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CGTN: 5 years on, President Xi reemphasizes China's western region development strategy

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Development, NBS, CPC, New International (magazine), Yangtze, Natural gas, Tourism, BRI, Coal, Carbon, Guideline, National Bureau of Statistics, Wind, Belt, Local, Xi, GDP, Soil, Government, Growth

BEIJING, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reemphasized the need to boost the high-quality development of China's western region during his inspection in Chongqing Municipality on Monday and Tuesday.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reemphasized the need to boost the high-quality development of China's western region during his inspection in Chongqing Municipality on Monday and Tuesday.
  • In Hunan, he stressed vigorously energizing the central region and promoting the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, aiming to bolster a more balanced regional development.
  • Five years on from the passing of this guideline, Xi pointed out that, though the western region has seen significant achievements, it still faces many development challenges.
  • China started to implement the national strategy for the large-scale development of the western region in 2000.

CGTN: 5 years on, President Xi reemphasizes China's western region development strategy

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Development, NBS, CPC, New International (magazine), Yangtze, Natural gas, Tourism, BRI, Coal, Carbon, Guideline, National Bureau of Statistics, Wind, Belt, Local, Xi, GDP, Soil, Government, Growth

BEIJING, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reemphasized the need to boost the high-quality development of China's western region during his inspection in Chongqing Municipality on Monday and Tuesday.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has reemphasized the need to boost the high-quality development of China's western region during his inspection in Chongqing Municipality on Monday and Tuesday.
  • In Hunan, he stressed vigorously energizing the central region and promoting the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, aiming to bolster a more balanced regional development.
  • Five years on from the passing of this guideline, Xi pointed out that, though the western region has seen significant achievements, it still faces many development challenges.
  • China started to implement the national strategy for the large-scale development of the western region in 2000.

ClimeCo Launches 4Nature, a Set of High-Profile, Large Scale Decarbonization, Biodiversity Restoration and Social Impact Projects in Unique Global Locations

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Cloud, National Geographic, Climate change, Atlantic Forest, Nature, Seed, Biodiversity, EVP, Animal, Partnership, Ecology, Employment, Carbon, Plant, Duke University, Galápagos Islands, Environment, Soil, Ecology and Society, Doris Duke, Agriculture

BOYERTOWN, Pa., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimeCo, the leading global decarbonization and environmental solutions company, has launched ClimeCo 4Nature, a program that offers leading sustainability-focused companies an opportunity to invest in carefully selected nature-based projects that preserve and restore uniquely important habitats, biodiversity and local communities. Created in partnership with UPROAR, a conservation organization that supports global biodiversity solutions, the program allows one organization to serve as the sole sponsor of an entire project in an environmentally essential area of the world to maximize its positive impact.

Key Points: 
  • The first 4Nature project to be announced is in the Andean Cloud Forests of Colombia .
  • "Our landmark, one-of-a-kind and customizable nature-based solutions projects available through 4Nature offer the scale to expedite progress and demonstrate truly transformative environmental, economic and social benefits."
  • Additional project sites will be announced over time, but all will be located in global biodiversity hotspots, including the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador and the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.
  • ClimeCo is proud to add the unique 4Nature model to its expansive portfolio of diverse nature-based solutions.

Inspiration Meets Investment: Good Soil Forum Taps into the Rhythm of Entrepreneurship, Hosts One of U.S.'s Largest Seed Capital Competitions to Increase Small Business Ownership

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Financial management, Stand Together, Small business, Wells Fargo, Juneteenth, NAACP Image Awards, Empowerment, Partnership, African-American Music Appreciation Month, Employment, Leisure, Growth, Host, American Dream, Music, Soil, Creativity, Travel, Rhythm, Management

DALLAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Jakes Enterprises, a social impact company led by Chairman T.D. Jakes and the brainchild behind the Good Soil Movement, is looking to make North Texas home to a confluence of ideas, events and business-related social hot-spots ahead of Juneteenth and Black Music Month by bringing the annual Good Soil Forum to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas on June 13-15, 2024. The long-time entrepreneur and faith leader is utilizing the Good Soil Forum as a moment to highlight the nation's and particularly Dallas' thriving entrepreneurial, business and cultural scene in turn bringing thousands of people and millions of dollars to the area. Dallas consistently ranks near the top of annual economic studies, across the U.S. that cite the North Texas' region as being good for small business growth, small business employment and hourly earnings growth. Media credentialing is now open, and applications may be submitted online.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas consistently ranks near the top of annual economic studies, across the U.S. that cite the North Texas' region as being good for small business growth, small business employment and hourly earnings growth.
  • "The Good Soil Forum breaks the cycle of under-resourced entrepreneurs leaving events inspired but unequipped.
  • Currently the Good Soil app has more than 20,000 members and is continuing to grow by providing tangible things that are helping entrepreneurs grow.
  • For more information on the 2024 Good Soil Forum, speakers and registration visit: https://www.prekindle.com/event/23773-good-soil-2024-dallas

Yeast Fuel, Developed by Chula's Faculty of Science Soon to Expand Its Production for the Aerospace Industry

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Cell, Cosmetics, Beer, Biomass, Culture, Chulalongkorn University, Food, Medicine, Petroleum, Soil, PTT Public Company Limited, Acetyl-CoA carboxylase, Plant, TBI, Biotechnology, GIEC, Hamburg University of Technology, University of Hamburg, Biological engineering, Safety, Health, Heat, Research, Transport, TUHH, Carbon, Dicarboxylic acid, Energy transformation, Human, Pressure, Faculty, Temperature, Bread, Acetyl-CoA, National Research Council, GRAS, Genetic engineering, Environment, Ministry, Aircraft, Fermentation, Drink, Growth, Air pollution

BANGKOK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeast is a microorganism that is an important ingredient in many foods and beverages. However, in the future, yeast will play a major role in the production of fossil-based renewable fuels. 

Key Points: 
  • They aim to expand petroleum-based oil replacement production to reduce impacts on human health and the environment.
  • However, in the future, yeast will play a major role in the production of fossil-based renewable fuels.
  • Currently, researchers from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Science are accelerating their technological development to scale up the production of aviation biofuel from yeast.
  • Petroleum is an important source of fuel in today's world, both in various industrial sectors and in transportation, especially the aircraft industry.

UGG ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE MILESTONE, ONE YEAR AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Agriculture, Partnership, Carbon, Farmer, UGG, Farm, Soil, Regeneration, Walking

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) celebrates a significant milestone of influencing one million acres of grasslands across eighty farms in Australia towards regenerative farmland. The milestone comes a year ahead of schedule and only four years after the brand established a long-term partnership with Land to Market and Savory Institute to support regenerative agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • The milestone comes a year ahead of schedule and only four years after the brand established a long-term partnership with Land to Market and Savory Institute to support regenerative agriculture.
  • To further highlight the brand's commitment to regenerative sourcing, UGG® continues to expand its sustainability-focused offering with its Regenerate by UGG™ collection.
  • These commitments and support are covering more ground, and paving the way for farmers and ranchers to transition to regenerative.
  • UGG® looks forward to continuing meaningful partnerships, such as this one, to care for the planet, one step at a time.

Climate Risk Analytics Company, FLINTpro, Expands Globally with US & UK Hires and New US Headquarters

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Science, Financial management, Climate change, Agriculture, CFO, Partnership, Presidio Graduate School, Nature, Adidas, NationBuilder, Earthshot Prize, Biodiversity, International Sustainability Standards Board, GHG, Software, Business development, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Targets, Forestry, Software as a service, API, Carbon, Climate, ISSB, Task force, RMS, Science Based Targets initiative, Babson College, Planetary science, Soil, Moody, Natural Resources, MBA, Emory University, MRV, Harvard University, Organization, Adidas Runtastic, Corporate sustainability, Strategic planning, Management

DENVER, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FLINTpro, a Denver-based nature analytics company that utilizes comprehensive data to provide compliance and financial risk assessment tools for companies regulated by climate protocols, announced today that it has opened new headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and will expand its executive team. The hires include Vice President of Business Development, Josh Shaeffer; Head of Product, Meghan Purdy; and Vice President of Marketing, Erika Gammon. The hires are in addition to the appointment of Kurt McFarland as CFO in January of this year.

