Environmental Health

Impacts of Extreme Weather on Interior Design Examined in New Research

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Climate Change, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Interior Design, Environmental Health, Research, Green Technology, Textiles, Environment, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Health, Temperature, Interior, Climate change, Built environment, Trust, Risk, Education, Humidity, Climate, Bacteria, Virus, Heat, Design, Carbon, Lipopolysaccharide, Weather, Dust, Society, CIRI, Atmosphere, Multimedia, ASID, Allergen, Risk management

Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.

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  • Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.
  • The brief explores how weather events impact the built environment and interior design, the effects of extreme weather on human health and building resilience, and insight into designing for the future.
  • The extreme weather brief will be followed by a second brief from the ASID-CIRI team; with the second focusing on the effects of heat.
  • “With the increase of extreme weather events and climate change, the interior design profession must be well-equipped to better understand and incorporate resilient solutions into their practices.

Danimer Scientific Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Research, Other Energy, Sustainability, Recycling, Environmental Health, Energy, Environment, Green Technology, Packaging, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, PLA, PHA, Absorption, Conference, Danimer Scientific, Webcast, Public expenditure, Senior, Bank statement, DNMR, Plastic, Video game

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today financial results for its fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today financial results for its fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2023.
  • Our recently completed equity offering transaction enhances our operational liquidity runway and should enable us to support this expected growth.”
    Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenues were $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to revenue of $15.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $(10.7) million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $(8.6) million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Upon dialing in, please request to join the Danimer Scientific Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call.

Argonne-Supported Critical Materials Assessment Tags Potential Supply Chain Bottlenecks

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Natural Resources, Defense, Environment, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Transport, Environmental Health, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Transport, Other Energy, Other Defense, Contracts, Alternative Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Energy, Automotive, Climate Change, Technology, Public Transport, Retail, Batteries, Sustainability, Green Technology, Government Technology, Mining, Minerals, Electricity, Advanced Materials, Dysprosium, EVS, Light-emitting diode, Risk, Energy efficiency, Research, Praseodymium, Graphite, Lithium, Inflation, DOE, Cobalt, Renewable energy

As demand jumps for these critical materials, which are sourced from all over the world, the risk of disruption to supply chains also increases.

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  • As demand jumps for these critical materials, which are sourced from all over the world, the risk of disruption to supply chains also increases.
  • The report, titled the 2023 Critical Materials Assessment , “draws upon mature expertise in complex supply chains and our understanding of the underlying causes of disruptions,” said Allison Bennett Irion, director of supply chain research at Argonne.
  • Argonne helped produce several supply chain reports in response to the 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains.
  • The 2023 Critical Materials Assessment was funded by the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office within DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Avnos and Deep Sky Forge Path to Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal in Canada

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hardware, Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Plastics, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Technology, Environment, Environmental Health, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Energy, HVAC, Utilities, HDAC, AHU, Climate change, Hybrid, CDR, Partnership, Climate, Carbon, CO2, DAC, Water, Multimedia, Air handler, Renewable energy

Deep Sky , a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, and Avnos , the Los Angeles-based company pioneering novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) technology for carbon dioxide removal, have joined forces to deploy HDAC technology in Canada.

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  • Deep Sky , a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, and Avnos , the Los Angeles-based company pioneering novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) technology for carbon dioxide removal, have joined forces to deploy HDAC technology in Canada.
  • As part of its partnership with Deep Sky, Avnos will build and install a Hybrid DAC Air Handling Unit (AHU) at Deep Sky Labs in Canada, with the capacity to remove 450 tons of CO2 per year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328504068/en/
    Deep Sky, the world's first gigaton-scale carbon removal project developer, will operate Avnos’ AHU at Deep Sky Labs, the world’s first carbon removal innovation center.
  • “Our partnership with Deep Sky demonstrates our commitment to achieving gigaton scale carbon removal and steering the nascent CDR industry toward creating opportunity and shared benefits.”
    As a project developer, Deep Sky is actively constructing expansive carbon removal and storage infrastructure across Canada.

Green Boom Expands Product Line to The Home Depot

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Environmental Health, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Energy, Retail, Research, Plastic, Boom, USDA, EPA, The Home Depot, DIY, Home, Recycling

Green Boom , the world’s first compostable oil absorbent supplier, announced today that its environmentally friendly and compostable product line is now available at The Home Depot.

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  • Green Boom , the world’s first compostable oil absorbent supplier, announced today that its environmentally friendly and compostable product line is now available at The Home Depot.
  • The availability of Green Boom products at The Home Depot allows consumers to make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.
  • By partnering with Green Boom, retailers like Home Depot are meeting consumer demand and driving positive change toward a more sustainable future.
  • “We’re honored to have The Home Depot carry our product line, offering consumers an eco-friendly, fully compostable oil absorbent for the first time,” shared Nicholle Wersland, president and global COO of Green Boom.

