The Nature Conservancy

FuelPositive Participates in NICCEE’s Green Ammonia Event in the USA

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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FuelPositive was invited by Dr. Matthew Houser, a Senior Social Scientist at The Nature Conservancy and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, to present their breakthrough Green Ammonia story.

Key Points: 
  • FuelPositive was invited by Dr. Matthew Houser, a Senior Social Scientist at The Nature Conservancy and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, to present their breakthrough Green Ammonia story.
  • The meeting's goal was to inform potential end-users about the emerging on-farm green ammonia production technology and document their perceived opportunities and concerns related to adoption.
  • "In addition to several presentations that covered the purpose of NICCEE and the overall development of Green Ammonia, FuelPositive CEO Ian Clifford joined to discuss the Company's On-farm Green Ammonia units.
  • "We feel deeply honoured to have been invited to meet such open-minded farmers and leaders in the Green Ammonia sector.

Funding renewal means more conservation for Ontario’s forests, wetlands and shorelines to benefit species and people

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Nature, Government, Wetland, Climate change, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Risk, News, The Nature Conservancy, Acquisition, Organic, City, Conservation, Investment, Water, Heart, Weather, Provincial park, NCC

This new funding will be delivered through the highly successful Greenlands Conservation Partnership program that was set to expire this year.

Key Points: 
  • This new funding will be delivered through the highly successful Greenlands Conservation Partnership program that was set to expire this year.
  • The Greenlands Conservation Partnership was launched in 2020.
  • The Greenlands Conservation Partnership program requires partners to raise matching funds from other sources, including donors, foundations and other levels of government to accelerate conservation and restoration across Ontario.
  • “The Greenlands Conservation Partnership delivers big wins for nature and community access and connection to nature across Ontario,” says Kleniewski.

Trust & Will's Fourth Annual Millennial Study Examines How Millennials are Estate Planning Through the Pressure of their Current Lives

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust & Will, the leading digital estate planning and settlement platform in the U.S., releases the findings of its fourth annual Millennial Estate Planning Study, providing insight from nearly 15,000 Millennials on end-of-life and estate planning preferences. Amidst a tornado of economic pressures, including sky-high mortgage rates impacting home ownership goals, caring for both children and aging parents, macroeconomic uncertainty, and promises of a forthcoming 'Great Wealth Transfer,' millennials are planning for both their current and future lives, but also remain concerned about their ability to build and pass on wealth to future generations.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust & Will , the leading digital estate planning and settlement platform in the U.S., releases the findings of its fourth annual Millennial Estate Planning Study, providing insight from nearly 15,000 Millennials on end-of-life and estate planning preferences.
  • More than half of Millennials do not know what would happen to their assets if they died without an estate plan.
  • Charitable donations are a core part of estate planning for millennials: St. Jude's Children's Research was the most popular charity for bequests.
  • Trust & Will revisits this data each year to see how millennial trends and behaviors continue to change over time.

Mary Kay Inc. Spearheads Ocean Conservation Efforts at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Environmental Health, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Consumer, Lifestyle, Climate Change, Specialty, Research, Cosmetics, Sustainability, Retail, Environment, Teens, Women, Online Retail, Annual, Health, Climate change, Longevity, TNC, The Nature Conservancy, Private sector, Woman, OECD, Water, Multimedia, Coral, Agriculture

Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.

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  • Mary Kay Inc. , a global leader in women’s empowerment and staunch advocate for sustainability, is once again at the forefront of global ocean conservation efforts.
  • The beauty brand was proud to participate at the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from March 11-13.
  • (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)
    The Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, organized by Economist Impact , convened over 200 expert speakers and a diverse international audience to engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and "How to" sessions.
  • "Mary Kay's participation at this year's World Ocean Summit was not only about reinforcing our dedication to ocean conservation, but also about spotlighting the essential role of women in these efforts,” said Silva.

