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Avison Young Completes 140,000 SF of Leasing in 18 Months at Newly Renovated Franklin Square in Washington, DC

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avison Young announced today the closing of 140,000 square feet (SF) in lease transactions at 1300 Eye Street NW in Washington, DC over the last 18 months.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avison Young announced today the closing of 140,000 square feet (SF) in lease transactions at 1300 Eye Street NW in Washington, DC over the last 18 months.
  • The 485,000-SF historic building, commonly referred to as Franklin Square, recently underwent a stunning renovation to transform it into an iconic trophy office building.
  • Since the renovations delivered in early 2021, Nuveen and leasing partner Avison Young have executed five new leases totaling 112,000 SF, and two lease renewals totaling 28,000 SF.
  • "We are pleased to welcome these new tenants and continue the partnerships with existing tenants at Franklin Square," Stern said.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to Speak at Heartland Institute Climate Conference on Feb. 24

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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His speech will be followed by an address by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a member of the House Resources Committee.

Key Points: 
  • His speech will be followed by an address by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a member of the House Resources Committee.
  • The conference theme is "The True Crisis: Climate Change or Climate Policy."
  • Johnson and Boebert join other prominent elected officials or federal appointees as speakers , including:
    Marlo Oaks , state treasurer of Utah.
  • He is expected to speak about legal fights against the radical Biden climate and energy agenda.

ESG Shows Ways from Pollution to Solution to Recycled Plastic Companies: Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.
  • Sustainable and affordable options for recycled products have gained ground, furthering the need for ESG frameworks globally.
  • The ubiquitous nature of plastic has put pressure on regulators and investors to find solutions for pollution across sectors, including retail, manufacturing, industrial, and electronics.
  • Industry leaders are expected to underpin their efforts to minimize GHG emissions, prevent plastic waste and provide recycled plastic products.

ESG Shows Ways from Pollution to Solution to Recycled Plastic Companies: Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.
  • Sustainable and affordable options for recycled products have gained ground, furthering the need for ESG frameworks globally.
  • The ubiquitous nature of plastic has put pressure on regulators and investors to find solutions for pollution across sectors, including retail, manufacturing, industrial, and electronics.
  • Industry leaders are expected to underpin their efforts to minimize GHG emissions, prevent plastic waste and provide recycled plastic products.

A group of HT journalists interview Shaun Burnie senior Green-peace specialist on the impact of Fukushima's controversial plan to dump water into the ocean

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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A group of international journalists led by HT investigates and analyzes the impact of the controversial plan to dump Fukushima water into the sea.

Key Points: 
  • A group of international journalists led by HT investigates and analyzes the impact of the controversial plan to dump Fukushima water into the sea.
  • It is currently unknown how the long-lived radioactive isotopes contained in the contaminated water will interact with marine biology, this situation is "unprecedented".
  • Shaun Burine and Satoshi Sato, agreed that the IAEA's position in supporting TEPCO's (Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.) plans "makes no sense".
  • HT is a global agency specializing in the development of documentary, investigative and entertainment content.

A group of journalists from HT investigates the impact of Fukushima's controversial plan to dump water into the ocean

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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A group of international journalists led by Global Think Agency investigates and analyzes the impact of the controversial plan to discharge water from Fukushima into the sea.

Key Points: 
  • A group of international journalists led by Global Think Agency investigates and analyzes the impact of the controversial plan to discharge water from Fukushima into the sea.
  • It is currently unknown how the long-lived radioactive isotopes contained in the contaminated water will interact with marine biology, this situation is "unprecedented".
  • Tepco is also accused of irresponsibly delaying the cooling of the reactors with salt water because it was going to ruin them beyond repair.
  • HT is a global agency specializing in developing documentary, research and entertainment content.

Big business still ‘not ready’ for climate transformation, says ex-head of ESG at Deloitte in conversation with Chris Caldwell of United Renewables

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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As head of ESG and Climate Change at the big four consultancy group until 2021, Baker worked closely with a number of the worlds biggest firms on their ESG and sustainability strategy and reporting.

Key Points: 
  • As head of ESG and Climate Change at the big four consultancy group until 2021, Baker worked closely with a number of the worlds biggest firms on their ESG and sustainability strategy and reporting.
  • With the exception of a few smaller businesses, most fail to own [their impact] and bring it into the heart of the business model.
  • Caldwell himself has been a vocal advocate for big business to do more to combat climate change, drawing on his decades of experience running a sustainability-focused company and as host of the sustainable business podcast Conversations on Climate .
  • Conversations on Climate brings world-leading thinkers from business and academia together to share their expertise on the subject of climate change.

QBE North America and Leading Cities Select the 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Winner

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  The 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America, concluded today with the City Solution of the Year award and grand prize winnings of $100,000 presented to Automedi. Automedi is the world's first decentralized circular microeconomy converting plastic waste into community products at the actual point of use. By capturing waste when it is discarded and turning it into functional products, Automedi is committed to shaping new standards of care through health science innovation and paving the way to a more sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge ,hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE North America , concluded today with the City Solution of the Year award and grand prize winnings of $100,000 presented to Automedi .
  • The $100,000 award was presented following a one-week intensive boot camp and panel evaluation from representatives of the QBE North America Board, Code for America, QBE Ventures and the National League of Cities.
  • "Thank you to QBE North America for its inspiring leadership and focus on resilience and for once again supporting this challenge.
  • Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, QBE North America reported gross written premiums in 2021 of $6.29 billion.

Community & membership app 'The Regular' launches in DC

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regular announced today the launch of The Regular App and The Regular for Business.

Key Points: 
  • Salesforce and Greenpeace alums are behind the latest app connecting DC communities and small businesses through memberships, discounts, and tech.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regular announced today the launch of The Regular App and The Regular for Business.
  • The Regular for Business lets businesses create or list memberships on The Regular App to attract repeat customers.
  • We're out there multiple nights a week hosting karaoke, bingo, and more in DC, LA, Baltimore, filling up empty nights with community and customers."

Urgent call for governments to adopt Antarctic wildlife protection measures

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Sunday, October 23, 2022
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The accelerating climate emergency is having significantimpacts on the region and the many species that live and breed there.

Key Points: 
  • The accelerating climate emergency is having significantimpacts on the region and the many species that live and breed there.
  • "Although small, krill play an outsize role in the functioning and health of Antarctica.
  • "Highly concentrated industrial krill fishing is having an impact in the Antarctic.
  • Emerging research is revealing that Antarctic krill play an important role in the global carbon cycle and their worth in the ecosystem is valuable not only to wildlife, but also humanity.