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Stronghold Announces Third Quarter 2023 Operating and Financial Results and Launches Carbon Capture Initiative

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Stronghold and third-party engineering, design, and construction partners have developed direct air capture (“DAC”) technology to utilize the beneficial use ash to capture CO2.

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  • Stronghold and third-party engineering, design, and construction partners have developed direct air capture (“DAC”) technology to utilize the beneficial use ash to capture CO2.
  • Network hash rate grew ~9% sequentially from the second quarter of 2023 to the third quarter 2023.
  • On December 12, 2023, Stronghold will host an analyst and investor day in New York, NY to discuss the carbon capture initiative and other items.
  • To access the call by phone, please use the following link Stronghold Digital Mining Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call .

China Air Purifiers Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018-2023 & 2023-2028F: Deteriorating Air Quality and Surging Coal Consumption Will Fuel the Market Growth

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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New market players are also actively entering the market in recent years and further strengthening the market growth.

Key Points: 
  • New market players are also actively entering the market in recent years and further strengthening the market growth.
  • An air purifier is a device that eliminates impurities from the air in a space in order to improve the quality of indoor air.
  • Furthermore, rising worries about indoor pollution, which is more damaging than outdoor pollution, are projected to fuel the China air purifiers market.
  • Thus, poor air quality will lead to the growth of the air purifier market in China.

The Vinyl Institute Recognizes 30 Facilities for Outstanding Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards. These awards are given to VI-member companies for protecting the environment and improving worker safety at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. This year, VI recognized 30 facilities with 48 awards for outstanding performance.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), additives, and modifiers, announced the recipients of its annual health, safety, and environmental awards.
  • This year, VI recognized 30 facilities with 48 awards for outstanding performance.
  • The U.S. vinyl raw material suppliers adhere to some of the most stringent government environmental and safety regulations in the world.
  • The following facilities demonstrated continued outstanding performance in 2022:
    This award is based on an outstanding track record of performance for five or more consecutive years under EPA's NESHAPs, and other environmental permit requirements.

World's cities across the wealth divide, critically unprepared as climate events become more extreme, new study shows

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Developed cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and New York are exposed to climate shocks, and some lack comprehensive plans to integrate the vulnerable.

Key Points: 
  • Developed cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and New York are exposed to climate shocks, and some lack comprehensive plans to integrate the vulnerable.
  • Building resilient cities requires stakeholder engagement from government, businesses and communities, as well as individual city-dwellers.
  • The study shows that emerging cities, in particular, urgently need to become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
  • The 25 index cities include nine cities from Asia-Pacific, five cities from Americas, seven cities from Europe and four cities from Middle East and Africa.

World's cities across the wealth divide, critically unprepared as climate events become more extreme, new study shows

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Developed cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and New York are exposed to climate shocks, and some lack comprehensive plans to integrate the vulnerable.

Key Points: 
  • Developed cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and New York are exposed to climate shocks, and some lack comprehensive plans to integrate the vulnerable.
  • Building resilient cities requires stakeholder engagement from government, businesses and communities, as well as individual city-dwellers.
  • The study shows that emerging cities, in particular, urgently need to become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
  • The 25 index cities include nine cities from Asia-Pacific, five cities from Americas, seven cities from Europe and four cities from Middle East and Africa.

MoveEV and Healthy Babies Bright Future (HBBF) Team Up to Create Awareness About The Harmful Health Impacts of Gas Vehicles’ Toxic Tailpipe Emissions, Provide Five-Step Plan to Help Make Cities Healthier for Kids

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The MoveEV and HBBF’s five-step plan for municipalities to limit tailpipe toxins and provide a healthier environment for residents includes:

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  • The MoveEV and HBBF’s five-step plan for municipalities to limit tailpipe toxins and provide a healthier environment for residents includes:
    Educating municipal employees and residents about the generous EV tax incentives and EV choices (e.g.
  • with EV demo days)
    “ Transportation is the leading cause of air pollution in U.S. cities and disproportionately affects children in EJ communities and low-income households,” explains Kyra Naumoff Shields, PhD, the Bright Cities Program Director for Healthy Babies Bright Futures.
  • “When people think about the many benefits of electric vehicles, they rarely - if ever - are making the connection to children’s health outcomes,” explains Kate Harrison, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing for MoveEV.
  • We want municipal leaders to know they are not alone in the fight for a greener future and there are resources available to help them make this transition,” said MoveEV Founder and CEO David Lewis.

