Mes: febrero 2021

El nuevo libro de Nelson De Los Santos, Cuba 1940-2000, una gran obra acerca de los acontecimientos en Cuba durante ese periodo

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Cuba 1940-2000, por Nelson De Los Santos de la editorial Page Publishing, una increíble recopilación de acontecimientos históricos, la realidad vivida por la población durante el periodo 1940-2000.

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Cuba 1940-2000, por Nelson De Los Santos de la editorial Page Publishing, una increíble recopilación de acontecimientos históricos, la realidad vivida por la población durante el periodo 1940-2000.

Nelson de los Santos nació en La Habana el 1 de octubre de 1945, su padre era dentista y su madre ama de casa y eran activistas del partido ortodoxo que había sido fundado por Eduardo Chibas cuando se separó del partido Autentico, por lo que en su casa la política era uno de los temas principales.

Se casó con Elena de Pablo, cuyo padre había nacido en España, por lo que a finales de 1999 se acogieron a la ciudadanía española donde vivieron 12 años en Logroño. Entre 2008 y 2012 escribió sus libros reseñando la historia de Cuba: España y Cuba 406 años de historia compartida, El nacimiento de la república de Cuba y Cuba 1940-2000. En 2012 se establecieron a vivir en EEUU y en 2017 se graduó de MBA en el Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez. Actualmente, vive en Deerfield, Beach Florida.

Este libro detalla los acontecimientos en el periodo, a partir del establecimiento de la Constitución de 1940, cuando se realizaron elecciones libres hasta 1948, continuando la democracia iniciada en 1902 que situó a Cuba entre los primeros países de Latinoamérica.

El golpe de estado de Fulgencio Batista el 10 de marzo de 1952 estableció una dictadura que fue combatida por Fidel Castro, que desarrolló una lucha armada para restablecer la democracia, apoyada por la mayoría del pueblo.

El 31 de diciembre de 1958 Batista huye a Santo Domingo, pues tenía perdida la guerra y deja el poder a Castro que en sus primeros discursos prometió libertad de prensa y elecciones en 18 meses, pero el 7 de febrero suprimió los derechos constitucionales y posteriormente nacionalizó la economía, estableciendo una dictadura estalinista hasta el día de hoy.

Publicada por Page Publishing, el interesante libro de Nelson De Los Santos, Cuba 1940-2000, una gran obra cuyo contenido permitirá conocer al lector los verdaderos acontecimientos de la Cuba libre y no tan libre.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta intrigante experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Cuba 1940-2000, en cualquier tienda de libros, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.

Acerca de Page Publishing:

Page Publishing es una editorial tradicional, que presta todo tipo de servicios, maneja todos los temas intrínsecos involucrados en la publicación de los libros de sus autores incluyendo la distribución en las tiendas minoristas más grandes del mundo y la generación de las regalías. Page Publishing sabe que los autores necesitan ser libres para crear, no atados a un negocio complicado con temas como la conversión de libros en línea, establecer cuentas de ventas, seguros, impuestos y temas similares. Sus autores pueden dejar atrás estos temas tan tediosos, complejos y que representan una pérdida de tiempo para ellos, y enfocarse en su pasión; escribir y crear. Aprende más en www.pagepublishing.com 

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McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar – the McLaren Artura

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —


McLaren Artura

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MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*
  • Revolutionary twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine combined with E-motor and energy-dense battery pack, produces 680PS (671bhp) and 720 Nm (530lb ft)
  • Improved customer offering with standard three-year service plan, five-year vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty, 10-year body warranty

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the long-anticipated McLaren Artura today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance.

Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the Artura is a distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain.

«We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut. This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment. Every drop of our engineering expertise gained across more than 50 years of racing has been poured into the Artura, to deliver a combination of breath-taking performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence, which our brand is so renowned for. I am confident that this extraordinary creation will appeal to both our existing and new customers in the Middle East region.»

Brett Soso, Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive Ltd.

The McLaren Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which sets new standards for advanced and flexible chassis design and has been optimised for hybrid applications through bespoke battery compartment, domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, as well as electrical air-conditioning. The new platform compliments a wealth of additional weight-reduction measures, resulting in class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*, and a DIN kerb weight of 1,489kg*.

At the heart of the Artura’s all-new powertrain is a lightweight 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor, which provides the supercar with instant torque and improved throttle response. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720S Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*, as well as truly breath-taking performance figures. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*.

The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours. The battery pack, comprising five lithium-ion modules, can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, depending on the driving mode selected. This solution provides the driver with a unique ability to enjoy the car in silent, pure EV mode with a range of up to 30km and a top speed of 130km/h.

