Flex Seal Announces Partnership with Colombia’s Top-Ranked Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz

WESTON, Fla., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Flex Seal is proud to announce a 2021 partnership with Colombia’s No. 1 Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz. His performances were outstanding during the 2019 – 2020 PGA Tour season, recording eight Top 25 finishes, including a PGA Tour event victory. This partnership will feature Muñoz in several digital appearances as well as onsite brand exposure in worldwide tournaments. Muñoz began his career in <span…

WESTON, Fla., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Flex Seal is proud to announce a 2021 partnership with Colombia’s No. 1 Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz. His performances were outstanding during the 2019 – 2020 PGA Tour season, recording eight Top 25 finishes, including a PGA Tour event victory. This partnership will feature Muñoz in several digital appearances as well as onsite brand exposure in worldwide tournaments. Muñoz began his career in Colombia and continued to compete in the states where he was crowned the Conference USA Individual Champion at the University of North Texas. He’s currently ranked No. 56 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Muñoz said: «I am really excited to be a part of the Flex Seal Family. I look forward to working with the team and having a great time.»

Phil Swift, CEO, Inventor and Spokesperson for The Flex Seal® Family of Products, said: «We are excited to welcome Sebastián Muñoz to the Flex Family as our first ever golf brand ambassador. His talent is remarkable, and we truly admire his commitment and discipline on and off the course.»

Muñoz is competing this week at the The American Express™ in La Quinta, California.

About The Flex Seal Family of Products

Swift Response, LLC is the distributor and marketer of The Flex Seal® Family of Products. Founded in 2011, the company provides a variety of DIY home repair and maintenance products specializing in waterproofing, adhesive, bonding and sealing. 

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CES 2021 Taiwanese Startup, VitalSigns Technology, Debuting at CES with Remarkable Air Quality Monitoring IoT Device

TAIPEI, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following its previous successes in bio-signal monitors and connective health, VitalSigns Technology shifted gears and entered the IoT industry with its outstanding biosensor and physiological monitoring development capabilities. Its professional air quality monitoring systems EVMGG2H1 (Femto ampere level) and EVMOP1H1 are the latest products designed to detect and control air quality, helping manufacturers, government agencies, and research institutes collect…

TAIPEI, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following its previous successes in bio-signal monitors and connective health, VitalSigns Technology shifted gears and entered the IoT industry with its outstanding biosensor and physiological monitoring development capabilities. Its professional air quality monitoring systems EVMGG2H1 (Femto ampere level) and EVMOP1H1 are the latest products designed to detect and control air quality, helping manufacturers, government agencies, and research institutes collect accurate and useful environmental data.

The professional air quality monitor developed by VitalSigns Technology provides real-time detection of environmental data, including humidity, temperature, PM2.5 with Electron Ionization (Femto ampere level) or Optical type, and toxic gases.

Why Air Quality Monitoring Matters

Air pollution is a rising concern worldwide, and environmental hazards are exacerbating the spread of diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and obstructive pulmonary disease.

The increase in awareness of the negative health effects of polluted air has driven significant new market demand for air quality monitoring. The estimated value of the air quality monitoring systems market was $4.76 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.26%, according to Infoholic Research.

One Step forward toward the Smart City of Tomorrow

The professional air quality monitor developed by VitalSigns Technology provides real-time detection of environmental data, including humidity, temperature, PM2.5 with Electron Ionization (Femto ampere level) or Optical type, and toxic gases. The system passed the measurement service assessment conducted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute, a national accreditation body (NAB) in Taiwan, at a 95% coefficient of determination.

Product reliability is important for smart city IoT devices that are required to withstand long operating hours. The VitalSigns system features a thorough power management system as well as a fine-particulate ventilation system, waterproof casing, electricity leakage prevention system, unique shelter design, and a fall-down detector to optimize usage in a variety of locations and conditions.

As for data collection connectivity, VitalSigns uses an LTE module instead of less stable connection methods like Wi-Fi and BLE. In addition, the frequency of data transfer to customers’ IoT platforms is customizable. To avoid any possible data loss due to system crash or poor internet connectivity, VitalSigns’ Real-Time Air Quality Monitor’s remedial measures store data onsite for at least 7 days using a built-in 4GBS flash memory.

