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Ontario International Airport began 2021 with double-digit gain in cargo volume while pandemic continued to depress passenger numbers

ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ontario International Airport (ONT) began 2021 just as it closed out 2020, with a double-digit increase in commercial freight volume while the COVID-19 pandemic continued to depress passenger numbers.

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January freight volume totaled more than 70,500 tons, a 15.6% increase compared to the same month last year and extending a trend of robust cargo shipments as Southern Californians continued to rely heavily on e-commerce to keep their households and businesses supplied. At the same time, shipments of mail more than doubled year-over-year to 3,225 tons.

«Cargo continued to be a source of strength in January like it was for all of 2020,» said Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. «Freight shippers continued to show great confidence in our ability to provide the infrastructure and facilities they needed to meet increasing demands on the e-commerce supply chain.»

January’s cargo volume continued a trend of double-digit growth at ONT, a leading North American carbo hub which saw freight tonnage increase by 10% or more in 10 different months last year.

In November, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. completed a $100 million investment in its ONT facilities, the centerpiece of which is a 251,000 square-foot complex with a sorting facility capable of handling 12,000 packages per hour, nine wide-body aircraft gates, 14 feeder aircraft gates and 18 truck docks.

Air cargo (tonnage)	January 2021	January 2020	Change
Freight	70,547	61,027	15.60%
Mail	3,225	1,587	103.23%
Total	73,772	62,614	17.82%

Meanwhile, passenger volume continued to be impacted by the pandemic as nearly 152,000 air travelers moved through ONT in January, 66% less than January 2020. More than 145,000 were domestic passengers and 6,475 were international fliers, decreases of 65% and 79%, respectively.

Thorpe expressed a note of optimism for higher passenger traffic this year, pointing out that airlines operating at ONT have announced plans to restart or initiate new flights to nine U.S. destinations by May while Colombia-based Avianca Airlines will begin service to El Salvador this summer. The Avianca route will be the first to Central America from the Inland Empire.

Passenger Totals	January 2021	January 2020	Change
Domestic	145,385	423,643	-65.68%
International	6,475	30,896	-79.04%
Total	151,860	454,539	-66.59%

About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which, before the coronavirus pandemic, offered nonstop commercial jet service to 26 major airports in the U.S., Mexico and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport’s four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).

OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert, (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com

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Momentum Dynamics And Eurovia (UK) Announce Memo Of Understanding To Provide Wireless Charging Solutions To UK Cities

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, and Eurovia UK, the entity responsible for maintaining and improving over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highway network, have announced a Memorandum of Understanding where the two companies will collaborate to develop wireless EV charging solutions for UK cities and fleets.

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Momentum and Eurovia Plan the Future of City-based EV Charging

The MOU heralds the beginning of a long-term partnership that will deliver a cable-free solution to the UK’s electric vehicle charging network.

Wireless Charging Enables Fleets while Keeping Cities Clean
Wireless charging for electric vehicles allows practically invisible charging during regular operation. The system is automatic and dispenses with the need for visually-detracting cabling. While in-service, such as during the loading of passengers, an equipped vehicle parks over charging pads that are sunk into or on the roadway. The vehicle then receives incremental charging of a few minutes or longer before resuming duties. The charging is automatic and requires no operation by the driver. Charging ends as the vehicle departs from the pad. The Momentum Dynamics wireless system can provide energy to vehicles from 25-450 kW. The system can be used on all types of electric vehicles, from cars and buses to drayage and depot haulers and class 8 trucks/HGVs. The system is modular in design and is therefore easily scalable, works in all weathers and is unaffected by rain, ice or snow.

UK Cities Need to Adopt Diverse Approaches to EV charging
In 2019, the UK Government became the first major economy to enshrine net zero in law. Our challenge: achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, is significant – the transport sector is currently responsible for 28% of the UK’s domestic carbon emissions. As the government’s advisory body, the Committee for Climate Change (CCC), has put it: the 2020s must be the decisive decade of progress and action on climate change. The move to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, and the huge leap in consumer demand for EVs show we are starting to make changes in the right direction. However, different use cases need different charging solutions and the aim should be to deliver the most appropriate and efficient solution for each case.

As the Department for Transport prepare to publish their Decarbonisation Plan for Transport this Spring, anything we can do to minimise carbon impacts will make a difference.

