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‘It’s Exhausting Being Resilient All the Time’ — Women of Color Feel Overworked and Helpless During Pandemic

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While everyone has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to a degree, the extent is exponentially worse for women of color.

The United States economy lost 140,000…

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While everyone has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to a degree, the extent is exponentially worse for women of color.

The United States economy lost 140,000 jobs in December 2020. Shockingly, women lost 156,000 jobs while men gained 16,000. In January, another 275,000 women vanished from the workforce. While the overall unemployment rate fell to 6.3% last month, it rose to 8.5% for Black women aged 20 and older, while Hispanic women were at 8.8% and white women the lowest at 5.1%.

Women of color have been hit the hardest not only due to the job types and industries crippled by the pandemic—including education, hospitality, childcare and retail—but also due to increased childcare demands at home.

One third of Black moms and one fourth of Latinx moms report being unable to work from home during the pandemic according to a new study conducted by WerkLabs, the data and insights division of The Mom Project. Comparatively, only 1/10 of both white and Asian moms were unable to work from home during the pandemic.

With many Black and Latinx moms not afforded the luxury of remote work during these trying times, that not only puts them at a greater potential risk to COVID-19 exposure, but also leaves their childcare responsibilities in doubt. White and Asian moms are 9% more likely to leave their employer in comparison to Black moms, and are 14% more likely to leave their employer compared to Latinx moms.

«Moms are currently in a delicate balancing act and many are unfortunately going to topple over due to the unrelenting pressures of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic if they don’t receive much-needed resources, help and support,» said Dr. Pam Cohen, President of WerkLabs and the study’s lead author. «Women of color, especially, aren’t able to focus on their careers or their families because the pandemic has stripped them of that choice, or they’re drowning in an attempt to maintain both.»

Two times as many moms of color compared to white moms, who are more often afforded the flexibility to work from home, report feeling as though their workplace is testing employees to see who persists and remains resilient. Not only do they feel tested by employers, but 20% more moms of color in comparison to white moms feel their workplace assumes that «working from home» equates to «more time for work» despite competing childcare and pandemic realities.

With significantly more Black and Latinx moms reporting being single mothers, that equates to more at-home responsibilities that falls on their shoulders; two times more Black moms report doing more than 90% of household work in comparison to white and Asian moms.

«As a mom of color I feel like there’s an expectation that we have to be strong … that we have to be resilient,» according to one respondent. «And, while I agree with that to an extent, it’s exhausting being resilient all the time.»

Unfortunately, the weight of the pandemic isn’t just crushing women of color. More than 80% of the more than 1,500 women surveyed feel overwhelmed attempting to balance work and at-home demands, while 75% report feeling «mom guilt» while working, unable to devote their full attention to their children.

«Childcare consists of a lot of screen time. It feels terrible to be spending time at home, but having to be more connected to work and colleagues online than with the children that are physically in your presence,» reports one mom of color respondent.

As the pandemic is forcing moms to choose between career and children, almost 2.1 million women vanished from the paid labor force completely since February 2020, and by September 2020, three working mothers were unemployed for every one father who had lost his job.

This unimaginable loss of labor diversity «has set working women back by more than three decades—to levels of labor force participation last seen in 1988.»

According to survey respondents who left an employer amid the pandemic, 39% were laid off, 33% chose to leave, 18% took temporary leave, and 12% were furloughed.

With their time spread so thin, women and moms are unable to look for new opportunities or further their career development. Black and Latinx moms rate the impact of COVID-19 on their ability to advance their careers as 15% more negative than white moms, while 72% of all demographics surveyed indicate they don’t have time to engage in off-hours career development opportunities.

Thankfully, there are some resources available to facilitate career advancement despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic. In September, The Mom Project’s not-for-profit arm, MomProject.org, announced its RISE initiative. Over the next three years, RISE will elevate 10,000 women of color by providing scholarships to highly sought after technology certificates such as Google and Salesforce that will bolster their earning potential. The model is built from the understanding that while upskilling, moms need to also be able to earn income and provide for their families, often as a primary earner.

