Climate change

Build Change Welcomes New Board Member and Leaders

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month. These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.

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  • DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month.
  • These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.
  • Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team.
  • It frames my approach joining Build Change as we develop and nurture new and existing strategic partnerships around the globe."

Government of Canada welcomes reports from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada welcomes the five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development today, which assess federal management of environmental and sustainable development issues and work to mitigate climate change.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada welcomes the five reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development today, which assess federal management of environmental and sustainable development issues and work to mitigate climate change.
  • "I want to thank the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for his report and welcome his observations of the work that we are doing to protect the environment.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking the necessary actions to clean up federal contaminated sites for the health of the environment and Canadians.
  • The Commissioner states that contaminated sites in Northern Canada have not been managed to reduce the financial liability under our programs.

Synthetik Applied Technologies LLC announces development of UrbanScale - a modeling platform for the prediction, characterization, and quantification of extreme urban heat

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The physical characteristics of urban areas amplify heat effects resulting in what are known as urban heat islands — areas where surface temperatures are much higher than their surroundings.

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  • The physical characteristics of urban areas amplify heat effects resulting in what are known as urban heat islands — areas where surface temperatures are much higher than their surroundings.
  • In particular, inclusion of demographic information into data pipelines will allow understanding of how urban heat effects may impact vulnerable or disadvantaged populations.
  • Extreme heat is already the largest cause of weather-related fatalities in the US, and climate change will only increase the importance of understanding heat in urban environments.
  • Synthetik plans further development of UrbanScale with NOAA and other partners in the public and private sector.

Synthetik Applied Technologies LLC announces development of UrbanScale - a modeling platform for the prediction, characterization, and quantification of extreme urban heat

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Climate change, Physics, NOAA, Risk, Health, Insurance, Synthetik: Legion Rising, Forecasting, Government, Multimedia, Private sector, Agriculture

The physical characteristics of urban areas amplify heat effects resulting in what are known as urban heat islands — areas where surface temperatures are much higher than their surroundings.

Key Points: 
  • The physical characteristics of urban areas amplify heat effects resulting in what are known as urban heat islands — areas where surface temperatures are much higher than their surroundings.
  • In particular, inclusion of demographic information into data pipelines will allow understanding of how urban heat effects may impact vulnerable or disadvantaged populations.
  • Extreme heat is already the largest cause of weather-related fatalities in the US, and climate change will only increase the importance of understanding heat in urban environments.
  • Synthetik plans further development of UrbanScale with NOAA and other partners in the public and private sector.

Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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DEMCo identified the Camsell River mineral property in the Northwest Territories as a promising site for iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) and potential critical minerals.

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  • DEMCo identified the Camsell River mineral property in the Northwest Territories as a promising site for iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) and potential critical minerals.
  • "There will be no energy transition, no clean economy and no net zero by 2050 without far more critical minerals — including Canadian critical minerals.
  • "The NWT possesses significant amounts of many of the critical minerals that will support green transition projects and today's technology needs.
  • Canadian Indigenous ownership in the development of Critical Minerals advances economic reconciliation and stimulates Canada's homegrown Indigenous resource and infrastructure development to meet Canada's need for critical minerals and rare earth elements and is a major step in the right direction."

Delos Insurance and Lloyd's of London Insurer Partner to Expand Vacant Home Insurance in California

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delos Insurance Solutions, which uses wildfire science and satellite imagery expertise to solve homeowners' wildfire insurance availability issues, today announced it will offer wildfire insurance to more California policyholders with vacant properties. Delos is expanding its coverage availability through a new partnership with certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London. Delos is one of a select number of Lloyd's coverholders in the United States, which are authorized to place business into the world's oldest insurance marketplace.

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  • Delos is expanding its coverage availability through a new partnership with certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London.
  • Delos is one of a select number of Lloyd's coverholders in the United States, which are authorized to place business into the world's oldest insurance marketplace.
  • The U.S. Census Bureau's definition of vacant homes includes unoccupied secondary homes and rentals, abandoned or foreclosed homes, and investment properties.
  • We are committed to creating insurance products that will help more homeowners in California, who may otherwise go uninsured, find insurance coverage."

New Poll: Majority of Americans are Experiencing Climate Change in Their Lives

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walton Family Foundation today released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing that most Americans (60%) believe that they are experiencing the impacts of climate change in their lives right now. 

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  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walton Family Foundation today released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing that most Americans (60%) believe that they are experiencing the impacts of climate change in their lives right now.
  • The experience of climate change is crystal clear in people's lives through the lens of water," said Moira Mcdonald, director of the Walton Family Foundation's Environment Program.
  • The majority of Americans are experiencing climate change right now.
  • Most Americans have personally experienced some form of climate change.

SoCalGas Earns ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced today that the utility was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year for demonstrating exemplary dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program. SoCalGas was recognized from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners for the utility's focus on providing direct engagement and incentives for ENERGY STAR products to underserved communities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced today that the utility was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year for demonstrating exemplary dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.
  • SoCalGas was recognized from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners for the utility's focus on providing direct engagement and incentives for ENERGY STAR products to underserved communities.
  • In 2023, SoCalGas helped customers save over $14 million dollars through ENERGY STAR product rebates.
  • The SoCalGas residential rebate program supported the purchase of approximately 16,500 ENERGY STAR natural gas tankless water heaters, 15,500 ENERGY STAR smart thermostats and 10,600 natural gas dryers.

Blue Earth Summit launches in London - Europe's leading event for impact led businesses back for 2024

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire. Connect. Act.

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  • LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire.
  • A series of curated events prior to Blue Earth Summit will further deliver the 3 step mission.
  • Blue Earth Summit Co-Founder, Will Hayler explains the ethos and ambition behind this year's Blue Earth Summit:
    "We all recognise that time is running out to protect our planet.
  • "We have designed Blue Earth Summit and our satellite events as powerful levers to enable essential understanding and ignite collaboration.

Blue Earth Summit launches in London - Europe's leading event for impact led businesses back for 2024

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Woolwich Works, The Climate Group, Learning, Nature, Hope, British Business Bank, Policy, Health, City, Climate change, Trustee, Water, Ecotricity, Blue Marine Foundation, Renewable energy

LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire. Connect. Act.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire.
  • A series of curated events prior to Blue Earth Summit will further deliver the 3 step mission.
  • Blue Earth Summit Co-Founder, Will Hayler explains the ethos and ambition behind this year's Blue Earth Summit:
    "We all recognise that time is running out to protect our planet.
  • "We have designed Blue Earth Summit and our satellite events as powerful levers to enable essential understanding and ignite collaboration.