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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 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

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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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88% Vaccination Rate Across Yas Island Employees

Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment destination to be among the first in the world to vaccinate most of its employees, signaling its commitment to health and safety

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Eighty-eight per cent employees working at attractions, experiences, hotels, restaurants and retailers at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, have been vaccinated against COVID-19, as the Island aims to be among the first fully vaccinated holiday destinations in the UAE and the world.

Demonstrating its commitment to health and wellbeing, the popular destination has now seen 7,574 of its employees receive their vaccines against COVID-19, in support of Abu Dhabi’s vaccination programme, in addition to building safety and confidence across the Emirate’s community.

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Miral, commented: «The health and safety of our visitors and employees has always been a top priority, and part of our commitment to positioning Yas Island as a top global destination for entertainment, leisure and business. The ongoing UAE vaccination programme is pivotal to the safe return of visitors to Yas Island, and we are confident that the Island will soon be among the first fully vaccinated destinations in the UAE and the world. We are grateful to the UAE’s wise leadership for providing access to the vaccine, keeping our community protected and safe.»

Since the launch of the wider UAE vaccination programmes, attractions across Yas Island have encouraged employees to choose to vaccinate to protect their health and the safety and wellbeing of their community and those visiting Yas Island. A range of activities have been introduced to help employees make an informed decision to vaccinate.

Saif Al Noaimi, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management said, «Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management is proud that its employees are actively taking part in the vaccination programme, supporting and demonstrating the UAE’s ability to mount an agile and effective response to the pandemic. Across all our events and activities, the safety and wellness of visitors is paramount, and the vaccination programme underpins our mission to rebuild trust and confidence across the community in enjoying all that Abu Dhabi has to offer.»

A range of attractions, hotels, and assets have been involved in the Emirate’s vaccination drive, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, W Hotel Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Mall, Yas Beach, Etihad Arena, Yas Marina, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, and Yas Plaza Hotels.

Speaking on the success of Yas Island’s vaccination drive, Bayan Al Hosani, Executive Director for People, Culture & Performance, Aldar, said: «Since the beginning of the pandemic, our wise leadership has taken prompt and decisive action to limit its impact on the community. Today, the UAE’s Vaccination Programme is among the most successful in the world. As a responsible business, Aldar is committed to shouldering the responsibility and supporting the UAE Government and health authorities’ efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of our nation. We are proud to have achieved such a milestone at Yas Island, which will provide peace of mind to anyone visiting this iconic destination.»

Over the past year, Yas Island introduced numerous safety measures such as the ‘#TogetherAtYas’ online platform that offers guests a guide to the comprehensive safety measures on Yas Island, and the widely commended ‘Yas Wellness Program’ which was launched as part of ‘#TogetherAtYas’ as a comprehensive wellness program granting guests direct access to a dedicated team of Yas Wellness ambassadors.

For more information on precautionary measures being taken at Yas Island, please visit yasisland.ae/yaswellness.

Yas Island

Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Yas Island (www.yasisland.ae) is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holiday makers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and the most enjoyable musical and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and indoor and outdoor concert venues – all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

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88% Vaccination Rate Across Yas Island Employees

Johnson Controls Joins The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism to Support Accelerated Net-Zero Carbon Ambition

CORK, Ireland, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced it has joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. Signatories of the Pledge commit to reaching net-zero carbon…

Signing aligns with Johnson Controls’ commitment to bring forward net-zero carbon emissions from 2050 to 2040

Johnson Controls is one of 53 organizations that have now signed the Pledge, and the move comes hot on the heels of the company’s announcement of new environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, science-based targets, and its own net-zero carbon pledge. The pact will see Johnson Controls partner with other industry leaders to uncover new pathways to meet common environmental and sustainability goals.

«Sustainability is at the heart of our business and fundamental to everything we do as a company,» said George Oliver, Johnson Controls chairman and CEO. «Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the planet today. Our recent announcement to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 through innovations and technologies such as our OpenBlue platform, further demonstrates our commitment to protect and preserve the environment. We are looking forward to further enhancing the role we can play by working with Amazon, Global Optimism, and other signatories to reach net-zero carbon a decade before the important Paris Agreement’s goal.»