Currently there are more than 150 women enrolled in the RISE via one of three certification tracks—Salesforce Administration, Google IT Support, and Google IT Automation with Python—which can be completed in as little as six weeks. In Q2 of 2021, RISE will introduce additional certification tracks such as Project Management, Data Analysis and UX Design to further accelerate the supply of qualified leaders of color to meet demand for diverse talent by committed employers and partners of The Mom Project.

About The Mom Project
The Mom Project is the leader in helping businesses attract and retain female talent. With a community of more than 350,000 talented professionals connecting to 2,000+ companies, The Mom Project is committed to building a better workplace by harnessing the oft-overlooked intellectual workplace power of moms. The Chicago-based company was founded in 2016 by Allison Robinson, who serves as CEO, and has raised $36M in funding to date. Serena Williams joined The Mom Project as a Strategic Advisor in early 2020 to further mobilize the mission.

About WerkLabs
Founded in 2020 after The Mom Project’s acquisition of Werk.co, WerkLabs offers research and support for corporate leaders on important workplace topics including employee engagement, DE&I, benefits and policy advisory. Led by Dr. Pam Cohen, PhD, WerkLabs goes beyond insights by leveraging behavioral science and predictive analytics to help companies identify which changes will have the greatest impact on employee engagement and offer the best return on investment for the business.

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United to Work with Archer Aviation to Accelerate Production of Advanced, Short-Haul Electric Aircraft

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline’s <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline’s broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel. Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are designed to use electric motors and have the potential for future use as an ‘air taxi’ in urban markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, United will contribute its expertise in airspace management to assist Archer with the development of battery-powered, short-haul aircraft. Once the aircraft are in operation and have met United’s operating and business requirements, United, together with Mesa Airlines, would acquire a fleet of up to 200 of these electric aircraft that would be operated by a partner and are expected to give customers a quick, economical and low-carbon way to get to United’s hub airports and commute in dense urban environments within the next five years.

Working with Archer is another example of United’s commitment to identifying and investing in innovative technology that can reduce carbon emissions while also improving the customer experience and earning a strong financial return. The airline was an early stage investor in Fulcrum BioEnergy and recently partnered with 1PointFive, a joint venture between Oxy Low Carbon Ventures and Rusheen Capital, to jumpstart the establishment of direct air capture and sequestration technology.

«Part of how United will combat global warming is by embracing emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel . By working with Archer, United is showing the aviation industry that now is the time to embrace cleaner, more efficient modes of transportation. With the right technology, we can curb the impact aircraft have on the planet, but we have to identify the next generation of companies who will make this a reality early and find ways to help them get off the ground,» said United CEO Scott Kirby. «Archer’s eVTOL design, manufacturing model and engineering expertise has the clear potential to change how people commute within major metropolitan cities all over the world.»

With today’s technology, Archer’s aircraft are designed to travel distances of up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour and future models will be designed to travel faster and further. Not only are Archer’s aircraft capable of saving individuals time on their commute, United estimates that using Archer’s eVTOL aircraft could reduce CO₂ emissions by 47% per passenger on a trip between Hollywood and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the initial cities where Archer plans to launch its fleet.

Led by co-founders and co-CEOs Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein, Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility at scale. Archer plans to unveil its full scale eVTOL aircraft in 2021, begin aircraft production in 2023, and launch consumer flights in 2024. To drive this fourth transportation revolution and transform how people approach everyday life, work and adventure, Archer has built a highly accomplished team of top engineering and design talent, with a collective 200+ years of eVTOL experience.

«We couldn’t be happier to be working with an established global player like United,» said Brett Adcock, co-CEO and co-Founder of Archer. «This deal represents so much more than just a commercial agreement for our aircraft, but rather the start of a relationship that we believe will accelerate our timeline to market as a result of United’s strategic guidance around FAA certification, operations and maintenance.»

Adam Goldstein, co-CEO and co-Founder of Archer added «the team at United share our vision of a more sustainable future. We’re working closely with their test pilots and environmental teams to make sustainable urban air mobility a reality far sooner than people could ever imagine.»

