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LiqTech International Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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BALLERUP, Denmark, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) ("LiqTech"), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration technologies, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023 for the period ended September 30, 2023.

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  • BALLERUP, Denmark, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) ("LiqTech"), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration technologies, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023 for the period ended September 30, 2023.
  • Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $5.1 million, compared to the $3.3 million reported in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Cash on hand (including restricted cash) on September 30, 2023 was $11.8 million compared to $12.6 million on June 30, 2023.
  • Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until November 16, 2023, at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation # 8554685.

APTIM Receives Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM is the winner of the 2023 National Safety Council (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award following the development of a digital safety platform and tool to support remote field sites.

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  • New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APTIM is the winner of the 2023 National Safety Council (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award following the development of a digital safety platform and tool to support remote field sites.
  • The environmental and resilient infrastructure solutions firm received the award, which annually recognizes a new or novel approach that successfully addresses a long-held safety challenge, at the Green Cross Celebration in New Orleans on Oct. 23.
  • To address the limitation on safety planning and communication between field crews and home-based engineers and managers many time zones away, APTIM combined best-in-class tools and safety processes.
  • "National Safety Council award winners don't just aim to check off a box for safety.

REALM Events and Unicorn Group Announce Strategic Joint Venture

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REALM Events , Asia's fastest-growing DMC and Event Management Company, and Unicorn Group , one of Australia's most creative event agencies, has announced its strategic joint venture to coincide with best US exchange rate in 20 years.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REALM Events , Asia's fastest-growing DMC and Event Management Company, and Unicorn Group , one of Australia's most creative event agencies, has announced its strategic joint venture to coincide with best US exchange rate in 20 years.
  • Ron Anderson, CEO of Unicorn Group Australia, added, "We are thrilled to partner with REALM Events as together we can further enhance incentive and conference options in Australia and surrounding areas.
  • Expansive Network: Clients of REALM Events and Unicorn Group will benefit from an expanded network of event resources, ensuring access to the best talent, supplier and industry networks across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.
  • The collaboration between REALM Events and Unicorn Group represents a dynamic synergy of creativity and strategic expertise that will shape the future of events in Australia and the Pacific.

Global Centre for Climate Mobility: World leaders rally for immediate action to address existential threats posed by sea-level rise to Pacific countries

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the urgency of addressing the existential threats of sea-level rise, today a group of champion countries convened a "Summit on Addressing the Existential Threats posed by Sea-level Rise" to press forward with immediate global action.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the urgency of addressing the existential threats of sea-level rise, today a group of champion countries convened a "Summit on Addressing the Existential Threats posed by Sea-level Rise" to press forward with immediate global action.
  • Heads of State, ministers and senior officials gathered to pledge support for concrete action to address these threats.
  • At the Summit, leaders committed to address the threats posed by sea-level rise, including through the formation of a new Coalition to build momentum and press for urgent global action.
  • "This Summit is an opportunity to accelerate global action to urgently address the threats of sea-level rise," said Prof. Kamal Amakrane, Managing Director of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility."

Global Centre for Climate Mobility: World leaders rally for immediate action to address existential threats posed by sea-level rise to Pacific countries

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the urgency of addressing the existential threats of sea-level rise, today a group of champion countries convened a "Summit on Addressing the Existential Threats posed by Sea-level Rise" to press forward with immediate global action.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the urgency of addressing the existential threats of sea-level rise, today a group of champion countries convened a "Summit on Addressing the Existential Threats posed by Sea-level Rise" to press forward with immediate global action.
  • Heads of State, ministers and senior officials gathered to pledge support for concrete action to address these threats.
  • At the Summit, leaders committed to address the threats posed by sea-level rise, including through the formation of a new Coalition to build momentum and press for urgent global action.
  • "This Summit is an opportunity to accelerate global action to urgently address the threats of sea-level rise," said Prof. Kamal Amakrane, Managing Director of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility. "

APTIM Recognized with 40 Awards by National Safety Council

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has recognized APTIM with 40 Workplace and Safe Driver Awards this year and named the environmental solutions firm a finalist for the Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award.

