, LeapFrog Investments and DEG Invest in Vietnam’s HDBank to Help Accelerate Economic…
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Poverty affects early brain development. Giving money to families can help.
Supporting low-income families with cash could protect infants from the deleterious effects of poverty on brain development, according to a study released Monday. Preliminary results from an ongoing clinical trial found that infants whose…
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Future or ‘prank’: A look at WU’s Consortium for Clean Coal Use
Workers put the finishing touches on Urbauer Hall's lab-sized pressurized oxy-fuel space in 2015. (Photo by Megan Magray/Student Life)
The Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization (CCCU) at the University of Washington describes itself as a…
Asharami Energy Exceeds Industry Goal of 2 Million LTI-Free Work Hours
Henry Menkiti, COO, Asharami Energy, new
Asharami Energy, an upstream company of the Sahara Group, achieved 2,000,000 working hours without loss of time (LTI) over 1085 days, surpassing the industry…
Business Notes, January 22, 2022
Jan. 22—Indiana American Water accepting applications for Environmental Grants ProgramIndiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is now accepting applications for its 2022 Environmental Grants Program."Indiana American Water is…
Gulf of Mexico drilling expansion divides U.S. House panel along party lines
While the Biden administration's decision to end new oil and gas leases remains in shaky legal territory, Democrats and Republicans on a U.S. House panel were in sharp disagreement this week on the…
Daily Update: January 21, 2022
Start each business day with our analyzes of the most pressing developments affecting the markets today, along with a curated selection of our latest and most important news on the global economy.
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3 people of color in Youngkin’s cabinet | Richmond Free Press
Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin began his new job this week promising bold steps in his "movement" to reverse the political agenda of the past decade and put state government back on conservative wheels.
He also named three black people to…
State Representative Anna Eskamani and her sister are at the heart of a black money influence…
Despite portraying herself in the Florida media in recent weeks as a vocal opponent of so-called "dark money" politics, the state's representative Anna Eskamani and at least one member of his immediate family appears to be riding in…
PFAS Legislation in 2021 and Impact in 2022 – Environment
United States: PFAS legislation in 2021 and impact in 2022…
NRCS, owners sentenced for violating environmental and worker safety laws
The Omaha Railcar Cleaning Company and owners were convicted for violating environmental and worker safety laws, which ultimately resulted in the deaths of two workers. Steven Michael Braithwaite, Adam Thomas…
Millennial wildlife presenter launches clothing line to raise money for environmental projects
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Governors turn to budgets to hedge against climate change
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With their state budgets overflowing with money, Democratic and Republican governors want to spend some of the windfall on projects to slow climate change and guard against its consequences, floods and forest…
Campaign to ban gas stoves intensifies
"The 360" shows you diverse perspectives on the major stories and debates of the day.What is happeningOver the past three years, dozens of cities across the country have banned natural gas hookups in newly constructed buildings as part of a…
US Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, touts funding | Local News
U.S. Representative Jackie Speier and San Mateo County transportation officials tout recently passed $1.2…
On Jewish Land Day, more Jewish groups take climate action
(RNS) - Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, barely fits into most Jewish calendars except as an occasion to plant trees or eat fruits and nuts.But the one-day holiday, which begins on Sunday (January 16), has gained momentum in…
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Wins Grant to Help Towns Meet Stormwater Rules
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is one of five regional organizations in the state to receive a state grant to help communities meet stormwater management requirements.
