Wildfire

5 Ways to Help Nature and Communities Cope With Climate Threats

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States is one of 17 nations that scientists call megadiverse—places that harbor the majority of Earth's plant and animal species, along with high numbers of species found nowhere else.

Key Points: 
  • Five key approaches can help people and nature thrive on a changing planet.
  • Yet, in the U.S. many of these plants and animals face multiple threats, including from a changing climate that can damage habitats and ecosystems.
  • Human communities feel these impacts—from harm to livelihoods and damage to homes and property to strained state and federal finances.
  • Protecting communities from natural disasters and other climate change effects demands collaboration among all government levels and an engaged, informed public.

VSaaS Market worth $10.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The VSaaS market for hybrid services is experiencing notable growth due to its ability to offer a flexible and customizable approach to video surveillance.

Key Points: 
  • The VSaaS market for hybrid services is experiencing notable growth due to its ability to offer a flexible and customizable approach to video surveillance.
  • VSaaS market for AI-enabled VSaaS to hold the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The VSaaS market for AI-enabled VSaaS is experiencing rapid growth due to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on video surveillance capabilities.
  • These players have a strong market presence for VSaaS across various North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW countries.

VSaaS Market worth $10.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The VSaaS market for hybrid services is experiencing notable growth due to its ability to offer a flexible and customizable approach to video surveillance.

Key Points: 
  • The VSaaS market for hybrid services is experiencing notable growth due to its ability to offer a flexible and customizable approach to video surveillance.
  • VSaaS market for AI-enabled VSaaS to hold the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The VSaaS market for AI-enabled VSaaS is experiencing rapid growth due to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on video surveillance capabilities.
  • These players have a strong market presence for VSaaS across various North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW countries.

Organizations power American Red Cross response where the need is greatest

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross depends on the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to deliver its lifesaving mission. Helping the organization stay ready for emergencies throughout the year are some of the most generous corporate partners supporting the full Red Cross mission through Where It's Needed Most (WINM).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross depends on the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to deliver its lifesaving mission.
  • Donors to our full mission — and their employees and customers — pledge annual financial donations to ensure the Red Cross is resourced to quickly provide help and hope in times of dire need.
  • The flexibility provided by these partners, who trust the Red Cross to apply their donation where the need is greatest, has become increasingly vital.
  • The Red Cross thanks these valued corporate partners who donate at least $250,000 annually to support the mission — including Circle K and EG America — for their generous contributions.

CSAA Insurance Group Releases Impact Report Detailing its Significant Initiatives and Contributions in 2023

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, today released its 2023 Impact Report (https://csaa-insurance.aaa.com/impact), assessing its collective progress toward its goals for planet, people and practice and highlighting its accomplishments in these areas.

Key Points: 
  • Key highlights from the 2023 Impact Report include the following:
    The company's goal of a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 was achieved in 2023 – two years ahead of plan.
  • In 2023, CSAA accomplished an important milestone – representation of women at the supervisor, manager and executive levels (combined) achieved parity with the U.S. labor force.
  • In 2023, CSAA – along with design firm IDEO and professional services firm Aon, among others – launched the global Climate Resiliency Challenge.
  • The 2023 Impact Report features six case studies celebrating some of the Challenge winners and how their big ideas have leaned into innovation to support their communities.

Otipemisiwak Métis Government responds to Budget 2024

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Today's Budget includes many new housing initiatives that will continue to aid in our joint efforts, and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government looks forward to continuing to work with Canada to address the housing needs of our citizens.

Key Points: 
  • Today's Budget includes many new housing initiatives that will continue to aid in our joint efforts, and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government looks forward to continuing to work with Canada to address the housing needs of our citizens.
  • We were also pleased to see Budget 2024 include important investments in economic development through the recapitalization of the Métis Capital Corporations.
  • As more Métis Albertans come to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government for support, we need additional capacity to ensure we can address their needs.
  • The Otipemisiwak Métis Government remains optimistic about the potential for meaningful collaboration with the Government of Canada, including self-determining, long-term, sustainable, and distinctions-based funding investments that empower our Métis Government to meet the needs of our citizens.

Government of Canada Announces More Funding to Build Wildfire Fighting Capacity and Enhance Training Best Practices

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.
  • "Last year's wildfire season was historic, with more intense fires in more parts of Canada than ever before.
  • On April 10, Government of Canada officials provided the first forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • On December 8, 2023, the Government of Canada launched the 2023 Wildfire Training Fund Call for Applications.

Canada and France reinforce bilateral ties

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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United by a common history and a strong relationship, Canada and France share a vision for the future.

Key Points: 
  • United by a common history and a strong relationship, Canada and France share a vision for the future.
  • This renewed partnership will create more opportunities for Canadian and French entrepreneurs, and attract investment across Canada, France, and the European Union.
  • The Monument recognizes more than four centuries of shared history and values and more than 90 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and France.
  • In 2023, Canadian exports to France amounted to $4.3 billion, while imports from France totalled $8.6 billion.

The PG&E Corporation Foundation and PG&E Offering $900,000 in Grants for Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience Projects

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are now accepting applications for their Better Together Nature Positive Innovation and Resilience Hubs grant programs totaling $900,000 this year for projects and initiatives dedicated to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.  

Key Points: 
  • For 2024, the PG&E Foundation's Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program will award up to $500,000 total — in five $100,000 regional grants — to fund projects focused on land stewardship, air quality, and water stewardship.
  • The Nature Positive Innovation Grant program, now in its third year, is part of a commitment to fund projects supporting environmental stewardship in communities PG&E serves across Northern and Central California.
  • The program helps communities mobilize around and invest in solutions that address challenges facing the natural environment.
  • For 2024, the PG&E Resilience Hubs Grant program will award $400,000 total at both the $25,000 and $100,000 level.

Government of Canada shares seasonal outlook, wildfire projections and emergency preparedness measures

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.

Key Points: 
  • In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.
  • Since last year's historic wildfire season, the Government of Canada has worked closely with First Nations, provinces, territories, and other emergency management partners to complete a robust lessons-learned review.
  • As a result, we have engaged earlier in convening wildfire emergency preparedness planning and risk assessments.
  • The government is developing the potential for civilian response capacity across jurisdictions to better leverage these capacities during and following large-scale emergency events in Canada.