The engineering artistry beneath the Artura’s skin is complemented by its exterior design, which gives the car a ‘shrink-wrapped’ appearance and pushes the McLaren design language seen in recent models to a new level. The technical sculpture of the car has been conceived to optimise aerodynamic performance, as well as cooling, and is driven by the McLaren design principle of ‘everything for a reason’.

Every McLaren cockpit is built around the driver, but the Artura brings a new level of meaning to that principle. The driving experience is enhanced through a new Digital Instrument Cluster mounted to the steering column, so it moves in conjunction with the steering wheel. The Artura is also the first McLaren to offer Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Road-Sign Recognition, Lane-Departure Warning and High-Beam Assist.

Peace of mind on quality and durability were core considerations with the all-new Artura and it is no surprise that its development programme was the most rigorous ever in McLaren’s history.  Available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first deliveries to customers commencing in Q3 of this year, the Artura is priced at AED 954,000 in the UAE, and in standard specification, which includes a 3-year service plan, Smartphone Integration Package and Practicality Pack as a no cost option. This pack includes Vehicle Lift, power-folding heated door mirrors with ‘Dip in Reverse’ functionality, four front and four rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, Homelink® and soft-close doors.

For more information on McLaren Automotive’s retail locations in the Middle East, as well as its award-winning supercars, including the all-new McLaren Artura, please visit: https://cars.mclaren.com/.  

Notes to editors:

*Value to be confirmed – pending final validation

A selection of high resolution images accompanying this release is available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press

About McLaren Automotive:

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.

Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group.

The company’s product portfolio of GT, Supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets around the world.

McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1.

Then in 1993  it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car – the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™.

2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider as well as the new GT, the track-only Senna GTR and unveiled the 620R and the McLaren Elva.

In 2020, McLaren launched the 765LT. In addition, it unveiled the all-new lightweight architecture innovated and manufactured at the £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre opened in the Sheffield region in the North of England that will underpin the next decade of McLaren’s electrified future.

To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its range of innovative supercars, McLaren Automotive partners with world leading companies to provide specialist expertise, technology and solutions. These include AkzoNobel, Ashurst, Dell Technologies, Gulf, Pirelli,  Richard Mille and Tumi.

McLaren Group:
The McLaren Group is a global leader in luxury automotive and technology and comprises three businesses: Automotive, Racing and Applied.

Further information:

Media website: cars.mclaren.press
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mclarenautomotive
Twitter: www.twitter.com/McLarenAuto
YouTube: www.youtube.com/mclarenautomotivetv

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New Virginia Majority PAC Announced to Recruit and Equip Republican Candidates

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VA Majority Makers, a new organization focused on rebuilding a Republican majority in Virginia’s State Legislature, officially launched today. After the recent Republican losses in 2017 and 2019 Garrison Coward, President for the new PAC, believes that it is time for a fresh approach that recruits and equips winning candidates in 2021:

Coward stated, «On both the state and national levels, we have seen…

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VA Majority Makers, a new organization focused on rebuilding a Republican majority in Virginia’s State Legislature, officially launched today. After the recent Republican losses in 2017 and 2019 Garrison Coward, President for the new PAC, believes that it is time for a fresh approach that recruits and equips winning candidates in 2021:

Coward stated, «On both the state and national levels, we have seen policies implemented that limit freedoms, raise taxes, defund police, shutter schools and ultimately hurt the people they are intended to serve. To add to this, Virginians have also witnessed repeated failures to respond to a health crisis that has destroyed jobs, shut down businesses, and limited opportunities for all. Our government has settled for a status quo that does not serve everyone’s best interests, and this needs to change. In 2021, it’s time for political candidates who have an inspiring message, reflect the diverse face of Virginia, and are willing to put in the hard work to win.»

Modeled after the successful national program that helps to build Republican majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives, VA Majority Makers is a recruitment program designed to identify promising candidates across the Commonwealth of Virginia and help to fully fund and equip them for victory. Eric Cantor, former Congressman and House Majority Leader from Virginia, will serve as honorary Chairman of VA Majority Makers.

More information about the program is available at www.vamajoritymakers.gop. Any candidates seeking to run as Republicans for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2021 are encouraged to complete an online application to be considered for the program and potentially qualify for resources and support to win in November. 

