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Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products x Nautica Come Together for Shark Week

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products to drop a limited-edition Shark Week capsule.

Key Points: 
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products to drop a limited-edition Shark Week capsule.
  • For the second year in a row, the Shark Week x Nautica collection will support Oceana.
  • Featuring Sustainably Crafted polos, tees, hoodies, and swim shorts, the collection celebrates the synergies between Shark Week and Nautica – highlighting their ties to the water.
  • Shark Week x Nautica is now live and can be found here .

How Adoption of Electric Vehicles is Still Fueling Large Gains for EV Battery and Lithium Markets

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Governments all over the world are promoting the adoption of vehicles utilizing alternative fuels as a result of the rising concerns regarding the environmental impact of conventional automobiles. EVS are zero emission cars that are becoming more and more popular for eco-friendly public transportation worldwide. To promote the use of EVs, several national governments provide financial incentives such tax exemptions and refunds, subsidies, decreased parking/toll rates for EVs, and free charging. As a result, the demand for EV batteries is increasing quickly across the board. Governments all across the world are also promoting the use of vehicles that run on alternative fuels as environmental worries about conventional automobiles continue to rise. EVs are zero-emission vehicles that are becoming more and more popular for eco-friendly public transportation worldwide. To promote the use of EVS, several national governments provide financial incentives such tax exemptions and refunds, subsidies, decreased parking/toll rates for EVs, and free charging.  A report from MarketsAndMarkets projected that the global EV battery market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $56.4 billion in 2022 and is poised to reach $134.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.9% from 2022 to 2027. It said that the market for EV batteries is being driven by factors such as rising demand for electric vehicles, advancements in battery technology, favorable government policies and regulations, and the introduction of new plug-in EV models.   Active companies in the markets this week include Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (OTCQB:GEMSF) (CSE:GEMS), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN), NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO).

Key Points: 
  • It said that the market for EV batteries is being driven by factors such as rising demand for electric vehicles, advancements in battery technology, favorable government policies and regulations, and the introduction of new plug-in EV models.
  • Automakers are anticipated to make large expenditures to meet the growing demand for EVs and to shape the industry.
  • For the development of EVs, companies like Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, BMW, and General Motors have large R&D budgets.
  • Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets.

How Adoption of Electric Vehicles is Still Fueling Large Gains for EV Battery and Lithium Markets

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governments all over the world are promoting the adoption of vehicles utilizing alternative fuels as a result of the rising concerns regarding the environmental impact of conventional automobiles. EVS are zero emission cars that are becoming more and more popular for eco-friendly public transportation worldwide. To promote the use of EVs, several national governments provide financial incentives such tax exemptions and refunds, subsidies, decreased parking/toll rates for EVs, and free charging. As a result, the demand for EV batteries is increasing quickly across the board. Governments all across the world are also promoting the use of vehicles that run on alternative fuels as environmental worries about conventional automobiles continue to rise. EVs are zero-emission vehicles that are becoming more and more popular for eco-friendly public transportation worldwide. To promote the use of EVS, several national governments provide financial incentives such tax exemptions and refunds, subsidies, decreased parking/toll rates for EVs, and free charging.  A report from MarketsAndMarkets projected that the global EV battery market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $56.4 billion in 2022 and is poised to reach $134.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.9% from 2022 to 2027. It said that the market for EV batteries is being driven by factors such as rising demand for electric vehicles, advancements in battery technology, favorable government policies and regulations, and the introduction of new plug-in EV models.   Active companies in the markets this week include Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (OTCQB:GEMSF) (CSE:GEMS), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN), NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO).

Key Points: 
  • It said that the market for EV batteries is being driven by factors such as rising demand for electric vehicles, advancements in battery technology, favorable government policies and regulations, and the introduction of new plug-in EV models.
  • Automakers are anticipated to make large expenditures to meet the growing demand for EVs and to shape the industry.
  • For the development of EVs, companies like Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Nissan, BMW, and General Motors have large R&D budgets.
  • Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets.

Infinity Stone Options 38,441ha Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects Near Sigma Lithium in Minas Gerais Province, Brazil

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (CSE: GEMS) (OTC: GEMSF) (FSE: B2I) (the "Company" or "Infinity Stone"), is pleased to announce that it has optioned the 38,441-hectare Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects (the "Sugar Loaf Project" and "Little Dipper Project", respectively; collectively, the "Projects"). The Sugar Loaf Project is located 15 kilometres from both Sigma Lithium Resources' ("Sigma Lithium") Grota do Cirilo Project and Lithium Ionic Inc's ("Lithium Ionic") Itinga Project in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Little Dipper Project is located in the state of Ceará, approximately 10 kilometres from Oceana Lithium Ltd.'s ("Oceana") Solonopole Lithium Project. The Sugar Loaf Project comprises 13 exploration permits, while the Little Dipper Project comprises 9 exploration permits. (Figures 1 & 2).

Key Points: 
  • Infinity Stone has optioned the Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper lithium projects, collectively covering 38,441 hectares.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (CSE: GEMS) (OTC: GEMSF) (FSE: B2I) (the "Company" or "Infinity Stone"), is pleased to announce that it has optioned the 38,441-hectare Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects (the "Sugar Loaf Project" and "Little Dipper Project", respectively; collectively, the "Projects").
  • The Sugar Loaf Project is located 15 kilometres from both Sigma Lithium Resources' ("Sigma Lithium") Grota do Cirilo Project and Lithium Ionic Inc's ("Lithium Ionic") Itinga Project in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • The Little Dipper Project is located in the state of Ceará, approximately 10 kilometres from Oceana Lithium Ltd.'s ("Oceana") Solonopole Lithium Project.

