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Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2023 Porker of the Year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) announced the results of its online poll for the 2023 Porker of the Year.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) announced the results of its online poll for the 2023 Porker of the Year.
  • In a runaway race, Sen. Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez received 66 percent of the vote, beating second place New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) by 52 percentage points.
  • Congress has already approved hundreds of billions for “Green New Deal” projects, but Sen. Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez want even more.
  • CAGW President Tom Schatz said, “We would like to thank the taxpayers who voted for all of the ‘worthy’ candidates.

Action Environmental Awarded Largest Number of Commercial Waste Zones Under NYC Law 199

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Environmental Services, Inc. ("Action"), a leading innovator and provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City, today announced its selection as an authorized waste and recycling hauler under New York City's Commercial Waste Hauling Program, Local Law 199 .

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Environmental Services, Inc. ("Action"), a leading innovator and provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City, today announced its selection as an authorized waste and recycling hauler under New York City's Commercial Waste Hauling Program, Local Law 199 .
  • Following an extensive review process, Action has been awarded 14 out of 20 zones, more than any other hauler.
  • Local Law 199, adopted on Nov. 20, 2019, mandates the creation of 20 Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) across New York City and authorizes up to three waste and recycling carters selected through a competitive process to operate in each zone.
  • The CWZ program aims to create a safe and efficient commercial waste collection system that advances the City's Green New Deal and zero waste goals while providing high-quality service to NYC businesses.

New York Women in Film & Television Announces Science in Motion Screening Series in Partnership with BAM

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The six-week free series features STEM-focused narrative and documentary films with filmmaker Q&A's

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2024) - New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is proud to present the Science in Motion Screening Series in partnership with BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), a collection of groundbreaking contemporary films that delve into science and technology in the modern world.
  • The program is free and open to the public, presented in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF) with support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
  • "Since early childhood I have been fascinated by the intersection of STEM and the media, exploring how film can expose us to all of the innovations science has to offer.
  • "BAM is thrilled to partner with NYWIFT to spotlight these extraordinary and groundbreaking films.

The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cells Market Size Is Expected To Reach $32.6 Billion, Driven by Electric Vehicle Demand - By The Business Research Company

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Hydrogen Fuel Cells Global Market Report 2023, the global hydrogen fuel cells market has experienced an extraordinary growth trajectory, with the market size expanding from $5.64 billion in 2022 to $8.23 billion in 2023, boasting an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.8%. This upward trend is projected to continue, with the hydrogen fuel cells market size expected to reach an astonishing $32.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 41.1%.

Key Points: 
  • This upward trend is projected to continue, with the hydrogen fuel cells market size expected to reach an astonishing $32.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 41.1%.
  • The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a key catalyst for the unprecedented growth of the hydrogen fuel cells market .
  • Asia Pacific claimed the top spot in the hydrogen fuel cells market in 2022, accounting for 46.3% of the global market share.
  • Looking ahead, the fastest-growing regions in the hydrogen fuel cells market are expected to be Asia Pacific and North America.

The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cells Market Size Is Expected To Reach $32.6 Billion, Driven by Electric Vehicle Demand - By The Business Research Company

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Hydrogen Fuel Cells Global Market Report 2023, the global hydrogen fuel cells market has experienced an extraordinary growth trajectory, with the market size expanding from $5.64 billion in 2022 to $8.23 billion in 2023, boasting an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.8%. This upward trend is projected to continue, with the hydrogen fuel cells market size expected to reach an astonishing $32.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 41.1%.

Key Points: 
  • This upward trend is projected to continue, with the hydrogen fuel cells market size expected to reach an astonishing $32.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 41.1%.
  • The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a key catalyst for the unprecedented growth of the hydrogen fuel cells market .
  • Asia Pacific claimed the top spot in the hydrogen fuel cells market in 2022, accounting for 46.3% of the global market share.
  • Looking ahead, the fastest-growing regions in the hydrogen fuel cells market are expected to be Asia Pacific and North America.

Ridwell Launches in Santa Monica to Bring Innovative Sustainability Service - Paving the Way for a Greener Los Angeles

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ridwell, a new and ground-breaking doorstep sustainability service, is thrilled to announce its expansion to Santa Monica, marking the company's first step into the vibrant city of Los Angeles. As an innovative leader in sustainable solutions, Ridwell, together with its network of more than 200 recycling businesses and community partners, diverts reusable and hard-to-recycle materials that curbside municipalities don't pick up from households - items such as thin plastic film (produce bags, Amazon envelopes), multi-layer plastic (chip bags, candy bar wrappers, frozen food bags), batteries, lightbulbs, clothing, and more.

