Atmosphere of Earth

Fiscal 2025 Budget Underfunds Crucial Air and Space Force Needs

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The President's 2025 budget request increases Air Force funding by 1.6 percent, but the overall budget falls short of what's needed to modernize and fund the Air & Space Forces at a crucial time in the nation's history.

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  • "Secretary Frank Kendall is absolutely on the right track when it comes to transforming our Air Force and Space Force to stay ahead of technologically advanced competitors like China," Skoch said.
  • The Department's $262.6 billion budget request includes $188.1 billion for the Air Force and $29.4 billion for the Space Force.
  • The Air Force budget reflects a 1.6 percent increase over 2024, well short of inflation, while the Space Force budget reflects a 2 percent cut from the year before.
  • Meanwhile, $45.1 billion, or more than 20 percent of the overall Department of the Air Force budget, will never touch either the Air Force or the Space Force.

GE Vernova and Montana Technologies Close Joint Venture to Manufacture Transformational Air Conditioning and Atmospheric Water Harvesting Products

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Monday, March 11, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and RONAN, Mont., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Vernova, a global leader in electrification, decarbonization, and energy solutions, today announced the close of a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with Montana Technologies LLC that will incorporate GE Vernova's proprietary sorbent materials into systems that utilize Montana's patented AirJoule® dehumidification, air conditioning, and atmospheric water harvesting technology. The new JV, named AirJoule, LLC, is one of the first business transactions from GE Vernova's new Ventures and Incubation group, which is bringing leading energy transition innovations to customers by collaborating with startups.

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  • and RONAN, Mont., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Vernova, a global leader in electrification, decarbonization, and energy solutions, today announced the close of a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with Montana Technologies LLC that will incorporate GE Vernova's proprietary sorbent materials into systems that utilize Montana's patented AirJoule® dehumidification, air conditioning, and atmospheric water harvesting technology.
  • GE Vernova, a recognized leader in the development of advanced materials technology for industrial systems, developed the atmospheric water harvesting technologies under the direction of Dr. David Moore.
  • Incorporating GE Vernova's sorbent innovations into AirJoule® technology will enhance the performance of the JV's energy-saving HVAC components as well as its atmospheric water harvesting products.
  • "We are elated to have this fantastic joint venture collaboration with GE Vernova," said Matt Jore, CEO of Montana Technologies.

Transforming Safety: AvaWatz is set to Revolutionize Robotics Industries With its Trusted AI Platform

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Monday, March 11, 2024

With a mission to liberate humans from high-risk and tedious tasks, AvaWatz is set to revolutionize industries with its trusted AI platform.

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  • With a mission to liberate humans from high-risk and tedious tasks, AvaWatz is set to revolutionize industries with its trusted AI platform.
  • The AvaWatz platform empowers existing robots to work seamlessly together, even in challenging environments, ensuring the safety of human workers.
  • AvaWatz addresses these challenges with its trusted AI platform, empowering robots to perform tedious, time-sensitive, high-stress, and high-risk tasks alongside humans.
  • Interested investors can visit AvaWatz's campaign on StartEngine https://www.startengine.com/offering/avawatz to learn more about the transformative potential of AvaWatz's trusted AI platform and participate in shaping the future of robotics.

LG SHOWCASES LATEST INNOVATIVE HVAC SOLUTIONS AT MCE 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024 in Milan, Italy, from March 12-15. LG's booth will showcase the company's energy-efficient HVAC solutions for home and business, including the new DUALCOOL™ residential air conditioner indoor unit that provides a year-round pleasant indoor environment, residential heat pump solutions and commercial hydronic solutions employing low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.

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  • At Europe's Largest HVAC Exhibition, Company Introduces Highly Energy-Efficient Residential and Commercial Solutions Designed to Deliver Optimal Indoor Comfort
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024 in Milan, Italy, from March 12-15.
  • The Commercial Zone also features LG's innovative heat recovery unit, designed to enhance the safety of R32-refrigerant-equipped HVAC solutions.
  • LG's industry-leading HVAC component solutions, including its efficient and durable compressors, will also be on display during the exhibition.
  • Visitors to LG's booth (#U28/Z16, Hall 5, Fiera Milano) at MCE 2024 can experience and explore the company's full portfolio of innovative HVAC solutions.

More than 200 aid workers have been killed in Gaza, making famine more likely

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Seven aid workers from the food aid charity World Central Kitchen were killed in Gaza on Monday night when their convoy was attacked in a confirmed Israeli drone strike.

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  • Seven aid workers from the food aid charity World Central Kitchen were killed in Gaza on Monday night when their convoy was attacked in a confirmed Israeli drone strike.
  • Humanitarian aid workers and people receiving aid should be protected and not targeted.
  • Despite this, attacks on aid workers in conflict areas are becoming more frequent around the world.
  • Aid workers have since pushed for improvements to the deconfliction system, including improved lines of communication and “command and control” within the Israeli military.