«From our work with many Highway Authorities up and down the UK, we understand the need to develop and deliver real solutions to the climate challenge. The Momentum Dynamic solution is one we think will make an immediate difference – providing wireless charging in a cost-efficient, time-efficient and visually appealing way.» said Yogesh Patel, Eurovia UK’s Process and Improvement Director. «As we plan for the long-term adoption of electric vehicles, we need to ensure we develop infrastructure that adds value to our communities without additional clutter on our streets. We were inspired with Momentum’s work on wireless taxis with Jaguar Land Rover in Oslo and we see wireless charging as one of the solutions we need to explore to achieve net zero in the UK.»

Momentum Dynamics CEO, Andrew Daga said, «The cities of the future will charge their vehicles wirelessly – whether those vehicles are driven by people or especially when driven autonomously. This means we need to plan today for that very near tomorrow. Our work with Eurovia UK will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles without adding unsightly cables to our lives and move us all toward a cleaner future.»

About Momentum Dynamics
Momentum Dynamics is a market-leading original technology developer of efficient, automatic, wireless charging systems for the automotive and transportation industries with real-world technology in operation that proves the capability and need for fast, automated opportunity charging of electric vehicles. In transit bus applications, Momentum’s system has been proven through years of service at effective power levels of over 300 kW and the system is capable of delivering 450 kW. The company has announced a project with Jaguar Land Rover to supply 50kW wireless-charged I-Pace taxis to Oslo, Norway in Q1 2021. Momentum Dynamics practices world-class technology innovation and is recognized for the unique expertise of its engineers and scientists.

About Eurovia UK

Eurovia UK Limited is the parent company of the following businesses: Ringway Infrastructure Services Limited – a leader in operating, managing and maintaining long-term local authority highway contracts; Jean Lefebvre (UK) Limited – a technical consultancy delivering the highest standard of technical services and product development; and Eurovia Infrastructure Limited – the road contracting, specialist surfacing contracting and asphalt production businesses.

Eurovia UK Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurovia SAS which is a leading global transport and infrastructure services provider. Eurovia UK businesses support services across over 50,000kms of the UK highways network.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Momentum Dynamics’ future growth. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including access to future capital at terms favorable to Momentum Dynamics, competition, general economic, business, and market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties that may adversely impact our business. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Momentum Dynamics’ business including but not limited to, increased competition; the ability of Momentum Dynamics to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks.

References:

1. Under the UK Climate Change Act, the UK must reach Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050. The Act also requires the Government to set a new Carbon Budget every five years, following the advice of the Climate Change Committee. The Sixth Carbon Budget must be legislated by June 2021. Sixth Carbon Budget – Committee for Climate Change Building back better – Raising the UK’s climate ambitions for 2035 will put Net Zero within reach and change the UK for the better – Climate Change Committee (theccc.org.uk)

2. Sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars soared last year, with more than 175,000 vehicles registered representing a growth of 140%. – Fleet News 14th Jan 2020 – Plug-in car sales grew by 140% in 2020 | Electric fleet news

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Monster Energy Unveils Cinematic Racing Video «Shifting Gears» Featuring Kurt Busch

KEY WEST, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Not your average NASCAR video! Prepare to see high-speed racing action like never before in the latest Monster Energy NASCAR video starring Kurt Busch. Watch the 42-year-old NASCAR icon from Las Vegas, Nevada, in the brand-new «Shifting Gears» release, live now on Monster Energy’s YouTube channel. The video drop coincides with Busch’s return to the iconic Daytona 500 on February 14, twenty years after his debut as a young rookie.

The high-definition video was shot on location in Key West, Florida. At a run time of 9:18 minutes, the «Shifting Gears» video packs a potent blend of visual stimuli: Speed runs down coastal highways at 200 mph, flashbacks of Busch’s NASCAR career highlights, helicopter chases and cameos featuring certified icons from the realms of auto racing, Harley-Davidson stunt riding, and freestyle motocross.

«It’s all about the fun aspect of doing something different in the world of NASCAR with our NASCAR car. We didn’t want to do a racetrack. We didn’t want to do things that you’ve already seen before,» said Busch about the concept behind the new «Shifting Gears» video.

Buckle up, because this one’s coming at you fast! On the eve of the 2021 Daytona 500 race, «Shifting Gears» released to global audiences and is available to view across Monster Energy’s social media channels. Viewers can now go online and watch the high-definition video on YouTube here.