The Haverhill-based Commission received $65,000 after…
Federal Funds Going To Rehabilitate New York State Dams
ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is releasing $766,000 for work on dams across the state that need repairs or upgrades.The funding comes from a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that supports the repair…
GREEN IMPACT PARTNERS INC. ANNOUNCES THE CLOSURE OF ITS CORPORATE CREDIT FACILITY, THE SIGNING OF…
VANCOUVER, BC, January 12, 2022 / CNW / -Business credit facilityGreen Impact Partners Inc. ("GIP"or the"Society") is pleased to announce the closing of a $ 30 million business credit facility (the "Credit facility") with a Canadian…
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GEER II funds allocated for classroom money, mental health
A grant of $ 125 for each teacher and parapro in Georgia from Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as $ 6 million for student mental health needs are part of the first round allocations of the second installment of the Aid…
Climate First Bank joins the Net-Zero Banking Alliance organized by the UN | Your money
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - In support of its commitment to a climate…
ALPHAMIN ANNOUNCES RECORD PRODUCTION VOLUMES / GUIDING EBITDA FOR Q4 2021 OF US $ 74M / DIVIDEND…
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A New Year’s Resolution for Pennsylvania: Striving to Reduce Methane Emissions
By Joseph Otis Minott
This time of year, many of us make New Year's resolutions committing to do more to improve ourselves and the world around us. Many of these resolutions focus on tackling climate…
Proxy voting: what fund investors need to know about it and how it’s going
For U.S. public companies, Election Day is held annually when common shareholders can vote on directors, executive compensation, and other business-related matters.But if you are an investor whose primary exposure to equities is through…
Private climate finance is the next financial bubble
In recent years, and particularly after the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, in Glasgow, private investors have seen a midwifery opportunity in developing countries' bumpy transition to net emissions. of…
Farmers to be taken £ 1.8bn ahead of Brexit as many ‘go bankrupt’
English farmers will see their direct payments, worth £ 1.8 billion in 2019-20 under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, cut by more than half by 2025 and wiped out completely in 2027 as part of new government measures.And a…
As expense bill stagnates, Biden climate targets remain elusive | New policies
By MATTHEW DALY, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden faces a steep road to achieving his ambitious goal of halving global warming greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, amid a legislative deadlock that has blocked a $ 2…
Sultanate celebrates Environment Day in Oman | Oman weather
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman celebrated "Oman Environment Day", which falls on January 8 each year, as part of its commitment to participate in global efforts to conserve environmental resources.Over the past two years, Sultan Qaboos…
Former board member Levin to lead environmental nonprofit
Stephen Levin, former member of the city council and now CEO of Solar One. Photo courtesy of Solar One
Stephen Levin, who represented the 33rd City Councile District, which has stretched from Boerum Hill to Greenpoint for 12 years, is…
Redwood Credit Union Receives ENERGY STAR Certification for its Santa Rosa Administrative Office
The RCU administrative office at 3033 Cleveland Avenue in Santa Rosa, California.
Investing in green technologies and helping our communities to do the same is…
Cities must now collect our food waste. The San Diego area is working hard to comply. –…
Republic Service employees stand near compost heaps at the new composting facility at the Otay landfill on December 10, 2021. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz
A new California law is forcing cities to reduce food waste in landfills. To…
Orange County Deputy Kelly Ernby dies at 46 – NBC Los Angeles
Orange County Assistant District Attorney Kelly Ernby, a political hopeful who ran for the State Assembly as a Republican, has died aged 46.
Ernby died on Sunday. The cause of death was not mentioned in a statement from the…
Retired MSU biology professor Dr David Magrane dies
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Morehead State University mourns the death of retired biology professor Dr David Magrane, who died on Friday, December 31 in Lexington at the…
Largest Land Trade Titled in Santa Monica, California, Historic Made by Walker & Dunlop
In total, the development portfolio comprises 325,391 net rentable square feet, including 31,473 square feet of commercial space and 627 multi-family units - all of which are fully licensed and approved by the Architectural Review Board,…
Californians have overwhelmingly supported the legalization of marijuana. Why is it always a mess?
Five years ago, California voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize adult marijuana use.
The passage of Proposition 64 was supposed to replace the state's vast illegal and quasi-legal medical marijuana market, in which virtually…
Market Size Analysis of Medical Wastewater Treatment Plants in 2021 by Major Key Players
New Jersey, United States, - Market Research Intellect has been analyzing the medical wastewater treatment plant technology and markets since 2018. Since then, through the analysis of the research of the companies, we have been very…
Many projects to come in 2022 for the municipal council of Abilene
There is "a lot" that City Manager Robert Hanna has said the city and city council of Abilene plan to tackle in 2022, as the valuable lessons of 2021 linger into the New Year.The most important elements include a potential street bond and…
Scottish Police forecast a fully eco-friendly fleet by 2030, delayed by budget cuts for the…
Cash-strapped Police Scotland's attempt to become the first UK force to switch to green police cars has been hit by the SNP-Green budget cuts, he revealed earlier.
The national force faces a shortfall of nearly £ 50million…
Appalachian Environmental Groups Urge Biden To Appoint Permanent Director Of Federal Mine Cleanup…
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NCM Asset Management Ltd. announces end-of-year distributions
Calgary, Alberta - (Newsfile Corp. - December 31, 2021) - NCM Asset Management Ltd. ("NCM"), the manager of a strategically focused group of public mutual funds and hedge funds ("NCM Investments"), today announced that year-end…
‘King’ Karl owned 2021 | Mountain sports
The year 2021 has seen its fair share of bumps and bruises as the world barely clings to this crazy roller…
NYC buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT for police, corrections and parks
New York City is purchasing 184 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for law enforcement and emergency response in the largest all-electric vehicle purchase to date, city officials said on Wednesday.The vehicles, which will arrive in the Big Apple by June…
Samaritan Awards Social Responsibility Scholarships
The five Samaritan Health Services hospitals have awarded a total of $ 445,585 in social responsibility grants to local service organizations, which will be distributed in 2022.
Social Responsibility…
Atento announces the signing of a new super senior revolving credit facility
- The IDB Invest credit facility to provide $ 43 million in financing, which can be increased to $ 50 million- A new credit facility further strengthens Atento's capital structure, following the 2021 bond refinancingNEW YORK, December 29,…
Darling Ingredients (DAR) buys Valley protein for roughly $ 1.1 billion
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) - a company that develops and produces natural ingredients from collected and reused waste streams from the food industry - recently announced in a Press!-->…
More Than a New Year’s Resolution: Connecticut’s Organics Recycling Mandate Expands to…
Perhaps not as glamorous as Times Square's crystal ball, but something else falls at the start of the new year: the threshold for the mandatory separation and recycling of food waste by certain industrial and commercial facilities in…
Help the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce hire an intern to help the lagoon
The Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce wants residents and visitors to Treasure Coast to help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. With their "12 Days of Christmas" wish, the staff at the Smithsonian are asking for…
Clearwater Credit Union Supports Climate Change With Donation | Local news
Following the global climate change initiatives emerging from COP-26, Clearwater Credit Union, based in Missoula, has donated $ 50,000 to regional organizations involved in climate resilience.âWe know…
Farmers around the world can help save besieged insects
People working in agriculture can play a key role in science-based conservation efforts, a team of researchers said.Photo: Pixabay / amiraimerInsects all over the world are going through increasingly difficult times, but they can receive a…
Sustainable investing: the outlook for 2022
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Sustainable investing is integral to achieving a net zero world.
The SEC could promulgate new disclosure rules by asset managers and public companies in 2022.
In addition, global sustainability standards…
Kohl’s accepts Amazon returns, plus other tips
Moments after opening unwanted Christmas presents, thoughts that crop up might look like this: Damn, no gift receipt.How can I get rid of it?What time will the stores open on Sunday?Is there someone I can re-gift?Sometimes a gift is not…
Tests show lead levels an issue in many Montana schools
BILLING - Among Montana schools that have met the state program deadline, most have high levels of lead in school drinking water.
In early 2020, the state of Montana for the first time required all public schools…
Wilton resident admits paying bribes for college contracts
A Connecticut entrepreneur admitted to making deals at colleges in New York and Massachusetts in exchange for a multi-year bribe, federal officials said.Fairfield County resident Stephen Dinapoli, 42, of…
Development lenders must support the path to net zero
The nation's leading home builders have pledged to implement a delivery plan to meet the government's climate and emissions targets.
We argue that development finance lenders must join the sector plan to achieve broader climate,…
All American Speedway Releases Major Events, 2022 Season Update
Bill McAnally Racing Promotions and All American Speedway have released the schedule of major events for the 2022 season on the Third Mile Oval in Roseville, California. The coming season should be the 68e championship points season, with…
Infrastructure money to finance cleanup
After years with a cleanup plan in limbo, a contaminated groundwater plume that sits beneath a Garfield neighborhood and remains a threat to infiltrate basements will begin to be dealt with with federal bill money on infrastructure…
Gilbert Prepares To Raise Utility Tariffs To Recoup The Cost Of Services
Residents and businesses in Gilbert are expected to see an increase in the city's utility rates that will likely go into effect on April 1.City Council approved Dec. 14 that staff issue a notice of intent to increase rates. The…
When homeless, Colorado Representative Jackson will assume a key role in the Federal Housing Agency
State Representative Dominique Jackson, an Aurora Democrat who is serving her third term in the Colorado House of Representatives, is stepping down from her elected post for an influential position in…
The political debate at the heart of the Biden-Manchin impasse
During the call, which lasted 90 minutes, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, told Democrats he plans to move forward with the votes next year, in declaring: "We will not stop working on it until we pass a bill,"…
What Manatee Residents Should Know By 2022
A hectic 2021 is drawing to a close, but the New Year is already bringing several top priorities to the fore in Manatee County.Authorities continue efforts to permanently shut down the former Piney Point fertilizer plant, make progress in…
USDA Expands Conservation Partnerships Through Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) takes advantage of its powers under the Conservation reserve enhancement program (CREP) to attract new types of partners and ultimately expand voluntary!-->…
Omicron, Trump, Spider-Man: your Monday night briefing
(Want to receive this newsletter in your inbox? Here is registration.) Good evening. Here is the last Monday at the end of the day.1. The Omicron variant causes a push in the northeast.In New York City, reports of new coronavirus cases…
Idaho Rele Strategic Resources – GuruFocus.com
COEUR D'ALENE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2021 / Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: NJMCD) ("NJMCD", "Idaho Strategic" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the following letter to shareholders from President and CEO John…
Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis plans to turn chemical waste dump into golf course
The land was once home to the Carter Carburetor Corporations plant, but was abandoned for over 30 years.
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Dans le Loup: the cost sharing of the NRD flowmeter enters the last year
The Bas Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is once again proposing a cost-sharing program for flowmeters. This is the last year of the program.
LLNRD combines environmental trust funds with district matching funds to…
NEXT DEADLINE: TMC, Metals Company Inc. f / k / a Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp.…
SAN DIEGO, December 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Robbins Geller rudman & Dowd LLP announces that buyers of securities of TMC, the metals company Inc. f / k / a Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: TMC; SOAC) between…
Snow, rain and wind: unboxing a week of weird weather | News, Sports, Jobs
HOUGHTON - Last weekend it looked like typical Copper County winter weather had finally come. Temperatures were below zero, snow removal trucks were out in force, and fresh snow…
$ 1 billion to fund the cleanup of hazardous waste at 49 sites
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced that $ 1 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will go towards implementing cleanup efforts at a number of hazardous waste sites across the country.
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Would you buy an NFT? 3 investors share their thoughts
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the investment world by storm and some long-term investors are buying. In this segment of Backstage Pass, registered on December 3Fool contributors, Toby…
Manchin’s stance on child tax credit draws criticism at home
WASHINGTON --Senator Joe Manchin's reluctance to approve the Biden administration's expanded child tax credit program reverberates in his home state of West Virginia.Manchin, a moderate Democrat, is one of the latest to delay passage of…
Bassett: Use Federal Pandemic Funds For Fox Nursing Lab | Local news
Bassett Healthcare Network plans to build a state-of-the-art hands-on simulation lab on the third floor of…
Walker & Dunlop Closes $ 255 Million Sale of Ultra-Luxurious Multi-Family Community in Doral,…
Motionless hunter, Greg Engler, and Kaya Suárez, by Walker & Dunlop's South florida the real estate sales team, facilitated the transaction between the seller, a subsidiary of AECOM-Canyon Partners, and the buyer, JSB…
EPA: Cleaning up air pollution from a New Orleans factory | Louisiana News
CHALMETTE, Louisiana (AP) - Federal regulators have announced plans to have Louisiana and a suburban New Orleans fuel plant clean up emissions that have violated air quality standards since at least 2013 .The Environmental Protection…
Public funds to finance projects in Dennison, Leesville Lake, Freeport
The State of Ohio has provided more than $ 5 million in grants under its new BUILDS Ohio Water Infrastructure Grant program to fund three projects in the Tuscarawas Valley.The Village of Dennison will receive a grant of $ 443,300 to…
Investors urge world’s largest chemical companies to quit hazardous substances
23 investors with $ 4.1 billion write to 50 companiesCall for transparency on volumes, elimination planAhead of stricter rules, threat of cleaning costsLONDON, Dec. 13 (Reuters) - Investors with $ 4.1 trillion in assets urge the world's…
Environmentalists meet and discuss opposition to Lake Utah island proposal | News, Sports, Jobs
1/5Ben Abbott, left, and Gabriella Lawson, second from left, lead a discussion on the ecology of Lake Utah on Saturday, December 11, 2021.Harrison Epstein, Daily Herald2/5People gather along the Provo / Jordan River Parkway…
Janet Yellen walks a political tightrope to keep Biden’s climate promises
Faced with pressure from Congressional Democrats and the need to keep President Biden's campaign pledges, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling on financial regulators under her leadership to take action to reduce climate change…
Iron Mountain Acquires ITRenew to Extend Data Center Lifecycle Management Solutions
Iron Mountain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ITRenew, a global provider of critical data center lifecycle management solutions.
Upon closing, Iron Mountain will acquire 80 percent of the outstanding shares of…
Raising children’s awareness of environmental protection: judge Sthalekar
Raising awareness of the environment and the overwhelming need to ensure its protection for the survival of mankind should be the main focus of education in schools, as children need to know the situation from an early age, said…
Inland Empire Group Seeks $ 100 Million In Federal Grants To Promote Racial Equity In Logistics…
An Inland Empire collective of nearly 100 members - from universities and nonprofits to industry leaders, small businesses, unions and advocates - prepare to apply for federal funding $ 100 million to promote racial equity and…
CASAC reports that a lower NAAQS for PM2.5 is on its way; It can’t come too soon –…
United States: CASAC reports that a lower NAAQS for PM2.5 is on its way; It can't come too soon…
An ESG fund changes the world, one share at a time
When Cheryl Smith wanted to get involved in sustainable investing in the 1980s, there were few places she could go. The leader of the
Century Green Balanced
fund had been a professor of economics at the…
Environmental, social and corporate governance and risks for institutions
In detail: Rachel Gordon wonders if ESG is only a question of optics or if there are real risks to be managed?
Financial institutions improve their game on environmental, social and corporate…
EPA Moves Forward on EO Shares Without Completing Review of Controversial Value of IRIS or Its Use…
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Ethylene Oxide (EO) remains a high priority for the Biden Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from both a risk perspective and environmental justice. Expect this spotlight to carry on into the next year and…
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Bezos Fund awards $ 443 million for environmental justice and climate
The Bezos Earth Fund said today it has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to organizations working on environmental justice, land conservation and climate change - grants that could mark a shift in philanthropic dollars for efforts…
The T should be free
December 5, 2021 Updated December 5, 2021 at 12:59 pm
Following Michelle Wu's election as mayor of Boston in early November, a bold political proposal that would have been considered impossible a few years ago is finally on the…
Texas worst hit by plastic pollution in US
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Comfort Point (United States) (AFP) - Former shrimp trader Diane Wilson watches in disgust as a Taiwan-owned factory in Texas…
THE WASHINGTON COMMISSIONERS CO. WILL REVIEW HOT SPRING FUND APPLICATIONS
Washington County commissioners will potentially award hotel occupancy tax (HOT) grants to local organizations at their meeting on Tuesday.
The court will consider a total of $ 31,900 in HOT funding applications from four…
What banks could do with their loans to reverse climate change
Andrew Fraser (Aberdeen Standards) | They talk, but they don't, âis how the Queen expressed her frustration with world leaders on the eve of COP26. The same accusation could be brought against the big global banks.…
ESG, consolidation impacting the upstream acquisition market
Upstream acquisitions were among many aspects of the energy industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Last year was an anomaly, said Jake Plunk, CEO of Fleur de Lis Energy.
âWe were at $ 40 billion to $ 50…
Repairing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish
âI've found my calling,â says Freeland, a retired septic system consultant who prefers to go through Uncle Buddy or The Shit Whisperer, over the phone.
For most of us, however, septic tanks and leaching…
Members of the Maryland delegation announce the delivery of more than $ 140 million in federal…
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The funds will strengthen water infrastructure, access to drinking…
The state would refuse the expansion of the Saugus ash dump
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would not authorize the expansion of the Wheelabrator Saugus ash dump as is currently proposed according to a letter from Commissioner Martin Suuberg. The letter cited the…
Robert Downey Jr. revisits Iron Man role for environmental charity
Robert Downey Jr. is revisiting his role in Marvel as Iron Man, signing posters of his character to raise funds for his nonprofit, Footprint Coalition.…
Governments must meet investor expectations for climate change and sustainability | New times
The month of November 2021 focused us on a subject that is not only immediate but critical for the survival of future generations.
If the challenges of climate change are not recognized and accepted, the consequences will…
Cash Offer for Debentures, Redemption of Warrants, Deed of Trust
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stone Investment Group Limited (the "company") today announced the separation of its debentures and warrants, the repurchase of its warrants for cancellation for $ 0.05 per warrant and an offer to…
Penn biologists create method to correct publicly collected datasets
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Duke Energy Launches More Robust Customer Support Program Called “Share the Light Fund” | Duke…
A new fund expands offering options to increase support to customers who need it most.
The company will make up to $ 1 million in contributions to the fund in the Carolinas in 2021.
CHARLOTTE, NC - Duke Energy…
SmartBank Expands Presence in Nashville, Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - SmartBank, a subsidiary of SmartFinancial, Inc. (âSmartFinancialâ or the âCompanyâ; NASDAQ: SMBK), has announced…
Plastic or reusable? Roanoke sack tax to force issue January 1 | Local News
Roanoke's ban will appear flawed to some. It does not apply to Lowe's and Home Depot home improvement outlets or department stores such as Kohl's or Belk, although it does apply to Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target. Moreover, it is not…
‘We have a trash problem’: Governor Wolf unveils statewide trash action plan
Pennsylvanians take pride in the beauty the state offers, through millions of acres of forest, rolling hills and, this time of year, stunning fall scenery.
But anyone who has taken the state's roads to reach these destinations will have…
Valley News – Forum, November 28: Don’t Buy Sununu’s Energy Program
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Don't buy Sununu's energy program I hope Valley News readers connected the dots on the front page of the November 19 issue. If…
The European Investment Bank strengthens its engagement in Africa
During his first official visit to Africa since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer and Vice President Thomas Ãstros today officially inaugurated the EIB's new hub in…
How to deal with valuables and delicate items to save money?
Valuables are often very delicate. Sacred objects, fine arts, antiques, fragile electronic equipment, heirlooms, original historical documents, coins and stamps, silverware, crystal chandeliers and fine jewelry, among others , are often…
MassDEP Determines Win Waste Innovations Does Not Meet Ash Landfill Expansion Criteria
Austin, Texas and Philadelphia are the next cities to join Beyond 34: Scaling Circularity for a Sustainable Economy, the multi-stakeholder initiative of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Austin and Philadelphia were chosen…
Climate change activists target ANZ branches across the country, four accused
STENT KEVINExtinction Rebellion graffiti on ANZ bank in Lambton Quay briefly closed the bank while it was being cleaned up.A protest group said the degradation of an international bank's assets was a response to the institution's alleged…
Experts: Israel has ‘no strategy’ to manage Mediterranean ‘lifeline’
The Mediterranean Sea provides the gateway for 99% of Israel's imports, contributes 80% of Israel's drinking water through desalination, and provides natural gas to help power the country. Yet there is no maritime strategy, no…
Hawaiian groups want US to shut down military fuel tanks
HONOLULU (AP) - Citing threats to drinking water in Honolulu, the Sierra Club of Hawaii and other groups on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden and military leaders to shut down tanks which constitute a large reserve of fuel for…
More ‘environmental racism’: Schumer says infrastructure bill will remove lead pipes in…
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 election in your district and across New YorkOutside a Lower East Side playground, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday…
Regulatory hand on Corporate America – New England In-House
The proper function of a government is to make it easy for the people to do good and difficult for them to do bad.
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In writing this column, I have reviewed recent government actions and noticed a clear theme: The…
Irvine board member worried about clean energy program
IRVINE, Calif .-- Some advocates who once helped organize Irvine's Community Choice Energy Program now believe it's time to start over.
Irvine invested $ 7.725 million to fund the Orange County Power Authority, an agency that would sell…
More degraded waters should be a call to action
November 23 â Scientific study required when reviewing environmental laws and regulations.When it comes to our lakes, rivers and streams, there have been decades of studies, most of which have found the same disheartening…
Seattle City Council passes 2022 budget that emphasizes funding for homeless people and affordable…
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Seattle City Council has definitively approved a 2022 budget that prioritizes affordable housing, homelessness and responding to economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while…
Latest Updates: Uber Adds Cannabis To Its App For Purchase And Withdrawal
Uber is adding cannabis to the list of things that can be ordered through its app, although for now it will be pickup only and only for customers in Ontario, Canada.Starting Monday, users across the province can purchase the drug through a…
Roswell Council votes to move forward with sewer project
ROSWELL - Roswell Village Council has voted to allow the Tuscarawas County Water and Sewer District to proceed with the planning and engineering of a sanitary sewer system for the village.Thursday's vote was unanimous by the five board…
Powderhorn Ranch in Calhoun County will soon become a Texas State Park
In late October, a land transaction took place that finalized one of the largest land purchases and donations of untouched coastal land in Texas when the last 1,360 acres of the Powderhorn Ranch were donated to the Texas Parks and Wildlife…
Big Business and Climate Change – Craig Anderson
One thing that has become clear during the debate on how to respond to climate change is that prioritizing profit over the environment, or ignoring social consequences, is not only morally unacceptable, it is is more and more difficult.…