The Climate Pledge allows signatories to share access to technologies, best practices, and innovations in supply chain enhancements, and create joint action to address the most critical climate challenges. Specifically, signatories pledge to accelerate the path to net zero by agreeing to regular reporting on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon elimination, and credible offsets. Johnson Controls has a long-standing business relationship with Amazon and has been working with the company since 2008.

«As the U.S. takes an important step forward in the fight against climate change by officially rejoining the Paris Agreement this week, I am excited to welcome 20 new companies to The Climate Pledge who want to go even faster,» said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO. «Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019 to encourage companies to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement 10 years early, and we’re seeing incredible momentum behind the pledge with 53 companies from 18 industries across 12 countries already joining. Together, we can use our collective scale to help decarbonize the economy and preserve Earth for future generations.»

Johnson Controls’ participation in The Climate Pledge reinforces its mission to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. As a leader in the buildings space for 135 years, and a pioneer in sustainability, the company is focused on empowering customers and communities to streamline building operations and deliver energy efficiencies that will help them meet their environmental goals.

Johnson Controls is driving sustainability across its entire value chain by focusing on clean energy solutions, people, partnerships, performance, and governance. It is ranked in the top 12 percent of climate leadership companies globally by CDP and was named one of Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies.

About Johnson Controls:

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

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Invitation to a launch event of new PONSSE Scorpion harvester

HELSINKI, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ponsse launches the next generation PONSSE Scorpion harvester

Date: Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10.00 (EET) in Finnish and at 15.00 (EET) in English.

Ponsse’s flagship product, PONSSE Scorpion harvester, was first introduced to the general public in 2013. Immediately after its launch, the Scorpion became a global sales success and a national symbol of responsible forestry.

Now, eight years later, the…

HELSINKI, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ponsse launches the next generation PONSSE Scorpion harvester

Date: Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10.00 (EET) in Finnish and at 15.00 (EET) in English.

Now, eight years later, the Scorpion has shed its skin. Ponsse introduces a new, extensively modernised Scorpion harvester that meets all the requirements of forestry today; from cab stability allowing for increasingly better work ergonomics to more holistic consideration of the environment and from advanced OPTI 5G technology to unobstructed visibility.It is with great pleasure and pride that Ponsse invites you to the unique launch event of the new Scorpion. This event is guaranteed to be unforgettable and can be experienced via live streaming on 24 February 2021 at 10.00 (EET) in Finnish and at 15.00 (EET) in English.

https://www.ponsse.com/ponsse-studio-live#/

You are warmly welcome to join us!

Ponsse Plc

Marko Mattila
Sales, Service and Marketing Director

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Saga Pure: Fourth quarter 2020 financial results

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Saga Pure ASA (Saga Pure) (OSE: SAGA) reported a net profit in the fourth quarter 2020 of NOK 213.3 million, (Q4 2019: NOK 41.6 million) following a positive development for the company’s new investment strategy within renewable energy, hydrogen, circular economy and CO2 reductions.

«The fourth quarter was an eventful period for Saga Pure following the transformation to a new…

«The fourth quarter was an eventful period for Saga Pure following the transformation to a new investment strategy within renewable energy, hydrogen, circular economy and CO2 reductions. We did our first investments in Everfuel, Bergen Carbon Solutions and Horisont Energi in the quarter, in addition to raising over 400 million in capital to position Saga Pure for further growth and expansion in 2021,» says Bjørn Simonsen, Chief Executive Officer of Saga Pure.

Saga Pure reported a net profit from continued operations in the fourth quarter 2020 of NOK 213.3 million, up from NOK 41.6 million in the corresponding quarter in 2019, driven by the positive development of Everfuel. Following the capital raises in the quarter, Saga Pure ended 2020 with a cash balance of NOK 476 million.

«Saga Pure sees significant opportunities within our green investment universe and the team has extensive technical and financial expertise, an unparalleled deal-flow and leverages on the backing and capabilities from the Ferncliff group,» Simonsen continues.

