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United States Medical Sterilizers Market Insights Report 2023-2028: Next-Gen Sterilization Methods on the Rise, Transforming the Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The "US Medical Sterilizers Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "US Medical Sterilizers Market - Focused Insights 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • US Medical Sterilizers Market is projected to reach a value of $3.43 billion by 2028 from $2.13 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 8.3%
    This report provides an in-depth analysis of the complete US Medical Sterilizers market.
  • The Medical Sterilizers market is one of the growing markets in the US.
  • The rise of new products like printed organs and semi-synthetic implants are demanding unique sterilization methods in the market.

Geoengineering sounds like a quick climate fix, but without more research and guardrails, it's a costly gamble − with potentially harmful results

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking for quick fixes to climate change.

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  • When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking for quick fixes to climate change.
  • The U.S. government just announced the first awards from a US$3.5 billion fund for projects that promise to pull carbon dioxide out of the air.
  • Policymakers are also exploring more invasive types of geoengineering − the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of Earth’s natural systems.
  • The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy also discussed these concerns in its July 2023 research plan for investigating potential climate interventions.

Risks of solar radiation management

    • When people hear the word “geoengineering,” they probably picture solar radiation management.
    • These technologies, many of them still theoretical, aim to reflect solar energy away from Earth’s surface.
    • While theoretically capable of cooling the planet, solar radiation management could have drastic side effects by shifting patterns of global atmospheric circulation that can lead to more extreme weather events.
    • Space mirrors placed between the Sun and Earth could theoretically block 2% of incoming solar radiation and stabilize global temperature.

Removing carbon dioxide from the air

    • Carbon dioxide removal technologies generally carry lower risks than manipulating solar energy.
    • Carbon capture and storage removes carbon dioxide from power plants and factories and stores it underground in deep geological reservoirs.
    • Direct air capture, designed to pull carbon out of the air, is still in its early stages but offers the advantage of being able to reduce existing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
    • This, too, is costly, at upward of $600 per metric ton of carbon dioxide captured today, but innovators are getting funding from the U.S. government.

The legal void

    • There’s a good chance that geoengineering meant to help one region would harm others.
    • Right now, that’s a legal void.
    • In the event of harm that crosses national boundaries, there is currently no clear path for recourse.

Striking the right balance

    • Some forms of stratospheric aerosol injection might avoid the destruction of ozone and have short life spans in the atmosphere.
    • However, more rigorous research, transparent global governance and robust legal and ethical frameworks to manage risks and ensure equity are needed first.
    • As Riley Duren, a systems engineer from NASA, said in an interview with the space agency: “Geoengineering is not a cure.

Sustainability is often an afterthought in space exploration – that needs to change as the industry grows

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

In the aerospace strategy and national space policy, the government lays out how it intends to grow the domestic space sector by launching rockets and satellites and promoting Earth observation research.

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  • In the aerospace strategy and national space policy, the government lays out how it intends to grow the domestic space sector by launching rockets and satellites and promoting Earth observation research.
  • The documents indicate the government’s general priorities in “protecting New Zealand’s national interests” and the “responsible use of space”.
  • Space debris indeed poses long-term threats to space activities and Earth’s environment.
  • But sustainability should have a wider focus than the pollution of Earth’s orbital space.

What does sustainability in space mean?

    • But factoring in sustainability is usually an afterthought as we continue to compromise environmental, societal and cultural wellbeing for the sake of economic development.
    • Without clarity, it is difficult to develop techniques and targets for sustainability or to be held accountable for missing them.

Balancing priorities with values

    • But this could help us avoid the mistakes that have led to the current climate and biodiversity crises.
    • The way economic priorities are balanced with values through a holistic relationship with the Earth, sea and sky is already embedded in many Indigenous cultures around the world, including Māori.

Earth, its atmosphere and beyond

    • Are we thinking about our future activities just on Earth, or further afield, including planetary exploration and asteroid mining?
    • Closer to Earth, commercial satellite technology is now a well established method to observe our planet from space.
    • It helps to monitor weather and climate effects and provides crucial telecommunication services.

Society and culture

    • It is now threatened by increasing light pollution from mega constellations of satellites and accumulating space debris.
    • It means ensuring Māori voices are welcomed and respected at the decision-making stage and on what we choose to do in space.
    • Broadening our view of sustainability could be the difference between oppression and recognition of Māori interests in the domestic space sector.
    • With credit to our co-authors in our research publication: Adam Morris, Nicholas Rattenbury, Cody Mankelow, Alice Gorman, Stevie Katavich-Barton.

QAIS-air- Product From Sunstar Wins 2023 Pet Innovation Award

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that SUNSTAR is the recipient of the “Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program for their QAIS-air- 04 air purifier.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that SUNSTAR is the recipient of the “Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program for their QAIS-air- 04 air purifier.
  • QAIS-air- 04 is a filterless PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) air purifier specifically designed for pets and pet owners.
  • “What an honor it is for our QAIS-air- 04 to win the ‘Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year’ award.
  • The 2023 Pet Innovation Awards attracted more than 2,000 nominations from around the world.