To suit different needs and missions, VitalSigns uses Femto ampere sensing technology in its electron impact ionization sensors to measure particulate matter in gas. Furthermore, VitalSigns also provides particular toxic gas sensing solutions that have 24-bit high accuracy gas-detect ADC with Android APP and Wireless BLE 4.2 support.

Improving Wellbeing from a Technology Perspective

The key team members of VitalSigns have decades of experience developing high-accuracy ADC systems and biosensors at major IC design companies, including MediaTek and RichTek.

VitalSigns CEO JL Juang remarked that «Our goal is to keep improving healthcare quality and environmental quality for everyone.» The company’s consistent investment in research and development related to high-precision devices, IoT, and big data analytics clinched the decision by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to select VitalSigns to be part of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups showcased at CES 2021.

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Shackleton presents Antarctica NOW: Why does Antarctica Matter to All of Us?

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — British Expedition Apparel brand Shackleton presents Antarctica NOW, a seven-day online festival celebrating the extraordinary continent that for centuries has captured restless imaginations and transformed understanding of the rest of the world. Normally January would be a time when thousands of people head to the Antarctic, whether for work or exploration, but COVID-19 has…

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — British Expedition Apparel brand Shackleton presents Antarctica NOW, a seven-day online festival celebrating the extraordinary continent that for centuries has captured restless imaginations and transformed understanding of the rest of the world. Normally January would be a time when thousands of people head to the Antarctic, whether for work or exploration, but COVID-19 has inevitably impacted on that. As borders close and lockdowns intensify, we invite people instead to come with us on a virtual journey. Through dynamic presentations and discussions, provocative writing and pioneering photography, this is a chance to explore the unique wonder and vital significance of Antarctica today.

Over a century ago, when the brand’s namesake Ernest Shackleton led three expeditions to Antarctica, exploration was about discovering new lands and breaking records. Today’s explorations in the seventh continent are more focused on fields of science, climate and conservation, all of which are playing a pivotal role in our understanding of the planet.

We are realising what we learn from the frozen continent today will be paramount in fighting climate change in the future. This is why Shackleton has decided to host Antarctica NOW, in order to  spread awareness of what’s happening in the coldest place on earth right now – and why it’s crucially important to every single one of us.

Discussion topics at the 7-day festival will include:

  • What’s the polar power struggle playing out in Antarctica right now?
  • How do events in Antarctica impact on everyone?
  • What’s left for Antarctic explorers? Who gets to decide who goes?
  • How fast are the ice shelves melting?
  • What’s the link between Antarctica and space research?
  • What can the ice tell us about the past – and the future?
  • Are we winning the wildlife conservation battle?
  • How can we make the world sit up and notice?

Antarctica NOW opens on Monday January 25th and runs until the 31st January with a lead speaker broadcast live on Zoom and Facebook at 6pm each evening, as well as a host of other interviews, briefings, writing, photographic essays and a discussion forum available via Shackleton’s website and social media channels.

Curated by writer and editor Rachel Halliburton (Avaunt Magazine), the festival brings together some of the most exciting and significant voices in the Antarctic community, including explorers, geopoliticians, scientists from the European Space Agency, cartographers and prize-winning photographers, to investigate and raise awareness of the most urgent and critical issues threatening the frozen continent..

«Antarctica is our spiritual home – it’s where Sir Ernest Shackleton made his name as a polar explorer over a century ago and where our expedition-grade apparel is tested and used today. ‘Like me, anyone who’s seen Antarctica first-hand feels compelled to protect it» says Shackleton co-founder Martin Brooks. ‘The aim of the festival is to raise awareness of the critical issues surrounding Antarctica, and how these impact all of us across the globe. As Shackleton said himself, ‘It’s in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all,’ We invite everyone to explore what makes Antarctica both critical and wonderfully compelling.’

The Event Schedule: 

– Monday 25th
6:00 PMKlaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics at Royal Holloway University of London
A new Cold War? – why the Antarctic is on the brink of an international power struggle

Tuesday 26th
6:00 PMMark Drinkwater, Head, Earth and Mission Science Division at the European Space Agency
Checking Earth’s Pulse at the Poles from Space: Are 2020 vital signs cause for concern?

– Wednesday 27th
6:00 PM – Dr Mackenzie Grieman, Post Doctoral Research Associate at the Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University
Ice as a time machine – what stories can glaciers and ice sheets can tell us about our past?

