Climate Change

NanoTech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operations to Meet Increased Demand for Energy-Efficient Building Materials

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Climate Change, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Architecture, Utilities, Other Science, Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Science, Climate change, Ceramic, International Building Code, Ecosystem, Investment, Partner, Certification, Partnership, Research, Wildfire, Primary energy, Carbon, Growth, Nanotechnology, Multimedia, Halliburton, CO2, Renewable energy

Delivering on this need, NanoTech Materials, Inc. ("NanoTech"), a leading provider of climate-resilient materials, today announced the Company's move into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area.

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  • Delivering on this need, NanoTech Materials, Inc. ("NanoTech"), a leading provider of climate-resilient materials, today announced the Company's move into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area.
  • The new facility has the capacity to produce enough coating material to cover over 55 million square feet annually.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415296049/en/
    The new facility will support manufacturing capabilities as NanoTech Materials continues to experience strong customer demand for its Cool Roof Coat.
  • To learn how NanoTech creates a more resilient, safe, and energy-efficient built environment, please visit https://nanotechmaterials.com .

Disney+ and National Geographic Launch ourHOME Sweepstakes Exclusively for Disney+ Subscribers

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Environment, Climate Change, Entertainment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Mobile Entertainment, TV and Radio, Vacation, Destinations, Travel, National Geographic, Sweepstake, Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, EDT, Learning, TIGER, REAL, National Geographic Partners, Priyanka Chopra, National Geographic Endeavour, Nat, Beauty

Ahead of Earth Day, National Geographic and Disney+ announced today the ourHOME sweepstakes, part of the company’s Earth Month celebration.

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  • Ahead of Earth Day, National Geographic and Disney+ announced today the ourHOME sweepstakes, part of the company’s Earth Month celebration.
  • As a special perk for Disney+ subscribers, there is a chance to win a National Geographic Expeditions trip to the Galápagos for two!
  • Ever dreamed of interacting with giant tortoises, snorkeling crystal-clear waters, or learning how to photograph unique wildlife from a National Geographic expert?
  • *
    The prize includes the following:
    The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced the new global cross-platform campaign ourHOME at the start of Earth Month on April 1.

Palantir and Colorado-Wyoming Regional Innovation Engine (CO-WY Engine) Awarded Inaugural US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Grant to Support Climate Resiliency

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Data Management, Green Technology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Technology, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Science, Software, Other Science, Research, Investment, Weather, Policy, Climate, Partnership, Water resources, NSF, Intelligence, PLTR, SVP, Government, National Science Foundation, Knowledge, Management

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) announced it is a member of the Colorado-Wyoming Regional Innovation Engine (CO-WY Engine) -led team, which recently received the US National Science Foundation (NSF) inaugural Regional Innovation Engines program grant.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) announced it is a member of the Colorado-Wyoming Regional Innovation Engine (CO-WY Engine) -led team, which recently received the US National Science Foundation (NSF) inaugural Regional Innovation Engines program grant.
  • The prestigious award positions the CO-WY Engine, led by Innosphere Ventures, at the forefront of the nation's environmental and climate technology initiatives.
  • The Engine brings together government agencies, private companies, nonprofits, and academic institutions to tackle some of the largest climate related problems facing the nation today.
  • NSF Engines hold significant promise to elevate and transform entire geographic regions into world-leading hubs of innovation."

Colossal Announces Expansion of Ancient DNA Academic Research Projects with $7.5M in New Investments, and Issues Call to Researchers

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Monday, April 15, 2024
University, Climate Change, Education, Technology, Health, Other Science, Other Technology, Research, Genetics, Environment, Science, Stockholm University, Investment, CRISPR, Biochemistry, AI, Mammal, Partnership, Life, Love, Mastodon, Genome, Knowledge, Gene, Edelman Fossil Park, Animal, Plant, Biology, Rowan University, Bird, Climate change, DNA, University of Alaska system, Multimedia, Student, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Genomics, Assistant professor, HUB, McMaster University, Mammoth, University of Copenhagen, Fossil, UC, Hunting

This involves implementing over $7.5M in newly committed funding to Colossal academic partners in 2024, onboarding more ancient DNA researchers, growing a larger network of ancient DNA university partners, and deploying a technology HUB for ancient DNA research.

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  • This involves implementing over $7.5M in newly committed funding to Colossal academic partners in 2024, onboarding more ancient DNA researchers, growing a larger network of ancient DNA university partners, and deploying a technology HUB for ancient DNA research.
  • We believe that to support a biodiverse future, we must facilitate ancient DNA research across the world.
  • Colossal will also continue to establish new partnerships with research teams around the world that are doing groundbreaking ancient DNA science.
  • If you are an ancient DNA researcher interested in joining Colossal’s upcoming ancient DNA technology HUB, please reach out [email protected] .

Geopolitics Executive Briefing, Q1 2024 - Strategic Analysis for Businesses Amidst Global Uncertainty - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Environment, Climate Change, Immigration, Risk management, War, Climate change, Edition (book), Politics, Geopolitics

The "Geopolitics Executive Briefing (First Edition)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Geopolitics Executive Briefing (First Edition)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report covers the major geopolitical risks, including armed conflicts and wars (or the threat of these developing); global factors that are entwined with geopolitics such as climate change and migration; and the politics of the major countries that shape geopolitics.
  • Geopolitics is set to be a defining theme for the rest of the decade.
  • New conflict zones will emerge whilst existing ones becomes more unpredictable, trends exacerbated by the impacts of climate change and migration.

