Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

New Broken Ground season focuses on environmental storytellers of the South

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center launched the sixth season of its award-winning and Webby-nominated podcast, Broken Ground. The latest series highlights journalists and creators rethinking ways to share environmental news in the South.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center launched the sixth season of its award-winning and Webby-nominated podcast, Broken Ground.
  • Southern states have the most counties without newspapers of any region in the U.S.
    "The media landscape is shifting so fast, especially in the South," says Leanna First-Arai, host of Broken Ground.
  • Each episode of the podcast focuses on sharing the environmental stories and voices in the South that don't often get the attention they deserve.
  • The latest season of Broken Ground can be found on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Akuo and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Announce the Financial Close and the Start of Construction of a 80 MWp Solar PV Portfolio in Chile

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Once commissioned, the portfolio will deliver enough electricity to power close to 60,000 households.

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  • Once commissioned, the portfolio will deliver enough electricity to power close to 60,000 households.
  • These nine solar farms will help the country to diversify its electricity mix which currently depends heavily on fossil fuels.
  • Akuo and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure are the equity sponsors whereby the debt financing is provided by DNB.
  • Martin Bocage, Akuo Country Manager for Chile, Argentina and Uruguay says: “Akuo is a committed stakeholder to Chile’s energy transition and we stick to our words.

Transcend Therapeutics, a mental health-focused biotechnology company, announces Series A funding round of $40 million led by Alpha Wave Global and Integrated Investment Partners

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcend Therapeutics, a biotechnology company that develops medicines to treat neuropsychiatric diseases, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), today announced that it closed its Series A funding round of $40 million. Led by Alpha Wave Global and Integrated Investment Partners, this funding round will enable Transcend to launch multiple clinical trials, including a phase II study, with its next-generation psychoactive compound. Transcend has raised nearly $42 million to date.

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  • Led by Alpha Wave Global and Integrated Investment Partners, this funding round will enable Transcend to launch multiple clinical trials, including a phase II study, with its next-generation psychoactive compound.
  • While various psychedelics have demonstrated promise for the treatment of PTSD, Transcend focuses on a psychoactive compound that may be more accessible for the tens of millions of patients in need.
  • Its lead compound, methylone (TSND-201), has short-acting and mild psychological effects, and thus likely requires less clinician time than other psychedelic compounds.
  • The Series A round was also supported by Global Founders Capital and Emerald Investment Managers, among others.

Twelve Journalists Recognized As 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award Winners

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year's list of twelve honorees is comprised entirely of first-time SEAL Award winners: Ainslie Cruickshank of The Narwhal, Basten Gokkon of Mongabay, Dana Nuccitelli of Yale Climate Connections, Emily Holden of Floodlight News, John McCracken of Grist and Sierra Magazine, Karla Mendes of Mongabay, Mark Olalde of ProPublica, Molly Taft of Earth3r (Gizmodo), Naveena Sadasivam of Grist, Richa Syal of The Guardian and National Geographic, Sharon Udasin of The Hill, and Sophie Mbugua of Africa Climate News.

Key Points: 
  • SEAL Awards intentionally focused the search for 2022 winners on independent and emerging publications in an effort to celebrate and encourage journalists to take initiative in filling the information gap.
  • The SEAL environmental journalism award was created to reward journalistic excellence while encouraging news organizations to invest in more climate crisis coverage."
  • In 2022, SEAL Awards placed particular emphasis on highlighting journalists whose work elevates local and indigenous voices in their coverage of the environmental crisis.
  • 2022 SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM AWARD WINNERS:
    Richa Syal — The Guardian, National Geographic ( @richa__syal )

Bezos Earth Fund Announces $110 Million to Conserve and Restore Nature and Advance Climate Science, Monitoring and Governance

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced grants totaling $110 million as part of its $10 billion commitment to fight climate change, conserve and restore nature, and advance environmental justice and economic opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced grants totaling $110 million as part of its $10 billion commitment to fight climate change, conserve and restore nature, and advance environmental justice and economic opportunity.
  • The funding will support restoration in Africa and the United States and advance science, monitoring and governance globally.
  • "These grants are part of the Bezos Earth Fund's $2 billion commitment to conserve and restore nature because it's good for people, nature and the planet," said Lauren Snchez, Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • By allocating funds creatively, wisely, and boldly, the Bezos Earth Fund has the potential for transformative influence in this decisive decade.

PublicRelay Appoints Strategic Advisors to New Board

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Friday, December 2, 2022

TYSONS, Va., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications, analytics, and insights agency PublicRelay announced the formation of an all-new Strategic Advisory Board. These renowned executives are respected worldwide for their communications savvy and strategic brand thinking. Their input will advance PublicRelay's strategy to solve the toughest analytical challenges facing CCOs.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading communications, analytics, and insights agency PublicRelay announced the formation of an all-new Strategic Advisory Board.
  • These renowned executives are respected worldwide for their communications savvy and strategic brand thinking.
  • "We are honored to have this group of respected brand leaders advising us as we continue to innovate," said PublicRelay CEO Eric Koefoot.
  • Known for exceptional partnership with clients, PublicRelay elevates communications data and insights to the standards of today's C-suite leaders.

Ubiquitous Energy Named 2022 Green Company of the Year by Business Intelligence Group

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Ubiquitous Energy , a next-generation technology company developing truly transparent solar technology for architectural glass, received the Business Intelligence Groups 2022 Green Company of the Year BIG Award for Business .

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  • Ubiquitous Energy , a next-generation technology company developing truly transparent solar technology for architectural glass, received the Business Intelligence Groups 2022 Green Company of the Year BIG Award for Business .
  • We are so honored to receive this award at this critical time, said Susan Stone, CEO at Ubiquitous Energy.
  • We are so proud to reward Ubiquitous Energy for their outstanding 2022 leadership and achievements, said Maria Jimenez, chief nomination officer of the Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world.

The Hartford Expands Medical Provider Training On Addiction, Pain Management And Stigma

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Friday, September 9, 2022

The Hartford , a leading workers compensation and disability insurer, is extending its partnership with the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine (Yale-PAM) to provide a newly-developed training on addiction, pain management and stigma to more medical providers who treat injured workers.

Key Points: 
  • The Hartford , a leading workers compensation and disability insurer, is extending its partnership with the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine (Yale-PAM) to provide a newly-developed training on addiction, pain management and stigma to more medical providers who treat injured workers.
  • Leveraging the new curriculum, the Yale-PAM team conducted an in-depth virtual training session for 25 clinicians in June.
  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Financial and other important information regarding The Hartford is routinely accessible through and posted on our website at https://ir.thehartford.com .

The ISH™ Food Company Achieves B Corporation Certification, Furthering its Commitment to a Regenerative, Nutritious Food System

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Monday, June 27, 2022

ROCKLAND, Del., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ISH Food Company announces today official B Corporation certification.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKLAND, Del., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ISH Food Company announces today official B Corporation certification.
  • ISH is determined to lead change in communities globally to create a regenerative, nutritious food system.
  • With this goal in mind, ISH was awarded B Corp certification, joining a select group of only ~5,000 for-profit companies globally.
  • The ISH Food Company is a certified B-Corp, plant-based food company founded in 2020.

The ISH™ Food Company Achieves B Corporation Certification, Furthering its Commitment to a Regenerative, Nutritious Food System

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 27, 2022

ROCKLAND, Del., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ISH Food Company announces today official B Corporation certification.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKLAND, Del., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ISH Food Company announces today official B Corporation certification.
  • ISH is determined to lead change in communities globally to create a regenerative, nutritious food system.
  • With this goal in mind, ISH was awarded B Corp certification, joining a select group of only ~5,000 for-profit companies globally.
  • The ISH Food Company is a certified B-Corp, plant-based food company founded in 2020.