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Minnesota Students, Educators Call on Lawmakers to Act on Flavored Tobacco

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, students and school staff called on Minnesota lawmakers to act swiftly to end all flavored tobacco sales.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, students and school staff called on Minnesota lawmakers to act swiftly to end all flavored tobacco sales.
  • Last week, around 250 youth, parents and advocates from around the state joined Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation's Day at the Capitol and urged Minnesota lawmakers to act swiftly and end flavored tobacco sales.
  • The bill to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products – including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, e-cigarettes, hookah and smokeless tobacco – will prevent youth addiction and improve health for all Minnesota residents.
  • The survey found that 62 percent of Minnesota residents support "the proposal to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Minnesota," including fruit, mint and candy flavored e-cigarettes, menthol-flavored cigarettes, flavored hookah tobacco and flavored chewing tobacco – versus 33 percent who oppose the policy.

Europe Green Hydrogen Market Report 2022: Rising Demand for Renewable Energy Bolsters 40% Annual Growth - Research and Markets

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Industrial Processes and Domestic Energy Systems together account for the majority share of the Europe Green Hydrogen Market.

Key Points: 
  • Industrial Processes and Domestic Energy Systems together account for the majority share of the Europe Green Hydrogen Market.
  • By Generation and Delivery Mode:
    The captive segment holds the largest market share in the Europe Green Hydrogen Market as captive production meets the majority of Europe's hydrogen demand.
  • Germany accounts for largest share among all countries within the total Europe Green Hydrogen market, accounting for about 20% of total market revenue.
  • Additionally, the growing adoption of hydrogen strategies for the adoption of e-fuel vehicles in Poland is increasing green hydrogen demand.

ADVISORY: TODAY AT 3PM: Minnesota Students, Educators to Call on Lawmakers to Act this Year on Flavored Tobacco

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

While students and schools continue to battle youth tobacco use and its related health harms and disruptions, progress has stalled on the bill ( SF2123 / HF2177 ) to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products in Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • While students and schools continue to battle youth tobacco use and its related health harms and disruptions, progress has stalled on the bill ( SF2123 / HF2177 ) to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products in Minnesota.
  • Last week, around 250 youth, parents and advocates from around the state joined Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation's Day at the Capitol and urged Minnesota lawmakers to act swiftly and end flavored tobacco sales.
  • The bill to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products (including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, e-cigarettes, hookah and smokeless tobacco) will prevent youth addiction and improve health for all Minnesota residents.
  • This is the fourth year a flavored tobacco sales bill has been in play at the Capitol and meanwhile, flavors continue to drive youth tobacco use.

New Survey: 49% of Consumers Optimistic About Their Financial Futures

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, which was completed in Dec. 2022, addressed key financial wellbeing concerns impacting consumers, including addressing mounting inflation concerns on everyday spending and budgeting and access to financial education and resources.
  • Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated they are optimistic about their financial futures, with Generation Z reporting the highest levels of optimism (59%).
  • Forty-two percent of respondents were not aware of financial education services or content available through their primary financial institution.
  • “However, we see financial concerns, including inflation and food security, continue to drive stress among younger people and negatively impact their financial wellbeing.

Youth Aspirations Lighting up the Curiosity of "Generation Z" Around the World

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Friday, March 17, 2023

The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, together with Yoywow Communications presents outstanding "Chinese Generation Z" content creators to the world, aiming to connect and communicate with teenagers all over the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, together with Yoywow Communications presents outstanding "Chinese Generation Z" content creators to the world, aiming to connect and communicate with teenagers all over the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230316005766/en/
    Youth Aspirations Lighting up the curiosity of "Generation Z" around the world (Photo: Business Wire)
    In March 2023, the Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges launched a campaign “Youth Aspirations” together with Chinese and foreign scientists, artists, and "Chinese Generation Z" content creators to convey the power of contemporary "Chinese Generation Z" role models.
  • The event aims to show the talents of exceptional content creators from Generation Z in China to young people all over the world.
  • The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, Yoywow Communications want to encourage more young people to ignite their curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the world.

RETRANSMISSION: First Hydrogen Designs Next Generation Zero Emission Vehicle

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The Generation II concepts are being developed while First Hydrogen trials its Generation I fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).