World Leaders, Global CEOs From Tech, Finance and Health Industries, to Join Leading Experts in Economics, Academia, Government, and Philanthropy to Address Pressing Global Issues at Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Technology, Sustainability, Socially Responsible Investing, Public Policy, Government, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change, Environment, Healthcare Reform, Security, Green Technology, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Health, Fund Raising, Foundation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Milken Institute, Innovation system, Partnership, TIME, Economics, Contract management, International Monetary Fund, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Republic, Capitalism, Ambassador, Conference, Entrepreneurship, GSK, World Food Programme, Whole Foods Market, The Beverly Hilton, Obama Foundation, Motorola Solutions, Inter Miami CF, Harvard University, Climate change, Warner Bros. Discovery, Volkswagen Group, Artificial intelligence, Senior advisor, TIAA, Authentic Brands Group, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ExxonMobil, Clinical trial, Fellow, Federal Reserve Bank, Volkswagen Group of America, Implementation, FedEx, IBM, Management

If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.

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  • If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.
  • During the Global Conference, the Milken Institute will highlight some of its impactful programmatic work and global partnerships in health, finance, and philanthropy with noteworthy events.
  • The Global Conference will conclude with a closing ceremony concert for attendees featuring legendary Grammy award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Fogerty.
  • For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook using #MIGlobal.

Barclays appoints Rafael Abati as Co-Head of Energy Transition EMEA

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Consulting, Climate Change, Banking, Professional Services, Other Energy, Green Technology, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Finance, Sustainability, Credit Suisse, EDP, Steel, Naturgy, Investment banking, IEA, Energy transition, Barclays, Automotive industry, Research, UBS, ECM, Iberdrola, Repsol, ETG, Enel, Transition, EQT, Temperature, CVC, International Energy Agency, Renewable energy

As part of Barclays’ continued investment in the Energy Transition sector, Rafael Abati has been appointed Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier.

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  • As part of Barclays’ continued investment in the Energy Transition sector, Rafael Abati has been appointed Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier.
  • Rafael will report into Mike Cormier, the Global Head of the Energy Transition Group, and Tim Main, Head of Investment Banking EMEA.
  • In 2020, Barclays announced its 2050 net zero ambition and subsequently set 2025 emissions targets for the Energy and Power sectors.
  • Further details can be found here
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that the amount of investment required to support the transition is $4.5 trillion a year.

Suffolk Hosts National Sustainability Roundtable to Share Lessons Learned From “Climate Change Project of the Year”

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, University, Environment, Sustainability, Education, Climate Change, Boston University, Computing, John Hancock Center, Culminating project, Heart, Heat, Electricity, Green building, Passive house, Carbon, History, KPMB, Senior, LEED, Climate change, AVP, Multimedia, ENR, Living Building Challenge, Temperature, Associate, Climate, Management

Transforming Boston’s skyline with one of the greenest buildings in the history of the city required creative solutions, innovative thinking and close collaboration.

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  • Transforming Boston’s skyline with one of the greenest buildings in the history of the city required creative solutions, innovative thinking and close collaboration.
  • This monumental project demonstrated that building a sophisticated and sustainable project is possible in even the busiest and most congested urban areas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411909782/en/
    Suffolk Design Director of Sustainability Mike Swenson (second from left) led a discussion on lessons learned from the Climate Change Project of the Year.
  • “The Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences is truly a landmark project in the sustainability space,” said Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability at Suffolk.

Sunlight Financial and IGS Solar Announce New Solar Lease and Loan Solutions in Orange® Portal

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Green Technology, Building Systems, Climate Change, Finance, Sale, Organization, IGS, IGS Energy, Sunlight, Partnership, ITC, Renewable energy

Today, Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc. ("Sunlight Financial"), a technology-enabled point-of-sale finance company advancing the clean energy transition, unveiled a solar lease program in partnership with IGS Solar, an affiliate of IGS Energy.

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  • Today, Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc. ("Sunlight Financial"), a technology-enabled point-of-sale finance company advancing the clean energy transition, unveiled a solar lease program in partnership with IGS Solar, an affiliate of IGS Energy.
  • "Our collaboration with IGS Solar allows us to offer our partners a solar lease option that complements our existing comprehensive suite of loan products," said Timothy Parsons, CEO of Sunlight Financial.
  • "We’re excited to bring our expertise in solar leasing to this partnership," said Brandon Childers, CEO of ISG Solar.
  • "We believe that our platform, combined with Sunlight Financial's robust network and technology, will drive solar adoption forward."

National Coalition Launches Turnkey Building Decarbonization Program in 9 Major U.S. Cities and Counties

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Oil, Gas, Building Systems, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, State, Local, Energy, Green Technology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Environment, Public Policy, Government, Environmental Health, Other Energy, Utilities, United, City, Primary energy, Commercial, Building, Partnership, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Carbon, Local government, PACE, SRS, Elemental, Multimedia, Ageing, HVAC, Renewable energy

Today, a national coalition that includes nine major cities and counties launched a turnkey building decarbonization program that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.

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  • Today, a national coalition that includes nine major cities and counties launched a turnkey building decarbonization program that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411313041/en/
    Building Decarbonization In-a-Box is a turnkey building decarbonization program being launched in nine major cities and counties that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.
  • To implement BDAB, participating cities and counties will harness three key data sets: building permits, energy benchmarking (where available), and customer utility data.
  • Provide participating building owners with no-cost technical and financial assistance via proven software solutions from SRS, UtilityAPI, and Allectrify.