– Thursday 28th
6:00 PMSebastian Copeland, Photographer, filmmaker, explorer & philanthropist
Waking the giant – how can photography help bring about change?

– Friday 29th
6:00 PMLizzie Daly, Biologist & wildlife broadcaster
From gentoo penguins to Antarctic blue whales – what needs to be done to win the wildlife conservation battle?

– Saturday 30th
6:00 PMHugh Broughton, Architect and leading designer of research facilities in the Polar Regions
Polar architecture – what are the challenges of designing for the world’s most extreme environment?

– Sunday 31st
5:00 PMSteve Jones, Expedition Manager at Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
Earth’s final frontier – what advice do today’s explorers need and why did Scott and Shackleton’s expeditions go wrong?

6:00 PM – Louis Rudd MBE, Record-breaking polar explorer & SAS Soldier
Tales of the Unexpected – the inside story on The Spirit of Endurance Expedition.

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To find out more about the festival please contact Nigel Brown. (Nigel.Brown@DirtandGloryMedia.com | Tel: 07525 328 977

We are delighted to offer speakers for interviews, and if you would like more information on the festival please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Reimagined Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week goes live today in virtual setting to set agenda for green recovery

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, goes live today until 21 January 2021 in a reimagined virtual setting. Over the course of four days, global leaders from policy, industry and technology will explore social, economic and technological opportunities for delivering a green recovery in a post-pandemic world.

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, goes live today until 21 January 2021 in a reimagined virtual setting. Over the course of four days, global leaders from policy, industry and technology will explore social, economic and technological opportunities for delivering a green recovery in a post-pandemic world.

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ADSW 2021 will feature a series of high-level virtual events, including the ADSW Summit, IRENA Assembly, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF), Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forums and the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) Webinars.

The first day of ADSW kicks off with the WFES Webinars, Y4S Forum, followed by the 11th session of the IRENA Assembly that brings together heads of state, government, ministers and energy decision-makers, as well as global stakeholders and private actors to discuss the energy transition as an investment in our collective future.

The flagship ADSW Summit on January 19th will feature more than 70 high-level speakers from around the world and will broadcast online across different time zones to engage audiences across various geographies and markets. The agenda runs over three two-hour sessions that focus on the pillars of «Live & Move,» «Care & Engage,» and «Work & Invest,» with each pillar exploring social, economic and technological opportunities to set and support a sustainable recovery.

The speakers at the one-day virtual ADSW Summit include: H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco, who will give a keynote speech on national resilience in the context of Covid-19; H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar; H.R.H Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Founder and CEO, KBW Ventures; H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO Mubadala Investment Company; The Rt Hon. Alok Sharma MP, COP 26 President and UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; H.E. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of the Republic of Singapore; H.E. Sheikha Bodour  bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder & CEO, Kalimat Publishing Group; H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; Francesco La Camera, Director General, IRENA; Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director UN-Habitat; Noel Quinn, Group Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Holdings; Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO BlackRock; and Dr. Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer, Microsoft, in addition to many other high-level speakers.

The third edition of ADSFF hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will be held under the theme ‘Financing Sustainable Recovery and Future Resilience’ on January 20th. It will highlight the importance of a sustainable and equitable approach to rebuild the global economy. ADSW 2021 will conclude on January 21st with the last sessions of Y4S, Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum and WFES.

Through initiatives and events, ADSW is committed to the sharing of knowledge, implementation of strategies and the delivery of real-world solutions to address the challenges related to sustainability and climate change. As the first global event in the UAE’s Golden Jubilee year, ADSW 2021 will help galvanize further collaboration among government, business and community stakeholders to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

For over a decade, Abu Dhabi has provided a sustainable platform for the global community that has grown through its initiatives and events to emerge as a thought leader and catalyst that accelerates sustainable development around the world.

The 2020 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted around 45,000 attendees from 170 countries, with more than 500 high-level speakers from around the world.

To ensure the safety of all participants, ADSW 2021 and all related high-level events will take place virtually. The physical program of ADSW will return in 2022.

Register now for the ADSW Summit at www.adsw.ae

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Coal Handling System Sales Set to Grow at 4.2% in 2021 as Automation Penetration Deepens: Fact.MR Study

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global coal handling system sales are set to grow at 4.2% y-o-y in 2021, and surpass US$ 6.5 billion in valuation. Demand from thermal power generation will continue to sustain momentum, however, long-term prospects of coal handling equipment industry will contract as a shift toward renewable energy sources is underway….

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global coal handling system sales are set to grow at 4.2% y-o-y in 2021, and surpass US$ 6.5 billion in valuation. Demand from thermal power generation will continue to sustain momentum, however, long-term prospects of coal handling equipment industry will contract as a shift toward renewable energy sources is underway. Leading research and consulting firm, Fact.MR, in its latest study, opines market revenues to grow at over 4% during the period 2020-2030.

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«While US and Europe are making a gradual exit from coal energy, cost-efficiency will continue to drive demand in China and India. To boost efficiency and mitigate energy losses, use of integrated coal handling management system is likely to grow in these countries. Especially, material handling and stockyard management will witness an increasing level of automation in the next decade», says Fact.MR in the latest 2020-2030 edition of the study.

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‘Safety-first’ Approach – How Evolving Standards Influence Coal Handling Equipment Design

Worker safety standards are influencing the design of coal handling systems. Fact.MR’s surveys and interviews with stakeholders across the value chain revealed that equipment design is being driven by a ‘safety-first approach’. Equipment manufacturers have responded positively to the evolving standards, and in the last couple of years, safer machines and components have been launched.

While implementing the design changes, manufacturers are taking a two-pronged approach – increased safety and reduced maintenance requirement. This two-pronged approach is most widely seen in conveyors, according to the Fact.MR study.

Conveyor Sales Account for 50% of Total Revenue Generation

Conveyors remain the top-selling category in the coal handling system market. In 2019, conveyors accounted for 50% of all coal handling equipment sales.

«Although conveyors are ubiquitous at a coal plant, they also remain one of the least maintained components. Conveyor maintenance requires a lucid understanding of the installed hardware and its working, which continues to be a challenge owing to the growing ‘knowledge gap’ in this industry», says Fact.MR.

Future coal handling equipment demand will be heavily influenced by broader developments in thermal power generation. The thermal power industry is likely to grow at nearly 3% through 2030; any major decline in growth can severely limit the prospects of equipment manufacturers.

Coal Handling Equipment Industry Looks Eastward as US and EU Phase-out Coal Energy

Coal handling system manufacturers have to contend with waning demand, as focus on exiting fossil fuels gradually gains traction in North America and Europe. According to Fact.MR’s analysis, bulk handling equipment manufacturers are looking eastward as fossil fuel phase-out will be slower in APAC.

Coal generation mega-projects in China and India will be pivotal to driving future sales. These two countries collectively drive a majority of coal handling equipment in APEJ, a region which accounts for 70% share of total market.

Declining coal production in the U.S. continues to limit opportunities, albeit, it still remains a lucrative market. Another major contraction in US coal production can be expected, as policy-makers turn to natural gas, and other renewables. The US only accounts for 10% of total coal handling system sales.

A similar decline can be expected in EU, with Germany, France, Spain, and Italy phasing out coal power generation gradually. UK, for example, accounts for less than 2% of the global coal handling system market. The outlook in France and Germany mimics the broader shift-away from coal energy, which will lead to modest demand for coal handling equipment in these two countries.

While China, India, and South-east Asia present stable opportunities, demand for coal handling equipment in Japan and South Korea will continue to witness a decline. Governments in these two countries are focusing on clean energy, which will lead to diminishing opportunities for market players.

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Automation and Improved Safety Top 2 Focus Areas: Fact.MR Survey

Coal handling equipment market remains consolidated, with few global companies accounting for a significant market share. Fact.MR’s survey with thought leaders revealed that greater investment in automation and safety will be a central strategy for manufacturers in 2021 and beyond. The updated edition of the report provides a comprehensive coverage of the likely key strategies of market players. Some of the players profiled in the report include Thyssenkrupp AG, FLSmidth & Co. A/S, Metso Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd., and Tenova S.p.A. The updated edition also offers a detailed analysis on the COVID-19 impact on this market.