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  • Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has recognized APTIM with 40 Workplace and Safe Driver Awards this year and named the environmental solutions firm a finalist for the Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award.
  • With a commitment to safety, APTIM empowers its workforce to be incident free by involving all teammates in identifying and managing risks, as well as by providing programs, training, and tools to enhance safety culture.
  • “At APTIM, the safety of our team, partners, and clients is paramount,” said APTIM Senior Vice President of Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Jeff Thompson.
  • As one of three finalists for the Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award, APTIM is recognized for successfully “addressing a long-held challenge in safety with a new or novel approach” by improving safety and support for remote field sites through digital innovation.

COP28 Director General meets with Fiji's Prime Minister, underscores Presidency's commitment to Pacific Island nations' climate priorities and needs

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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SUVA, Fiji, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COP28 Director-General and Special Representative Majid Al Suwaidi visited Fiji to meet with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and distinguished leaders of Pacific Island nations.

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  • The Director-General recognized the existential threat climate change poses to Pacific islands and reiterated the COP28 Presidency's commitment to support the most vulnerable.
  • - Al Suwaidi also called for Pacific nations to use their moral leadership to help shape the global response to the Global Stocktake at COP28.
  • In his remarks at the Pacific SIDS High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Fiji, Al Suwaidi underscored the COP28 Presidency's commitment to delivering for vulnerable countries at the upcoming climate summit.
  • The COP28 Director-General stressed that Pacific Island communities on the frontlines of climate change must be at the forefront of the climate decision-making process.

Official Website for International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 Launched

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI, President Jong-Deog Kim) announced that official website for the International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 is unveiled on D-33 on the opening day (September 19th - 21st).

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  • The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI, President Jong-Deog Kim) announced that official website for the International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 is unveiled on D-33 on the opening day (September 19th - 21st).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230818840570/en/
    International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 (ICFC 2023) will be held from September 19 to September 21, 2023 at the Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Center (BPEX).
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    KMI has been preparing the International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 (ICFC 2023) over the past 10 months, partnering closely with global entities like FAO and operating the ICFC Planning Committee.
  • "The International Conference on Fishing Communities 2023 will be the first step in building cooperation and solidarity between countries and regions through the means of sustainable development and fishing communities," Jong-Deog Kim, President of the Korea Maritime Institute, said.

Republic of Palau Launches US Dollar-backed Palau Stablecoin in the Next Phase of Collaboration with Ripple on the XRP Ledger

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Palau and Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, started collaborating on exploring potential use cases in 2021 .

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  • Palau and Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, started collaborating on exploring potential use cases in 2021 .
  • The pilot program will roll out in phases, with the first phase involving participation from about 200 government employees and local merchants in Palau.
  • Following the success of Phase One of the pilot program, additional phases of the Palau stablecoin will be rolled out later in the year.
  • To learn more about the Palau Stablecoin Project, refer to the FAQs posted online: https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/PALAU-STABLECOIN-FAQs-2.17.23... .

Why red fire ants and yellow crazy ants have given themselves a green light to invade Australia

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Red imported fire ants have been detected for the first time on the western side of the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba, Queensland.

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  • Red imported fire ants have been detected for the first time on the western side of the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) ranks among the world’s 100 worst animal pests because of its impacts on agriculture and biodiversity.
  • The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) poses similar threats, and is also one of the world’s most dangerous ants.


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Where did the crazy ants come from?

    • The origin of yellow crazy ants is disputed but is likely in South-East Asia or Africa.
    • It can burn human skin and is lethal for other ants and many native arthropods.
    • These ants have spread to much of South-East Asia, parts of central America and the United States.
    • Since reaching the Australian territory of Christmas Island, yellow crazy ants have devastated the native wildlife.
    • The prospects of total eradication of yellow crazy ants in Australia are not promising.

And what about the fire ants?

    • The fire ants are less distinctive than the crazy ants.
    • They look like some small native ants in the genera Monomorium and Chelaner.
    • However, their antennae have two segments, while these native ants have three segments.
    • They are distinguished by the teeth on the mandible, or jaws: the red imported fire ant has four teeth and the other species has three.
    • It has super-colonies like the crazy ant and is equally adaptable in terms of food, nest sites and multiple queens (in some, but not all colonies).