Prepare for high-speed race action across scenic miles of coastal highway and iconic bridges from Marathon, Florida, all the way down to Key West. Also look forward to high-octane cameos from Monster Energy athletes Axell Hodges and Taka Higashino (motocross), the Unknown Industries crew of Harley Davidson riders and rapper Vanilla Ice.

«We wanted to really create the imagery and the cinematography that the Keys provide within the video. That turquoise water, the openness of the bridges, the road trip with the wind in your hair and that feel of just being out on the open road.» said Busch about the project, adding: «We wanted to feature motocross freestyle and the Harley guys. I do follow motorsports everywhere, and it is just a blast to blend in my world with them.»

The release of «Shifting Gears» is a personal milestone for Busch in his storied NASCAR career: The video drops exactly 20 years after Busch made his debut in the legendary 500-mile race as a promising young rookie in front of over 17 million viewers on national TV in 2001.

«It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years! You know, I still feel the same fire and desire. The willingness to do whatever it takes to win is there. And it comes with more experience now,» said Busch looking back at his NASCAR record.

Milestones of Busch’s NASCAR career also feature as visual flashbacks in the «Shifting Gears» video. Known as one of NASCAR’s most prominent ambassadors, Busch has built a NASCAR record that includes wins in all three of NASCAR’s top divisions: The Cup Series, the Xfinity Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Plus, arguably the biggest win of his career at the Daytona 500 in 2017.

Asked about returning to the Daytona International Speedway in 2021, Busch said: «I feel honored, privileged and I am enjoying this opportunity this late in my career. It’s been four years since I won there, but all of it gives me that fuel and the desire to win it!»

For a look back at Busch’s career highlights – and some of the most cinematic NASCAR racing action ever caught on video – viewers can now go online and watch «Shifting Gears», live on YouTube in full HD.

«I enjoyed making this video. This reflection through the Keys and driving and experiencing my Monster Energy NASCAR car out on the open road. That has never been done before and it took all of that teamwork. It took the trust and belief in everybody,» said Busch about the release of «Shifting Gears».

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See the results of all the hard work on YouTube and also make sure to read the background story behind the making of «Shifting Gears» on the Monster Energy website, featuring exclusive commentary from Busch himself.

Also visit http://www.monsterenergy.com and follow Monster Energy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter for exclusive updates from the Daytona 500, as well as Kurt Busch and our team of NASCAR athletes.

About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

Media Contact

Kimberly Paige Dresser, Indie Agency, Inc., (949) 300-5546, kim.dresser@indiepragency.com

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NATACS Launches CDCCheck™ Digital Solution for CDC Order

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — «CDCCheck™ is the solution operators need, now. NATACS has leveraged more than two decades of proven and trusted regulatory digital record-keeping experience to bring CDCCheck™ to a market in need of swift compliance assistance during these challenging times,» stated NATACS’s CEO Michael Sundheim.

As of January 26, 2021, all aircraft operators are required to confirm each passenger’s…

As of January 26, 2021, all aircraft operators are required to confirm each passenger’s documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery and verify each passenger’s completion of an attestation. Further, aircraft operators have been directed to keep an electronic or paper record of the attestation for a period of two years.

CDCCheck™ digitizes and meets aircraft operators’ documentation and record-keeping requirements, while keeping sensitive passenger information safe, private, and secure. The process is quick and easy — starting at the time a flight is booked. The system allows passengers to enter their own information, electronically sign their attestations, and upload their test results ahead of their flight. Once complete, passengers are assigned a validation number for the crewmembers to review and confirm before embarkation. All data is kept electronically, reducing the handling of paper documentation by passengers and crewmembers.

«NATACS took great care in ensuring the same safeguards and integrity of passenger data for CDCCheck™ as are available across all of their platforms,» stated NATA’s Timothy Obitts, President & CEO. «As health concerns are paramount, this program further reduces the already minimal touchpoints afforded by private travel—a transformative advance for the industry.»

CDCCheck™ is compliant with the Order. It provides a high-level of consistency and security, throughout the collection process on every flight. As regulations are updated or amended, the system allows for fluidity to adapt to any changes.

