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Opportunity Finance Network Submits Historic Bid for Clean Energy Community Investments

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the nation's leading financial intermediary and network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and mission-driven lenders, submitted its historic bid to finance a clean energy transition in underinvested communities through the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA), part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Key Points: 
  • "The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund represents a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure that no community is left behind with this historic investment in combatting climate change," said Harold Pettigrew, OFN's president and CEO.
  • OFN is primed to leverage its strength, membership, and broad set of partners to lead the financing of a just energy transition."
  • OFN aims to transform the market for clean energy finance in low-income and disadvantaged communities to combat climate change, improve equity, and deliver community benefits.
  • Today, more than 50% of OFN's members provide clean finance products and other members have integrated clean finance into their primary products.

Indiana School District Meets Upcoming Emissions Standards Ahead of Schedule

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zionsville Community Schools is now operating 33 new propane school buses that are 90% cleaner than the current Environmental Protection Agency's standard for nitrogen oxides.

Key Points: 
  • Zionsville Community Schools joins 150 school districts that returned back to school in new propane school buses, powered by ROUSH CleanTech's technology.
  • ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zionsville Community Schools is now operating 33 new propane school buses that are 90% cleaner than the current Environmental Protection Agency's standard for nitrogen oxides.
  • The fast-growing suburban public school district , which is located outside of Indianapolis, currently serves 8,000 students across nine campuses.
  • And, they provide fuel savings, which is great for the school."

CORE LABORATORIES AND HALLIBURTON ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL ROCK CAPABILITIES WITH LABORATORY MEASURED DATA

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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This collaboration combines Core Lab's industry-leading expertise in reservoir description and optimization technologies with Halliburton's specialization in pore-scale digital rock analysis.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration combines Core Lab's industry-leading expertise in reservoir description and optimization technologies with Halliburton's specialization in pore-scale digital rock analysis.
  • The collaboration facilitates the seamless integration of best-in-class digital rock characterization at a nano, micro and macro level, which will enable U.S. clients to run pore-scale simulations in parallel with physical laboratory experiments.
  • These enhancements will drive the accuracy and innovation of new and existing digital rock characterization workflows.
  • "Core Lab is excited about this collaboration with Halliburton's digital rock services", said Alastair Crombie, Vice President, Reservoir Description, Core Laboratories.

America Has a Hidden Health Crisis Leaching from Our Grout

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What's Lurking in Your Grout?

Key Points: 
  • The problem is that tile is installed with grout and grout is made with many potentially harmful or hazardous materials.
  • Many of the chemicals added to grout are biocides or toxins that have been rated as high-level carcinogens.
  • Many grout manufacturers claim their products are "green" or environmentally friendly, yet they still include biocides in their grout to make marketing claims.
  • When choosing grout, it is essential to consider both the environment and the health of those living in your home.

LeapFrog Design Secures $500k in EPA Funding for Onsite Septic Treatment and Reuse

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BEND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Design , pioneer in nature-based water treatment and reuse solutions, has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Key Points: 
  • BEND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Design , pioneer in nature-based water treatment and reuse solutions, has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • LeapFrog will use the funding to adapt its proven greywater reuse technology for onsite septic treatment and reuse.
  • This EPA funding will help the company adapt that technology to also address blackwater — water from toilets, kitchen sinks, and dishwashers.
  • We're thankful to the EPA for funding our work to help solve this and many other water scarcity issues."

Hormel Foods Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 50% by 2030

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its commitment to sustainability, recently had its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has committed to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its operations 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Hormel Foods also commits to reduce absolute GHG emissions within its supply chain 27.5% within the same timeframe.

Key Points: 
  • The company has committed to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its operations 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
  • Hormel Foods also commits to reduce absolute GHG emissions within its supply chain 27.5% within the same timeframe.
  • "We are proud to announce these ambitious targets to help fight climate change," said Tom Raymond, director of environmental sustainability at Hormel Foods.
  • The company has already taken a variety of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including its energy efficiency and reduction efforts.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Reduces Fleet's Environmental Impact With Sustainable Fuel Alternative

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now powered by a more sustainable fuel alternative.
  • Compared to fossil diesel, RD significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 63%1 throughout its lifecycle, providing a steep increase to the sustainability of rail travel in Southern California.
  • It is worth noting that the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is already an efficient mode of travel as train travel is 46%2 more energy efficient than traveling by car.
  • The transition to renewable diesel serves as yet another significant stride in reducing the Pacific Surfliner and our passengers' carbon footprint.

Novozymes Named EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for Third Year in a Row

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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FRANKLINTON, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novozymes was named a 2023 Safer Choice® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding achievement in the manufacture of ingredients that are safer for families, pets, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Novozymes is among the 30 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2023.  

Key Points: 
  • Novozymes is among the 30 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2023.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces Novozymes as a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  • Novozymes' recognition is based on the company's innovative approach to creating enzymes to be incorporated into safer detergents, and for spreading awareness of Safer Choice advocating for use of Safer Choice ingredients.
  • "We are proud to again be receiving this recognition as a Safer Choice Partner," said Arnaud Melin, VP of Consumer Biosolutions, Americas, at Novozymes.

EPA Names Clorox as 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year for Advancing Ingredient and Product Safety

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) was named a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner for its outstanding achievement in the manufacturing of products with ingredients that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates as safer for families, pets, workplaces, communities, and the environment.

Key Points: 
  • The Clorox Company was named a 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner for the sixth time.
  • This is the company's sixth time receiving this award in the formulation/product manufacturing award category, previously recognized as a Safer Choice Partner of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • The Safer Choice and Design for the Environment labels help consumers and organizations find products that perform and are made with safer ingredients.
  • Several U.S. Clorox products carry the EPA's Safer Choice or Design for the Environment labels, which signals to consumers that their ingredients have met rigorous human and environmental health criteria.

VZ 2-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman, National Trial Attorneys, Encourages Verizon Communications (VZ) Investors with Substantial Losses to Contact Firm’s Attorneys Before Oct. 2nd Application Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Verizon Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VZ) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Verizon Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VZ) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now .
  • Investors began to learn the truth after the Wall Street Journal published a series of articles spanning July 9 – July 26, 2023.
  • These articles revealed that Verizon and others left behind toxic lead cables that they laid years ago.
  • For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .