Natural environment

Calnetix Technologies to Present Magnetic Bearing Supported Blower Data at the 53rd International Conference on Environmental Systems

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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CERRITOS, Calif., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calnetix Technologies has announced that Rasish Khatri, Manager of Rotordynamics and AMB controls, will be presenting a lecture on Tuesday, July 23 entitled "Commissioning and Operational Data of Advanced Magnetic-Bearing-(AMB) Supported Carbon Dioxide Blower for Space Applications" during the 53rd International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) taking place in Louisville, KY.

Key Points: 
  • The blower moves air through the FBCO2 sorbent beds, providing the volumetric airflow required to absorb CO2 from habitable spaces.
  • ICES is committed to developing and propagating scientific knowledge and engineering achievements that advance the technologies needed to create habitable conditions in outer space.
  • The blower moves air through the FBCO2 sorbent beds, providing the volumetric airflow required to absorb CO2 from habitable spaces.
  • Data was continuously monitored over the past year, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of blower performance.

Calnetix Technologies' Khatri and Hawkins to Give Magnetic Bearing Training at ASME Turbo Expo Next Week

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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CERRITOS, Calif., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CERRITOS, Calif. – July 8, 2024 – Calnetix Technologies has announced that Rasish Khatri, Manager of Rotordynamics and AMB controls, will be presenting a lecture on Tuesday, July 23 entitled "Commissioning and Operational Data of Advanced Magnetic-Bearing-(AMB) Supported Carbon Dioxide Blower for Space Applications" during the 53rd International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) taking place in Louisville, KY.

Key Points: 
  • A complete historic overview of active magnetic bearing (AMB) technology and a survey of the current state of the art.
  • The conference will bring together a global audience encompassing academics, government, and space industry organizations.
  • The blower moves air through the FBCO2 sorbent beds, providing the volumetric airflow required to absorb CO2 from habitable spaces.
  • In the end, the team worked diligently and efficiently to get this product launched and commissioned successfully."

MPR Associates Mourns the Passing of Dr. Douglas M. Chapin, Former Principal Officer

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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MPR Associates Inc., is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Douglas M. Chapin, esteemed and admired former Principal Officer of MPR where his career spanned five decades.

Key Points: 
  • MPR Associates Inc., is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Douglas M. Chapin, esteemed and admired former Principal Officer of MPR where his career spanned five decades.
  • Dr. Chapin’s nuclear career started in 1962 as an officer in the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
  • In addition to his achievements at MPR, Dr. Chapin was deeply committed to serving the broader scientific and engineering communities.
  • “MPR would not be what MPR is today without the contributions and leadership of Doug Chapin,” Bob Coward, MPR Principal Officer said.

At Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch welcomes international partnerships to enhance ocean management

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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"Today’s announcements mark a milestone in our collaborative efforts to mobilize open data and technology in the fight against illegal fishing and toward improved global fisheries management,” said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.

Key Points: 
  • "Today’s announcements mark a milestone in our collaborative efforts to mobilize open data and technology in the fight against illegal fishing and toward improved global fisheries management,” said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.
  • “The support of Global Fishing Watch and the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation will enable us to monitor fishing activity in near real-time.”
    The Our Ocean Conference also welcomed a new partnership between Global Fishing Watch and the seven West African SRFC Member States comprising Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
  • "The collaboration with Global Fishing Watch represents a significant step forward in the fight against illegal fishing in West Africa," said Dr. Khallahi Brahim, Permanent Secretary of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission.
  • “Achieving these critical commitments will be virtually impossible without Global Fishing Watch’s innovative ocean monitoring technology and expertise.”

Mitra Chem Adds Denise Gray to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. ("Mitra Chem"), a leading innovator in IRA-compliant production of lithium-ion battery materials, announced the addition of Denise Gray to its board of directors.
  • "Denise is a visionary leader with a proven track record of developing and deploying state of the art battery technology," said Mitra Chem CEO and Co-Founder Vivas Kumar.
  • "I am thrilled to join Mitra Chem's board of directors and to support the exceptional team in fostering breakthrough battery technologies that further accelerate a clean energy future while reducing American reliance on a fragile global supply chain," Said Denise Gray.
  • Mitra Chem has raised nearly $80 million dollars, including from GM which led its Series B in 2023.

Uranium Energy Corp Announces the Appointment of Brent Berg as Senior Vice-President, U.S. Operations

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Berg as its Senior Vice-President, U.S. Operations.

Key Points: 
  • CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Berg as its Senior Vice-President, U.S. Operations.
  • Mr. Berg is the former President of Cameco Resources, where he led Cameco's U.S. uranium In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") operations in Wyoming and Nebraska.
  • Mr. Berg also has extensive open pit and underground mining experience, including Cameco's Key Lake, McArthur River and Rabbit Lake operations.
  • He will be working with Donna Wichers, Vice President of Wyoming Operations, for the important restart of uranium production at our Christensen Ranch/Irigaray In-Situ Recovery operations in Wyoming.

Valmet to deliver electrostatic precipitators to Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Sweden

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden. The take over is scheduled to be in the end of 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Valmet Oyj's press release February 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. EET
    ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden.
  • Through the installation of new electrostatic precipitators, the emissions of dust into the air will be reduced by more than two-thirds.
  • The delivery of new electrostatic precipitators strengthens our partnership with Nordic Paper in both scope and depth.
  • Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Scientist Honored for Technical Innovation and STEM Education

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.
  • She earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems and Environmental Toxicology and a Masters in Cancer Biology from North Carolina A&T State University.
  • Dr. Wright developed and led a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funded STEM summer program, called EMPOWER from 2018-2021 during her tenure at Georgia State University.
  • “Christa is extremely passionate about STEM education and research,” said Dr. Marilyn Black, Vice President and Senior Technical Advisor at CIRI.

Stantec to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a leading transportation, buildings, and environmental services firm

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
MEP, Transport, Greater Toronto Area, Acoustics, Confederation, Geography, Culture, City, Microsoft, History, Morrison Hershfield, Risk, Carbon, Climate change, TSX, Acquisition, STN, Natural environment, EV, Private sector, Government, Engineering, Ministry, Don Valley Parkway, Environmental monitoring, Cherry Street, Growth, Risk management

Founded in 1946 and employee-owned, Morrison Hershfield has a top-tier industry reputation in transportation, buildings, and environmental services.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1946 and employee-owned, Morrison Hershfield has a top-tier industry reputation in transportation, buildings, and environmental services.
  • Similarly, Stantec’s global market presence and client relationships will accelerate Morrison Hershfield’s business line growth opportunities as part of Stantec.
  • “We are thrilled to bring a firm of Morrison Hershfield’s stature into the Stantec fold,” said Gord Johnston, president and chief executive officer, Stantec.
  • Stantec and Morrison Hershfield have a similar history from our roots in the Canadian market, growing and diversifying services both by geography and service line.

Five Programs at Sault College's School of Natural Environment Receive Accreditation from ECO Canada

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sault College has announced that five programs at its School of Natural Environment have achieved accreditation from ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental employment.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sault College has announced that five programs at its School of Natural Environment have achieved accreditation from ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental employment.
  • The five programs, namely, Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management , Forestry Technician – Conservation , Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician , Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician , and Natural Resource/Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement have been accredited by ECO Canada based on conformance with the National Accreditation Standard for Post-secondary Environmental Programs.
  • The accreditation has been granted through the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC), an independent body that oversees ECO Canada’s post-secondary accreditation program.
  • Sault College's School of Natural Environment offers a comprehensive range of programs that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex environmental challenges.