Key CDCCheck™ Components:

Flight registration
Passenger reviews online CDC attestation form
Digital signature on passenger attestation
Electronic upload of tests and other documentation
Touchless verification at boarding and flight release
Secured online repository that complies with CDC requirements
Specific Privacy Act Notice to protect passenger data
And more.

About NATACS

NATA Compliance Services (NATACS) specializes in aviation regulatory compliance and helps operators comply with FAA, DOT and TSA regulations. As a subsidiary of the National Air Transportation Association, regarded as the «Voice of Aviation» in the United States, no other team in the business is better suited to fill the role of «Watchdog of Transportation» than NATACS.

From background checks, badging and fingerprinting to full anti-drug and alcohol management programs, you can count on getting the truth and trusting the results we produce. We are professionals who have collectively devoted six decades of aviation experience in investigation, verification and compliance programs; which is why we believe NATACS is the logical single-source for your security management needs.

For more information about NATACS, please visit https://info.natacs.aero.

Media Contact

Joe Dalton, NATA Compliance Services, +1 775-360-8875, joe@natacs.aero

Shannon Chambers, National Air Transportation Association, 800-808-6282, schambers@nata.aero

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The Home Depot to Donate $1 Million to Support Campus Improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – The Home Depot^® will contribute $1 million in grants to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its annual Retool Your School program, for which voting is now open. Established in 2009, the program has emphasized HBCUs’ vital role in the American higher education system. This year, the home improvement retailer is doubling its Retool Your School commitment to fund 30 projects, providing $20,000 to $75,000 grants per school.

HBCU students, alumni and advocates can vote for their favorite HBCUs through Twitter and Instagram using the school’s designated hashtag found at retoolyourschool.com or through the voting portal also on the website. There are three school clusters, based on student population, and the ten schools with the most votes per cluster will be awarded the campus improvement grants. Voting is unlimited and ends on March 15, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. EST.

«Since 2009, The Home Depot has continued to increase its investment in campus improvements for HBCUs,» said Derek Bottoms, chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer for The Home Depot. «In addition to other HBCU initiatives supported by The Home Depot over the years, we are doubling our Retool Your School commitment to $1 million for 2021. We are ensuring that, upon their return to campus, HBCU students have an upgraded environment that enhances their educational experience as they progress on their journey to become the next generation of leaders.»

Retool Your School has provided more than $3.1 million for 117 sustainable campus improvement projects for 87% of the nation’s HBCUs. In total, more than 36 million votes have been cast in support of participating schools.

Winners will be announced in April 2021. For more information on The Home Depot’s Retool Your School, visit retoolyourschool.com.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,296 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

3M to Invest $1 Billion to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water Quality

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations.

«As we grow 3M, we will lead in environmental…

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations.

«As we grow 3M, we will lead in environmental stewardship, social equity and justice, and corporate governance,» said 3M chairman and CEO Mike Roman. «We are taking action now to bend the curve on carbon emissions and water use, and improve water quality. Our investments will make us more effective and efficient and drive growth. Today’s announcements demonstrate again how 3M applies science to improve lives to help shape the world through cleaner air, better water quality, and less waste.»

The company’s long-term investments will help advance waste reduction and pollution control programs, reduce water usage, and acquire and apply best available technology. The investments further accelerate 3M’s continuous improvement of its manufacturing operations and ability to deliver on its environmental goals.

«It is great to see 3M come out with a set of clear and focused targets for climate and water,» said Peter Bakker, president and CEO of World Business Council for Sustainable Development. «The science-based approach to innovation in 3M’s portfolio will not only improve the company’s own footprint, but also positions them uniquely to benefit from the global transformation towards a net-zero world.»

3M is Going Carbon Neutral by 2050

By applying science and technological expertise, 3M expects to further reduce carbon emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030, an 80% reduction by 2040, and 100% carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050.¹3M will continue to work collaboratively with customers, governments, and global partners to reduce emissions beyond 3M’s operations through its continued invention and introduction of innovative products and solutions.

«3M’s new carbon neutrality commitment builds upon their pledge to renewable electricity as a member of RE100,» said Amy Davidsen, executive director, North America at The Climate Group. «3M has consistently surpassed interim targets along their renewable journey, and their science-based approach has allowed them to set even more ambitious sustainability goals. 3M continues to demonstrate what leadership truly looks like and should serve as an inspiration for more companies to take action.»