After the closing of the quarter, Saga Pure completed a subsequent offering and realized the Everfuel investment with a net gain of NOK 260 million, contributing to a cash position of NOK 800 million primo February 2021. The company has also applied for a transfer of the listing of the Saga Pure shares from Euronext Expand to Oslo Børs.

«We are currently evaluating a number of investments in companies that can take a leading position in their field, while maintaining a solid cash position to ensure financial robustness and flexibility. Additionally, Saga Pure will expand the organization further with additional industrial expertise to continue the search for the solutions that contribute to a greener future,» Simonsen concludes.

Saga Pure will host an investor presentation 17 February at 08:00 CET and the presentation can be followed live at www.saga-pure.com, or at

https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20210217_2/

The presentation of the financial results for the fourth quarter and the Board of Directors report are enclosed.

For additional information, please contact:

Bjørn Simonsen, CEO, +47 97 17 98 21 or bjorn.simonsen@saga-pure.com

Espen Lundaas, CFO, +47 92 43 14 17 or espen.lundaas@saga-pure.com

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Saga Pure ASA is an investment company focusing on opportunities within renewable energy, hydrogen, circular economy and CO2-reduction.

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Out Now: Nekter Gun, «Surreal» (Gunlock Records)

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fun. Pure. Friendly. The music of Nekter Gun is meant to be welcoming. Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» (Gunlock Records) is out now.

Dramatic and futuristic to hook a listener in from the get-go, «Surreal» delights, featuring Nekter Gun’s vocal and his uber-accessible sing-song rap. Smart, articulate and crystal clear, «Surreal» refuses to be ignored. Perfectly suited to the mainstream of all ages, Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» has commercial appeal. Mastered by…

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fun. Pure. Friendly. The music of Nekter Gun is meant to be welcoming. Nekter Gun’s «Surreal» (Gunlock Records) is out now.

About Nekter Gun

Hailing from Bolivia, South America, and currently based in New Jersey, Nekter Gun (real name, Hector Gundlach) emigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was a young child. His maternal grandparents included recording artists and musicians and music was always plentiful in the close-knit Gundlach family. At age four, Gundlach participated in the church choir, singing with his grandparents. As a youth, he would sing while accompanied by his grandfather on guitar. This fascination with music soon evolved into the younger Gundlach learning to play the guitar himself. Gundlach’s love of music soon took him from performing with a live band at local coffee shops to larger stages where he began carving a niche for himself along the New Jersey shore. By 2008, Gundlach had assembled his live band, Vestibule, which spent the next eight years touring and recording music. With Vestibule, Gundlach performed at famous New Jersey venues, The Stone Pony and The Saint in Asbury Park, Bar Anticipation in Belmar, and Brighton Bar in Long Branch.

In 2012, Gundlach found himself itching for new, more expansive sounds, and by 2016, he’d made the decision to put Vestibule on hiatus while he transitioned into music production. Gundlach spent much time studying the sounds of Calvin Harris, Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Garrix and other big-room artists dominating the airwaves at that time. Though his musical influences include reggae, rock and future-bass, he is a musician at heart, playing guitar, keyboards and singing. It’s this open-mindedness towards music that characterizes Nekter Gun’s sound, and he’s often mixing big-room records with reggae and dub as a live DJ.

Once his passion for DJ’ing and electronic dance music was lit, Gundlach began frequented venues including The Headliner in Neptune City, D’Jais in Belmar and Porta in Asbury Park. There, the resident DJs spun Nekter Gun’s EDM hits including «Too Young,» «Wrapped Up In Your Love,» and «Neon Night.» Trekking into Manhattan for club nights out, Gundlach was drawn to venues like the legendary Webster Hall.

It was in pursuit of this newfound musical avenue that Gundlach studied studio production and live-DJing at Dubspot academy in New York City. He was later accepted into Berklee College Online’s music composition and production program, where he earned his degree. Gundlach’s first two releases as his Nekter Gun alias were 2019’s «Wrapped Up In Your Love» and «Too Young» with Pat Ross. Those songs received over 500,000 streams in a few short months. The duo later went on to collaborate with Jereme Rogers, a professional skateboarder and rapper. In 2020, Gundlach established his own imprint, Gunlock Records, and Nekter Gun’s «Neon Night» was released later that year. «Neon Night» charted on iTunes’ electronic charts in Mexico (peaking at #18) and also did well in Canada. Nekter Gun has clocked more than 1 million streams to-date. The second artist signed to the label is Sunset Capone, and he is expected to release new music on Gunlock Records in 2021.