United’s Commitment to the Environment

At United, we believe the airline industry needs to be bolder when it comes to making decisions that confront the climate crisis. That’s why we are making aggressive and tangible commitments to help reduce our carbon emission footprint before our customers even take their seats. Here are some of the ways we’re making a difference:

In 2020, we pledged to become 100% green by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050—without relying on traditional carbon offsets—and became the first airline to announce a commitment to invest in Direct Air Capture technology by partnering with 1PointFive, a joint venture between Oxy Low Carbon Ventures and Rusheen Capital.
In 2019, we committed $40 million toward an investment initiative focused on accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other decarbonization technologies. That same year, we operated the Flight for the Planet, which represented the most-eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the history of commercial aviation.
In 2018, we became the first U.S. airline to establish a climate goal, reducing our emissions 50% by 2050 versus our 2005 baseline.
In 2016, we became the first airline globally to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in regular operations on a continuous basis and has purchased and will use more SAF than any other U.S. airline.
In 2015, we invested $30 million in Fulcrum BioEnergy, a SAF producer that converts trash to low-carbon jet fuel.

United’s Award-Winning Eco-Skies Program

United’s award-winning Eco-Skies program represents the company’s commitment to the environment and the actions taken every day to create a more sustainable future. The Carbon Disclosure Project named United as the only airline globally to its 2020 ‘A List’ for the airline’s actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, marking the seventh consecutive year that United had the highest CDP score among U.S. airlines.

In 2017, Air Transport World magazine named United its Eco-Airline of the Year for the second time since the airline launched the Eco-Skies program. Additionally, United ranked No. 1 among global carriers in Newsweek‘s 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings, one of the most recognized environmental performance assessments of the world’s largest publicly traded companies.

For more information on United’s commitment to environmental sustainability, visit united.com/ecoskies.

About United

United’s shared purpose is «Connecting People. Uniting the World.» For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol «UAL».

About Archer

Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world’s cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer’s business includes the design, manufacture, and operation of a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers for up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour while producing minimal noise. Archer’s team is based in Palo Alto, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com

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AmpUp To Accelerate EV Charging in Vermont

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AmpUp, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging, announced today they will expand their reach by providing

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AmpUp, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging, announced today they will expand their reach by providing networking and software solutions for Vermont utility customers through a workplace charging incentive program.

Building off their commercial and utility success across North America, AmpUp will provide participant’s in Green Mountain Power’s Workplace Charging Program the tools needed to make their charging stations easy to manage and accessible to the public. The company will provide features such as smart scheduling, access control, payment processing, and real-time analytics.

«AmpUp is thrilled to be a part of Green Mountain Power’s Workplace Charging Program. Vermont is already home to the highest number of public chargers per capita, and we’re proud to expand charging access further through this program,» said Matt Bloom, Business Development Manager at AmpUp.

AmpUp will also pilot it’s EVDR Community Manager platform that allows workplaces to actively manage their EV charging load, a feature that helps reduce costs and support electric capacity needs.

Now accepting applicants, the program will provide rebates to businesses installing Level 2 charging stations across Vermont as well as help offset installation and software costs.

Vermont businesses can learn more about the program, including how to enroll by visiting the Green Mountain Power website.

About AmpUp:
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company and network provider that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations and locations in one platform. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. With headquarters in Cupertino, CA, AmpUp operates in all 50 states as well as Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. AmpUp’s network and software solutions have been deployed for customers across North America requiring installation and management of multiple electric vehicle chargers, such as JLL, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn. For more information on AmpUp, visit www.ampup.io.

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New Poll Released by Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics Sheds Light on the NYC Mayor’s Race

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pulse of the Primary: 2021 NYC Mayor’s Race, a recurring…

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Pulse of the Primary: 2021 NYC Mayor’s Race, a recurring series of quantitative voter surveys, was unveiled today to provide fresh insights on the upcoming New York City Democratic primary and key issues in the race for mayor. The project, sponsored by Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics, takes an independent look at major candidates as well as key issues. Results released today from the first poll of N=842 NYC Democratic Primary likely voters offer a revealing peek at the fiercely contested race to replace term-limited incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio.

«New York City is at a crossroads and the election of the new mayor will be a pivotal milestone in our recovery from the pandemic and the resulting economic devastation,» said George Fontas, Founder and CEO of Fontas Advisors, a leading NYC-based government affairs consultancy. «Our poll found that New Yorkers seek mayoral candidates who offer clear plans to tackle the many pressing issues facing the city, and voters especially value proven experience demonstrated in government or the public sector.»

