Climate Summit

Mobilize Frederick Gears Up for 2-Day 2024 Climate Summit

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an earnest effort to address the climate emergency, Mobilize Frederick, in collaboration with Hood College, is excited to announce its much-anticipated 2-Day Climate Summit on February 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Held at Hood's Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall and Whitaker Hall in Frederick, MD, this annual event aims to be a hub for insightful discussions, innovative solutions, and community collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • On Saturday, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit offers insightful Breakout Sessions, allowing participants to explore specific topics in-depth.
  • As we face the challenges of climate change, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit stands as a beacon of hope, rallying the community to actively engage, discuss, and implement solutions.
  • Mobilize Frederick is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Join the movement for a sustainable future and be part of the change at the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit.

SIGMA LITHIUM ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETING 94% OF CONCRETE AND 76% OF STEEL FOR GREENTECH PLANT, COMMISSIONING TO BE INITIATING DECEMBER 2022

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Finalized over 99% of concrete works for the crushing module and 94% for the dense media separation ("DMS") module of the Greentech Plant.

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  • Finalized over 99% of concrete works for the crushing module and 94% for the dense media separation ("DMS") module of the Greentech Plant.
  • The Company achieved significant progress on each area of mechanical assembly of the Greentech Plant.
  • Significant progress in electromechanical assembly and civil construction was made during September, as shown in Figure 2 below.
  • Additionally, Sigma Lithium continues to pre-assemble prefabricated Greentech Plant parts as they arrive at site in order to increase the efficiency of construction and assembly.

MAG joins Playing For The Planet for the third consecutive year

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

STOCKHOLM, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MAG Interactive announces its participation in the UN's environmental program Playing For the Planet Alliance for the third year in a row. MAG's thematic focus this year is reforestation - the process of planting trees in areas that have been affected by, for example, felling, mining or agriculture.

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  • In connection with World Environment Day, MAG launches special forest events through the UN climate and gaming initiative Playing For The Planet to highlight the importance of reforestation.
  • STOCKHOLM, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today MAG Interactive announces its participation in the UN's environmental program Playing For the Planet Alliance for the third year in a row.
  • In addition to the players' own tree planting, MAG will also contribute its own donations to plant trees via Ecosia.
  • Daniel Hasselberg, CEO of MAG Interactive said, "We are happy to involve MAG in Playing For The Planet for the third time.

HandyGames Presents Endling – Environmental Consciousness in Contemporary Indie Games

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Friday, June 3, 2022

A good example would be the game Through the Darkest of Times from German indie games developer Paintbucket Games.

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  • A good example would be the game Through the Darkest of Times from German indie games developer Paintbucket Games.
  • Environmental games are a sub-genre of serious games that also drive players to manipulate gameplay elements to alter and impact their in-game surroundings or conditions.
  • With Endling, the player is confronted with elements of environmental change as a part of its narrative.
  • Endling Extinction is Forever is an environmentally conscious 3D side-scrolling stealth survival adventure by Germany-based producer and publisher HandyGames.

Energy Globe Presents the World's Best Environmental Projects at the Climate Summit COP26 in Glasgow

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Friday, November 5, 2021

VIENNA, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, 187 countries participated in the Energy Globe, the World Award for Sustainability, with nearly 3,000 environmental projects.

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  • VIENNA, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, 187 countries participated in the Energy Globe, the World Award for Sustainability, with nearly 3,000 environmental projects.
  • The diversity and quality of the submissions is overwhelming, which was also enthusiastically confirmed by Maneka Gandhi, former Indian Minister of Environment and Chairperson of the international Energy Globe Jury.
  • The awards are presented in all participating countries and as the highlight of the year at the Energy Globe World Award.
  • Due to the global pandemic, the Energy Globe World Award will be presented globally as a pre-produced documentation on November 8 at 13:00 o'clock Glasgow local time in the context of the Climate Summit COP26 and at www.energyglobe.info .