Media Contact:
Aaron Evans
(804) 728-0077
win@vamajoritymakers.gop

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McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar – the McLaren Artura

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*…

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*
  • Revolutionary twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine combined with E-motor and energy-dense battery pack, produces 680PS (671bhp) and 720 Nm (530lb ft)
  • Improved customer offering with standard three-year service plan, five-year vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty, 10-year body warranty

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the long-anticipated McLaren Artura today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance.

McLaren Artura

Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the Artura is a distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain.

«We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut. This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment. Every drop of our engineering expertise gained across more than 50 years of racing has been poured into the Artura, to deliver a combination of breath-taking performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence, which our brand is so renowned for. I am confident that this extraordinary creation will appeal to both our existing and new customers in the Middle East region.»

Brett Soso, Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive Ltd.

The McLaren Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which sets new standards for advanced and flexible chassis design and has been optimised for hybrid applications through bespoke battery compartment, domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, as well as electrical air-conditioning. The new platform compliments a wealth of additional weight-reduction measures, resulting in class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*, and a DIN kerb weight of 1,489kg*.

At the heart of the Artura’s all-new powertrain is a lightweight 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor, which provides the supercar with instant torque and improved throttle response. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720S Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*, as well as truly breath-taking performance figures. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*.

The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours. The battery pack, comprising five lithium-ion modules, can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, depending on the driving mode selected. This solution provides the driver with a unique ability to enjoy the car in silent, pure EV mode with a range of up to 30km and a top speed of 130km/h.

The engineering artistry beneath the Artura’s skin is complemented by its exterior design, which gives the car a ‘shrink-wrapped’ appearance and pushes the McLaren design language seen in recent models to a new level. The technical sculpture of the car has been conceived to optimise aerodynamic performance, as well as cooling, and is driven by the McLaren design principle of ‘everything for a reason’.

Every McLaren cockpit is built around the driver, but the Artura brings a new level of meaning to that principle. The driving experience is enhanced through a new Digital Instrument Cluster mounted to the steering column, so it moves in conjunction with the steering wheel. The Artura is also the first McLaren to offer Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Road-Sign Recognition, Lane-Departure Warning and High-Beam Assist.

Peace of mind on quality and durability were core considerations with the all-new Artura and it is no surprise that its development programme was the most rigorous ever in McLaren’s history.  Available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first deliveries to customers commencing in Q3 of this year, the Artura is priced at AED 954,000 in the UAE, and in standard specification, which includes a 3-year service plan, Smartphone Integration Package and Practicality Pack as a no cost option. This pack includes Vehicle Lift, power-folding heated door mirrors with ‘Dip in Reverse’ functionality, four front and four rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, Homelink® and soft-close doors.

For more information on McLaren Automotive’s retail locations in the Middle East, as well as its award-winning supercars, including the all-new McLaren Artura, please visit: https://cars.mclaren.com/.  

Notes to editors:

*Value to be confirmed – pending final validation

A selection of high resolution images accompanying this release is available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press

About McLaren Automotive:

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.

Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group.

The company’s product portfolio of GT, Supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets around the world.

McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1.

Then in 1993  it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car – the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™.

2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider as well as the new GT, the track-only Senna GTR and unveiled the 620R and the McLaren Elva.

In 2020, McLaren launched the 765LT. In addition, it unveiled the all-new lightweight architecture innovated and manufactured at the £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre opened in the Sheffield region in the North of England that will underpin the next decade of McLaren’s electrified future.

To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its range of innovative supercars, McLaren Automotive partners with world leading companies to provide specialist expertise, technology and solutions. These include AkzoNobel, Ashurst, Dell Technologies, Gulf, Pirelli,  Richard Mille and Tumi.

McLaren Group:
The McLaren Group is a global leader in luxury automotive and technology and comprises three businesses: Automotive, Racing and Applied.

McLaren Artura

 

McLaren Artura

 

McLaren Artura

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/McLarenAuto
YouTube: www.youtube.com/mclarenautomotivetv

McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar – the McLaren Artura

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —


McLaren Artura

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MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*
  • Revolutionary twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine combined with E-motor and energy-dense battery pack, produces 680PS (671bhp) and 720 Nm (530lb ft)
  • Improved customer offering with standard three-year service plan, five-year vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty, 10-year body warranty

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the long-anticipated McLaren Artura today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance.

Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the Artura is a distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain.

«We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut. This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment. Every drop of our engineering expertise gained across more than 50 years of racing has been poured into the Artura, to deliver a combination of breath-taking performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence, which our brand is so renowned for. I am confident that this extraordinary creation will appeal to both our existing and new customers in the Middle East region.»

Brett Soso, Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive Ltd.