«Our survey shows that voters are concerned about the many challenges facing the city, though their pick for mayor is still quite fluid at this time,» said Adam Rosenblatt, President of Core Decision Analytics (CODA), a non-partisan national public opinion research and analytics firm based in Washington, DC. «Awareness appears to aid three candidates as of late January, though the vast majority of voters are unfamiliar with the wider set of prominent candidates running.»

The full survey results, including complete question wording, all questions asked, as well as demographics and screening criteria, will be publicly available at PulseOfThePrimary.com.

This first Fontas/CODA Pulse of the Primary Poll suggests that the COVID pandemic will be the dominant issue on the campaign trail. Key findings included:

57% of likely voters said «the pandemic caused a significant negative impact on my household finances.» (26% strongly agree + 31% somewhat agree)
47% indicated that «If I had the ability, I would consider moving out of NYC permanently.» (19% strongly agree + 28% somewhat agree)
When presented with a list of nine major topics frequently discussed on the campaign trail, nearly half of voters (49%) said the «most important» issue to them when considering the candidates relates to COVID: health aspects (30% «preventing the spread of COVID / vaccine distribution»), as well as economic aspects (19% «reopening the economy / job creation»).

Fielded from January 20-25th, the first Fontas/CODA Pulse of the Primary poll presented voters with nine candidates to assess across several key metrics including familiarity («awareness»), as well as the «horserace» («If the Democratic Primary election for mayor of New York City were held today…»). The survey also examined ranked choice voting as well as attributes voters often consider when evaluating candidates. Key findings included:

Three candidates enjoy strong awareness among voters: Four in five NYC likely voters (84%) indicated that they have heard of Andrew Yang. He is likely a familiar name to many Democrats given his prominence during the 2020 presidential primary, though it is also worth emphasizing that this survey was conducted in the wake of Yang’s campaign launch and heavy media blitz. Three in five voters say they have heard of Scott Stringer and Eric Adams (66% and 60%, respectively). Familiarity was 33% or less for the other six candidates examined.
Boosted by strong awareness, Andrew Yang appears to lead in the «horserace» question, followed by Eric Adams and Scott Stringer. By design, the Fontas/CODA Poll’s «horserace» question included a short description of the candidate, aiming to simulate what voters might hear, read, or see if the candidate were described in the news. Andrew Yang (described as «entrepreneur and former Democratic presidential primary candidate») drew support from one in four likely voters (28%). «Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President» and «Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller» were closely tied with the support of 17% and 13% of likely voters, respectively. One in four likely voters (23%) indicated a preference for one of the other six candidates presented. Meanwhile, essentially one in five voters (19%) said they were undecided.
Voters value having a plan plus government experience: Voters said the most important attributes they consider when evaluating candidates for mayor were someone who has a «detailed plan on an issue [they] care about», a «broad plan of many issues», as well as «proven experience in government / public sector.» These attributes rank very high, with over 90% of voters valuing each of these attributes. By contrast, voters placed significantly less importance on someone who has «proven experience in business / private sector» or even «has held elected office before.» Whereas 72% said proven government / public sector experience was «extremely or very» important, only 44% said the same regarding proven business / private sector experience, and 39% for prior elected experience.
NYC likely voters are overwhelmingly unaware of the new ranked choice voting process: 88% of voters indicated that they have not heard «a lot» about ranked choice voting. Fully one-third (34%) said they have heard «nothing at all.»

«The lack of awareness concerning ranked choice voting is worrisome,» said Rosenblatt. «This process is likely to be a major factor in the race for mayor and other offices, yet 9 in 10 voters are in the dark. We will examine this closely in the next survey since ranked choice will influence how campaigns communicate as they attempt to persuade New Yorkers to cast a ballot for more than one candidate.»

«While this is where things stood in late January, it’s essential to remember that there’s five months of campaigning still ahead and most voters are just starting to recognize the significance of the June Democratic primary in determining our new mayor,» said Fontas. «Awareness is still low for many of the candidates, endorsements have just begun, and, for the most part, retail campaigning has yet to kick off — although candidates will need to utilize different tactics this year due to the pandemic. Our next poll will present a great opportunity to assess how the race for mayor is progressing.»