MAG collaborates with UN environment initiative Playing For The Planet

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MAG Interactive announces that special ocean-themed gaming events will run in six of MAG's games during October. The goal of these events is to help preserve the world's ocean and coral reefs.

Key Points: 
  • - In October, MAG launches environment-focused events through the UN gaming initiative Playing For The Planet to draw attention to the preservation of the world's ocean and coral reefs.
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MAG Interactive announces that special ocean-themed gaming events will run in six of MAG's games during October.
  • MAG developed the events during this year's Green Game Jam, a workshop where game companies develop gaming ideas that support the global environmental agenda.
  • This workshop is held by Playing For The Planet Alliance, an initiative under the UN Environment Programme that brings together game companies worldwide with the common goal of improving the world's climate and environment through play.

UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg Launches Corporate And Philanthropic Effort To Support Successful Climate Progress At COP26

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

"Across both Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we're working to advance the transition to clean energy, rallying local climate action, and mobilizing businesses and financial institutions.

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  • "Across both Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we're working to advance the transition to clean energy, rallying local climate action, and mobilizing businesses and financial institutions.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Bloomberg L.P. to the COP26 family as a Partner for the UN climate conference taking place in Glasgow," said COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma.
  • "Tackling climate change is one of the greatest and most urgent challenges we face, and Bloomberg continues to show climate leadership.
  • Led by Michael R. Bloomberg, a global climate champion and Special Envoy to the UN Secretary-General, Bloomberg is tackling the climate crisis from every angle.

AirCarbon Exchange announces expansion with appointment of Director, Americas

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

SINGAPORE,LONDONand TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), the world's first fully digital exchange for voluntary carbon credits with real-time trading and settlement, is pleased to announce and welcome carbon market pioneer Corinne Boone as Director, Americas .

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  • SINGAPORE,LONDONand TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), the world's first fully digital exchange for voluntary carbon credits with real-time trading and settlement, is pleased to announce and welcome carbon market pioneer Corinne Boone as Director, Americas .
  • In this role, Corinne will be responsible for strategising and implementing ACX's expansion into the Americas, with an initial focus on Canada.
  • Bill Pazos, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AirCarbon Exchange said:"We are thrilled to add someone of Corinne's calibre to the AirCarbon team.
  • AirCarbon Exchange ("ACX") is a global exchange revolutionising the voluntary carbon market.

AirCarbon Exchange announces expansion with appointment of Director, Americas

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

SINGAPORE,LONDONand TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), the world's first fully digital exchange for voluntary carbon credits with real-time trading and settlement, is pleased to announce and welcome carbon market pioneer Corinne Boone as Director, Americas .

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE,LONDONand TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), the world's first fully digital exchange for voluntary carbon credits with real-time trading and settlement, is pleased to announce and welcome carbon market pioneer Corinne Boone as Director, Americas .
  • In this role, Corinne will be responsible for strategising and implementing ACX's expansion into the Americas, with an initial focus on Canada.
  • Bill Pazos, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AirCarbon Exchange said:"We are thrilled to add someone of Corinne's calibre to the AirCarbon team.
  • AirCarbon Exchange ("ACX") is a global exchange revolutionising the voluntary carbon market.

PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev takes part in online conference as part of UN Climate Week

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

MOSCOW, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev took part in the online conference "COVID-19 as a Driver of the Circular Economy" as part of UN Climate Week.

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  • MOSCOW, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev took part in the online conference "COVID-19 as a Driver of the Circular Economy" as part of UN Climate Week.
  • Sponsored by the UN and New York City, the largest climate summit of the year is tookplace on2127 September.
  • The online conference that took place on Thursday was organised by the Climate Partnership of Russian and En+ Group.
  • According to Andrey Guryev, CEO of PhosAgro, "It has recently become clear that there is growing concern throughout the world about harmful impurities, such as cadmium, in some phosphate-based fertilizers.