Pollution

Zum Fast-Tracks Revolution To Modernize School Transportation With $140M Funding Round Led by GIC

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Partnership, Parent, School, Private equity, Transport, Climate change, Safety, Sequoia, GIC, Sequoia Capital, EV, Pollution, City, Climate, Student, Software

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, the leading provider of modern student transportation, today announced a $140 million Series E funding round. This new funding round was led by GIC, a leading global investment firm. Climate Investment, a decarbonization investor, and existing investors including Sequoia and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 also participated in the round, elevating the company's valuation to $1.3 billion—a significant increase from its previous series D raise in Oct 2021. This round brings Zum's total fundraise to $350 million.

Key Points: 
  • This new funding round was led by GIC, a leading global investment firm.
  • Zum has transformed the outdated student transportation industry, previously riddled with inefficiencies and a lack of transparency, through its innovative approach to digitization and electrification.
  • It is also leading the industry forward with the shift to EV school buses in major metropolitan school districts.
  • From modernizing student transportation to modernizing the grid, Zum is ushering in a new green era through its advanced technology and electrification.

Chiron AS Establishes State-of-the-Art Research Centre in Trondheim, Norway, Advancing Environmental Surveillance

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
PFAS, Research, Environmental science, Laboratory, NOK, Pollution, Acquisition, Human, Proficiency, Microplastics, Fine chemical

TRONDHEIM, NORWAY, Jan 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Chiron AS, a leading producer of chemical reference materials headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is pleased to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art research centre dedicated to the enhanced surveillance of environmental pollutants.?

Key Points: 
  • TRONDHEIM, NORWAY, Jan 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Chiron AS, a leading producer of chemical reference materials headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is pleased to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art research centre dedicated to the enhanced surveillance of environmental pollutants.?
  • This ground-breaking development, supported by an estimated 40 million NOK investment, reaffirms Chiron's commitment to advancing the field of environmental analysis.?
  • "We are excited to embark on this journey of heightened environmental surveillance," Jon Eigill Johansen, Founder of Chiron AS, commented.
  • Evangeline Gonzalez, President of the ZeptoMetrix Operation Division, stated, "This investment reinforces our dedication to advancing environmental science.

Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5-10 years before symptoms

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
School, Risk, University of Texas System, Research, MRI, MD, Health, SAN, Frontotemporal dementia, Diet, Clinical trial, Genetics, University, Neurodegenerative disease, Boston University, Framingham Heart Study, Nursing, Pollution, Journal, Disease, Human, Doctor of Philosophy, Therapy, Magnetic resonance imaging, APOE4, Workforce, Exercise, Caregiver, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Brain, Seshadri, Medical imaging

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A ribbon of brain tissue called cortical gray matter grows thinner in people who go on to develop dementia, and this appears to be an accurate biomarker of the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) reported.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio discover a possible biomarker indicating dementia risk well in advance.
  • The California volunteers included 44% representation of Black and Hispanic participants, whereas the Massachusetts cohort was predominantly non-Hispanic white.
  • While dementias can affect different brain regions, Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia impact the cortex, and Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia.
  • "The relationship between thinning and dementia risk behaved the same way in different races and ethnic groups."

Infinium and Amogy Team Up to Spearhead Green Ammonia and eFuels Solutions

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Senior, CO2, SKTI, Ammonia, SK Innovation, Partnership, New business development, MOU, Hydrogen, Carbon, Climate change, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nitrogen, Power, MHI, Pollution, Structural adjustment, Renewable energy

Infinium and Amogy are also exploring collaborations with both Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group and SK Innovation for deployment of the integrated solution.

Key Points: 
  • Infinium and Amogy are also exploring collaborations with both Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group and SK Innovation for deployment of the integrated solution.
  • To accelerate the decarbonization of heavy industry sectors, the companies will jointly study and identify the most suitable applications to deploy their eFuels and green ammonia solutions.
  • Infinium eFuels, also known as electrofuels or Power-to-X, are made from green hydrogen and waste carbon dioxide (CO2) in a proprietary process.
  • Upon identifying promising applications, Infinium and Amogy will initiate strategic pilot programs, showcasing tangible and scalable implementations of their clean technology solutions.

PyroGenesis Receives $667K Non-Refundable Down Payment under a Master Agreement for Multi-Year Multi-Plasma Torch Purchases

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Master, SOW, 0 A.D. (video game), Pollution, TSX, Plasma, Emission, Greenhouse, Energy transition, Client, GHG, FRA

This non-refundable down payment is made pursuant to a recently signed Master Agreement between PyroGenesis and the Client and provides for a period of exclusivity until February 15, 2024, during which the Client expects to secure financing and complete a first statement of work (“SOW”) with PyroGenesis.

Key Points: 
  • This non-refundable down payment is made pursuant to a recently signed Master Agreement between PyroGenesis and the Client and provides for a period of exclusivity until February 15, 2024, during which the Client expects to secure financing and complete a first statement of work (“SOW”) with PyroGenesis.
  • The Master Agreement contemplates additional SOWs being entered into for the purchase of torches, related equipment, and services.
  • “This nonrefundable down payment is a significant step towards concluding the first SOW under the Master Agreement, a contract which anticipates many more SOWs to come,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis.
  • “Provided the Client receives adequate financing, this contract has the potential to be a springboard from which PyroGenesis introduces a significant number of plasma torches into the marketplace.