The Fontas/CODA Pulse of the Primary Poll is a three-part series which will publish poll results and analysis leading up to the New York City Democratic primary. The next poll is slated to field in March, followed by a final poll in May in advance of election day on June 22nd. Visit PulseOfThePrimary.com for the latest poll reports, analysis, and to subscribe to receive updates.

Methodology

Core Decision Analytics (CODA) conducted N=842 online interviews among New York City Democratic primary likely voters from January 20-25, 2021. By definition, all likely voters interviewed had to say they currently live in one of the five boroughs, are registered to vote as a Democrat, and will «definitely» or «probably» vote in the June primary election for NYC Mayor and other elected offices. The overall margin of error is +/-3.38% at the 95% confidence interval. The report of findings, including all survey questions, screening criteria, and demographics, are available at PulseOfThePrimary.com

About Fontas Advisors

Fontas Advisors is a boutique government affairs consultancy focused on the New York metropolitan area. Leveraging our strong knowledge of city and state administrations combined with our robust network honed over decades of experience, we drive results by serving the next-generation needs of corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations. Learn more at fontasadvisors.com

About Core Decision Analytics

Core Decision Analytics (CODA) provides actionable opinion insights and cutting-edge data analytics programs grounded in trustworthy quantitative, qualitative, and advanced analytics methods. CODA leverages decades of experience in over 20 countries on behalf of governments, campaigns, business organizations, associations, and corporate clients. Learn more at coredecision.com

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ArcTern Ventures Announces Investment in 3D Printed Home Startup

TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – ArcTern Ventures, a leading climate tech fund with offices in Canada, the US and Norway, is pleased to announce an investment in Oakland-based Mighty Buildings as part of the company’s $40 million Series B round. Other investors in the round include Khosla Ventures, Bold Capital Partners, and Zeno Ventures.

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Mighty Buildings is reimagining the construction industry through 3D printing of homes. With their advanced robotics and proprietary composite materials, Mighty Buildings is able to print an entire home offsite in around twenty-four to thirty-six hours. By applying state-of-the-art automation and innovative new technologies, Mighty Buildings can produce 3D printed structures two times as quickly and with ten times less waste than conventional construction. On a structural basis, their composite materials are stronger and more resilient than concrete.

ArcTern is focused on investing in breakthrough clean technology companies addressing climate change and sustainability. Its latest investment in Mighty Buildings was driven by the company’s unique technology and potential to eliminate waste from the construction process. The Mighty Buildings panelized technology printing system yields virtually zero waste and the byproduct waste is recycled into the production of new material.

«We chose ArcTern Ventures as our first specialized sustainability investor because we believe they can help us build the right sustainability playbook,» said Slava Solonitsyn, CEO & Co-Founder at Mighty Buildings. «The Planet needs over a billion homes in the next 15-20 years and we need to build them without exacerbating the climate crisis.»

«Mighty Buildings has the potential to disrupt the construction industry through its cutting-edge technology» said Mira Inbar, Associate Partner of ArcTern. «With that disruption will come enormous social and environmental benefits, including the ability to dramatically reduce waste, produce net zero homes more efficiently, and enable communities to rebuild faster after climate events. That’s really exciting, and why we invested.»

About ArcTern Ventures:

ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm obsessed with helping solve the climate crisis and rethinking sustainability. ArcTern, based in Toronto with offices in Oslo and San Francisco, invests globally in breakthrough technology companies solving climate change and sustainability – we call it #earthtech. The fund was founded on the premise that accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy will disrupt all industries and present an unprecedented opportunity for outsized financial returns. Solving our planet’s biggest problems will lead to big rewards—for companies, their investors, and of course, Mother Earth.

About Mighty Buildings:

Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company based in Oakland, California that is innovating the construction industry by creating homes that are beautiful, affordable, and sustainable using 3D printing, robotics, and automation. The company’s 3D-printing technology allows them to produce modular houses and building components much faster than traditional construction. Mighty Buildings is backed by notable top-tier venture capital firms such Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, SV Angel, CoreVC, and more.