The McLaren Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which sets new standards for advanced and flexible chassis design and has been optimised for hybrid applications through bespoke battery compartment, domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, as well as electrical air-conditioning. The new platform compliments a wealth of additional weight-reduction measures, resulting in class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*, and a DIN kerb weight of 1,489kg*.

At the heart of the Artura’s all-new powertrain is a lightweight 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor, which provides the supercar with instant torque and improved throttle response. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720S Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*, as well as truly breath-taking performance figures. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*.

The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours. The battery pack, comprising five lithium-ion modules, can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, depending on the driving mode selected. This solution provides the driver with a unique ability to enjoy the car in silent, pure EV mode with a range of up to 30km and a top speed of 130km/h.

The engineering artistry beneath the Artura’s skin is complemented by its exterior design, which gives the car a ‘shrink-wrapped’ appearance and pushes the McLaren design language seen in recent models to a new level. The technical sculpture of the car has been conceived to optimise aerodynamic performance, as well as cooling, and is driven by the McLaren design principle of ‘everything for a reason’.

Every McLaren cockpit is built around the driver, but the Artura brings a new level of meaning to that principle. The driving experience is enhanced through a new Digital Instrument Cluster mounted to the steering column, so it moves in conjunction with the steering wheel. The Artura is also the first McLaren to offer Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Road-Sign Recognition, Lane-Departure Warning and High-Beam Assist.

Peace of mind on quality and durability were core considerations with the all-new Artura and it is no surprise that its development programme was the most rigorous ever in McLaren’s history.  Available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first deliveries to customers commencing in Q3 of this year, the Artura is priced at AED 954,000 in the UAE, and in standard specification, which includes a 3-year service plan, Smartphone Integration Package and Practicality Pack as a no cost option. This pack includes Vehicle Lift, power-folding heated door mirrors with ‘Dip in Reverse’ functionality, four front and four rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, Homelink® and soft-close doors.

For more information on McLaren Automotive’s retail locations in the Middle East, as well as its award-winning supercars, including the all-new McLaren Artura, please visit: https://cars.mclaren.com/.  

Notes to editors:

*Value to be confirmed – pending final validation

A selection of high resolution images accompanying this release is available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press

About McLaren Automotive:

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.

Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group.

The company’s product portfolio of GT, Supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets around the world.

McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1.

Then in 1993  it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car – the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™.

2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider as well as the new GT, the track-only Senna GTR and unveiled the 620R and the McLaren Elva.

In 2020, McLaren launched the 765LT. In addition, it unveiled the all-new lightweight architecture innovated and manufactured at the £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre opened in the Sheffield region in the North of England that will underpin the next decade of McLaren’s electrified future.

To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its range of innovative supercars, McLaren Automotive partners with world leading companies to provide specialist expertise, technology and solutions. These include AkzoNobel, Ashurst, Dell Technologies, Gulf, Pirelli,  Richard Mille and Tumi.

McLaren Group:
The McLaren Group is a global leader in luxury automotive and technology and comprises three businesses: Automotive, Racing and Applied.

Further information:

Media website: cars.mclaren.press
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mclarenautomotive
Twitter: www.twitter.com/McLarenAuto
YouTube: www.youtube.com/mclarenautomotivetv

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McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar – the McLaren Artura

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*…

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • McLaren’s first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar makes its Middle East debut today
  • Next-generation supercar blends thrilling performance, driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability
  • First model built on all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) contributing to best-in-class kerb weight (DIN) of just 1,498kg*
  • Revolutionary twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine combined with E-motor and energy-dense battery pack, produces 680PS (671bhp) and 720 Nm (530lb ft)
  • Improved customer offering with standard three-year service plan, five-year vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty, 10-year body warranty

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the long-anticipated McLaren Artura today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance.

McLaren Artura

Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the Artura is a distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain.

«We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut. This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment. Every drop of our engineering expertise gained across more than 50 years of racing has been poured into the Artura, to deliver a combination of breath-taking performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence, which our brand is so renowned for. I am confident that this extraordinary creation will appeal to both our existing and new customers in the Middle East region.»

Brett Soso, Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive Ltd.

The McLaren Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which sets new standards for advanced and flexible chassis design and has been optimised for hybrid applications through bespoke battery compartment, domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, as well as electrical air-conditioning. The new platform compliments a wealth of additional weight-reduction measures, resulting in class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*, and a DIN kerb weight of 1,489kg*.