Infinity Stone Options 38,441ha Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects Near Sigma Lithium in Minas Gerais Province, Brazil

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (CSE: GEMS) (OTC: GEMSF) (FSE: B2I) (the "Company" or "Infinity Stone"), is pleased to announce that it has optioned the 38,441-hectare Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects (the "Sugar Loaf Project" and "Little Dipper Project", respectively; collectively, the "Projects"). The Sugar Loaf Project is located 15 kilometres from both Sigma Lithium Resources' ("Sigma Lithium") Grota do Cirilo Project and Lithium Ionic Inc's ("Lithium Ionic") Itinga Project in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Little Dipper Project is located in the state of Ceará, approximately 10 kilometres from Oceana Lithium Ltd.'s ("Oceana") Solonopole Lithium Project. The Sugar Loaf Project comprises 13 exploration permits, while the Little Dipper Project comprises 9 exploration permits. (Figures 1 & 2).

Key Points: 
  • Infinity Stone has optioned the Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper lithium projects, collectively covering 38,441 hectares.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Stone Ventures Corp. (CSE: GEMS) (OTC: GEMSF) (FSE: B2I) (the "Company" or "Infinity Stone"), is pleased to announce that it has optioned the 38,441-hectare Sugar Loaf and Little Dipper Lithium Projects (the "Sugar Loaf Project" and "Little Dipper Project", respectively; collectively, the "Projects").
  • The Sugar Loaf Project is located 15 kilometres from both Sigma Lithium Resources' ("Sigma Lithium") Grota do Cirilo Project and Lithium Ionic Inc's ("Lithium Ionic") Itinga Project in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • The Little Dipper Project is located in the state of Ceará, approximately 10 kilometres from Oceana Lithium Ltd.'s ("Oceana") Solonopole Lithium Project.

New Oceana Analysis Finds Tuna Fisheries Are Masking USD $411 Million Blue Shark Industry

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Monday, December 12, 2022

This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.

Key Points: 
  • This first-of-its-kind analysis shows the catch value of blue shark exceeds that of each of the three iconic bluefin tuna fisheries.
  • The report confirms blue shark represents 60% of all reported global shark catches, singularly dominating both the shark fin and meat trade, while direct management of the species remains absent.
  • Last month at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, world leaders voted to provide protections for 60 shark species, including blue sharks.
  • Researchers led by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd. found that nearly 200,000 metric tons of blue shark were legally caught and landed in 2019, amounting to over 7 million blue sharks.

New Global Fisheries Transparency Coalition Releases Charter for Public Comment

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Global Fisheries Transparency Coalition , a new global community of ocean advocates campaigning for increased transparency at sea, released its draft Global Charter for public comment.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Global Fisheries Transparency Coalition , a new global community of ocean advocates campaigning for increased transparency at sea, released its draft Global Charter for public comment.
  • The ten principles, which address the lack of transparency in vessel information, fishing activity, and fisheries governance and management, pinpoint the most essential transparency priorities needed to increase equity in fisheries and combat illegal fishing and human rights abuses at sea.
  • The Global Charter for Transparency underpins the work of the Coalition with a unifying set of principles and a clear call to governments.
  • Comments are sought from all relevant stakeholders not only civil society groups but also governments, industry, academics, and other informed observers of trends in global fisheries governance.

Oceana Canada supports Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans’ recommendation that Canada implement boat-to-plate seafood traceability and labeling

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Oceana Canada has been calling on the Canadian government to put a boat-to-plate traceability system in place since 2017.

Key Points: 
  • Oceana Canada has been calling on the Canadian government to put a boat-to-plate traceability system in place since 2017.
  • The 13 recommendations include setting a target date for the implementation of a mandatory Canadian seafood traceability and labeling system that meets global best practices.
  • Canadians overwhelmingly support seafood traceability and want the government to act, said Sayara Thurston, Seafood Fraud Campaigner at Oceana Canada.
  • This new report shows that members of all major political parties agree: its time to implement robust seafood traceability in Canada.

Oceana Canada finds capelin to be critically depleted and overfished, calls for a fishery closure to help rebuild the population

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Heavy fishing pressure on this collapsed population causes harm to the ecosystem and contributes to a poor outlook for the future of this fishery.

Key Points: 
  • Heavy fishing pressure on this collapsed population causes harm to the ecosystem and contributes to a poor outlook for the future of this fishery.
  • Oceana Canada is calling on DFO to close the fishery until it can demonstrate the population is growing out of the critical zone.
  • Future harvest levels, once the population recovers, must take into consideration the essential contributions capelin play as prey for other species, including critically depleted northern cod.
  • The 2021 quota was still higher than this critically depleted population can withstand, preventing population recovery.

California Pizza Kitchen Introduces New Menu Including Expanded Lunch Duos Ideal for Time-Pressed Diners

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), a global restaurant brand dedicated to serving creative California cuisine, is celebrating the freshness of the season with the debut of a new menu available at locations nationwide*.

Key Points: 
  • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), a global restaurant brand dedicated to serving creative California cuisine, is celebrating the freshness of the season with the debut of a new menu available at locations nationwide*.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005471/en/
    New Lunch Duos at California Pizza Kitchen (Photo: Business Wire)
    Now, all 19 of CPKs inventive pizzas are available as part of the popular Lunch Duos menu, with guest favorites including the Jamaican Jerk Chicken pizza and California Club pizza.
  • In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to innovative California-style pizza.
  • Download the CPK Rewards app for iOS and Android to earn & redeem delicious rewards, order online, and enjoy exclusive pizza perks all year long.