Avangrid Receives Federal Record of Decision for New England Wind

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Utilities, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Construction & Property, White House, Federal Government, Construction & Property, Environment, Green Technology, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Public Policy, Government, Interior, FCEN, Climate, Wind, Carbon, Investment, DEIS, Inflation, Equivalence relation, Chairperson, ROD, Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, FTE, OCS, Commonwealth, BOEM, Record, Electricity, Foreign policy, Climate change, Vineyard Wind, COP, Communication, Sierra Club, Port, PLA, Construction, Town, FEIS, Cape Cod, AGR, Renewable energy

New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.

Key Points: 
  • New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.
  • With this federal approval, New England Wind stands apart as the most advanced and shovel-ready offshore wind opportunity in the Northeast region.
  • “We applaud the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for issuing the Record of Decision for New England Wind.
  • BOEM’s Record of Decision for Avangrid’s New England Wind lease area represents a key and substantial step in the direction of moving forward on offshore wind.

Grove Collaborative Launches Grove Co. Rebrand with New Ready-to-Use Assortment in Beautifully Sustainable Aluminum Packaging

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.

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  • Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.
  • At the heart of the rebrand is the emphasis on Grove Co.'s material selection, particularly aluminum, chosen for its scalability and sustainability.
  • Grove Co. products have been sold in powdered aluminum packaging since 2020, leveraging the infinitely recyclable material to help customers go Beyond Plastic ™ with their consumer products.
  • Grove Co. will also continue to offer its hallmark refill solutions, which include a durable dispenser and concentrated refills in aluminum packaging.

Cascades is celebrating its 60th anniversary today

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KINGSEY FALLS, QC , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is delighted to be celebrating its 60th anniversary today.

Key Points: 
  • KINGSEY FALLS, QC , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is delighted to be celebrating its 60th anniversary today.
  • Today, and throughout the year, we will proudly celebrate our successes together with our 10,000 Cascaders, with whom we will build the Cascades of tomorrow," said Mario Plourde.
  • Cascades took this special opportunity to announce the donation of 116 hectares of ecologically valuable land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • Several other projects will be launched in 2024 to commemorate the 60th anniversary.

Illustrated Picture-Book Combines Wildlife of Northeast with Native American Language in a Zen Parable

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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NEWTOWN, Pa., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's a warm spring day in Bucks County. The lush forest is in bloom, and the young deer are eager to hear a story from their grandmother, Huma, about how the animals came to live in their beautiful valley. Disguised as a lushly illustrated children's book, "Ahtu" blends a well-known Zen fable, with the wildlife of Bucks County, Penn., and uses words in Leni Lenape, the language of the people native to the area.

Key Points: 
  • Disguised as a lushly illustrated children's book, "Ahtu" blends a well-known Zen fable, with the wildlife of Bucks County, Penn., and uses words in Leni Lenape, the language of the people native to the area.
  • In "Ahtu," which is the Leni Lenape word for deer, a grandmother deer named Huma shares a retelling of the Zen parable "The Move."
  • "Another perspective on this parable lies in recognizing that you carry your own essence with you as your external circumstance changes," Martiner said.
  • Originally written as a message to his future grandchildren, Martiner plans to donate any proceeds from the book to the Nature Conservancy and Electric Frontier Foundation.

Canada and Ontario commit to significant collaboration on shared nature conservation goals

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement will see the addition of new—or expansion of existing—protected areas, including provincial parks and conservation reserves across Ontario.
  • "Ontario has been a champion for preserving nature by forging strong partnerships with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Ontario Land Trust Alliance.
  • – The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
    "The Ontario Land Trust Alliance is thrilled by today's announcement.
  • "We commend the Governments of Canada and Ontario for their leadership and collaboration with partners to conserve more priority areas, faster.

Arhaus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS; “Arhaus” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and omni-channel retailer of premium artisan-crafted home furnishings, reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Net income as a percent of net revenue decreased 410 basis points to 9.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 13.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted net income was $31 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $48 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net revenue decreased 590 basis points to 14.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 20.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The table below presents our expectations for selected full year and first quarter 2024 financial operating results.