The Pershing Square Foundation Announces $2M in Grants to Newark Organizations to Support Local Community

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Women, Environment, Other Philanthropy, Teens, Men, Legal, Children, Environmental Health, Consumer, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, People with Disabilities, Agriculture, Natural Resources, University, Primary, Secondary, Training, Education, Organization, Social support, School, Greater Newark Conservancy, Clothing, Textbook, Entrepreneurship, Food, Volunteering, Quality of life, Mentorship, Student, Woman, Housing, Senior counsel, Sustainability, Disability, Parent, Violence, Person, Nursing

The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.

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  • The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.
  • The Pershing Square Foundation selected organizations that provide critical services to the community.
  • Greater Newark Conservancy is dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life in Newark and the surrounding areas through environmental education, community gardening, and urban agriculture.
  • Willing Hearts Community Center is dedicated to the Newark community and brings together volunteers to provide services including food, clothing, counseling, and family support.

Florida Homeowner Reaches Settlement in Phosphate Mining Radiation Case

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Health, Legal, Manufacturing, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Oncology, Environment, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Lymphoma, Risk, Radiation, Uranium, EPA, Cancer, Leukemia, Uranium mining

Drummond conducted phosphate mining for several years in the Central Florida region before developing the Oakbridge and Grasslands neighborhoods for commercial and residential use in the 1980s.

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  • Drummond conducted phosphate mining for several years in the Central Florida region before developing the Oakbridge and Grasslands neighborhoods for commercial and residential use in the 1980s.
  • Radiation from decaying uranium is a known byproduct of phosphate mining.
  • EPA testing before development of the subdivisions showed radiation levels 11 to 21 times higher than the acceptable risk limit.
  • In 2003, the EPA’s Florida Phosphate Initiative noted that some homes had median radiation concentrations four to 22 times higher than pre-mined land and gamma exposure two to three times higher than normal.

U.S.-Based Tree Planting Nonprofit Broadens Global Reach

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Environment, Environmental Health, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Other Philanthropy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, SUGi, Patient, Biodiversity, City, Soil, Tree, Arbor, Miyawaki, Nutrient, Forestry

The Arbor Day Foundation is crossing international borders to collaborate with planting partners utilizing innovations in tree planting.

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  • The Arbor Day Foundation is crossing international borders to collaborate with planting partners utilizing innovations in tree planting.
  • The project used the Miyawaki method , a planting technique that includes preparing soil with critical nutrients and then densely layering a diverse mix of native tree species to bolster biodiversity.
  • Foundation planting partner SUGi said its Miyawaki forests have an exceedingly high survival rate, often surpassing 85%.
  • This project will mark the first time the Arbor Day Foundation has engaged in planting in the Eastern European country.

PAX Announces Industry-Leading Sustainability Initiatives to Fight Global Plastic Waste Crisis

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Men, Retail, Recycling, Consumer, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Lifestyle, Environment, Other Retail, Sustainability, Specialty, Women, Consumer Electronics, All rights reserved, Pax Labs, ERA, Certification, PAX, PLUS, SCI, Culture, TIME, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Communication, Transport, Hope, Nature, FSC, CO2, Plastic, TRIP, Multimedia, Aluminium, High Times, Public affairs, Video game

PAX , a leading global cannabis brand, today announced a new program to reduce plastic waste.

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  • PAX , a leading global cannabis brand, today announced a new program to reduce plastic waste.
  • Through a partnership with rePurpose Global , the world’s leading Plastic Action Platform, PAX has become the first brand in the cannabis space to achieve Plastic Negative certification across all existing product lines.
  • This certification includes PAX MINI and PLUS, PAX ERA and 1G pods, and PAX Gummies, and means that for every product sold, twice as much plastic waste is removed from nature.
  • PAX is committed to making a positive impact through PEACE BY PAX, its purpose-driven platform supporting social reform, safe access, and sustainability.

EIG’s MidOcean Energy Completes Acquisition of Tokyo Gas’ Interests in Portfolio of Australian Integrated LNG Projects

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Professional Services, Environment, Oil, Gas, Environmental Health, Energy, Asset Management, Pluto, EIG, Natural gas, Shell, MidOcean Partners, JPMorgan Chase, Acquisition, White & Case, Barclays

MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd’s (“Tokyo Gas”) interests in a portfolio of Australian integrated LNG projects.

Key Points: 
  • MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd’s (“Tokyo Gas”) interests in a portfolio of Australian integrated LNG projects.
  • The acquisition includes Tokyo Gas’ interests in the Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG and Queensland Curtis LNG projects.
  • The portfolio benefits from experienced operators, including Chevron, Woodside and Shell, and spans the LNG value chain from upstream operations to midstream, liquefaction and sales.
  • As part of the transaction, MidOcean will open an office in Perth, Australia, to support and oversee the projects.