secretary Manalo will present a foreign policy keynote address entitled “The Indo-Pacific Region in the Eyes of the Philippines: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters” in downtown Vancouver as part of APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Leaders Speakers Series.
  • “The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is honoured to welcome Secretary Manalo to Vancouver – Canada’s gateway to Asia,” said APF Canada’s Vice-president Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla.
  • “Secretary Manalo’s visit to Canada comes at a time of real momentum and tremendous opportunity in Canada-Philippines relations.
  • Secretary Manalo will also meet with members of the Canada-Philippines Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, discussing people-to-people linkages, including issues related to credentials recognition and education.

Wolters Kluwer wins Best ESG Risk Management Solution at ESG Insight Awards

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Banking, Software, Accounting, Professional Services, Fintech, Data Management, Technology, Environment, Legal, Climate Change, Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Consulting, CP, Climate change, FRR, Risk management, Climate risk management, EHS, ESG, Data management, GRC, Risk, Disclosure

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, announces that its OneSumX for ESG and Climate Risk Management solution has been recognized as Best ESG Risk Management Solution at the 2024 ESG Insight Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, announces that its OneSumX for ESG and Climate Risk Management solution has been recognized as Best ESG Risk Management Solution at the 2024 ESG Insight Awards.
  • It provides a holistic approach to ESG, from ESG data management, climate risk impact assessment to ESG disclosure reporting.
  • We are delighted to have been recognized as providing the leading ESG risk management solution.”
    The ESG Insight Awards recognize both established solution vendors and innovative newcomers providing leading ESG solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants.
  • Wolters Kluwer Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) is part of the Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division.