Starting this year, as part of its ongoing review of its manufacturing facilities, 3M will also work to ensure all operations become best in class for minimizing emissions that can be produced during manufacturing operations.

«We are bringing our innovation to bear on the climate challenges we all face, so we can more rapidly bend the curve on carbon emissions and water use,» said Roman. «Since 2000, while continuing to grow our company, we’ve significantly reduced our greenhouse gas emissions, our global headquarters is completely powered by renewable electricity, and we are advancing our goal of reducing waste globally by targeting it at the source—working to eliminate single-use plastics and converting more facilities to zero landfill status.»

3M is Reducing Water Use and Improving Water Quality

3M is committed to reducing water use at its worldwide manufacturing facilities over the next decade. As it is in carbon emissions, 3M is taking immediate steps to drive reductions in water use in the coming months and over the longer-term: a 10% reduction in water use by 2022, a 20% reduction by 2025, and a 25% reduction by 2030.¹

3M expects to install state-of-the-art water purification technology by the end of 2023 and be fully operational by 2024 at all of its largest water-using locations. This will enable the company to return even higher quality water to the environment after its use in manufacturing operations. The company will use its expertise and advanced technology to remove impurities from the water it uses.

«3M is a long-standing supporter and promoter of conservation efforts globally, and a leading innovator and provider of the technologies and solutions that allow both their customers and governments to achieve their sustainability goals,» said David Barron, founder, International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). «ICCF is excited to see that 3M has moved to the forefront of global sustainability efforts with today’s announcement of both a detailed plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and a significant reduction in water utilization. This commitment by such an important leader in industry will surely encourage other corporate leaders to follow suit.»

Through its efforts, 3M expects to reduce its overall water usage by 2.5 billion gallons (about 9.5 billion liters) per year. The new commitments build upon the company’s existing 2025 goal of engaging with all of the water-stressed/scarce communities where it manufactures on community-wide approaches to water management.

«We are proactively reviewing our manufacturing facilities, going plant by plant to make investments and updates that will go beyond what is required, and at the same time further improve our operations,» said Roman. «We are applying 3M technologies at a broad scale, which allows us to do more to reduce, restore and reuse the water in our manufacturing processes. We are offering our experience and expertise to communities so we can help others achieve better water quality.»

3M is Committed to Leadership in Sustainability and ESG

3M’s ongoing efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship date back decades and include the creation of the Pollution Prevention Pays program that has prevented over two million tons of pollution. In 2015, the company introduced its ambitious 2025 Sustainability Goals which focus on how 3M science drives change for a more sustainable future.

Building on the company’s global capabilities and diverse technologies, 3M products drive positive environmental impact around the world. Examples include:

Semiconductor and electronics: 3M products enable more efficient semiconductor manufacturing and improve the performance and lifespan of electronic devices as we move toward a paperless world.

Recycled content and plant-based materials: 3M is helping expand the supply chain and demand for recycled materials by making products with post-consumer recycled content and leading plant-based material innovation in iconic everyday products like Scotch™ tape, Post-it™ Notes, and Scotch-Brite™ sponges.

Automotive electrification: 3M materials for assembling and light-weighting, like glass bubbles, are powering the next generation of vehicles and battery technologies, helping shed pounds per vehicle and enabling better overall fuel economy and battery range.

Energy efficient buildings: 3M window film solutions help keep the heat out and the cool air in, making buildings more efficient and reducing the energy needed to heat and cool the places where people live and work.

Renewable energy: 3M films, tapes, and adhesive technologies help solar panels capture more light, increasing efficiency, and help protect wind turbine blades against weathering and harsh environments, ultimately enhancing reliability, extending life, and improving the performance.

Improving indoor air quality: Filtrete™ room air purifiers and heating and cooling solutions help capture airborne particles, including dust, lint, pet dander, and bacteria, reducing indoor air pollutants and making homes and workplaces safer.