At the heart of the Artura’s all-new powertrain is a lightweight 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor, which provides the supercar with instant torque and improved throttle response. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720S Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*, as well as truly breath-taking performance figures. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*.

The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours. The battery pack, comprising five lithium-ion modules, can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, depending on the driving mode selected. This solution provides the driver with a unique ability to enjoy the car in silent, pure EV mode with a range of up to 30km and a top speed of 130km/h.

The engineering artistry beneath the Artura’s skin is complemented by its exterior design, which gives the car a ‘shrink-wrapped’ appearance and pushes the McLaren design language seen in recent models to a new level. The technical sculpture of the car has been conceived to optimise aerodynamic performance, as well as cooling, and is driven by the McLaren design principle of ‘everything for a reason’.

Every McLaren cockpit is built around the driver, but the Artura brings a new level of meaning to that principle. The driving experience is enhanced through a new Digital Instrument Cluster mounted to the steering column, so it moves in conjunction with the steering wheel. The Artura is also the first McLaren to offer Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Road-Sign Recognition, Lane-Departure Warning and High-Beam Assist.

Peace of mind on quality and durability were core considerations with the all-new Artura and it is no surprise that its development programme was the most rigorous ever in McLaren’s history.  Available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first deliveries to customers commencing in Q3 of this year, the Artura is priced at AED 954,000 in the UAE, and in standard specification, which includes a 3-year service plan, Smartphone Integration Package and Practicality Pack as a no cost option. This pack includes Vehicle Lift, power-folding heated door mirrors with ‘Dip in Reverse’ functionality, four front and four rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, Homelink® and soft-close doors.

For more information on McLaren Automotive’s retail locations in the Middle East, as well as its award-winning supercars, including the all-new McLaren Artura, please visit: https://cars.mclaren.com/.  

Notes to editors:

*Value to be confirmed – pending final validation

A selection of high resolution images accompanying this release is available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press

About McLaren Automotive:

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.

Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group.

The company’s product portfolio of GT, Supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets around the world.

McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1.

Then in 1993  it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car – the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™.

2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider as well as the new GT, the track-only Senna GTR and unveiled the 620R and the McLaren Elva.

In 2020, McLaren launched the 765LT. In addition, it unveiled the all-new lightweight architecture innovated and manufactured at the £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre opened in the Sheffield region in the North of England that will underpin the next decade of McLaren’s electrified future.

To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its range of innovative supercars, McLaren Automotive partners with world leading companies to provide specialist expertise, technology and solutions. These include AkzoNobel, Ashurst, Dell Technologies, Gulf, Pirelli,  Richard Mille and Tumi.

McLaren Group:
The McLaren Group is a global leader in luxury automotive and technology and comprises three businesses: Automotive, Racing and Applied.

McLaren Artura

 

McLaren Artura

 

McLaren Artura

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UK Entrepreneurs Launch «Counteract» to combat the Global Climate Crisis through Carbon Removal

LONDON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — UK entrepreneurs and investors Matt Isaacs, Andrew Shebbeare, and Andy Bonsall today announced the launch of Counteract to combat the climate crisis through research, development, and investment in carbon removal technology. Counteract will help engineer and scientist entrepreneurs with the…

LONDON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — UK entrepreneurs and investors Matt Isaacs, Andrew Shebbeare, and Andy Bonsall today announced the launch of Counteract to combat the climate crisis through research, development, and investment in carbon removal technology. Counteract will help engineer and scientist entrepreneurs with the early stage investment, commercialisation, access to community, and communications support required to develop businesses capable of capturing or storing greenhouse gases at gigaton scale. 

The company is the co-founders’ fourth venture together, having last collaborated to launch and grow the global media and technology business Essence, to date the only business ranked #1 in both The Sunday Times Tech Track and International Track league tables. Essence was acquired by WPP in 2015 and today manages over $4bn of global media spend.

Isaacs, Shebbeare, and Bonsall, who have been privately investing for several years, bring extensive expertise in venture building spanning fintech, technology, consulting and media. They are joined by former Octopus Ventures investor Caitlin Wale, bringing sustainability and low carbon solutions experience in built infrastructure and renewable energy.

To mitigate the cruelest impacts of climate change will require increasing carbon capture from 0.04 Gigatons in 2020 to 5.6 gt by 2050 according to the International Energy Agency, a growth rate faster than the oil industry peak. Counteract will support very early stage concepts and ventures across the spectrum of carbon removal solutions such as enhanced weathering, blue and soil carbon, direct air capture, afforestation/reforestation, and new sequestration channels.