The mission of Gunlock Records derives from Nekter Gun’s philosophy as an artist, «To live in the moment is to experience the infinite.»

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EaseMyTrip boosts Push Notification Delivery by 40% through Netcore’s proprietary Smart Push, enhances retention

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EaseMyTrip, India’s leading travel, and ticketing portal saw a 40% uptick in its push notification delivery, resulting in heightened engagement with its customer base. The boost came in with the strategic implementation of Netcore’s breakthrough notification delivery technology – <a target="_blank"…

Smart Push is a pioneered technology by Netcore in push notification delivery that negates the unreliability of the Google FCM and ensures better delivery on the wide spectrum of mobile device brands. This makes Smart Push a cut above the other push amplification solutions on offer, by design.

EaseMyTrip was navigating multiple challenges at the user engagement level. Low DAUs resulted in lower engagement and high uninstalls. Due to OS-level optimizations on multiple mobile device brands, the reachability is highly truncated. Any effective engagement strategy was marred by the low reachability of the message due to low push notification delivery rates.

Netcore’s customer success team chalked out a high impact engagement strategy with the team at EaseMyTrip to combat this limitation. Through the Smart Push feature, the teams were able to boost the delivery rate of these push notifications by 40% in less than 90 days.

While the delivery uplift solved for the reducing DAUs in the short term, it also positively impacted the push notification sender reputation, hence impacting the long term enhanced delivery of push notifications for the brand.

Vikash Goyal, Head – Digital Marketing, EaseMyTrip added, «Increasing app push notification delivery rates is one of the biggest challenge faced by mobile marketers today. At EaseMyTrip, our focus has always been to discover & implement innovative technology to strengthen our overall mobile app experience.» He further commented on the value of Smart Push, «With Netcore’s Smart Push Technology, we’ve been able to achieve a delivery rate uplift of more than 40% for our app push notifications – boosting user activation/reactivation. The expert consultancy and constant support extended by their Customer Success team has been pivotal in achieving this success.»

«Every touchpoint is pivotal for engagement resulting in enhanced retention. You lose a touchpoint, you lose an opportunity to engage your customer. It’s simple.» said Kalpit Jain, Group CEO, Netcore Solutions. «Netcore has pushed the envelope forever to empower brands in delivering the best possible experience to their customer base. Smart Push is now a critical component of the customer engagement and experience arsenal of the brands such as Shemaroo, TVS Credit, Ease My Trip among others and we are happy and proud of the impact it has achieved for them,» added Kalpit.

About Netcore Solutions

Netcore is a global Marketing Technology company that offers solutions to help brands and enterprises in customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. The first and leading Marketing Automation, Analytics and AI/ ML solutions provider in India, Netcore was established in 1997 by Rajesh Jain, an Internet pioneer. Netcore’s product suite includes Smartech and Pepipost. Smartech is an AI-powered growth marketing platform. Pepipost is an API based Email sending product.

Netcore serves a strong base of 3000+ enterprises across industry verticals, like Thomas Cook, Go Air, Cleartrip, HDFC, Kotak, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, MakeMyTrip, Lenskart, Swiggy, Myntra, BabyChakra, Dream11, Reliance, Vodafone, ITC, OLA, Pfizer, OLX along with International brands PizzaHut Malaysia, Malindo Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Seek Asia, Tokopedia, Blibli, Standard Chartered, FCMB, GT Bank and many more. Netcore, with its marketing technology, delivers 8+ billion emails and 3+ billion SMSs a month, creating 11+ billion Customer Connects monthly and handles 30+ Billion Events a month. Netcore is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in SEA, USA, MEA and an employee base of 550.

