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Redwood trees are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins – new study

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

My team’s new study

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  • My team’s new study
    is the first to look at the growth of giant sequoias in the UK – and they seem to be doing remarkably well.
  • However, the changing climate means Californian giant sequoias are under threat from more frequent and extreme droughts and fires.
  • More than 10% of the remaining population of around 80,000 wild trees were killed in a single fire in 2020 alone.

Tree giants from the US


What is much less well-known is that there are an estimated half a million sequoias (wild and planted) in England, dotted across the landscape. So how well are the UK giant sequoias doing? To try and answer this, my team used a technique called terrestrial laser scanning to measure the size and volume of giant sequoias.

  • This gives us a map of tree structure in unprecedented detail, which we can use to estimate volume and mass, effectively allowing us to estimate the tree’s weight.
  • If we know how old the trees are, we can estimate how fast they are growing and accumulating carbon.
  • No native tree in the UK is taller than about 47 metres.
  • Normally, you need to take samples from a tree’s core to get an accurate age estimate but that can damage the tree.

Imagine their potential

  • More recently, there has been a resurgence in planting giant sequoias in the UK, particularly in urban settings.
  • This is because of their carbon storage potential and perhaps because people seem to really like them.
  • But these giant sequoias are here to stay and are becoming a beautiful and resilient part of our landscape.


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Mathias Disney receives funding from UKRI via NERC, the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), European Space Agency, NASA and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

America’s Blood Centers Recognizes Exceptional Contributions to Blood Donation and Strengthening the Blood Supply

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Monday, March 11, 2024

This award recognizes an ABC partner for their commitment to saving lives, helping communities, and supporting the blood supply.

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  • This award recognizes an ABC partner for their commitment to saving lives, helping communities, and supporting the blood supply.
  • ABC and HOSA announced a multi-year national partnership in 2022 to encourage blood donation and careers at community blood centers.
  • Blood Centers of California is a collaborative network comprised of 11 non-profit blood centers across the state that ensure a safe and available blood supply for California's healthcare facilities, physicians, and patients.
  • Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers.

COINDRAW LAUNCHES $250,000 CRACK THE VAULT CAMPAIGN

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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No More XR: Atmoph Window Yo with AI Avatar Enters the Gaming Platform

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.

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  • KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.
  • Take advantage of an exclusive 28% off discount available until March 14th (PDT).
  • Atmoph introduces Atmoph Window Yo, a new entertainment system that connects users to over 1,700 stunning views from around the world.
  • Atmoph Scope is the telescopic controller to get more out of your Atmoph Window Yo.

Itronics Updates Investors - Announces Plan to Activate Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Itronics believes its subsidiaries, each based on their own unique Intellectual Property (IP) can generate interest from crowdfunding investors.

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  • Itronics believes its subsidiaries, each based on their own unique Intellectual Property (IP) can generate interest from crowdfunding investors.
  • This timing is very opportunistic for Itronics due to forecasted increases in silver and gold prices for 2024 and future years.
  • Plan to Activate and Fund Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc.
    Itronics owns a majority interest in Auric Gold & Minerals, Inc. (“Auric”) through its wholly owned Technical Services subsidiary Whitney & Whitney, Inc.  Auric controls a large mineral land package consisting of 148 lode mining claims (almost 3,000 acres) called the Auric Fulstone Project in the Yerington Mining District near Yerington, Nevada.
  • Itronics believes that the steps being taken will produce a significant increase in value to its shareholders through its Auric ownership.

Early warm weather leads to early pollen count, Western Maryland health system allergy specialist says

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Paul Mauriello, M.D., with Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists said he found tree pollen when checking his air sampler on Feb. 12.