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Heritage Invests in Future of Battery Recycling

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Heritage Group and Heritage Environmental Services, Inc. (collectively, «Heritage»), a leader in environmental and sustainability services, launched a new division, Heritage Battery Recycling (HBR), in late 2020 to address growing market demand for safe, sustainable solutions for lithium-ion batteries near or at end-of-life. HBR’s goal is to recover and reuse critical battery precursor resources that exist in finite supply across the globe.

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In collaboration with Romeo Power, Inc. («Romeo Power«) (NYSE: RMO), an energy technology leader delivering large-scale electrification solutions for complex commercial applications, HBR will develop a battery reuse and recycling facility sited in the southwestern United States.

«By working directly with Romeo Power, we have a unique opportunity to provide a safe, environmentally sound end-of-life strategy for commercial truck manufacturers, commercial fleet managers and conscientious business owners who are investing in clean energy today,» said Jeff Laborsky, CEO of Heritage. «We are proud to be part of this long-term sustainability collaboration.»

«Romeo Power is thrilled to expand our end-to-end electrification strategy through the Heritage Battery Recycling facility» said Lionel Selwood Jr., CEO of Romeo Power. «We are committed to anticipating our customers’ long-term needs as they transition to electrification, and HBR will provide them with a turnkey solution to repurpose end-of-life batteries safely and responsibly.»

To jumpstart efficiencies in transportation and logistics for HBR’s battery collection operations across North America, Heritage partnered with Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. («Crystal Clean») (Nasdaq: HCCI), a leading provider of parts cleaning, used oil re-refining, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services primarily focused on small and mid-sized customers. Crystal Clean’s extensive network of 89 branch locations, advanced logistic operations and long-standing customer relationships across the automotive sector position it as an optimal partner for HBR.

Together, Heritage and Crystal Clean bring HBR access to over 100,000 customer locations, 2,500 knowledgeable employees, a fleet of over 1,300 power units and 108 facility locations across North America.

«The creation of Heritage Battery Recycling, and our partnership with Crystal Clean, reflects our 50-year legacy of pursuing sustainable solutions for our customers, and further demonstrates our commitment to achieving our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals,» said Jeff Laborsky, CEO of Heritage. «Our two companies together combine the strengths of Crystal Clean’s advanced collection capabilities with Heritage’s safe processing expertise.»

«Since its inception, Heritage-Crystal Clean has partnered with Heritage in an effort to provide value to our customers,» explained Brian Recatto, President and CEO of Heritage-Crystal Clean. «We’re excited about our commitment to invest in a new partnership with Heritage Battery Recycling because it not only furthers our valuable relationship with Heritage, but is demonstrative of our vision to protect the earth’s resources and our mission to provide environmentally sustainable solutions to our customers.

HBR is investing in technology, partnerships and people to help identify the highest and best use of reduced capacity electric vehicle batteries and establishing best practices for recycling or refurbishment. Heritage’s experience with safely handling hazardous waste and managing total byproduct programs with many auto OEMs, makes it a natural fit for collaboration with automotive manufacturers facing this industry-wide challenge.

Heritage announced today that Shane Thompson has been named President of newly formed HBR. «Shane is the right leader for Heritage Battery Recycling,» said Laborsky. «His extensive background in battery end-of-life management makes him one of the world’s leading experts in this rapidly evolving industry. We are confident that Shane’s strong business relationships and deep understanding of the battery value chain will quickly position Heritage Battery Recycling as a market leader in North America.»

«I was thrilled to be asked to join the team and launch Heritage Battery Recycling,» said Shane Thompson. «We’ve reached an inflection point in the electrification of vehicles across North America – and as those spent battery units move to recycling or reuse opportunities, Heritage Battery Recycling will be ready to meet the demand.»

About Heritage Environmental Services, Inc.

Heritage Environmental Services is a privately held, family-owned environmental services business with more than 1,600 employees across North and Central America. The company provides a full suite of tailored solutions from emergency response, waste disposal, and sustainability services to on-site support and technical solutions to thousands of customers in hundreds of industries and verticals. Throughout its 50-year history, Heritage Environmental Services has prioritized the safety of its employees while pursuing its purpose of protecting human health and the environment.

About Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. provides parts cleaning, used oil re-refining, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services primarily to small and mid-sized customers in the vehicle maintenance sector as well as manufacturers and other industrial businesses. Our service programs include parts cleaning, containerized waste management, used oil collection and re-refining, vacuum truck services, waste antifreeze collection, recycling and product sales, and field services. These services help our customers manage their used chemicals and liquid and solid wastes, while also helping to minimize their regulatory burdens. Our customers include businesses involved in vehicle maintenance operations, such as car dealerships, automotive repair shops, and trucking firms, as well as small-to-medium sized manufacturers, such as metal product fabricators and printers, and other industrial businesses. Through our used oil re-refining program, we recycle used oil into high quality lubricating base oil, and we are a supplier to firms that produce and market finished lubricants. Through our antifreeze program we recycle spent antifreeze and produce a full line of virgin-quality antifreeze products. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, and operates through 89 branches serving approximately 91,000 customer locations.

About Romeo Power, Inc.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) is an energy technology leader delivering large-scale electrification solutions for complex commercial applications. The company’s suite of advanced hardware, combined with its innovative battery management system, delivers the safety, performance, reliability and configurability its customers need to succeed. Romeo Power’s 113,000 square-foot manufacturing facility brings its flexible design and development process inhouse to pack the most energy dense modules on the market. To keep up with everything Romeo Power, please follow the company on social @romeopowerinc or visit www.romeopower.com.

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CANA Foundation Welcomes Wouter Helmer to Science Advisory Board & Promotes New PBS Documentary Series

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CANA Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to save America’s wild horses through rewilding initiatives, welcomes Wouter Helmer, co-founder of Rewilding Europe, to their Science Advisory Board. In his personal capacity, he will be advising the organization on rewilding in the United States based on his 30 years of experience with rewilding projects in Europe. Helmer’s alignment with CANA comes just as a documentary produced for Rewilding Europe focused on the resurgence of nature across Europe debuts on PBS.

The science stands behind rewilding and we look forward to gaining further knowledge from our European friends

Rewilding is a form of environmental conservation and ecological restoration with species that were native to an area. Rewilding Europe aims to make Europe a wilder place, with more space for unmanaged nature, wildlife and natural processes. In addition to spearheading these rewilding projects that better allow people and nature to co-exist and flourish, Helmer also serves as Program Manager of GRAZELIFE, a project at the request of the European Commission to make recommendations for effective grazing systems related to climate adaptation, biodiversity and other ecosystem services, especially for large herbivores like horses.

«We are honored to have Wouter Helmer join our Science Advisory Board and share best practices with our organization, which is at the forefront of rewilding initiatives in the United States, as we work to save our wild horses through rewilding,» said Manda Kalimian, founder of the CANA Foundation. «We look forward to working with Wouter to educate the public about these important issues, including through the Europe’s New Wild series on PBS.»

Europe’s New Wild focuses on real world rewilding projects, like the once endangered European bison, which have been reintroduced to the Southern Carpathians and are now thriving. The series explores diverse locations from the Arctic Circle to rich river wetlands. Produced for National Geographic, WWF and France 5, it is premiering on Wednesdays, February 3-24 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET on PBS, pbs.org and the PBS Video app.

«Large herbivores, like horses and bison, help facilitate species resurgence and also to alleviate forest fires, issues we face in the United States that are ever more pressing due to climate change,» said Dr. Ross MacPhee, CANA’s scientific advisor and senior curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. «The science stands behind rewilding and we look forward to gaining further knowledge and collateral from our European friends and collaborators for making a case for more projects like this in the United States.»

Using both fossils and modern genomic methods, MacPhee and his colleagues are conducting studies to prove that all modern horses, whether domestic or wild, have a common ancestry that originated in North America during the Ice Age. CANA is funding a variety of research initiatives devoted to understanding the horse’s place in nature, as well as leading webinars and educational programs with former Congressman Steve Israel’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs at Cornell University. Other esteemed members of the CANA team include former United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor, Executive Director Erin King Sweeney, and paleogeneticist Hendrik Poinar from McMaster University in Canada.

Learn more at canafoundation.org.

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El nuevo libro de Tony Toste, Poison Gourmet, ¿Quieres Jugar?, un intrigante libro sobre misterios sin resolver y un juego macabro que no podrás dejar de jugar.