Key Points: 
  • The hires include Vice President of Business Development, Josh Shaeffer; Head of Product, Meghan Purdy; and Vice President of Marketing, Erika Gammon.
  • The hires are in addition to the appointment of Kurt McFarland as CFO in January of this year.
  • As the world works to adapt to a changing climate, evaluating climate risk has become critical for a variety of industries that continue to drive economic growth, especially in emerging markets.
  • Understanding that impact and its origins is critical to limiting an organization's financial and regulatory risk," said Tina Morris, CEO of FLINTpro.

Four Local Environmental Organizations Receive $100,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Education, Organization, Climate change, The Nature Conservancy, Annual percentage rate, Biodiversity, State, Credit union, Friends, Partnership, Trust, TNC, Water, Carbon, Columbia Slough, Plant, Environment, Environment & Energy Publishing, APR, River, Fishery, Ecology, Earth Day, Soil, Natural Resources, Student, Credit, Community engagement, Renewable energy

PORTLAND, Ore., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Day 2024, OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $100,000 to local nonprofits working to preserve and protect the environment, natural resources and wildlife in Oregon and SW Washington.

Key Points: 
  • "Earth Day is a powerful reminder of how critical it is to preserve our planet for future generations," said Rob Stuart, President and CEO, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
  • "The Green Horizons initiative is OnPoint's commitment to giving our community the opportunity to make a difference, while amplifying the work of local organizations dedicated to protecting our planet.
  • We are proud to support these four incredible organizations that are at the forefront of environmental conservation."
  • In 2021, OnPoint pledged up to $250 to TNC for every approved electric or hybrid vehicle loan with OnPoint.

Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer: Award Winning Tequila Seltzer Brand Is The Future of the Alcohol Industry Through Relentless Commitment to Sustainable Production and Organic Ingredients

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Monday, April 22, 2024
TDS, Partnership, Farmer, Agave, Friends, NOM, Family, Soil, Multimedia, Fruit, Liquor

TDS is a family owned, fourth generation tequila distillery with over 80 years of excellence in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • TDS is a family owned, fourth generation tequila distillery with over 80 years of excellence in the industry.
  • Tequilas Del Señor is a distillery that honors almost a century of legacy while also embracing the future by being vigorous about their sustainable efforts.
  • Freshie is proud to be an original innovator in the tequila seltzer space and the world's first organic tequila seltzer.
  • This Earth Day, Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer invites consumers to join the Freshie Fam and celebrate Mother Earth every day!

Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group Announce Unreasonable Food™ Year 1 Venture Cohort Aiming to Redefine the Future of Sustainable Food

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Climate change, Methane, Cattle, Milk, Sustainability, The Future of Food, Health, Meterstick, Traction, Chocolate, Happiness, Water, Carbon, Farmer, Intelligence, Environment, Plastic, GHG, Soil, Farm, Mootral, Marine permaculture, Molecular biology, Atmosphere, Growth, Marine

CHICAGO, April 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food ™ collaboration, Mars and Unreasonable Group announced the inaugural cohort of companies positioned to re-define our food systems. Mars in collaboration with Unreasonable Group, has helped select fifteen purpose-led, growth stage ventures and their leaders, for their potential to drive impact at scale across the food value chain. This next stage of the Unreasonable Food program will positively impact sustainability goals – including the Mars Net Zero Roadmap and 2030 goals of reducing emissions by 50% and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food ™ collaboration, Mars and Unreasonable Group announced the inaugural cohort of companies positioned to re-define our food systems.
  • Mars and Unreasonable Group have selected the first Unreasonable Food ventures, which consists of fifteen cohorts that are headquartered across five continents, operating in nearly forty countries around the globe.
  • "We are excited to welcome these ventures to the Unreasonable Food family," said Daniel Epstein, CEO of Unreasonable Group.
  • For more information about Unreasonable Food and the Year 1 cohort, please visit Unreasonable Food (unreasonablefood.com)