Environmental science

Great Eagle Gold Corp. Announces Kate Fehlenberg to Board of Directors and Corporate Developments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.

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  • The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.
  • Chris Hansen, Chairman of Great Eagle Gold, enthusiastically welcomed Kate to the board, remarking, "Kate's illustrious career, marked by her unwavering commitment to tackling the globe's most critical environmental and sustainability challenges, positions her as an indispensable asset to our board.
  • Her visionary leadership and innovative approach are exactly what we need as we propel Great Eagle into the forefront of the ESG-conscious gold mining era.
  • However, the parties have amended the terms of their agreement for the acquisition of Great Eagle Gold S.A.S.

Robertshaw’s Master Gas Regulator Now Available for All OEM Gas Stoves

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Unlike gas regulators from other competitors, this lockout feature is integrated into the regulator itself, eliminating the necessity for OEMs to buy additional components to accomplish the same functionality.

Key Points: 
  • Unlike gas regulators from other competitors, this lockout feature is integrated into the regulator itself, eliminating the necessity for OEMs to buy additional components to accomplish the same functionality.
  • Moreover, OEMs have the flexibility to customize how the lockout feature is triggered on the Master Gas Regulator.
  • The Master Gas Regulator stops the flow of gas from entering the delivery system when the stove is turned off—which is when 76% of most methane emissions occur, according to a publication in Environmental Science and Technology .
  • When paired with the Master Gas Regulator, Robertshaw’s exclusive Dralo, Halo and G8 burners offer a significant reduction in GHG emissions, cutting them by 75%.

Digital Locations CEO Rich Berliner Discussed Communication Challenges in Remote Agricultural Settings with Research Scientist

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Locations, Inc. (OTCMKTS:DLOC), the developer of SatennaTM, a breakthrough technology that will deliver high-speed Internet from satellites directly to smartphones all over the world, today announced that in a recent podcast, its CEO, Rich Berliner, spoke with Dr. Andrew Robson, a professor at the University of New England in Australia, about his work in remote sensing and how it aims to address agricultural challenges such as crop health monitoring and yield predictions.

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  • He said, “There is good mobile coverage and good data coverage in the centers of the main cities.
  • It gets worse if you are in an agricultural setting or amongst trees within an orchard or things like that.
  • “The benefit this would provide, having faster data in remote locations and access to agricultural technology is a missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle,” Professor Robson concluded.
  • He has been involved in agricultural research since 1996, with much of that time spent developing remote sensing/GIS spatial applications for various agricultural and horticultural farming systems around the globe.

Zefiro Methane Corp. Sponsored Athlete Erika Reineke Taking on America’s Best Sailors in Major Qualifying Event

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”), which works to reduce methane emissions by plugging orphaned oil and gas wells across the country, sponsored athlete Erika Reineke is taking part in a qualifying competition against a collection of the country’s best sailors in Miami, Florida.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”), which works to reduce methane emissions by plugging orphaned oil and gas wells across the country, sponsored athlete Erika Reineke is taking part in a qualifying competition against a collection of the country’s best sailors in Miami, Florida.
  • Success in the event would secure Reineke’s spot in the world’s preeminent athletic competition taking place in France this summer.
  • Reineke is a former US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (2017), four-time Collegiate Singlehanded National Champion (2013-2016), and four-time NCAA All-American (2013-2015, 2017.
  • Pictured are Erika Reineke (left) and Zefiro Methane Corp.

Agilent Presents Solutions Innovation Research Awards to Drexel University and Prairie View A&M University Researchers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).

Key Points: 
  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).
  • The three honorees will receive separate awards for their research into materials to advance energy storage technology.
  • Environmental issues related to decades of fossil fuel use have sharply highlighted the need for more efficient and durable batteries.
  • These awards underscore Agilent’s commitment to facilitating university research and enhancing awareness of and access to its portfolio of analytical solutions.

ACI: Time to Unravel “Deliberate Deception” on Banning Detergent Pods

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“Detergent films are made of a very specific type of PVA, chosen for its ability to readily dissolve and degrade.

Key Points: 
  • “Detergent films are made of a very specific type of PVA, chosen for its ability to readily dissolve and degrade.
  • There are more than 50 years of published science that supports the safety and efficacy of PVA used in laundry and detergent pods.
  • The compact nature of the highly concentrated pods results in reduced shipping costs and ultimately, a lower carbon footprint.
  • Millions of Americans utilize detergent pods every single day due to their convenience and efficiency, as well as allowing a more sustainable option for the environment.

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES NEW CULTURAL EXPEDITION PROGRAMMING FOR 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season. An addition to the company's year-round expeditions that include Polar and Epicurean Expeditions, these new programs enhance appreciation for a variety of captivating regions and local cultures.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season.
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages Cultural Expeditions include onboard and onshore programming focused on drone and photo workshops, cooking culture, and destination experts.
  • Below is an overview for 2024:
    Guests will embark on an exhilarating journey exclusively with Atlas Ocean Voyages Cultural Expeditions' new Atlas Focus Lab: Drone & Photo Workshops.
  • Combining an intimate and luxurious environment with genuine hospitality, Atlas Ocean Voyages ensures that each journey is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition.

TIAA Institute Honors Syracuse University's Kent Syverud with Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After 11 years of award-winning work that has helped veterans and their families, as well as his campus and his community, Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud has received the 2024 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence.

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  • It's presented to a current college or university president or chancellor for outstanding leadership of their institution and broad impact on higher education and society.
  • "The TIAA Institute is proud to recognize Chancellor Syverud for all the ways his leadership has benefitted his school, his community and higher education as a whole," said Surya Kolluri, head of the TIAA Institute.
  • "I am honored to receive this award, in particular because it honors Father Hesburgh, who was a higher education hero and who was born and raised in Syracuse," Syverud said.
  • Established in 1993, the Hesburgh Award recognizes leadership and commitment to higher education and contributions to the greater good.

Basis Industrial Welcomes Morgan Clark as Director of Investor Relations

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce that Morgan Clark has joined its team as director of investor relations.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce that Morgan Clark has joined its team as director of investor relations.
  • Prior to joining Basis, Clark led investor relations and fund management for Foundry Commercial's development and investment platform, where he oversaw seven investment funds with a total gross asset value exceeding $4 billion.
  • "With his exceptional leadership background in commercial real estate investor relations, Morgan is a superb addition to the Basis team," said Daniel Weinstein, CEO of Basis Industrial.
  • "I'm happy to bring my expertise in capital management and investor relations to Basis, which is committed to serving its investment partners by identifying and maximizing unique alternative investment strategies," said Clark.

The Riverside Company and Codifi Unveil a Groundbreaking Field Data Management Solution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Codifi has long worked at the forefront of digital archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, but with its new Field Data Management solution, they are taking a giant leap forward into a broader landscape.

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  • Codifi has long worked at the forefront of digital archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, but with its new Field Data Management solution, they are taking a giant leap forward into a broader landscape.
  • With Riverside's strategic support, Codifi has developed a sophisticated and versatile tool that empowers professionals across sectors to streamline field data management, enhance efficiency, and make informed decisions with unparalleled ease.
  • Riverside recognizes that the challenges of data management extend far beyond CRM.
  • Whether managing construction projects, conducting environmental assessments, excavating archaeological sites, or engaging in any fieldwork, Codifi's Field Data Management solution helps users collect the right data the first time.