MIAMI, 10 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Poison Gourmet, ¿Quieres Jugar?, por Tony Toste de la editorial Page Publishing, nos abre un mundo detectivesco con un toque sociópata, el lector no podrá despegarse de las páginas que nos invitan a jugar Poison Gourmet.

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Tony Toste, increíble escritor, cuyo talento se vio desde muy pequeño, su pluma nos lleva a mundos misteriosos y a descubrir enigmas que parecieran no tener solución.

Un grupo de millonarios invitan a ciertas familias a participar de un juego, altamente lucrativo, pero muy peligroso. Algunas aceptan y cumplen, otras aceptan y no cumplen.

Todas reciben sus premios.

En esta triste, pero quizás muy real historia de amor, poder, ambición, sexo y muerte el agente Rivas Dominicci recibe un nuevo nombre, ¿cuál es y por qué?

Al final unos ganan, otros pierden y tú… ¿Quieres jugar?

Publicada por Page Publishing, el maravilloso libro de Tony Toste, Poison Gourmet, ¿Quieres Jugar?, nos entrega una intrigante historia de suspenso y misterio, atrévete a jugar.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta increíble experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Poison Gourmet, ¿Quieres Jugar?, 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.

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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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El nuevo libro de Wilfredo Alcántara, Ídolo de Ídolos, una maravillosa historia sobre el mundo del espectáculo.

GREENSBORO, N.C., 10 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Ídolo de Ídolos por Wilfredo Alcántara de la editorial Page Publishing, nos abre un mundo de determinación, talento, amor y misticismo por la profesión del entretenimiento.

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Wilfredo Alcántara, de origen humilde, nació en República Dominicana, y creció en un entorno familiar muy unido, típico muchacho pueblerino, buena gente y poco problemático, de mucho conversar y con sus acostumbradas inquietudes sociales propias de la edad.

Con el paso del tiempo, encontró el amor en su esposa y sus dos hermosas hijas. Actualmente vive en el tranquilo, paradisiaco y bello Carolina del Norte. Su hermoso entorno y naturaleza extravagante dieron riendas sueltas a la creatividad y a la escritura, produciendo a modo de renacimiento una de sus últimas obras literarias: «Ídolo de Ídolos».

Con la Humildad, sinceridad y don de gente que le caracteriza, sigue dando de sí mismo a través de voluntariados sociales permanente en su comunidad y a través de los diferentes foros y plataformas cibernéticas.

Ídolo de ídolos, resume aquel anhelo a veces inerte, a veces imposible, o algunas veces ultra reprimido por los imposibles de la vida que todos albergamos en lo más íntimo de nuestro yo, como indiscutibles seres consumidores de oxígeno. Nos vamos a permitir jugar con vuestras mentes y corazones recurriendo al maravilloso encanto de miles de palabras.

Queremos invitarles a abandonar la cotidianidad a través, de este humilde relato. Permítanos invitar a su ente, al relajante recreo bien merecido de su imaginación; con oportunas pinceladas de romance, misticismo, y, sobre todo, con un constante deseo de llenar ese espíritu de niño aventurero que todos tenemos.

Publicada por Page Publishing, el increíble libro de Wilfredo Alcántara, Ídolo de Ídolos nos trae un mundo excepcional, donde veremos los profundos deseos del ser humano frente a situaciones excepcionales.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta increíble experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Ídolo de Ídolos 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.

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Tony Toste’s new book Poison Gourmet: ¿Quieres jugar? a suspenseful novel about a game of dominion and romance among the rich and unsuspecting

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tony said this about his book: «A group of millionaires invites certain families to participate in a highly lucrative but very dangerous game. Some accept and comply; others accept and do not comply.

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They all receive their awards.

In this sad but perhaps very real story of love, power, ambition, sex, and death, Agent Rivas Dominicci receives a new name. What is it and why?

In the end, some win, others lose, and you…do you want to play?»

Published by Page Publishing, Tony Toste’s new book Poison Gourmet: ¿Quieres jugar? Will surely fill the readers with thrill and anticipation as they follow a determined agent’s experiences with the conniving and capricious wealthy.

Consumers who wish to witness the clandestine intricacies of the rich that involves love, lust, and power struggle can purchase Poison Gourmet: ¿Quieres jugar? online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

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Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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