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MethaneSAT Now in Orbit after SpaceX Launches Groundbreaking Mission to Protect the Climate

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Just after 4:00pm Pacific Time today MethaneSAT effectively detached from SpaceX Transporter-10 that carried the emissions monitor into space.

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  • Just after 4:00pm Pacific Time today MethaneSAT effectively detached from SpaceX Transporter-10 that carried the emissions monitor into space.
  • The groundbreaking satellite is designed to help protect the Earth’s climate by accelerating reductions of a powerful greenhouse pollutant, focusing first on oil and gas operations, a major source of methane.
  • MethaneSAT will show us the full scope of the opportunity by tracking emissions to their source.”
    Krupp announced MethaneSAT in a 2018 TED Talk as part of the TED Audacious Project .
  • MethaneSAT was made possible entirely by the support of EDF donors and our partnership with the Government of New Zealand .

Fervo Energy Raises $244 Million to Accelerate Deployment of Next-Generation Geothermal

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Fervo Energy (“Fervo”), the leader in next-generation geothermal development, today announced that it has raised $244 million in new funding led by Devon Energy, a pioneer in shale oil and gas.

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  • Fervo Energy (“Fervo”), the leader in next-generation geothermal development, today announced that it has raised $244 million in new funding led by Devon Energy, a pioneer in shale oil and gas.
  • “Demand for around-the-clock clean energy has never been higher, and next-generation geothermal is uniquely positioned to meet this demand,” said Tim Latimer, Fervo CEO and Co-Founder.
  • “Fervo has transformed geothermal into a scalable carbon-free resource ready to meet the moment.”
    Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as exclusive placement agent to Fervo Energy.
  • Fervo Energy provides 24/7 carbon-free energy through the development of next-generation geothermal power.

Fast Forward Releases Decade of Impact Report and Progress in New AI Category

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward, which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report. The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.

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  • Over the last decade, Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector; plus a new category known as 'AI for humanity' emerges
    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward , which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report.
  • The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.
  • The trend highlights the growing interest in AI and serves as a bridge to Fast Forward's next endeavor: ' AI for Humanity .'
  • To drive this movement, Fast Forward is poised to expand its team by 25%, including the addition of a new role– Director of AI Programs .

CONSUMER & HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE INTEGRATION OF MEDICARE & MEDICAID

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse group of national stakeholders launched the Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance (MMIA) and announced cornerstone principles as a framework for federal and state policies that better support people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

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  • Today's announcement comes ahead of legislation expected in Congress to improve healthcare and services for more than 12 million people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Drawing on decades of research, case work, and advocacy, the consumer and health care organization members of the MMIA have identified the fragmentation of Medicare and Medicaid as a key barrier to care for the Medicare-Medicaid population.
  • "People who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid live in every community across the country.
  • Founding members include Arnold Ventures, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans, Community Catalyst, Justice in Aging, and the Medicare Rights Center.

First In-Depth Assessment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Provides Insight on Veterans' Post-Secondary Enrollment, Degree Completion, and Earnings

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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That increases to 62% when counting veterans who transferred their GI Bill to their spouse or dependent and benefit use outside of higher education.

Key Points: 
  • That increases to 62% when counting veterans who transferred their GI Bill to their spouse or dependent and benefit use outside of higher education.
  • Additionally, more veterans may use the GI Bill at a later date, given the 2017 ‘ Forever GI Bill ’ that removed the 15-year window for veterans to use the benefit.
  • Of those who used the benefits after leaving the military, about 47% completed an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree within six years.
  • Black veterans’ earnings were significantly lower than other veterans, and American Indian/Alaska Native earnings were also lower.

Hock E. Tan and John Arnold to Join Meta Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta today announced that Hock E. Tan and John Arnold have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta today announced that Hock E. Tan and John Arnold have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
  • Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Meta, said, "I'm excited to share that Hock Tan and John Arnold are joining Meta's board of directors.
  • "I am pleased to join the Meta Board and contribute to achieving the company's vision," said Tan.
  • Hock Tan has served as Broadcom's President & CEO and a member of the Board of Directors since March 2006.

New Report from Health Management Associates Analyzes the Expanding Landscape of Value-Based Entities

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Health Management Associates (HMA) released a new report analyzing the landscape of emerging value-based entities and the implications for accelerating the adoption of accountable care.

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  • Researchers study the growing enabler market, consider benefits and risks, and propose guiding principles and policy recommendations
    LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Health Management Associates (HMA) released a new report analyzing the landscape of emerging value-based entities and the implications for accelerating the adoption of accountable care.
  • Despite their prevalence, there has been little formal research into the role, growth, and impact of these entities to date and publicly available information is limited.
  • The report offers a detailed overview of this evolving landscape by introducing a framework for classifying these entities and estimating the size of the market for the first time.
  • Authors examined providers' experiences selecting and collaborating with enablement partners and the role of these entities within Medicare accountable care models and the broader value movement.

Allied Climate Partners Makes Inaugural Catalytic Investment, Anchors SEACEF II First Close

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Climate Partners (ACP), the innovative philanthropic investment organization recently launched at COP28 , today celebrated the first close of the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital .
  • "Managed by Clime Capital, SEACEF II will provide the catalytic capital required for early-stage developers and businesses to deliver renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid solutions across the region.
  • Allied Climate Partners is proud to be the anchor junior equity investor in SEACEF II, providing SEACEF II with catalytic, first-loss, capital and working alongside Clime Capital to mobilize other investors to participate.
  • As with SEACEF II, ACP anticipates providing catalytic, junior equity to initial investment managers in Africa, the Caribbean & Central America, and India.

Allied Climate Partners Launches to Catalyze Bankable Climate-Related Projects in Emerging Economies

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.

Key Points: 
  • Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.
  • "Local leaders around the world have identified a clear problem: there simply aren't enough bankable climate-related projects to deploy capital at the scale we need to address the climate crisis," said Allied Climate Partners CEO Ahmed Saeed.
  • The lack of bankable projects has long stifled climate investment in developing nations, particularly in the precarious early stages of project development.
  • That's where Allied Climate Partners comes in," said Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

Nanban Ventures Sends Letter Highlighting Steps Being Taken to Protect Investors

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Nanban Ventures LLC (“Nanban Ventures”), a Dallas-based venture capital firm investing in startups and other private companies that are committed to making a positive societal impact, recently sent a letter to investors highlighting the steps being taken to safeguard their investments.

Key Points: 
  • Nanban Ventures LLC (“Nanban Ventures”), a Dallas-based venture capital firm investing in startups and other private companies that are committed to making a positive societal impact, recently sent a letter to investors highlighting the steps being taken to safeguard their investments.
  • The Nanban Ventures leadership team reaffirmed its belief in the firm’s mission, it is working to ensure the SEC has the information it needs, and it intends to honor its commitments to investors.
  • The purpose of Nanban Ventures is to help investors achieve their financial goals while investing in bright ideas, and building entrepreneurs.
  • Instead, we find ourselves in a different position, which we believe stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how Nanban Ventures operates.