Commenting on the launch, Counteract co-founder Andrew Shebbeare said: «This decade will set the trajectory for humankind’s response to climate change. Time is too short for vital innovations to get stuck in the lab or ideas to languish on paper. We know that solutions proven in theory or at pilot scale now need wide-ranging support and patient capital to break through. We are excited to launch Counteract today to help turn great ideas into scalable solutions that will make a material impact in our lifetimes.»

Shebbeare continued: «With the right effort and response, we can remove enough carbon from the atmosphere to avert enormous suffering. And we believe that for those who are willing to prioritise impact over short term returns, carbon removal also presents an extraordinary commercial opportunity. 2021 is going to be a critical year for climate solutions globally and we are excited to see the UK at the forefront with COP26 in Glasgow in November.»

With increasing investment interest and philanthropic support for climate solutions, and the carbon marketplace estimated to exceed $10B within the next five years, the market for private investments in this space is destined for significant growth. Counteract provides an important new vehicle for accelerating early stage carbon removal solutions at a critical time for the industry.

Counteract will announce a first round of investments and partnerships in the coming months. 

About Counteract

Launched in February 2021, Counteract is a new carbon removal company combating the climate crisis through research, development and investment. Counteract gives engineer and scientist entrepreneurs the financial and strategic support to turn fresh ideas into self-sustaining businesses with the potential to capture or store greenhouse gases at gigaton scale.

Counteract was founded by experienced entrepreneurs and investors from the world of digital media, finance, technology and consulting, with early backgrounds in engineering, economics and material science, a shared track record of growing organizations from startup to global scale and a shared belief that business can be a profound force for good.

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Costa Restarts Cruises With New Program From March 27 With Costa Smeralda And From May 2 With Costa Luminosa

GENOA, Italy, Feb.  17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The cruise ships of Costa Cruises, the Italian company of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), are ready to set sail again and offer guests holidays filled with leisure and relaxation, along with enhanced health and safety protocols.

The restart begins with the departure of the flagship Costa Smeralda, scheduled for March 27 with an unchanged itinerary, sailing guests to beautiful Italian locations, with 3-…

GENOA, Italy, Feb.  17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The cruise ships of Costa Cruises, the Italian company of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), are ready to set sail again and offer guests holidays filled with leisure and relaxation, along with enhanced health and safety protocols.

The restart begins with the departure of the flagship Costa Smeralda, scheduled for March 27 with an unchanged itinerary, sailing guests to beautiful Italian locations, with 3- and 4-day mini-cruises or alternatively a 7-day cruise, calling at Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina and Cagliari.

From May 1, Costa Smeralda will return to sailing one-week cruises in the western Mediterranean, with visits to Italy (Savona, Civitavecchia and Palermo), France (Marseille) and Spain (Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca).

A second ship, Costa Luminosa, will also be back in service, departing from Trieste from May 2, and the following day from Bari, confirming its program of one-week cruises in Greece and Croatia.

Costa is working with national and local authorities of the countries included in the itineraries of its ships outside Italy to define the details of the restart of cruise operations, with enhanced health and safety measures through the implementation of the Costa Safety Protocol.

The protocol contains operational measures related to all aspects of the cruise experience, both on board and ashore, which were implemented in the past months of cruise operations.  Such measures include limited capacity, swab tests for all guests and crew, temperature checks when disembarking and re-embarking the ship, protected shore excursions, physical distancing on board and at the cruise terminals, new ways of using on-board services, enhanced sanitation and medical services, and use of protective face masks when necessary.

Details of the itineraries, with related booking options, will soon be available on the website www.costacruises.eu and at travel agencies.

All other cruises scheduled until the end of May, and not included in the program updated today, will be cancelled. Costa is in the process of informing travel agents and customers affected by changes.

 

 

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CGTN：¿Cuál es el papel de China en la lucha global contra la COVID-19?

PEKIN, 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  La pandemia de COVID-19, que afecta a todos los países, ha subrayado tanto la forma en que China afronta este reto global como su visión de un mundo mejor.

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PEKIN, 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  La pandemia de COVID-19, que afecta a todos los países, ha subrayado tanto la forma en que China afronta este reto global como su visión de un mundo mejor.

Como primer gran país en haber contenido efectivamente el virus y la única gran economía que registró un crecimiento positivo el año pasado, China ha estado al frente de la lucha global, teniendo en cuenta que la COVID-19 no conoce fronteras y no puede combatirse sin trabajar juntos. 

«Tras un año de dificultades, podemos entender más que nunca la importancia de una comunidad con un futuro compartido para la humanidad», comentó el presidente chino Xi Jinping en su discurso de Año Nuevo el último día de 2020.

