Environmental Issues

ERI’s John Shegerian to Share Insights on E-Waste and the Circular Economy at Circularity 23

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Shegerian is an invited contributor to a multi-panel discussion titled “Recovering Critical Materials From E-Waste and the Untapped Urban Mine” taking place on June 7th at 9:00 am.

Key Points: 
  • Shegerian is an invited contributor to a multi-panel discussion titled “Recovering Critical Materials From E-Waste and the Untapped Urban Mine” taking place on June 7th at 9:00 am.
  • Produced by GreenBiz, Circularity 23 is the leading gathering of professionals building the circular economy.
  • “I’m honored to have been invited to share our perspectives on stage with my esteemed colleagues at Circularity 23 this year,” said Shegerian.
  • Understanding the critical importance of the circular economy is a key part of that discussion.

General Mills Recognized on the USA Today America’s Climate Leaders 2023 List

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been recognized on the USA Today list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023.

Key Points: 
  • General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been recognized on the USA Today list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023.
  • This prestigious award is presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
  • General Mills is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
  • General Mills stands for good – for the people we serve, the brands you love and the planet we depend on.

Carbon Streaming to Participate in Inaugural Canadian Climate Investor Conference

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its participation at the inaugural Canadian Climate Investor Conference, taking place on June 8, 2023, in-person at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its participation at the inaugural Canadian Climate Investor Conference, taking place on June 8, 2023, in-person at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.
  • This conference is organized by founding members RE Royalties, Carbon Streaming, UGE International, ReVolve Renewables, Solar Alliance, Evergen Infrastructure, Electrovaya, Clear Blue Technologies, Westbridge Renewables, and Synex Renewables.
  • In its inaugural year, the 2023 Canadian Climate Investor Conference will feature:
    10+ sessions and interactive peer roundtables covering a variety of investment topics;
    Networking with potential partners and over 100 climate conscious investors.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Canadian Climate Investor Conference, visit the Carbon Streaming website , or register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-climate-investor-conference-tickets...

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to Participate in KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrials & Basic Materials Conference

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) today announced that it will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets' 2023 Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on May 31, 2023.

Key Points: 

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) today announced that it will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets' 2023 Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on May 31, 2023.

Constellation Sets Industry Record for Blending Hydrogen With Natural Gas to Further Reduce Emissions

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

“This test proved what we’ve suspected for years -- that blending clean hydrogen with natural gas can safely reduce emissions without major modifications to an existing plant that’s well over a decade old,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation. “As the EPA and numerous climate experts have acknowledged, the availability of affordable clean hydrogen at scale will be essential if we are going to prevent the ravaging effects of climate change.”

Key Points: 
  • Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, has set an industry record for blending high concentrations of hydrogen with natural gas, further proof that hydrogen can be an effective tool to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Working with Siemens Energy and EPRI, the hydrogen blending test was conducted at Constellation’s Hillabee Generating Station, a 753-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant in central Alabama that began operating in 2010.
  • The blending test occurred May 18 at Hillabee on a Siemens Energy SGT6-6000G gas turbine.
  • “This test proved what we’ve suspected for years -- that blending clean hydrogen with natural gas can safely reduce emissions without major modifications to an existing plant that’s well over a decade old,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names New York Governor Kathy Hochul May 2023 Porker of the Month

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) our May 2023 Porker of the Month for signing a budget that bans gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) our May 2023 Porker of the Month for signing a budget that bans gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings.
  • Beginning in 2026, newly constructed residential buildings will be required to only use electricity for heating and cooking, making New York the first state to impose such a ban.
  • Hochul is an obvious choice for CAGW’s May 2023 Porker of the Month.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

Lightsource bp’s 152.5MW solar farm in Indiana helping reduce Verizon’s carbon footprint while contributing to leading pollinator habitat research

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Lightsource bp developed, financed and will own and operate Bellflower Solar, and has entered into a virtual power purchase agreement with Verizon with respect to the energy generated by Bellflower Solar.

Key Points: 
  • Lightsource bp developed, financed and will own and operate Bellflower Solar, and has entered into a virtual power purchase agreement with Verizon with respect to the energy generated by Bellflower Solar.
  • The renewable energy produced by the Bellflower Solar project will help us achieve net zero operational emissions by 2035.”
    The Bellflower solar farm brings many environmental benefits to Indiana, in addition to improving air quality by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation.
  • An additional 10 acres has been dedicated to lush pollinator gardens with more than 60 different types of flowering plants.
  • The solar farm is participating in a research study which will measure the ecological benefits of pollinator habitat at utility-scale solar.

Dalan Animal Health Ships First Honey Bee Vaccine to Tauzer Apiaries, Potentially Protecting 25 Million Bees.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Dalan Animal Health, Inc. (“Dalan”), the biotech company pioneering insect health with the world’s first honey bee vaccine, is proud to announce its first product shipment to a commercial beekeeper.

Key Points: 
  • Dalan Animal Health, Inc. (“Dalan”), the biotech company pioneering insect health with the world’s first honey bee vaccine, is proud to announce its first product shipment to a commercial beekeeper.
  • The shipment is for Trevor Tauzer of Tauzer Apiaries in California and contains 500 doses, potentially protecting 25 million bees at an average of 50,000 bees per hive.
  • Tauzer, also a board member of the California State Beekeepers Association , said, “We are excited about the arrival of Dalan's honey bee vaccine.
  • The honey bee vaccine, manufactured by Diamond Animal Health (Des Moines, IA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heska (NASDAQ: HSKA), will initially be distributed on a limited basis to commercial beekeepers and queen producers.

Montrose Environmental Group to Address EPA Regulations Guidelines on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Through A Global Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG), a leading environmental services company, today announced a global collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (“Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving science, to provide a comprehensive real-time ethylene oxide (EtO) monitoring solution that meets recently released U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Key Points: 
  • Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose”) (NYSE: MEG), a leading environmental services company, today announced a global collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (“Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving science, to provide a comprehensive real-time ethylene oxide (EtO) monitoring solution that meets recently released U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
  • Working together, Montrose and Thermo Fisher offer medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, chemical companies, and commercial sterilization service providers, a comprehensive solution to achieve compliance with the EPA’s new ethylene oxide regulations.
  • Steve Davis, Senior Vice President of Environmental Data Solutions at Montrose, commented: “This powerful collaboration between Montrose and Thermo Fisher creates a turnkey solution, meeting the needs of industry to monitor ethylene oxide.
  • Exposure to toxic vapors from ethylene oxide emissions poses a serious health risk to workers and neighboring communities.

Barclays Research Expects a Series of Supply Shocks to Fan Inflationary Forces

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

In this year’s edition of our flagship annual publication, Barclays Research analysts delve into several supply shocks the world is likely to face in coming years and how they might impact the global economy.

Key Points: 
  • In this year’s edition of our flagship annual publication, Barclays Research analysts delve into several supply shocks the world is likely to face in coming years and how they might impact the global economy.
  • Analysts find that on almost all fronts, the world is likely looking at a more inflationary environment than in the last three decades.
  • "The world economy is still changing at an incredible pace," says Ajay Rajadhyaksha, Global Chairman of Research.
  • Barclays analysts point out that technological breakthroughs, such as vertical farming and gene editing, are vital, in order to boost crop yields and quality.