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The Government of Canada supports climate and clean air initiatives that will help developing countries reduce methane emissions

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The Government of Canada is committed to reducing short-lived climate pollutants, an important group of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants that warm the climate and contribute to significant air quality issues, such as smog.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to reducing short-lived climate pollutants, an important group of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants that warm the climate and contribute to significant air quality issues, such as smog.
  • The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest $10million over five years towards the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Trust Fund.
  • The Coalition's work integrates national climate and clean air strategies to reduce the emissions of short-lived climate pollutants across key sectors.
  • The methane emissions detection data will be provided to the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) to help cut methane around the world.

Duke Energy Florida expands solar energy in Sunshine State with completion of Duette facility

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With a combined investment of over $2 billion, Duke Energy Florida's solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants that will benefit all of the company's 1.9 million Florida customers.

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  • With a combined investment of over $2 billion, Duke Energy Florida's solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants that will benefit all of the company's 1.9 million Florida customers.
  • As another solar site goes into operation, we're delivering on that promise," said Duke Energy Florida state president Melissa Seixas.
  • "These investments will allow Florida customers to enjoy an energy system that is increasingly resilient and provides cleaner energy to everyone in our service area."
  • It is part of Duke Energy Florida's $1 billion investment to provide customers with 700 MW of clean energy by 2022.

WPUR Reveals Plans To Add Electric Utilities With Emphasis On $10 Billion EV Charging Market To Current Water Technology Services

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Dallas, Texas, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterPure International, Inc. (OTC Pink: WPUR) today revealed plans to add the electric utilities market to its current water utilities operations.

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  • Dallas, Texas, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterPure International, Inc. (OTC Pink: WPUR) today revealed plans to add the electric utilities market to its current water utilities operations.
  • The overall renewable water market was valued at an estimated value of over $263 billion in 2020 anticipated to grow to $500 billion by 2028.
  • The market for water technology products and services purchased by water utility companies is over $64 billion expected to reach $83 billion by 2023.
  • WPUR anticipates ultimately succeeding in the acquisition and deploying the technology initially in Sub Saharan Africa alongside its current water technology initiatives.

Heartland Generation Announces Completion of Off-Coal Transitions at Battle River and Sheerness Generating Stations

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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Heartland Generation Ltd., and its affiliates (collectively "Heartland Generation") is pleased to announce that it has recently completed the transition off-coal at the Battle River and Sheerness Generating Stations ("Battle River and Sheerness"), making Heartland Generation the first large-scale generator in Alberta to fully phase out coal-fired generation in favour of cleaner burning natural gas.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Heartland Generation Ltd., and its affiliates (collectively "Heartland Generation") is pleased to announce that it has recently completed the transition off-coal at the Battle River and Sheerness Generating Stations ("Battle River and Sheerness"), making Heartland Generation the first large-scale generator in Alberta to fully phase out coal-fired generation in favour of cleaner burning natural gas.
  • Advancing the off-coal conversions at Battle River and Sheerness has been a priority for Heartland Generation since acquiring its asset portfolio in October 2019.
  • "By transitioning to cleaner burning natural gas we significantly extend the operating lives of Battle River and Sheerness.
  • This news release in respect of Heartland Generation Ltd., and its affiliates (collectively "Heartland Generation") contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements").

Florida Power & Light and GE Digital Launch State-of-the-Art Microgrid Control Laboratory at the University of Central Florida

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Today, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and GE Digital celebrated the opening of the new cutting-edge Microgrid Control Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

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  • Today, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and GE Digital celebrated the opening of the new cutting-edge Microgrid Control Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
  • As renewable energy sources, like solar, continue to expand and evolve, the technology behind the grid has to keep up.
  • FPL and GE Digital together have approximately 400 UCF alumni in their workforces.
  • GE Digital also today announced a new internship program that invests in the development of its team and future grid engineering leaders.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Myrsini With Cargill

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The employment of Myrsini is anticipated to generate approximately US$8.29 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.

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  • The employment of Myrsini is anticipated to generate approximately US$8.29 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.
  • Diana Shipping Inc.s fleet currently consists of 36 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 12 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax and 10 Panamax).
  • A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Companys website, www.dianashippinginc.com.
  • Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels.

Astra Energy Inc. Secures Rights for Regreen Proprietary Waste-to-Energy Technology

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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire - Astra Energy Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ASRE) (Astra or the Company), a renewable and waste-to-energy project developer and technology acquisition company, announcesthe Company has executed an agreement with Regreen Technologies Inc.(Regreen) and Global Sustainable Technologies Inc.for rights toa proprietary waste-to-energy technology.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire - Astra Energy Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ASRE) (Astra or the Company), a renewable and waste-to-energy project developer and technology acquisition company, announcesthe Company has executed an agreement with Regreen Technologies Inc.(Regreen) and Global Sustainable Technologies Inc.for rights toa proprietary waste-to-energy technology.
  • Regreen is the sole owner of the total waste system (TWS),a patented process using specialized technology to turn any solid waste material into a marketable product.
  • For more information on Regreen and the Total Waste System, visit: https://regreentechnologies.com
    Astra Energy Inc. is an emerging company in project development and renewable energy technology.
  • For further information about Astra Energy, please visit the Companys website at: www.astraenergyinc.com

The Hartford To Invest $2.5 Billion Over Five Years To Support Energy Transition

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The Hartford announced additional climate priorities today, including a commitment to invest $2.5 billion over the next five years in technologies, companies and funds, which are advancing the energy transition and addressing climate change.

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  • The Hartford announced additional climate priorities today, including a commitment to invest $2.5 billion over the next five years in technologies, companies and funds, which are advancing the energy transition and addressing climate change.
  • We are proud of our progress and remain determined to use our resources responsibly to address the challenge of climate change.
  • The Hartford is one of the first property-casualty insurance companies to sign onto the UN Global Compact, the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.

Canada reaffirms support for High Ambition Coalition with COP26 Leaders' Statement

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Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, reaffirmed the Government of Canada's support for the High Ambition Coalition and more ambitious actions on climate outlined in the COP26 Leaders' Statement.

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  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, reaffirmed the Government of Canada's support for the High Ambition Coalition and more ambitious actions on climate outlined in the COP26 Leaders' Statement.
  • The High Ambition Coalition aims to ensure that the 1.5C goal remains the top priority for climate action globally and that support for adaptation continues to increase.
  • In 2015, Canada helped to spur global ambition and strengthen resolve by pushing for the 1.5C objective into the Paris Agreement, which has guided our climate policy ever since, and when Canada first joined the High Ambition Coalition.
  • "Since first joining the High Ambition Coalition in 2015, Canada has demonstrated our willingness to continually raise our climate ambition and to match that ambition with pragmatic plans to achieve it.

Nisun International Signs Agreement to Expand Supply Chain Services in the Agriculture Industry

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Under this agreement, the two parties will cooperate in the field of agriculture supply chain.

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  • Under this agreement, the two parties will cooperate in the field of agriculture supply chain.
  • According to the agreement, utilizing its supply chain management capabilities, Nisun will help connect Haikou Jinlvguo at the upstream of the supply chain with reliable sales channels to increase Jinlvguo's sales volume and market shares.
  • Through this cooperation, Nisun will apply its digital technologies to the agricultural supply chain, using Internet, Internet of Things, and other technologies to incorporate modern logistics and financial technology into supply chain.
  • About Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd
    Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: NISN) is a technology-driven, integrated supply chain solutions provider focused on transforming the corporate finance industry.