¹2019 will be the baseline measure year for these new commitments.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information about 3M’s financial results and estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as «anticipate,» «estimate,» «expect,» «aim,» «project,» «intend,» «plan,» «believe,» «will,» «should,» «could,» «target,» «forecast» and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or business plans or prospects. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade and other external conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) risks related to public health crises such as the global pandemic associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19); (3) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (4) liabilities related to certain fluorochemicals, including lawsuits concerning various PFAS-related products and chemistries, and claims and governmental regulatory proceedings and inquiries related to PFAS in a variety of jurisdictions; (5) legal and regulatory proceedings and legal compliance risks involving the Company and/or third parties, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (the «Reports»); (6) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (7) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (8) materials vulnerability and the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions, manufacturing site disruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (9) problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company’s information technology infrastructure; (10) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (11) operational execution, including scenarios where the Company generates fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (12) financial market risks that may affect the Company’s funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; (13) the Company’s credit ratings and its cost of capital; and (14) tax-related external conditions, including changes in tax rates, laws or regulations. Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. A further description of these factors is in the Reports under «Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results» and «Risk Factors» in Part I, Items 1 and 1A (Annual Report) and in Part I, Item 2 and Part II, Item 1A (Quarterly Reports), as updated by applicable Current Reports on Form 8-K. The information contained in this news release is as of the date indicated. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release as a result of new information or future events or developments.

About 3M

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

The Home Depot to Donate $1 Million to Support Campus Improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot^® will contribute $1 million in grants to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its annual Retool Your School program, for which voting is now open. Established in 2009, the program has emphasized HBCUs’ vital role in the American higher education system. This year, the home improvement retailer is doubling its Retool Your School…

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot^® will contribute $1 million in grants to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its annual Retool Your School program, for which voting is now open. Established in 2009, the program has emphasized HBCUs’ vital role in the American higher education system. This year, the home improvement retailer is doubling its Retool Your School commitment to fund 30 projects, providing $20,000 to $75,000 grants per school.

HBCU students, alumni and advocates can vote for their favorite HBCUs through Twitter and Instagram using the school’s designated hashtag found at retoolyourschool.com or through the voting portal also on the website. There are three school clusters, based on student population, and the ten schools with the most votes per cluster will be awarded the campus improvement grants. Voting is unlimited and ends on March 15, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. EST.

«Since 2009, The Home Depot has continued to increase its investment in campus improvements for HBCUs,» said Derek Bottoms, chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer for The Home Depot. «In addition to other HBCU initiatives supported by The Home Depot over the years, we are doubling our Retool Your School commitment to $1 million for 2021. We are ensuring that, upon their return to campus, HBCU students have an upgraded environment that enhances their educational experience as they progress on their journey to become the next generation of leaders.»

Retool Your School has provided more than $3.1 million for 117 sustainable campus improvement projects for 87% of the nation’s HBCUs. In total, more than 36 million votes have been cast in support of participating schools.

Winners will be announced in April 2021. For more information on The Home Depot’s Retool Your School, visit retoolyourschool.com.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,296 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Hydropower Generation Market to Reach $317.8 Bn, Globally, by 2027 at 5.9% CAGR: AMR

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, «Hydropower Generation Market by Capacity (Small Hydro Power Plant (Up to 1MW), Medium Hydro Power Plant (1MW-10MW), and Large Hydro Power Plant (Above 10MW)): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027.» According to the report, the global hydropower generation…

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, «Hydropower Generation Market by Capacity (Small Hydro Power Plant (Up to 1MW), Medium Hydro Power Plant (1MW-10MW), and Large Hydro Power Plant (Above 10MW)): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027.» According to the report, the global hydropower generation industry garnered $202.4 billion in 2019, and is projected to generate $317.8 billion by 2027, manifesting a CAGR of 5.9% from 2020 to 2027.

Prime determinants of growth

Rise in demand for electricity in emerging economies and surge in adoption of clean energy worldwide drive the global hydropower generation market. However, high operational and capital costs restrict the market growth. On the other hand, rise in demand for renewable power and increase in hydropower installation capacity present new opportunities in the next few years.

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Covid-19 Scenario

Governments imposed the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This resulted in postponement of ongoing and proposed projects of governments. However, the impact on facilities with high level of automation has been lesser as compared to those that do not have automation.

There have been uncertainty and liquidity shortages, which in turn, led to occurrence of risks related to financing and refinancing of some of the hydropower projects. Moreover, few development and modernization projects have been halted as the supply chain disrupted.