Key Points: 
  • The Generation II concepts are being developed while First Hydrogen trials its Generation I fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
  • The road trials for Generation I are managed in conjunction with the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AHFC).
  • Further growth is expected as industries strive to meet zero emission targets and governments incentivise switching to zero emission mobility and invest in better infrastructure.
  • First Hydrogen is targeting the commercial van market and light commercial vehicle sector to support fleet operators to move away from fossil fuels and invest in zero emission transport.

HKTDC MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract over 1,400 global industry professionals

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

HONG KONG, Mar 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse were held today.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Mar 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse were held today.
  • With this year's theme being "MASTER THE FUTURE", the event featured over 30 events and attracted more than 1,400 global industry professionals from 18 countries and regions.
  • The MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conference concluded successfully today, attracting more than 1,400 global attendees from 18 countries and regions.
  • The online platform for MarketingPulse will be accessible to industry professionals as of 16 March, until 15 April.

From Baby Boomers to Millennials, Market Optimism Rises as Canadians Across Generations Turn Bullish on Real Estate

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

TORONTO, Ontario, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new generational trends report released today by Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada reveals that an overwhelming majority of urban Canadians across the Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial and Generation Z adult demographic remain confident in the long term financial performance of residential real estate. Despite rising interest rates, stubborn inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, nearly half (49%) of urban Canadians ages 18–77 believe that a residential real estate purchase will perform the same or better than their other financial investments in the next 12 months, while a resounding 60% believe it will perform the same or better than their financial investments in the next 10 years. In fact, over one-third (35%) report that they are even more likely to purchase a primary residence in the next five years than they were in January 2020 before the advent of the pandemic, while one-third (35%) of those who already own a primary home report that they are now more likely to sell within the next five years compared to their intentions pre-pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, 32% of urban Millennials expect a home or real estate purchase to outperform financial investments, while 27% believe performance will be the same.
  • 18% of Vancouver Baby Boomers anticipate real estate performance will surpass their financial investments within a year, while 30% believe performance will be the same.
  • From a generational standpoint, 28% of Baby Boomers expect real estate to exceed financial investment performance, while 23% believe performance will be the same.
  • Once again, the region’s Baby Boomer generation is the most bullish on real estate, with 49% expecting real estate to surpass financial investment performance, while 18% believe performance will be the same.

Beroe and ProcureAbility Partner to Provide the Utilities Industry With AI-Enabled Market Intelligence

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Beroe-ProcureAbility partnership brings together a deep knowledge of the utilities industry, comprehensive procurement advisory services, and the leading AI-powered market intelligence platform to help the utilities industry make informed sourcing decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The Beroe-ProcureAbility partnership brings together a deep knowledge of the utilities industry, comprehensive procurement advisory services, and the leading AI-powered market intelligence platform to help the utilities industry make informed sourcing decisions.
  • "We are excited to partner with ProcureAbility to deliver world-class market intelligence specifically to the utilities sector.
  • "ProcureAbility's partnership with Beroe is a first-of-its-kind industry collaboration that offers the utilities industry unparalleled access to procurement-focused market intelligence powered by AI and human intelligence," said Conrad Snover, CEO at ProcureAbility.
  • This partnership will provide subscribers with access to on-demand intelligence for 250+ categories unique to the utilities industry.

Beroe and ProcureAbility Partner to Provide the Utilities Industry With AI-Enabled Market Intelligence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Beroe-ProcureAbility partnership brings together a deep knowledge of the utilities industry, comprehensive procurement advisory services, and the leading AI-powered market intelligence platform to help the utilities industry make informed sourcing decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The Beroe-ProcureAbility partnership brings together a deep knowledge of the utilities industry, comprehensive procurement advisory services, and the leading AI-powered market intelligence platform to help the utilities industry make informed sourcing decisions.
  • "We are excited to partner with ProcureAbility to deliver world-class market intelligence specifically to the utilities sector.
  • "ProcureAbility's partnership with Beroe is a first-of-its-kind industry collaboration that offers the utilities industry unparalleled access to procurement-focused market intelligence powered by AI and human intelligence," said Conrad Snover, CEO at ProcureAbility.
  • This partnership will provide subscribers with access to on-demand intelligence for 250+ categories unique to the utilities industry.