Suspended operations

  • World Central Kitchen suspended its operations in Gaza after the attack.
  • UN organisations, which provide around 80% of the aid in Gaza, have suspended night-time operations in response to the attack.
  • Several humanitarian organisations have paused their operations altogether as conditions have become too dangerous for their staff.
  • In March, a failed parachute resulted in a dropped pallet of aid killing five people in Gaza.
  • In another incident, at least 12 people drowned trying to retrieve items that fell into the sea.
  • Fights have broken out for the goods dropped in this way as there is no organised delivery on the ground.

Need for humanitarian access

  • Safe and unhindered access for humanitarian goods and workers is vital for the survival of so many in Gaza.
  • As UNRWA is the largest humanitarian agency with 13,000 staff in Gaza, this hinders relief operations significantly.
  • Ultimately, a ceasefire is the only way to ensure aid can enter Gaza at scale and be distributed to those in need safely.
  • UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said “it demonstrates yet again the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the expansion of humanitarian aid into Gaza”.


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'Bonjour! Chine Soleil Hainan' international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event Held in Paris, France

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Chine Soleil Hainan" international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event took place in Paris, France.

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  • Chine Soleil Hainan" international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event took place in Paris, France.
  • Chine Soleil Hainan" international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event
    The event featured various exhibition areas, including Sunny Island, Rainforest Elves, Recreation and Health Sanctuaries, Shopping Paradises, and Hainan Culture.
  • In 2023, Hainan welcomed over 90 million domestic and international tourists, marking a significant 49.9% increase from the previous year.
  • Recently, efforts to promote foreign tourism to Hainan continue, with a focus on creating special tourism products tailored to international visitors.

EQS-News: Logwin 2023 with satisfactory development in a difficult market environment

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Grevenmacher (Luxembourg) – The Logwin Group achieved a satisfactory revenue and earnings performance in 2023 in a difficult market environment.

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  • Grevenmacher (Luxembourg) – The Logwin Group achieved a satisfactory revenue and earnings performance in 2023 in a difficult market environment.
  • At EUR 91.7m, the operating result (EBITA) in the 2023 financial year was below the previous year (2022: EUR 120.1m) as well.
  • By contrast, the Logwin Group's net result increased to EUR 80.2m thanks to an improved financial result and the reassessment of deferred tax assets.
  • The Logwin Group recorded a cash inflow from operating activities of EUR 107.9m (2022: EUR 169.6m).

OPPO unveils new OPPO Air Glass 3 at MWC 2024, showcasing innovative initiates in the era of AI

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

OPPO has established the OPPO AI Center and released the OPPO AI Smartphone White Paper as it continues to explore the forefront of AI development and implementation.

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  • OPPO has established the OPPO AI Center and released the OPPO AI Smartphone White Paper as it continues to explore the forefront of AI development and implementation.
  • OPPO devices, including the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, and innovative features, including the new AI Eraser, are also being showcased at MWC 2024.
  • OPPO Air Glass 3 can access OPPO's AndesGPT model via a smartphone, providing a new burdenless AI experience.
  • Ahead of the event, OPPO also announced the establishment of the OPPO AI Center and released the OPPO AI Smartphone White Paper , marking a new era in which Smartphones transition to AI Smartphones.

"Bonjour! Chine Soleil Hainan" International Image Exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event Held in Paris, France

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Chine Soleil Hainan" international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event took place in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • Chine Soleil Hainan" international image exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event took place in Paris, France.
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    The event featured various exhibition areas, including Sunny Island, Rainforest Elves, Recreation and Health Sanctuaries, Shopping Paradises, and Hainan Culture.
  • In 2023, Hainan welcomed over 90 million domestic and international tourists, marking a significant 49.9% increase from the previous year.
  • Recently, efforts to promote foreign tourism to Hainan continue, with a focus on creating special tourism products tailored to international visitors.

Gebrüder Weiss Maintains Course in 2023

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Logistics company invests 187 million euros to expand its global network and leverages its own solar power to meet electricity needs in the DACH Region

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  • Given the higher freight rates shipping lines and airlines charged, Gebrüder Weiss generated 1.27 billion euros in this segment in the previous year.
  • Our stable financial situation meant that, in 2023, we were still able to implement a comprehensive investment program to expand both locations and services," says Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss.
  • Notably, Gebrüder Weiss USA was named a winner in the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards from Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Managing Directors of Gebrüder Weiss (from the left): Peter Kloiber, Wolfram Senger-Weiss (CEO), Lothar Thoma and Jürgen Bauer (source: Gebrüder Weiss / Ohligschläger)
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