The large hydro power plant (above 10MW) segment to maintain its highest contribution by 2027

Based on capacity, the large hydro power plant (above 10MW) segment accounted for the highest market share, holding nearly two-thirds of the total market share in 2019, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. This is attributed to improved efficiency, long life span, less maintenance & operation cost, high reliability, and upcoming hydropower projects. However, the medium hydro power plant (1MW – 10MW) segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 6.2% from 2020 to 2027, owing to increase in electrification activities in rural areas across the Asia-Pacific.

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Asia-Pacific, followed by North America, to maintain its dominant position by 2027

Based on region, Asia-Pacific, followed by North America, accounted for the largest share in 2019, contributing to nearly half of the total share, and will maintain its dominant position in terms of revenue by 2027. Moreover, this region would witness the fastest CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. This is attributed to rapid industrialization and urbanization, demand for renewable energy, and the need to reduce the dependency on conventional fossil fuels for energy generation.

Leading market players

Andritz Hydro

CPFL Energia S.A.

GE Energy

IHI Corporation

Sinohydro Corporation

China Hydroelectric Corporation

Alstom Hydro

ABB Ltd.

China Three Gorges Corporation

Gerdau S.A.

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Momentum Dynamics And Eurovia (UK) Announce Memo Of Understanding To Provide Wireless Charging Solutions To UK Cities

MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, and Eurovia UK, the entity responsible for maintaining and improving over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highway network, have announced a Memorandum of Understanding where the two companies will collaborate to develop wireless EV charging solutions for UK cities and fleets.

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MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, and Eurovia UK, the entity responsible for maintaining and improving over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highway network, have announced a Memorandum of Understanding where the two companies will collaborate to develop wireless EV charging solutions for UK cities and fleets.

Momentum and Eurovia Plan the Future of City-based EV Charging

The MOU heralds the beginning of a long-term partnership that will deliver a cable-free solution to the UK’s electric vehicle charging network.

Wireless Charging Enables Fleets while Keeping Cities Clean
Wireless charging for electric vehicles allows practically invisible charging during regular operation. The system is automatic and dispenses with the need for visually-detracting cabling. While in-service, such as during the loading of passengers, an equipped vehicle parks over charging pads that are sunk into or on the roadway. The vehicle then receives incremental charging of a few minutes or longer before resuming duties. The charging is automatic and requires no operation by the driver. Charging ends as the vehicle departs from the pad. The Momentum Dynamics wireless system can provide energy to vehicles from 25-450 kW. The system can be used on all types of electric vehicles, from cars and buses to drayage and depot haulers and class 8 trucks/HGVs. The system is modular in design and is therefore easily scalable, works in all weathers and is unaffected by rain, ice or snow.

UK Cities Need to Adopt Diverse Approaches to EV charging
In 2019, the UK Government became the first major economy to enshrine net zero in law. Our challenge: achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, is significant – the transport sector is currently responsible for 28% of the UK’s domestic carbon emissions. As the government’s advisory body, the Committee for Climate Change (CCC), has put it: the 2020s must be the decisive decade of progress and action on climate change. The move to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, and the huge leap in consumer demand for EVs show we are starting to make changes in the right direction. However, different use cases need different charging solutions and the aim should be to deliver the most appropriate and efficient solution for each case.

As the Department for Transport prepare to publish their Decarbonisation Plan for Transport this Spring, anything we can do to minimise carbon impacts will make a difference.

«From our work with many Highway Authorities up and down the UK, we understand the need to develop and deliver real solutions to the climate challenge. The Momentum Dynamic solution is one we think will make an immediate difference – providing wireless charging in a cost-efficient, time-efficient and visually appealing way.» said Yogesh Patel, Eurovia UK’s Process and Improvement Director. «As we plan for the long-term adoption of electric vehicles, we need to ensure we develop infrastructure that adds value to our communities without additional clutter on our streets. We were inspired with Momentum’s work on wireless taxis with Jaguar Land Rover in Oslo and we see wireless charging as one of the solutions we need to explore to achieve net zero in the UK.»

Momentum Dynamics CEO, Andrew Daga said, «The cities of the future will charge their vehicles wirelessly – whether those vehicles are driven by people or especially when driven autonomously. This means we need to plan today for that very near tomorrow. Our work with Eurovia UK will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles without adding unsightly cables to our lives and move us all toward a cleaner future.»

