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Entertainment And Retail Destination Distrito T-Mobile Keeps Visitors Safe With Evolv Technology

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced its newest partnership, with Distrito T-Mobile .

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced its newest partnership, with Distrito T-Mobile .
  • The response from the public so far has been outstanding, and we are so happy to have Evolv on board to help keep our visitors safe.
  • This partnership is exciting because not only does Evolv help visitors to Distrito T-Mobile stay safe, but the work we are doing together marks our expansion into Puerto Rico, said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology.
  • Evolv Technology, Evolv Express, Evolv Insights, and Evolv Cortex AI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

The European Union supports Dominica’s efforts to become climate-resilient

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Denise Edwards represented the country during the discussions with the European Member of Parliament (MEP) Stphane Bijoux, and the new MEP from Martinique Max Orville.

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  • Denise Edwards represented the country during the discussions with the European Member of Parliament (MEP) Stphane Bijoux, and the new MEP from Martinique Max Orville.
  • MEP Stphane Bijoux lauded Dominica's efforts to become a climate-resilient nation and to promote eco-tourism.
  • It is our responsibility to partner with developing countries as solidarity is needed in the fight against climate change."
  • As the country moves towards complete climate resilience, visitors can be confident that their trip helps preserve and boost the environment.

Minister Kenneth Darroux Discusses Challenges Faced by Dominica and Other SIDS at Ninth Summit of the Americas

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Darroux addressed the economic and climate-related challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and stated that the Summit provides member states with the opportunity to seek solutions to several developmental and social issues faced by the region.

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  • Darroux addressed the economic and climate-related challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and stated that the Summit provides member states with the opportunity to seek solutions to several developmental and social issues faced by the region.
  • He also talked about the ongoing conflict in Europe and its negative impact on food and fuel prices.
  • The continued threat of climate change and its adverse effects on the economic landscape of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was the main focus of the Minister.
  • He said the common challenges faced by SIDS highlight the importance of urgent and increased partnerships among member states.

Dominica increases Geothermal Energy Capabilities to Reach Climate Resiliency Goals

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

These include developing and enhancing its renewable energy capabilities, as well as sustainable housing, healthcare and educational facilities.

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  • These include developing and enhancing its renewable energy capabilities, as well as sustainable housing, healthcare and educational facilities.
  • The Commonwealth of Dominica already obtains 28% of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources such as hydropower and wind.
  • Geothermal power plants essentially work the same as coal or nuclear power plant, the main difference being the heat source.
  • Brimming with hot springs, geysers, and volcanic activity where the Earth is particularly hot just below the surface, Dominica is the perfect location to manifest geothermal energy.

Retired Army Ranger Answers Call to Donate Atmospheric Water Generation Technology to Ukraine

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Monday, June 13, 2022

CHICAGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moses West Foundation and its namesake founder and creator of groundbreaking atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology is seeking to raise at least $1 million to send five of West's eco-friendly AWG machines capable of making water from the air to war-torn Ukraine. Russian artillery fire has destroyed water and power systems there to weaken Ukraine's defenses and drive civilians out of hiding. Thousands are trapped in damp basements where AWG technology could be used to pull water from the atmosphere and filter out contaminants, making it instantly safe to drink.

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  • Russian artillery fire has destroyed water and power systems there to weaken Ukraine's defenses and drive civilians out of hiding.
  • Damage to the water and power systems in Ukraine have left more than 6 million people without adequate access to safe water.
  • "Water is one of the issues that's going to make a big difference in the lives of women and children in Ukraine," he says.
  • The Ukraine effort extends West's latest fundraising campaign to provide running water for the first time in rural Sandbranch, Texas.

Vulnerable Small Island Developing States Find Ways to Adapt to Climate Change

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The climate of SIDS is influenced by large ocean-atmosphere interactions such as monsoons, tropical cyclones, and hurricanes.

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  • The climate of SIDS is influenced by large ocean-atmosphere interactions such as monsoons, tropical cyclones, and hurricanes.
  • These climate characteristics, combined with their socioeconomic situations make SIDS some of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change.
  • This, added to the fact that SIDS produce such extremely low levels of greenhouse gas emissions, means that they suffer disproportionately from the damaging impacts of climate change.
  • So far, the country has been providing climate-resilient houses, hospitals, and health care facilities, and hurricane shelters in all communities island wide.

Dominica Prepares to Face the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season with Climate Resilient Infrastructure

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from 1 June to 30 November, during these months, tropical storms are most likely to form and wreak havoc in the Caribbean.

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  • The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from 1 June to 30 November, during these months, tropical storms are most likely to form and wreak havoc in the Caribbean.
  • Several climate factors can be attributed to the predicted hurricane season.
  • These factors include La Nina, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds.
  • Dominica is on the frontline of climate change and is a target of natural disasters, mainly hurricanes and tropical storms.

Dominica increases Geothermal Energy Capabilities to Reach Climate Resiliency Goals

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

These include developing and enhancing its renewable energy capabilities, as well as sustainable housing, healthcare and educational facilities.

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  • These include developing and enhancing its renewable energy capabilities, as well as sustainable housing, healthcare and educational facilities.
  • The Commonwealth of Dominica already obtains 28% of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources such as hydropower and wind.
  • Geothermal power plants essentially work the same as coal or nuclear power plant, the main difference being the heat source.
  • Brimming with hot springs, geysers, and volcanic activity where the Earth is particularly hot just below the surface, Dominica is the perfect location to manifest geothermal energy.

EnerVenue Announces Agreement to Support Sonnell Power Solutions’ Clean Energy Development with Stationary Storage Solution

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

FREMONT, Calif. and BAYAMN, Puerto Rico, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnerVenue , the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries to the clean energy revolution, today announced an MOU agreement with Sonnell Power Solutions, a division of Grupo Sonnell.

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  • FREMONT, Calif. and BAYAMN, Puerto Rico, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnerVenue , the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries to the clean energy revolution, today announced an MOU agreement with Sonnell Power Solutions, a division of Grupo Sonnell.
  • Puerto Rico-based Grupo Sonnell, the leader in transportation and logistics services in Puerto Rico, is aggressively expanding into the energy sector through its new subsidiary Sonnell Power Solutions.
  • Puerto Ricos industrial sector has remained particularly ready for widespread energy transformation, with businesses actively seeking transitions into renewable energy solutions.
  • The industrial sector in Puerto Rico faces a crucial and time-sensitive need for more sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy, said Jos Rodrguez Varela, President, Sonnell Power Solutions.

Dominica government relentlessly working to build climate-resilient communities

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Since then, the government of Dominica has been working relentlessly to build climate-resilient infrastructures, including schools, houses, hospitals, health care centres, and shelters.

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  • Since then, the government of Dominica has been working relentlessly to build climate-resilient infrastructures, including schools, houses, hospitals, health care centres, and shelters.
  • Recently, the government of Dominica announced that an integrated community will be constructed in the Grand Bay constituency.
  • The government of Dominica has been following the newly adopted "Disaster Resilience Strategy",which promises to provide a comprehensive plan.
  • Following the catastrophe caused by the hurricane, PM Skerrit pledged to build the climate-resilient nation, and soon after, the Climate Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) was created.