Asia-Pacific HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Market Insights 2023-2028: Emerging Giants - China and India Drive Market Growth Amidst Increased Urbanization and Industrialization - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Increasing applications among sectors with a high expectancy of standards and manufacturing in the HVAC market must meet regulatory standards and provide robust solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing applications among sectors with a high expectancy of standards and manufacturing in the HVAC market must meet regulatory standards and provide robust solutions.
  • Most vendors in the APAC HVAC market dedicate their maximum operations to catering to the commercial sector.
  • Construction activities, rapid urbanization, and industrialization are propelling the sale growth for HVAC systems in the APAC region.
  • The current trend is expected to gain further momentum, making the new construction sector a crucial growth factor for APAC HVAC players.

MHI Thermal Systems to Release Fully Revamped 3HP Model in "HyperInverter" Series of Packaged Air-Conditioners for Domestic Market

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

The newly enhanced model features more compact size, enabling greater flexibility in installation, and significantly lighter weight than the earlier model.

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  • The newly enhanced model features more compact size, enabling greater flexibility in installation, and significantly lighter weight than the earlier model.
  • The new unit will go on sale in the domestic market in June.
  • The revamped outdoor unit features significantly reduced dimensions compared to its predecessor: 800mm width (-18% approx.
  • Going forward, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to develop eco-friendly, convenient and easily operated products in the packaged air-conditioner market.

ThinkLite Air Achieves RESET Certification for Flair Indoor Air Quality Monitor

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkLite Air, a leading provider of innovative indoor air quality solutions, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, the Flair Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor, has been awarded the prestigious RESET Certification.

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  • NATICK, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkLite Air, a leading provider of innovative indoor air quality solutions, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, the Flair Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor, has been awarded the prestigious RESET Certification.
  • ThinkLite Air announces that the Flair Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor has been awarded RESET Certification.
  • The RESET Certification is a globally recognized standard that evaluates and verifies the accuracy and reliability of indoor air quality monitoring systems.
  • "We are delighted to receive the RESET Certification for the Flair," said Dinesh Wadhwani, CEO of ThinkLite Air.

'Australia is sleepwalking': a bushfire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror – which has killed 36 people so far – is just the beginning.

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  • As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror – which has killed 36 people so far – is just the beginning.
  • It’s a portent of what Australia and other countries will experience in a warmer world.
  • Global warming – the result of fossil fuel burning – means bushfires will become more frequent and severe.

Record-breaking heat and fires

    • The Maui fires have been fuelled by strong winds, dry vegetation and low humidity.
    • At one point, 1,000 fires were burning in Canada alone.
    • The fires have in part been fuelled by record-high temperatures.
    • Read more:
      Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Australians must heed the warnings

    • In Australian forests, the average annual burned area in that period increased by 350%.
    • If we include 2019 – the year the Black Summer fires began – the increase in burned area rises to 800%.
    • The drying and warming that drove the Black Summer fires are linked to human-caused climate change.
    • Read more:
      Australia's Black Summer of fire was not normal – and we can prove it

What must be done

    • Finally, Australia had a map for its journey toward adapting to fires and other natural disasters.
    • For governments alone, it called for changes across land-use planning, infrastructure, emergency management, social policy, agriculture, education, physical and mental health, community development, energy and the environment.
    • The commission also called for an acknowledgement of the role of Indigenous fire managers in mitigating bushfire risks.
    • These approaches could prove vital not only managing extreme fires in Australia, but elsewhere in the world.

Looking ahead

    • As our Black Summer showed, these fires now only destroy lives, homes and biodiversity.
    • It’s vital that we slash greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible, to stabilise Earth’s climate.
    • Read more:
      Canada wildfires: an area larger than the Netherlands has been burned so far this year -- here's what is causing them

Middlesex Water CEO Dennis Doll Honored with NJBIZ Icon Award

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dennis W. Doll, Chairman, President and CEO of the Iselin-based Middlesex Water Company was honored with an NJBIZ 2023 Icon Award during a ceremony held today at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Somerset, New Jersey.

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  • ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dennis W. Doll, Chairman, President and CEO of the Iselin-based Middlesex Water Company was honored with an NJBIZ 2023 Icon Award during a ceremony held today at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Somerset, New Jersey.
  • The NJBIZ ICON Awards recognize New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.
  • Honorees will also be profiled in a future publication inserted in NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal.
  • Mr. Doll’s background includes nearly 40 years of experience in investor-owned water and wastewater utility management.

Wildfire Smoke is No Match for the New Oransi Mod+ HEPA Air Purifier That Delivers The Highest Smoke Removal Performance for the Lowest Price

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Monday, August 7, 2023

RADFORD, Va., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oransi, a leading U.S.-based air purification company whose products are used in the National Institute of Health offices and also were selected to purify the air in the Javits Center field hospital in New York City during the peak of covid, today announced the release of its newest model in its Mod series - Mod+ HEPA Air Purifier (MSRP $294.99). With the highest smoke CADR rating for its size (363), the Mod+ delivers high efficiency for larger rooms with the lowest total cost of ownership. It is ideal for homes located in areas affected by wildfire smoke and high PM2.5. It provides two air changes per hour in rooms up to 1,361 square feet and an impressive five air changes per hour in rooms up to 563 square feet.

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  • With the highest smoke CADR rating for its size (363), the Mod+ delivers high efficiency for larger rooms with the lowest total cost of ownership.
  • It is ideal for homes located in areas affected by wildfire smoke and high PM2.5.
  • The Mod+ delivers superior air cleaning performance due to its no air by-pass feature.
  • Uses 90% less energy resulting in a lower electric bill when compared to competing air purifier brands.