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88% Vaccination Rate Across Yas Island Employees

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Scenic America Celebrates Announcement of New All-American Roads & National Scenic Byways

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Scenic America celebrates the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s announcement today of 34 National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads, the first additions to the program since 2009. The new designees– ranging from Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway to California’s Historic Route 66 Needles to Barstow Scenic Byway– traverse 28 states,…

Established in 1991, the National Scenic Byways Program recognizes roadways with notable scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities. Scenic America, a national environmental nonprofit that preserves and enhances the visual character and scenic beauty of America, led the charge to revitalize and restore funding for the program.

«The National Scenic Byways Program brings new jobs, tourism, and other benefits to communities along these scenic roads, which are often located in parts of the country where such resources are desperately needed and harder to come by. We are grateful to Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), and the nine Members who led the way to pass Public Law No. 116-57, The Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act, making today’s announcement possible,» said Scenic America President Mark Falzone. «We are excited to partner with the new designees as they tap into the program’s benefits, and we look forward to helping other byways across the country in applying for future byways designations.»

Recognizing the potential impact of the National Scenic Byways Program on America’s travel and tourism industry and on its own scenic conservation mission, Scenic America took the lead to work with Congress to open a new nominations process and establish funding for the program. Through the leadership of Sen. Collins and Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), Congress included $16 million in funding for the program in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act enacted on December 29, 2020—its first dedicated funding since 2012.

The program’s revitalization comes at a critical time for the travel and tourism sector as it contends with the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on communities that rely on a robust hospitality industry. In 2019 alone, travel and tourism generated $2.9 trillion in economic impact according to the U.S. Travel Association. Scenic byways contribute strongly to those figures. For example, the Blue Ridge Parkway generated $1.4 billion in economic output and supported 16,300 jobs in North Carolina and Virginia in 2019, according to the National Park Service. During the same year, the Natchez Trace Scenic Parkway brought $13.1 million in economic output to Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, supporting 161 jobs. As Americans look for safe ways to return to travel, road trips and visits to parks and natural places are expected to have widespread appeal.

The list of today’s designees can be viewed here: https://www.scenic.org/blog/scenic-america-celebrates-announcement-of-new-scenic-byways-designations/.

Scenic America will continue to advocate for the National Scenic Byways Program’s long-term funding, as well as for it to be included in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill that Congress will take up this session.

The National Scenic Byways Program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Details about today’s announcement and additional resources for awardees and future applicants can be found on the FHWA website. To learn more about Scenic America and its support of the National Scenic Byways Program, visit www.scenicbyways.org.

About Scenic America

Scenic America is the only national environmental nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the visual character and scenic beauty of America’s parks, open spaces, neighborhoods, and transportation corridors. Learn more at scenic.org.

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La «memoria» del Reino de Ryukyu se expresa en una nueva exposición de arte multimedia inaugurada en el aeropuerto de Naha el 13 de febrero

NAHA, Japón, 16 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El 13 de febrero de 2021, la Agencia de Asuntos Culturales abrió una nueva exposición de arte en el aeropuerto de Naha como parte de su iniciativa «CULTURE GATE to JAPAN«. El artista Visual/programador Satoru Higa y la animadora/ilustradora nuQ crearon obras basadas en el tema del Reino de Ryukyu. Estas obras se exhiben en el aeropuerto y en la web, con el objetivo de promover los…

〈Descripción del evento en el aeropuerto de Naha〉
Ubicada en la zona turística subtropical de Okinawa en Japón, la exposición presentada en el aeropuerto de Naha tiene como tema la «MEMORIA». Dos artistas han creado impresionantes obras visuales que conectan los recuerdos del histórico Reino de Ryukyu de la isla, empapados en luz solar y color, con el mundo moderno.

Durante los 450 años comprendidos entre 1429 y 1879, una región conocida como el Reino de Ryukyu desarrolló su cultura sumamente única por medio de una extensa interacción con China, Japón, Corea y el sudeste de Asia. Los vestigios de este reino histórico permanecen hasta el día de hoy, visibles a través de los sitios históricos de Okinawa, que reflejan perspectivas distintivas sobre la naturaleza, y artesanías de colores vivos: las telas con teñido bingata son unas de las más reconocibles.

