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IBM Advances Geospatial AI to Address Climate Challenges

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM's geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); reforestation across Kenya; and climate resiliency in the United Kingdom (UK).

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  • -IBM and NASA to create new AI foundation model for weather and climate.
  • YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM's geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); reforestation across Kenya; and climate resiliency in the United Kingdom (UK).
  • "Climate change is a real and pressing issue that we must find new ways to address as quickly and efficiently as possible, including through today's most advanced AI technologies," said Alessandro Curioni, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Accelerated Discovery at IBM.
  • In 2021, IBM and the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Hartree Centre collaborated to explore the application of next-generation technologies including AI from IBM to address climate risk and resiliency across the UK.

IBM Advances Geospatial AI to Address Climate Challenges

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM's geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); reforestation across Kenya; and climate resiliency in the United Kingdom (UK).

Key Points: 
  • -IBM and NASA to create new AI foundation model for weather and climate.
  • YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM's geospatial foundation model developed in collaboration with NASA, to climate efforts including analysis of urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); reforestation across Kenya; and climate resiliency in the United Kingdom (UK).
  • "Climate change is a real and pressing issue that we must find new ways to address as quickly and efficiently as possible, including through today's most advanced AI technologies," said Alessandro Curioni, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Accelerated Discovery at IBM.
  • In 2021, IBM and the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) Hartree Centre collaborated to explore the application of next-generation technologies including AI from IBM to address climate risk and resiliency across the UK.

IBM Announced as a Sponsor of 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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IBM's continued involvement in the U.N. effort builds on a long legacy of research and action on global challenges in collaboration with governments and civil society

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  • IBM's continued involvement in the U.N. effort builds on a long legacy of research and action on global challenges in collaboration with governments and civil society
    ARMONK, N.Y. and UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced its role as an Associate Pathway Partner of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
  • Throughout the conference, IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can enable business, society, and government to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals.
  • The company issued its first environmental policy more than 50 years ago—in 1971—and published a formal position on climate change in 2007.
  • IBM is also a founding member of the United Nations Environment Programme's Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment and the Climate Leadership Council, and supports communities vulnerable to climate change and other environmental issues through initiatives like the IBM Sustainability Accelerator .

IBM Announced as a Sponsor of 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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IBM's continued involvement in the U.N. effort builds on a long legacy of research and action on global challenges in collaboration with governments and civil society

Key Points: 
  • IBM's continued involvement in the U.N. effort builds on a long legacy of research and action on global challenges in collaboration with governments and civil society
    ARMONK, N.Y. and UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced its role as an Associate Pathway Partner of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
  • Throughout the conference, IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can enable business, society, and government to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals.
  • The company issued its first environmental policy more than 50 years ago—in 1971—and published a formal position on climate change in 2007.
  • IBM is also a founding member of the United Nations Environment Programme's Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment and the Climate Leadership Council, and supports communities vulnerable to climate change and other environmental issues through initiatives like the IBM Sustainability Accelerator .

Uptake Alliance, a New Venture Development Program, Debuts to Commercialize and Scale Climate Tech

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uptake Alliance, a new venture development program to commercialize and scale innovative climate solutions in New York State, is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs and startups. The program creates the market conditions for frontier climate tech companies to thrive with the latest industry connections and partnerships while helping them secure non-dilutive funding and the private capital necessary to deploy clean energy and clean transportation technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase energy efficiency. Accepted startups will engage with corporate partners to help meet their customer needs and provide market-ready climate solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uptake Alliance , a new venture development program to commercialize and scale innovative climate solutions in New York State, is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs and startups.
  • Accepted startups will engage with corporate partners to help meet their customer needs and provide market-ready climate solutions.
  • "Uptake Alliance exists to ensure the adoption of market-ready climate technologies," said Chris Richardson, Executive Director of Uptake Alliance and Partner at ADL Ventures.
  • Uptake is a single concept that powerfully captures our dual focus on delivering financial performance and climate impact."

New Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Announces First Selections for its Accelerator Program

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub today announced the first round of start-up companies selected to receive support to develop innovative ideas designed to unleash the potential of offshore wind.

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  • The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub today announced the first round of start-up companies selected to receive support to develop innovative ideas designed to unleash the potential of offshore wind.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626305468/en/
    Tone Søndergaard, Director of the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (Photo: Business Wire)
    Launched in January 2023 to help develop promising start-ups that drive new innovation in the offshore wind industry, the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub is led by Equinor and bp in collaboration with Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering , and National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium .
  • The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub provides a one-of-a-kind experience for startups to further develop their technologies on the ground as we’re developing America’s offshore wind energy future right here in New York City.
  • We look forward to working with The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub to build a nation-leading ecosystem and more inclusive future for all New Yorkers.”
    “The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub provides a great opportunity for innovators to bring their unique technology advancements into offshore wind.

New Yorkers Can Expect to Pay Over $27,000 to Retrofit Homes to All-Electric Appliances: CEA Study

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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We have seen what reducing energy options has done to European countries driven energy prices up more than 300% for some and forced others to burn garbage to stay warm.

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  • We have seen what reducing energy options has done to European countries driven energy prices up more than 300% for some and forced others to burn garbage to stay warm.
  • Already, New Yorks poorest are leaving their ovens open to heat their homes and families, CEA New York Director Wendy Hijos said.
  • These findings dovetail with CEA research which found that the cost to replace just major gas appliances in homes nationwide would be more than $258 billion .
  • CEA works daily to encourage communities across the nation to seek sensible, realistic, and environmentally responsible solutions to meet our nations energy needs.

Beam Global Receives $5.3M Order from New York City*

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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This is the seventh order placed by the City and expands the Citys fleet of sustainable EV ARC EV charging systems to 160.

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  • This is the seventh order placed by the City and expands the Citys fleet of sustainable EV ARC EV charging systems to 160.
  • "New York City is our largest municipal customer and they continue to lead in sustainable and resilient EV charging infrastructure for their growing fleet of zero-emissions vehicles.
  • Core platforms include Beam EV ARC and Solar Tree sustainable EV charging systems, Beam AllCell high-performance energy storage solutions, energy resiliency and disaster preparedness products and a deep patent library.
  • Except to the extent required by law, Beam Global expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Volvo Group Awarded $10 Million to Electrify Transportation in the South Bronx

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Volvo Group North America (VGNA) today announced that it received a $10 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to introduce clean transportation solutions to Hunts Point in the South Bronx.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Volvo Group North America (VGNA) today announced that it received a $10 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to introduce clean transportation solutions to Hunts Point in the South Bronx.
  • VGNA won the award in the Clean Neighborhoods category and will be the project leader for a multi-pronged approach to introduce accessible and affordable clean transportation solutions to companies in Hunts Point in the South Bronx.
  • Electrification of local truck fleets offers the most direct approach to addressing freight transportation emissions in the area comprehensively.
  • VGNA anticipates the project to kick off in early 2023, with the first truck deliveries occurring in the fourth quarter.

Allyon's Carrie Supko Named to National Small Business Association Leadership Council

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carrie Supko, with Allyon in Chamblee, GA was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation's oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Supko, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

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  • Carrie Supko, with Allyon in Chamblee, GA was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carrie Supko, with Allyon in Chamblee, GA was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council.
  • Supko joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of her efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small business, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, health care costs and how access to capital will impact small business.
  • "I am proud to have Carrie Supko as part of our Leadership Council," stated NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken.