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Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

30 September 2024 As climate change continues to exacerbate drought risks globally, a major international conference will seek to increase resilience to one of the world’s most deadly hazards, which frequently attracts little attention until it is too late. Key messages Experts, policymakers, and practitioners will gather at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference – so called because it marks … Continue reading Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

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Finance commitments under Energy Compacts reach $1.4 trilliontowards achieving global goals on clean energy

New report shows continued investment and impact, but more is neededto address energy poverty and transition in underserved countries New York, 25 September 2024 — New commitments to boost renewable energy and increase access to electricity and clean cooking technologies by 2030 have brought the finance and investment pledged through the United Nations for the energy transition to US$ 1.4 trillion, according to a report … Continue reading Finance commitments under Energy Compacts reach $1.4 trilliontowards achieving global goals on clean energy

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Nextleaf Announces the Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

September 26, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – September 26, 2024) – Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE: OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF) (FSE: L0MA) (“Nextleaf”, “OILS”, or the “Company”), a leading life science firm and licensed cannabis processor, is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Emma Andrews as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors of the Company (the … Continue reading Nextleaf Announces the Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

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BYD Delivers 100 12-Meter Fully Electric Buses to Uruguayan Transit Operator CUTCSA

September 24th, 2024 Qingdao, China – On September 19, BYD delivered 100 fully electric buses to CUTCSA, Uruguay’s largest electric public transit operator, at its Qingdao factory. This delivery ceremony marks another significant breakthrough for BYD in the international commercial vehicle market and further propels the development of green transportation in Uruguay. The event was attended by several guests, including Juan Antonio Salgado, President of … Continue reading BYD Delivers 100 12-Meter Fully Electric Buses to Uruguayan Transit Operator CUTCSA

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$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

New York, 25 September 2024 — The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor … Continue reading $8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

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