Uno de los artistas involucrados en la exposición es Satoru Higa, un artista visual de Okinawa que utiliza sofisticadas técnicas de programación de manera experta. HIGA ha representado la historia y el espíritu del Reino de Ryukyu en una plataforma digital con un modelo 3D del castillo de Shuri (Shurijo), un ícono de la historia de Ryukyu que fue destruido en gran medida por un incendio en 2019.

La otra artista, nuQ, es una creadora de animaciones conocida por sus colores de arte pop y su estética retro. Ella creó un mural que reúne la historia del Reino de Ryukyu con el rol moderno de Okinawa como destino turístico.

■Período: exhibiciones abiertas el 13 de febrero de 2021
■Ubicación: Aeropuerto de Naha
Trabajo de Satoru Higa: Área de la terminal internacional, Fukugi Hall, Piso 3
Trabajo de nuQ: Área de la terminal nacional, salida del puesto de control de seguridad C, piso 2
*Las obras se exhibirán en dichas ubicaciones hasta el 9 de marzo. El 13 de marzo, las obras se trasladarán al vestíbulo de la terminal de salidas internacionales, piso 2.
■Tarifa de entrada: gratuita
■Tema: MEMORIA que conecta los recuerdos del Reino de Ryukyu con el mundo moderno
■Título:Retrato, paisaje Satoru HIGA
Past and Present Chanpuru Hospitality nuQ
■Artista:
Artista visual y programador Satoru HIGA

Satoru HIGA, nacido en la prefectura de Okinawa en 1983, es un artista visual y programador que utiliza computadoras como herramientas para crear nuevas formas de expresión. Aprovechando técnicas sofisticadas de programación, como gráficas 3D en tiempo real y visión computarizada, así como su experiencia en una amplia gama de proyectos, HIGA ha participado en una gran diversidad de actividades creativas que incluyen montajes, dirección escénica, VJing, presentaciones en vivo y productos de realidad virtual. Después de fundar Backspace Productions Inc. en 2019, recientemente dirigió la filmación del video del concierto en 3D para el músico Millennium Parade, así como también la filmación del último concierto de PUNPEE, «Sofa Kingdomcome».

Animadora e ilustradora nuQ

nuQ es una animadora que crea expresiones frescas con una cómica sensibilidad pop. Especializada en esquemas excéntricos de color y movimiento dinámico, trabaja en una amplia variedad de medios que incluyen anuncios de televisión, videos musicales, ilustraciones, entre otros. Ha ganado diversos premios, entre ellos el Gran Premio en el 18° Campus Genius Contest y el premio Selección del Jurado en la categoría de Animación del 16° Festival de Artes Mediáticas de Japón por New Tokio Ondo, además del premio Selección del Jurado en la categoría de Animación del 23° Festival de Artes Mediáticas de Japón por su cortometraje The Last Episode. Sus proyectos más relevantes en los últimos años incluyen el video musical «Three Mystic Apes» para Wednesday Campanella y la exposición HIBERNATION 1: Healing Spring A Film & Move Image Festival – The Latest in Independent Animation, en el Towada Art Center.

＜Acerca de CULTURE GATE to JAPAN＞
A partir de febrero de 2021, la Agencia de Asuntos Culturales del Gobierno de Japón lanzará un innovador proyecto de promoción cultural llamado «CULTURE GATE to JAPAN«. Con exposiciones en siete aeropuertos de Japón y en la terminal internacional de cruceros de Tokio, artistas y creadores activos en el campo de las artes mediáticas exhibirán obras inspiradas en la cultura única de cada zona con el objetivo de comunicar los diversos atractivos de la cultura japonesa.

Los efectos globales del nuevo coronavirus han dificultado conocer a nuevas personas y descubrir en persona nuevas culturas. Sin embargo, eso no debiese interrumpir el intercambio de arte, ideas y cultura. A través de este proyecto, esperamos seguir ofreciendo a las personas de todo el mundo la misma sensación de asombro y júbilo que se siente al conocer una nueva cultura.

Organizador: Agencia de Asuntos Culturales, Gobierno de Japón
Sitio web oficial: https://culture-gate.jp/
Exposición en el aeropuerto de Naha: https://culture-gate.jp/exhibition/memory

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