About Momentum Dynamics
Momentum Dynamics is a market-leading original technology developer of efficient, automatic, wireless charging systems for the automotive and transportation industries with real-world technology in operation that proves the capability and need for fast, automated opportunity charging of electric vehicles. In transit bus applications, Momentum’s system has been proven through years of service at effective power levels of over 300 kW and the system is capable of delivering 450 kW. The company has announced a project with Jaguar Land Rover to supply 50kW wireless-charged I-Pace taxis to Oslo, Norway in Q1 2021. Momentum Dynamics practices world-class technology innovation and is recognized for the unique expertise of its engineers and scientists.

About Eurovia UK

Eurovia UK Limited is the parent company of the following businesses: Ringway Infrastructure Services Limited – a leader in operating, managing and maintaining long-term local authority highway contracts; Jean Lefebvre (UK) Limited – a technical consultancy delivering the highest standard of technical services and product development; and Eurovia Infrastructure Limited – the road contracting, specialist surfacing contracting and asphalt production businesses.

Eurovia UK Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurovia SAS which is a leading global transport and infrastructure services provider. Eurovia UK businesses support services across over 50,000kms of the UK highways network.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Momentum Dynamics’ future growth. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including access to future capital at terms favorable to Momentum Dynamics, competition, general economic, business, and market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties that may adversely impact our business.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Momentum Dynamics’ business including but not limited to, increased competition; the ability of Momentum Dynamics to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks.

References:

1.    Under the UK Climate Change Act, the UK must reach Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050. The Act also requires the Government to set a new Carbon Budget every five years, following the advice of the Climate Change Committee. The Sixth Carbon Budget must be legislated by June 2021. Sixth Carbon Budget – Committee for Climate Change Building back better – Raising the UK’s climate ambitions for 2035 will put Net Zero within reach and change the UK for the better – Climate Change Committee (theccc.org.uk)

2.    Sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars soared last year, with more than 175,000 vehicles registered representing a growth of 140%. – Fleet News 14th Jan 2020 – Plug-in car sales grew by 140% in 2020 | Electric fleet news

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

According to Fluoride Action Network, the NAS strengthens findings on fluoride’s neurotoxicity

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fluoride Action Network (FAN), a non-profit group dedicated to education on fluoride’s toxicity, finds that the National Academies of Sciences’ (NAS) recent <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Fluoride Action Network (FAN), a non-profit group dedicated to education on fluoride’s toxicity, finds that the National Academies of Sciences’ (NAS) recent peer-review of the National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) revised report, strengthens the NTP’s conclusion that «fluoride is presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans» lowering the IQ of children.

FAN agrees with the NAS that the NTP should place «more emphasis» on the «marked consistency» of the evidence:

«… 44 of the 46 studies … indicate an association between higher fluoride exposures and lower IQ. Those results highlight the marked consistency in the current epidemiologic literature on fluoride and childhood IQ.»

FAN adds that its own analysis indicates 15 of the 17 highest quality lower-dose studies most relevant to water fluoridation demonstrated the same «marked consistency» as did higher-exposure studies.

FAN agrees with the NAS that NTP should not make definitive statements about fluoride’s effects at low doses until a «dose-response» analysis has been performed. This has been falsely interpreted by fluoridation defenders to imply that that lower doses are not neurotoxic!

In reality, the best human studies (Bashash 2017, 2018; Green 2019; Till 2020) have found neurotoxic harm to occur at current exposure levels for people living in fluoridated communities. When FAN and others have used the methods advocated by the NAS they predict a safe reference dose (RfD) which is extremely low. A pre-print study by Grandjean et al. report a very low safe reference dose needed to protect the fetus. FAN’s analysis confirms their conclusion.

As far as exposure to the fetus or the bottle-fed infant is concerned, we believe, as with lead, there is «no safe level» for exposure to fluoride.

The NAS made numerous technical suggestions to improve the «clarity» of the document. FAN agrees these would improve and strengthen the NTP report, but they are unlikely to alter the NTP’s conclusion that fluoride is a «presumed» developmental neurotoxicant.

According to Paul Connett, FAN director, «There is enough scientific evidence to conclude that both pregnant women and parents’ bottle-feeding infants, be warned to avoid fluoride. The only responsible thing now is for U.S. regulatory bodies to halt their support of water fluoridation. An immediate moratorium should be imposed so that no further damage is done to the mental development of children while further investigations are conducted.»

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Autor venredPublicado el 16 febrero, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

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