Going Beyond Plastic: Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Seed, Nanoparticle, Research, Toxicology, Food, Polysaccharide, D-3, Behavior, Administration, Plastic, Chung-Ang University, Edible, Zinc, Safety, Chitosan, Food industry, Copper, Carbohydrate Polymers, South Korea, Pollution, Gum arabic

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted a rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), stands out as a promising solution. This natural, water-soluble substance contains polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates), including the widely used "galactomannan," which is employed in coatings, edible films, and as a stabilizer and thickener. The biocompatibility, biodegradability, and safety of tara gum also make it valuable in industries like food and drug delivery. Moreover, the adaptable nature of the groups within tara gum polysaccharides renders it valuable for tailoring physicochemical and mechanical properties for specific applications.

Key Points: 
  • "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), stands out as a promising solution.
  • The biocompatibility, biodegradability, and safety of tara gum also make it valuable in industries like food and drug delivery.
  • Moreover, the adaptable nature of the groups within tara gum polysaccharides renders it valuable for tailoring physicochemical and mechanical properties for specific applications.
  • "The physicochemical property of tara gum and its products can be enhanced using various kinds of monomers, crosslinkers, or other polysaccharides.

CCV CAPITAL: Green Technology, Extreme Climate, Now and Future

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Carbon, Silicon, Philosophy, Supply, Supermarket, Wind, Policy, Electricity, Tsinghua University, Intelligence, DJI, Approximation error, History, AI, Interview, ARD International Music Competition, ESG, Water pollution, Government, Plastic, Hydrogen, Huawei, Environment, Software, Tax, Nursing, Giant, Climate change, Investment, Water, Blockchain, Human, Tencent, BMS, KPCB, CCV, PLA, Robotics, Observation, Internet, NEWS, Solar energy, Plant, Tobacco, Pollution, Climate, Ageing, Diagnosis, Nobel Prize, Atmosphere, Renewable energy

The CCV team, led by Wei Zhou, inherits the green technology genes from KPCB.

Key Points: 
  • The CCV team, led by Wei Zhou, inherits the green technology genes from KPCB.
  • Since its establishment in 2017, CCV has strategically invested in numerous innovative enterprises related to green technology.
  • Wei Zhou emphasized that CCV will continue to deepen its involvement in the green technology industry, expressing confidence that more Chinese entrepreneurial teams will have opportunities to go global in the field of green technology.
  • The overall direction of green technology was sound, but as a venture capital firm, we must focus on returns.

PyroGenesis Announces Improved Economics for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Hydrogen, Literature, Electricity, Safety, Carbon, Pollution, Greenhouse, Oxygen, TPY, Use, Silicon, CO2, Kilowatt-hour, Health, Fumed silica, FSR, AN, PCC, CAD, Hydro-Québec, TSX, Siloxane, HPQ, 0 A.D. (video game), Silicon tetrachloride, Economics, Silicon dioxide, GHG, Payback, FRA, Fine chemical

As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.

Key Points: 
  • As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.
  • The FSR, another plasma-based process developed by PyroGenesis, converts quartz into commercial-grade fumed silica (or Pyrogenic Silica) in a single and eco-friendly step.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.
  • Management has calculated the Payback for the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) based on operational data accumulated over the years.

Tayloáni, Curls Dynasty, and Fitglow Beauty Are Winners for Most Innovative Products 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Woman, Mother, Science, Calcium, Pollution, Mineral, Pregnancy, Hair loss, Nature, Antioxidant, Cosmetics

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylonáni: Discover the science of hair transformation

Key Points: 
  • Tayloáni presents an elegant thinning hair care line of products uniquely designed for pregnant women and new mothers.
  • Excited and passionate to share her discoveries, Curls Dynasty was born, offering natural products for natural hair.
  • Fitglow Beauty developed by Anna Domi, emerged after she found out that her own skin was sensitive to harsh synthetic products.
  • Skin and Beauty Journal is a digital publication serving an audience located primarily in the United States.

CES 2024 Netherlands Tech Pavilion Merges Tech and Nature for a VR Glimpse at a Sustainable Future

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Cloud, Photonics, Research, Documentation, Medicine, Cancer, Computer, Carbon, 3D, Printing, Psychology, Virtual reality, VR, PUF, Pulse, Pollution, QSR, Ink, Bev, BIM, Kingdom, Heart, AMES, Sleep, SAN, Garden, Athlete, Physical, Behavior, Environment, Optimism, Cosmetics, AAL, Human, Safety, Marketing, Education, Hope, Congestion, Infrared, Health, Female, Software as a service, Pharmacist, AI, Nanotechnology, COPD, Tree, Glaucoma, CES, Plant, FMCW, ROI, Lidar, Speech, Patient, Music, University, Ecosystem, Interview, Diabetic retinopathy, Climate, Nature, AMR, Fast-food restaurant, Internet of things, Huber loss, Video game

"My role as a creative innovator is to inspire hope and optimism through my visual storytelling," said Tse. "When an environment is healthy, trees and plants will send energy and resources to plants that are hurting. There is a beautiful interdependence that exists in nature. When tech is created to help others, it's that same spirit of benevolence and community. 'Sustainable Garden' is meant to express that tech and nature can work together to forge a better future -- not just for humans, but the Earth and all living things."

Key Points: 
  • The NL Tech Pavilion theme for CES 2024 is "Let's Innovate Sustainable Solutions," and the CES 2024 delegation features 12 CES 2024 Innovation Award winners.
  • 'Sustainable Garden' is meant to express that tech and nature can work together to forge a better future -- not just for humans, but the Earth and all living things."
  • (Startup and CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree )
    Sevvy : Technology that enables healthy, sustainable and fast cooking and baking.
  • (Startup)
    Interested media and analysts who want to schedule an interview with companies in the NL Tech Pavilion during CES 2024, please contact [email protected] .