Dandelion Energy Calls for "Switch to Geothermal" in Westchester County, Advocating to Make This the Last Winter Burning Fossil Fuels

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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MOUNT KISCO, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dandelion Energy, the nation's leading home geothermal company, today has kicked off an official call to "switch to geothermal" in a new clean energy advocacy campaign in Westchester County. With a core mission to make geothermal systems equitable, accessible, and affordable for every homeowner, the company is laying the groundwork for a sustainable, energy-efficient future starting right where it was originally founded: in New York state.

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  • New Incentives Open Geothermal Access to Disadvantaged Communities in Westchester, Decrease Costs for All Homeowners
    As winter approaches, Dandelion strongly advises homeowners to consider the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling.
  • Since its inception in New York, Dandelion has had Westchester as one of its primary service areas.
  • Any energy derived from burning fossil fuels creates health and safety risks, including those posed by fire and carbon monoxide.
  • We are poised, ready, and immensely grateful for the chance to provide geothermal heating and cooling solutions to Westchester County, especially as winter approaches."

LANDSEA HOMES CLOSES ON 50 HOMESITES FOR A NEW COMMUNITY IN PATTERSON, CA

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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PATTERSON, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential home builder, today announced it has closed on 50 homesites for a new community called Blossom at the Baldwin Park master-planned community in Patterson, California.

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  • PATTERSON, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential home builder, today announced it has closed on 50 homesites for a new community called Blossom at the Baldwin Park master-planned community in Patterson, California.
  • "Building high-quality homes is what we do best at Landsea Homes, and we are proud to expand our presence in the Central Valley to the great city of Patterson with Blossom at Baldwin Park," said Josh Santos, Northern California Division President, Landsea Homes.
  • Blossom at Baldwin Park will feature single-family detached homes with floorplans ranging from 1,766 square feet to 2,449 square feet.
  • Homes are currently selling at other Landsea Northern California communities, including Verandah in Novato, Ellis in Tracy and Lavender in Sunnyvale.

Universal Hydrogen Announces Collaboration with JBT AeroTech and Unveils Plan to Bring Hydrogen Power to Airport Ground Support Equipment

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The H2AmpCartTM will be a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mobile battery charger for existing electrified airport GSE.

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  • The H2AmpCartTM will be a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mobile battery charger for existing electrified airport GSE.
  • JBT AeroTech has been a pioneer and leader in the development of electric GSE.
  • To this partnership, Universal Hydrogen brings its modular hydrogen delivery system, initially conceived for hydrogen aircraft, but also directly applicable to ground equipment.
  • “Collaborating with Universal Hydrogen to rapidly bring this modular hydrogen fuel-cell powered charger to market enables us to help our customers accelerate their conversion to electric power GSE.”

Photocat Enters Transformative 3-Years Procurement Agreement with Spanish Pavement Producer Prefabricados de la Jara (Province of Cuenca)

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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October 18, 2023 – Photocat, a global leader in sustainable photocatalytic solutions, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Prefabricados de la Jara, a pioneering Spanish pavement producer.

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  • October 18, 2023 – Photocat, a global leader in sustainable photocatalytic solutions, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Prefabricados de la Jara, a pioneering Spanish pavement producer.
  • Three-Years Commitment: Under this agreement, Photocat and Prefabricados de la Jara are committed to a three-years partnership, set to redefine the standards of sustainable and photocatalytic pavement products.
  • Paving the Way for a Healthier Future: Photocat and Prefabricados de la Jara share a common vision – to make our cities cleaner and more habitable.
  • A Joint Commitment: Photocat is immensely proud to be associated with Prefabricados de la Jara, a forward-thinking pavement producer that prioritizes sustainability.