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  • Ridwell services have already launched in select zip codes, which include 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, and 90405.
  • Santa Monica is the company's initial launching point, and Ridwell is poised to expand throughout Los Angeles in the coming weeks.
  • Residents can request that Ridwell bring its service to their zip code by joining its waitlist .
  • This is the perfect moment for Ridwell to serve Los Angeles, starting with Santa Monica, said Ryan Metzger, Co-founder and CEO of Ridwell.

SGC Solutions Supplies ‘Washing Machine Door Glass’ to Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to Increase Supply to Global Home Appliance Brands

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Monday, July 10, 2023

SGC Solutions (CEO Moon Byeong-do), Korea’s leading manufacturer of household glass, announced that it has supplied large-capacity drum washing machine door glass to global home appliance companies Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.

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  • SGC Solutions (CEO Moon Byeong-do), Korea’s leading manufacturer of household glass, announced that it has supplied large-capacity drum washing machine door glass to global home appliance companies Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.
  • In 2021, SGC Solutions succeeded in developing a large-capacity washing machine door glass that is only produced in certain European countries.
  • SGC Solutions produces more than 1 million units of bottle glass, glass airtight containers, and washing machine door glass every day.
  • SGC Group, which consists of SGC Solutions, has various affiliates, including SGC E-Tech Construction, SGC Solutions, SGC Green Power, SGC Development, and SGC Partners, all operating under the business holding company SGC Energy (KRX: 005090).

Green New Deal Network, Seventh Generation Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership To Protect Planet And People, Educate Consumers On Community Led Solutions To Address Global Climate Crisis

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Green New Deal Network (GNDN) and Seventh Generation launched a first-of-its-kind, consumer education campaign to build awareness and increase public support of policies that put communities in control of climate, care, jobs, and justice policies. Seventh Generation Inc, an environmentally conscious household products company, joins GNDN, a nationwide network of organizations committed to passing and implementing Green New Deal policies, and its movement partners to broaden the public support for government investments in sustainability across society.

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  • The Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's nationwide education campaign will help consumers imagine a more sustainable future and educate the public around the various ways they can join the movement for climate justice.
  • "We can pave the way for a sustainable future, where clean energy powers our homes, green jobs flourish, and communities thrive.
  • "Everyone can play a role in saving our planet and education is key to knowing how to engage in the climate crisis.
  • Green New Deal Network and Seventh Generation's campaign will run over the course of the year, including diverse voices across the climate movement to speak to the wide variety of ways the public can engage to tackle the global climate crisis.

Boston Public Schools Puts First 20 Blue Bird Electric Buses in Operation

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, in conjunction with its dealer Anderson Blue Bird Bus Sales of New England, has delivered its first batch of 20 electric school buses to Boston Public Schools (BPS).

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, in conjunction with its dealer Anderson Blue Bird Bus Sales of New England, has delivered its first batch of 20 electric school buses to Boston Public Schools (BPS).
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    Boston Public Schools put its first 20 Blue Bird Vision electric school buses into service.
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    Boston Public Schools recently put 20 advanced Blue Bird Vision electric buses into service.
  • This pilot program is an important step in our work towards a fully electric fleet by 2030, as part of the Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools,” said Mary Skipper, Superintendent for Boston Public Schools.

Green New Deal Network Launches Seven-Figure National Campaign to Safeguard Implementation of IRA/IIJA Climate Gains

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

"The historic climate investments we fought to secure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act are a down payment on our Green New Deal future," said Senator Ed Markey (MA). "From Massachusetts to Florida, in communities all across the country, climate leaders are coming together around this legislation to ensure we have the strongest implementation -- sparking new opportunities for working families and laying the groundwork for a brighter, more livable future for all."

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  • "These laws represent America's largest ever down payment on solving the climate crisis," said Green New Deal Network National Director, Kaniela Ing.
  • "The historic climate investments we fought to secure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act are a down payment on our Green New Deal future," said Senator Ed Markey (MA).
  • "We made real gains toward climate justice, racial justice, and economic justice in this legislation," said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07).
  • With its 15 national members and state coalitions across half the country, the Network is uniquely positioned to influence the implementation of climate justice funds in the IRA and IIJA.