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The Inlandsis Fund secures key collaboration with Solvay for groundbreaking greenhouse gas emission reduction projects

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Monday, April 8, 2024

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Carbon finance collaboration contributes towards large-scale greenhouse gas reductions at Solvay's soda ash plant in Wyoming.

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Carbon finance collaboration contributes towards large-scale greenhouse gas reductions at Solvay's soda ash plant in Wyoming.
The new collaboration will leverage Inlandsis' environmental markets expertise and financial capacity to support Solvay in the execution of significant greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, in line with its carbon neutrality ambition.
Inlandsis' support will focus on Solvay's trona mining greenhouse gas reduction projects, including the first ever application of regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) technology in the soda ash industry, which Solvay expects to commission in 2024.
The collaboration with Inlandsis allows Solvay to enhance the sustainability profile of its essential businesses, delivering massive emission reductions while improving their economic performance."

Global Allergy Conjunctivitis Market Projected to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2028, Driven by Increasing Allergies and Technological Innovations - Long-term Forecast to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 5, 2024

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The global allergy conjunctivitis market is set to grow from $2.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $3.2 billion in 2028, demonstrating a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.

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The global allergy conjunctivitis market is set to grow from $2.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $3.2 billion in 2028, demonstrating a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
This growth is fueled by a rise in the global burden of allergies, advancements in personalized medicine, and an expanding elderly population.
Innovation in biotechnological research and wider healthcare access in developing regions also contribute to the market's upward trajectory.
This noteworthy expansion of the allergy conjunctivitis market reflects a concentrated effort to meet the healthcare needs of those suffering from ocular allergies.

Healthier Air in Offices and Homes with Ventilated Interior Door from VanAir

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227911706/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227911706/en/
The VanAir Door, designed for both commercial and residential applications, features a patented, built-in ventilation system promoting healthier indoor air quality, while delivering exceptional acoustics and superb aesthetics.
The new VanAir Door is showcased this week at the International Builder Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, booth, C2449.
“We’ve needed a higher-performing interior door in our homes and in our workplaces for decades, one designed to promote better air quality and healthier indoor environments,” said Vick Yau, Co-Founder, VanAir.
For more information on the VanAir Door, visit VanAir or call 844 -757-6437

China Oncology Drugs Market Research Report 2024-2028 Featuring Major Players - Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, Eli Lilly, Sino BioPharma, F Hoffmann-La Roche, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, AstraZeneca - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

High treatment expenses, inadequate insurance, and lack of know-how may also prevent sufferers' capacity to get hold of better oncology treatments in China.

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High treatment expenses, inadequate insurance, and lack of know-how may also prevent sufferers' capacity to get hold of better oncology treatments in China.
2.3 Million Oncology deaths are pronounced in China, making Oncology liable for approximately 1 of 5th of all-purpose deaths within the China.
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and other rising remedies are poised to dominate ChinaOncology drugs market, securing the highest market proportion.
This shift signifies a dynamic panorama in China Oncology drugs market, reflecting a growing attention on revolutionary procedures and a broader commitment to preventing oncology comprehensively.

Minister MacAulay announces over $97 million to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.

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This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.
Minister MacAulay made the announcement at Folly River Farms Limited, a 74-year-old family-owned dairy farm in Debert, Nova Scotia.
The ACT Program provides farmers and agri-businesses funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce GHG emissions and boost their long-term competitiveness.
These projects complement the work already underway to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and develop technology to adapt to climate change.

Verkada Releases 2024 Impact Report, Commits to Reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2045

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Friday, March 1, 2024

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SAN MATEO, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a leader in enterprise building security and management, today launched its inaugural Impact Report and committed it will reach net zero emissions by 2045.

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SAN MATEO, Calif., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a leader in enterprise building security and management, today launched its inaugural Impact Report and committed it will reach net zero emissions by 2045.
"Ultimately, our platform creates a safer environment in which people can live and thrive over the long term.
Our Impact Report and the sustainability commitments we've made demonstrate how we are building a safer, more sustainable future together with our customers, partners, and suppliers."
Verkada is committing that it will reach net zero emissions by 2045.

Ozone and PM2.5 Exposure is Associated with Nasal Key Driver Gene Expression in People with Asthma

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasal key driver gene expression representing T-cell mediated immune processes is associated with ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in people with asthma according to new research being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasal key driver gene expression representing T-cell mediated immune processes is associated with ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in people with asthma according to new research being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
In the study, researchers identified six key driver genes for ozone and three key driver genes for PM2.5 exposure.
FGL2, previously reported as a master regulator of asthma, was the most upstream key driver for both ozone and PM2.5.
The findings suggest exposure to ozone and PM2.5 in individuals with asthma is associated with nasal key driver gene expression representing T-cell mediated immune processes.

Sterilization Facilities Sued Over Puerto Rico Ethylene Oxide Emissions

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC (“Milberg”), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR, PLLC have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.

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Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC (“Milberg”), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR, PLLC have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.
Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas emitted by plants that use it to sterilize medical equipment and produce chemicals.
Emissions are alarmingly prevalent in Puerto Rico, where there are seven sterilizer plants, including four of the most dangerous facilities, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The report found that roughly 13% of Puerto Rico’s neighborhoods are impacted by the release of EtO from medical facilities.

Sterilization Facilities Sued Over Puerto Rico Ethylene Oxide Emissions

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman ("Milberg"), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman ("Milberg"), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.
Emissions are alarmingly prevalent in Puerto Rico, where there are seven sterilizer plants, including four of the most dangerous facilities, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
The report found that roughly 13% of Puerto Rico's neighborhoods are impacted by the release of EtO from medical facilities.
"These corporations have chosen to use ethylene oxide at their facilities when feasible alternatives were available, causing unimaginable, yet preventable, suffering across the island."

Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

These minute particles can penetrate deeply into the body and have been linked to many serious illnesses.

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These minute particles can penetrate deeply into the body and have been linked to many serious illnesses.
The new rule sets an annual limit of 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air, down from the previous level of 12 micrograms.
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to set air pollution standards at levels that protect public health.

1. An alarming array of health effects

Subsequent research has linked fine particulates to a much broader range of health effects.
They termed fine particle pollution an urgent global health threat.
“Developed countries have made progress in reducing particulate air pollution in recent decades, but much remains to be done to further reduce this hazard,” they observed.

2. Aging the brain

Medical researchers are looking closely at air pollution as a possible accelerator of brain aging.
“When we compared the brain scans of older women from locations with high levels of PM2.5 to those with low levels, we found dementia risk increased by 24% over the five years,” Chen wrote.
More alarmingly, “(T)hese Alzheimer’s-like brain changes were present in older women with no memory problems,” Chen noted.

3. Disadvantaged communities have dirtier air

As researchers in environmental justice have shown, facilities such as factories and refineries often are concentrated in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.
This means that these areas are exposed to higher pollution levels and face heavier related health burdens.
Regulations put in place under the Clean Air Act have greatly reduced levels of harmful air pollutants across the U.S. over the past 50 years.
“In 1981 PM2.5 concentrations in the most polluted 10% of census tracts averaged 34 micrograms per cubic meter,” the authors reported.

4. Fine particle pollution hurts wildlife too

Like the proverbial canaries in coal mines, wild animals can show effects of exposure to pollution that offer broader warnings.
Cornell University conservation biologist Wendy M. Erb was studying wild orangutans in Indonesian Borneo when that island suffered large-scale wildfires.
“Using passive acoustic monitoring to study vocally active indicator species, like orangutans, could unlock critical insights into wildfire smoke’s effects on wildlife populations worldwide,” she observed.