La pandemia evitó que Xi viajase al extranjero, pero aún así fue un año ajetreado de diplomacia para el presidente chino. Tuvo 87 reuniones y llamadas de teléfono con líderes extranjeros y representantes de organizaciones internacionales y asistió a 22 eventos bilaterales o multilaterales en forma de «diplomacia de nube», pidiendo solidaridad y cooperación para abordar la crisis. 

‘El arma más poderosa’ 

China –particularmente su provincia central de Hubei y la capital provincial de Wuhan– fue golpeada por el brote de COVID-19: Casi 90.000 casos confirmados se han notificado en China continental y se han perdido más de 4.600 vidas; los residentes de las regiones más castigadas han soportado semanas o incluso meses de cuarentenas, mientras las personas del país han sido cooperadores en medio de las restricciones de viaje, incluso durante las vacaciones del Año Nuevo chino; el producto interior bruto (PIB) del país se contrajo un 6,8 por ciento de año en año en el primer trimestre de 2020. 

Dando prioridad siempre a la vida y salud de las personas, China ha cortado los canales de transmisión del virus, a pesar de los casos esporádicos que surgieron en invierno- El control epidémico de éxito contribuyó a una rápida recuperación económica, con el PIB del país aumentando un 2,3 por ciento de año en año en 2020.

A su vez, China está cumpliendo sus responsabilidades como principal país y luchando hombro con hombro con el resto del mundo frente a la amenaza común para la humanidad que supone la COVID-19.

«La solidaridad y la cooperación son nuestro arma más potente para combatir el virus», destacó Xi en un discurso sobre la apertura de la 73.ª Asamblea Mundial de Salud en mayo.

«Esta es la lección clave que el mundo ha aprendido de la lucha contra el VIH/SIDA, Ébola, gripe aviar, gripe A (H1N1) y otras grandes epidemias. Y la solidaridad y cooperación es una forma segura mediante la que las personas de todo el mundo puede combatir este nuevo coronavirus», explicó mediante un enlace en vídeo.

China organizó su mayor motor humanitario global desde 1949, proporcionando asistencia antivirus a más de 150 países y 10 organizaciones internacionales y enviando 36 equipos médicos a 34 países en situación de necesidad.

En sus discursos en la 73.ª Asamblea Mundial de Salud, la Cumbre Extraordinaria China-África en Solidaridad contra la COVID-19, la 12.ª Cumbre BRICS, la 27.ª Cumbre de Líderes Económicos de APEC y la 15.ª Cumbre de Líderes del G20, Xi prometió repetidamente hacer de las vacunas chinas para la COVID-19 un «bien público global» accesible y asequible para personas de todo el mundo.

Y China entrega esa promesa ofreciendo vacunas a países como Camboya, Chile, Perú, Pakistán, Serbia, Hungría, Guinea ecuatorial, Laos, México, Zimbabwe, la República Dominicana y Tailandia –, en su mayoría, países en desarrollo.

«Estamos muy orgullosos y esto es una evidencia de nuestra relación con el pueblo de China«, destacó el presidente de Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, la semana pasado mientras agradecía a China su donación de 200.000 dosis de vacuna. 

Buscando un futuro mejor

Además de ayudar a combatir la crisis sanitaria provocada por la pandemia, China contribuye a la recuperación económica en todo el mundo y la mejora del gobierno global en la era post-COVID-19.

El presidente Xi apeló a las economías mundiales líderes para impulsar la recuperación económica ya en marzo, cuando el coronavirus se estaba propagando rápidamente por el mundo.

«Quiero pedir a todos los miembros del G20 que tomen medidas colectivas: recortar tarifas, eliminar barreras y facilitar un flujo comercial sin trabas», destacó Xi en la Cumbre Extraordinaria de Líderes Virtuales del G20 sobre la COVID-19. «Juntos, podemos enviar una fuerte señal y restaurar la confianza para la recuperación económica global».

Abordando la Cumbre del G20 de Riad en noviembre, pidió esfuerzos concertados de las grandes economías para promover un desarrollo más inclusivo y mejorar el gobierno global. 

El G20, en su papel en la lucha global contra la COVID-19, debería mantener el multilateralismo, transparencia, inclusividad y cooperación para el beneficio mutuo, así como mantener el ritmo de los tiempos, indicó el presidente chino. 

«Deberíamos mantener nuestro apoyo a los países en desarrollo y ayudarles a superar los estragos causados por la pandemia», explicó a otros líderes del G20.

