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Hunger is becoming the new normal as Ontarians struggle to get ahead

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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“Ontarians are struggling to get ahead,” said Carolyn Stewart, CEO at Feed Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • “Ontarians are struggling to get ahead,” said Carolyn Stewart, CEO at Feed Ontario.
  • “While we are seeing low unemployment rates across the province, working Ontarians are having trouble earning enough income to afford today’s cost of living.
  • As a result, earnings are not increasing as fast as expenses, making it difficult for Ontarians to make ends meet.
  • “It used to be that having a job meant that you would not need to access a food bank,” says Stewart.

Greenhouse Gases in Oceans Are Altered by Climate Change Impact on Microbes - An Incheon National University Study

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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GWANGJU, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ocean is a global life-support system, and climate change causes such as ocean warming, acidification, deoxygenation, and nitrogen-deposition alter the delicate microbial population in oceans. The marine microbial community plays an important role in the production of greenhouse gases like nitrous oxide and methane. Scientists at Incheon National University have explored the climate change impact on marine microbes. Their research helps raise awareness about climate change severity and the importance of ocean resources.

Key Points: 
  • The marine microbial community plays an important role in the production of greenhouse gases like nitrous oxide and methane.
  • Scientists at Incheon National University have explored the climate change impact on marine microbes.
  • Their research helps raise awareness about climate change severity and the importance of ocean resources.
  • "Climate change leads to marine environmental changes and this study can enhance our understanding of their impact on human life," Prof. Kim says.

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

Key Points: 
  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .

OFL Response to Ontario Budget 2023: Nowhere Near “Enough” for Ontario Workers

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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“Uncertain times require bold leadership, and the Ford government has once again failed to deliver with this budget.

Key Points: 
  • “Uncertain times require bold leadership, and the Ford government has once again failed to deliver with this budget.
  • The government is doubling down on their refusal to legislate paid sick days for the lowest paid, most vulnerable workers.
  • “As long as Ford fails to address this crisis, Ontario workers will continue to fight for what they need,” added Coates.
  • “When we say ‘enough is enough,’ we really mean it, and that’s why we’re putting this campaign into high gear.”
    The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

EPA Selects ICF for $31 Million Health Risk Assessment Contract

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water (OW) to help assess health risks of water contaminants in U.S. drinking and recreational waters. The IDIQ is a recompete contract for ICF and has a ceiling value of $31 million and a term of five years.

Key Points: 
  • The IDIQ is a recompete contract for ICF and has a ceiling value of $31 million and a term of five years.
  • ICF's expanded work will further support and expedite EPA's efforts to use science to better understand the health effects of water contaminants and better protect public health and the environment.
  • ICF will combine its deep environmental health expertise and extensive capabilities in data analytics and visualization, as well as systematic literature review to support EPA with this critical program.
  • ICF designs solutions and provides technical expertise to carry environmental health projects to completion smoothly through scientific, policy and operational challenges.

Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft Sign Collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for Floating Wind at Utsira Nord in Norway

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are partnering in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender process to develop floating offshore wind in Norway.

Key Points: 
  • Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are partnering in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender process to develop floating offshore wind in Norway.
  • Employing over 700 people across 20 markets, Mainstream has raised more than EUR 3.0 billion in project finance to date.
  • In May 2021, Norway-based Aker Horizons acquired a majority stake in Mainstream and, in April 2022, Japan-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. joined Aker Horizons as a long-term strategic investor.
  • Mainstream has developed approximately 20% of the UK's offshore wind capacity either in construction or operation including the world's largest offshore operating wind farm in at Hornsea.

Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft Sign Collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for Floating Wind at Utsira Nord in Norway

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are partnering in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender process to develop floating offshore wind in Norway.

Key Points: 
  • Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are partnering in the upcoming Utsira Nord tender process to develop floating offshore wind in Norway.
  • Employing over 700 people across 20 markets, Mainstream has raised more than EUR 3.0 billion in project finance to date.
  • In May 2021, Norway-based Aker Horizons acquired a majority stake in Mainstream and, in April 2022, Japan-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. joined Aker Horizons as a long-term strategic investor.
  • Mainstream has developed approximately 20% of the UK's offshore wind capacity either in construction or operation including the world's largest offshore operating wind farm in at Hornsea.

Golden State Wind, a Joint Venture of Ocean Winds and CPP Investments, Wins 2 GW California Wind Energy Lease

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Golden State Wind, a Joint Venture of Ocean Winds and CPP Investments, Wins 2 GW California Wind Energy Lease

Key Points: 
  • Golden State Wind, a Joint Venture of Ocean Winds and CPP Investments, Wins 2 GW California Wind Energy Lease
    The lease area awarded, OCS-P 0564, is one of five sites off the coast of California that was the subject of an auction held by BOEM.
  • This auction is particularly notable as it is the first floating offshore wind lease sale in the country, and the first offshore wind lease sale of any kind, on the West Coast.
  • Golden State Wind's winning bid for lease area OCS-P 0564 was $150.3 million, with OW and CPP Investments each maintaining a 50% investment in the project.
  • When fully built out and operational, the lease area could accommodate approximately 2 GW of offshore wind energy, generating enough energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes.

It’s Harder to Escape Poverty Today than 30 Years Ago, New Report Reveals

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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In looking at longstanding income security trends, data shows that it is harder for someone to break the cycle of poverty today than it was thirty or more years ago, says Carolyn Stewart, Executive Director, Feed Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • In looking at longstanding income security trends, data shows that it is harder for someone to break the cycle of poverty today than it was thirty or more years ago, says Carolyn Stewart, Executive Director, Feed Ontario.
  • Today however, the demands on food banks are not limited to emergency response.
  • Food bank use remains at an all-time high with this year marking the sixth consecutive year of food bank use increases.
  • Throughout its anniversary year, Feed Ontario will recognize the incredible achievements of Ontarios food bank network while continuing its work to end hunger and poverty.

OFL: Worker power leads to Bill 28 reversal

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.
  • Less than a week after the introduction of the bill, which launched a full-frontal attack on workers rights, it was defeated by the collective power of the labour movement.
  • We harnessed our collective power when it was needed most.
  • Even in the glow of todays truly unprecedented victory, Bill 124 still looms as a dark cloud over much of the labour movement.