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  • Paul Mauriello, M.D., with Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists said he found tree pollen when checking his air sampler on Feb. 12.
  • “It’s a couple weeks early, by my records.”
    The reason for the early pollen count has to do with the environment, he said.
  • “Just a few nights of warmer weather, you'll have enough to get going.”
    Fortunately for allergy sufferers, the snow that fell in the following days cooled off the pollen production.
  • Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists sees the majority of its patients related to spring pollen, Dr. Mauriello said.

PSA collaborates with HERE Technologies to optimize truck operations in Singapore

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Singapore – HERE Technologies , the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that it is enabling PSA Singapore (PSA), which operates the world’s largest transhipment hub with unrivalled connectivity, to transform its container truck ecosystem in Singapore, with the goal of optimizing the movement of goods at Singapore’s ports.

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  • Singapore – HERE Technologies , the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that it is enabling PSA Singapore (PSA), which operates the world’s largest transhipment hub with unrivalled connectivity, to transform its container truck ecosystem in Singapore, with the goal of optimizing the movement of goods at Singapore’s ports.
  • Singapore is the top maritime capital of the world[1] with the Port of Singapore as the world's second busiest port in terms of container volume.
  • This collaboration between HERE and PSA directly addresses this need by providing PSA with a seamless, easy-to-implement solution tailored to their requirements.
  • HERE is proud to enable PSA in shaping the future of port operations and smart logistics.”

MDWerks Highlights the Environmental Sustainability Advantages of its Energy Wave Technology Solutions in the Alcoholic Beverages and Industrial Sectors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Steven Laker, CEO of MDWerks, commented, “As companies increasingly look to reduce their carbon footprints and enhance efficiency, MDWerks is well positioned to disrupt both the alcoholic beverages and industrial sectors with its sustainable energy wave technology.

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  • Steven Laker, CEO of MDWerks, commented, “As companies increasingly look to reduce their carbon footprints and enhance efficiency, MDWerks is well positioned to disrupt both the alcoholic beverages and industrial sectors with its sustainable energy wave technology.
  • Key benefits of Sustainably Matured™ technology:
    RFS utilizes proprietary energy wave technology alongside its patented and proprietary molecular targeting technology to provide sustainable manufacturing solutions to industrial customers in the engineered wood, structural wood, and adhesives space.
  • Utilizing its energy wave expertise, RFS designs and builds custom manufacturing equipment that enables more efficient production lines, thereby driving greater environmental sustainability.
  • If you would like to learn more about how our solutions can improve your company’s environmental sustainability and add value to your business, please contact us on our website at https://www.rfspecialtiesus.com/contact/ .

Brasada Ranch Breaks Ground on New Neighborhood: The Treehouses, a Mountain Dwelling Concept

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

"People come to Brasada Ranch to slow down to the speed of life and live more intentionally," says Alan Cornelius, Principal Broker of Brasada Ranch Real Estate.

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  • "People come to Brasada Ranch to slow down to the speed of life and live more intentionally," says Alan Cornelius, Principal Broker of Brasada Ranch Real Estate.
  • With their innovative mountain modern design, these homes are a testament to our commitment to quality and sustainability.
  • “The Brasada Ranch experience enables homeowners and guests to slow down and reflect on what really matters in life,” he says.
  • The new neighborhood surrounding The Treehouses at Brasada Ranch will be a tight-knit community where no short-term rentals will be permitted.

SCS Technologies Donates 1,125 Trees to Galena Park Community Through Urban Reforestation Event

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

On March 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free trees will be distributed in a drive-through event at the Galena Park Resource and Training Center at 1721 16th Street, Galena Park, Texas.

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  • On March 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free trees will be distributed in a drive-through event at the Galena Park Resource and Training Center at 1721 16th Street, Galena Park, Texas.
  • This urban reforestation event is part of SCS’ commitment to planting 1 million trees by 2030.
  • “It is inspiring to partner with companies like SCS Technologies and the other committed supporters of this urban reforestation event who are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and revitalizing communities like Galena Park.
  • “The Galena Park community recognizes the role trees play in improving air quality and increasing green space across the city.