Para aliviar la carga de deuda de los países pobres, China ha implementado totalmente la  G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), con la cantidad total de 1.300 millones de dólares, comentó Xi.

El G20 lanzó la DSSI en abril para abordar las necesidades de liquidez inmediatas de países de baja renta, permitiendo que los pagos de servicios de deuda debidos entre el 1 de mayo a final de 2020 debidos por los países más empobrecidos se suspendan. Luego, la suspensión de la deuda se amplió otros seis meses hasta el 30 de junio de 2021. 

China también ha establecido objetivos más ambiciosos para combatir el cambio climático e impulsar el desarrollo sostenible. Xi anunció en septiembre que el país debería luchar por tener un pico de emisiones de CO2 antes de 2030 y lograr la neutralidad en carbono antes de 2060. 

«COVID-19 nos recuerda que la humanidad debería lanzar una revolución verde y moverse más rápido para crear una manera verde de desarrollo y vida», afirmó en un discurso en el Debate General de la 75.ª sesión de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas.

Xi presentó más objetivos en diciembre en la Cumbre sobre la Ambición Climática para conmemorar el quinto aniversario del Acuerdo de París sobre el cambio climático. 

Para 2030, China reducirá sus emisiones de dióxido de carbono por unidad del PIB en más del 65 por ciento desde el nivel de 2005, aumentará la cuota de combustibles no fósiles en consumo energético primario a en torno al 25 por ciento, aumentará el volumen de existencias forestales en seis mil millones de metros cúbicos desde el nivel de 2005 y llevará su capacidad instalada total de energía eólica y solar a más de 1.200 millones de kilovatios, comentó. 

El mundo está viendo profundos cambios suscitados por la COVID-19. China, mientras actúa para superar este reto en casa, arrima el hombro para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor tras la crisis. 

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Twelve Journalists Recognized As 2020 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award Winners

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With our environmental crisis intricately related to but frequently overshadowed by the dramatic political and social events of the past year, twelve journalists have been awarded a 2020 SEAL Environmental Journalism…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With our environmental crisis intricately related to but frequently overshadowed by the dramatic political and social events of the past year, twelve journalists have been awarded a 2020 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award in recognition of their work to bring climate knowledge, justice, and action to the forefront of public discourse.

Honorees include four repeat winners: Fiona Harvey of The Guardian, Alexander C. Kaufman of Huffington Post, Dave Roberts of Volts, and Lisa Friedman of The New York Times.

First-time SEAL Environmental Journalism Award recipients include Shannon Osaka of Grist, Zoya Tierstein of Grist, James Temple of The MIT Technology Review, Brian L. Kahn of Earther, Jeff Brady of NPR, Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post, Rhett A. Butler of Mongabay, and Mary Annaise Heglar, Freelance Climate Essayist.

The 2020 SEAL Environmental Journalism Awards were chaired by Emily Wasley, Corporate Climate Resilience Practice Leader with WSP USA. Throughout her academic and professional career, Ms. Wasley has partnered with government entities, water utilities, and Fortune 50 to 500 corporations to institutionalize climate considerations into existing risk management, business continuity, and sustainability efforts.

«Over the past several years, the field of journalism has been questioned considerably because of the amount of misinformation that exists in our globally interconnected and oftentimes volatile world. Because of this, we rely on trusted journalists for information that is based on sound science and factual evidence,» commented Ms. Wasley. «The journalists that have been identified as exemplary to receive a SEAL Award are not shying away from revealing the truth or calling out those that are further exacerbating our climate crisis. Journalism is imperative to help our society understand what is happening behind the curtain and inform them of the subsequent pain and suffering that climate change is having on our frontline communities. We must protect the field of journalism and the right to free, factual speech that is based on sound science to remain informed of the myriad of challenges and opportunities every one of us will experience today and into the future.»

Winners were selected based on a panel review of each journalist’s work, data-driven analysis of the impact and reach of their articles, and consideration for writers who are bringing fresh perspectives and social relevance to environmental issues.

2020 SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM AWARD WINNERS: 

Fiona Harvey – Guardian
Alexander C. Kaufman – Huffington Post
Lisa Friedman – New York Times
Dave Roberts – Volts
Brian L. Kahn – Earther / Gizmodo
Shannon Osaka – Grist
Zoya Tierstein – Grist
James Temple – MIT Technology Review
Jeff Brady – NPR
Juliet Eilperin – The Washington Post
Rhett A. Butler – Mongabay
Mary Annaise Heglar – Hot Take

ABOUT SEAL AWARDS

SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through our corporate sustainability awards & environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing our own environmental impact campaigns.

 

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