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THYMOX® disinfectant spray approved by EPA for use against COVID-19 virus

 Becomes the first botanically derived disinfectant approved for COVID-19 use

SHERBROOKE, QC, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Laboratoire M2, Inc.  announces that the company’s THYMOX® brand spray disinfectant has become the first disinfectant with a botanically derived active ingredient to be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on hard non-porous surfaces against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes…

 Becomes the first botanically derived disinfectant approved for COVID-19 use

SHERBROOKE, QC, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Laboratoire M2, Inc.  announces that the company’s THYMOX® brand spray disinfectant has become the first disinfectant with a botanically derived active ingredient to be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on hard non-porous surfaces against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Official tests submitted to the EPA prove that Thymox disinfectant spray kills SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19) in only 55 seconds on hard surfaces.

«We’ve been working for many years to develop botanically derived products with proven results that can rival those of the leading brands with traditional, synthetic actives,» said Serge Auray, President and Founder of Laboratoire M2. «The growing demand and sales of our disinfectants across North America demonstrate just how important lower toxicity, botanically derived products are to consumers in the midst of the current pandemic. We’re very proud to be on the cutting edge, and to do our part in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 virus, while helping to protect public health and the environment.» continued Auray.

THYMOX technology is based on the proven efficacy of thymol, a botanically derived active ingredient, naturally occurring in the thyme plant, with antibacterial, virucidal and antifungal properties. To date, only few other companies have been authorized by the EPA to claim disinfection efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 virus. The EPA accepts product claims based on data of the disinfectant’s virucidal efficacy, tested in accordance with international standard ASTM E1053-20.

THYMOX products carry the EPA registration number 87742-1, are made with over 98% renewable ingredients, and are also non-corrosive, with the lowest toxicity rating (IV) accorded by the EPA.  Products using THYMOX technology are distributed in the United States in various channels and outlets for retail, industrial and commercial applications.

About Laboratoire M2

For over 15 years, the green biotech company, Laboratoire M2, partnered with universities to develop a disinfecting technology based on a botanically derived active ingredient, marketed under the brand Thymox. The Thymox product line is recognized worldwide for its efficacy in industrial, institutional, medical, and household applications. The antimicrobial products from the Quebec, Canada–based lab are distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia and cover three markets: Surface Disinfection, Crop Protection and Animal Health. For more information about Laboratoire M2, visit www.thymox.com.

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How to Reduce the Spread of Infection in the Workplace

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the winter holidays having come to an end, millions of Americans will be returning to work during the peak of flu season. As this transitional period continues, American business owners will be tasked with implementing the proper measures to protect their employees during this unprecedented time. The team behind The GREEN DRAIN™, an environmentally water-free trap seal, is actively spreading awareness about the potential dangers that traditional…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With the winter holidays having come to an end, millions of Americans will be returning to work during the peak of flu season. As this transitional period continues, American business owners will be tasked with implementing the proper measures to protect their employees during this unprecedented time. The team behind The GREEN DRAIN™, an environmentally water-free trap seal, is actively spreading awareness about the potential dangers that traditional drainage systems can cause for American businesses, as it has been proven that said systems are known culprits of virus transmission.

With businesses already struggling to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions, the last thing any business owner needs is yet another health-related concern to begin the new year. Unfortunately, studies conducted by the World Health Organization and other well-established healthcare institutions have found that both pathogens and bacteria can easily spread in traditional drainage systems. 

Drains provide exceptional conditions for these deadly inhabitants to feed and multiply within the biofilm-lined walls of the drainpipe. Over time, this can lead to negative health consequences for both consumers and employees. Recently, reports have emerged stating that COVID-19 is now spreading through floor drains in the same way SARS did during the 2003 pandemic in Hong Kong, China. 

When sanitation systems are not working properly, business owners can run into problems such as the growth of multi-resistant bacteria and the spread of harmful infections. A collection of microorganisms in drain lines, known as biofilm, can protect inhabitants from external influences such as disinfectants, UV radiation and dehydration. Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) are shielded with this additional layer of protection, causing an extra layer of trouble for facility managers looking for solutions. Waterborne pathogens such as Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms (CPOs) can also pose a serious problem, as they can become airborne and contaminate a facility in its entirety, threatening the indoor health and wellness of its occupants.

While there is a multitude of problems facing business owners in relation to traditional drainage systems, there are ways to prevent such outbreaks from occurring.

Ineffective methods that have grown in popularity in recent years include pouring bleach down drains and bioremediation. In most cases, these solutions have minimal effect and can even cause more harm than good in certain situations. 

By far, the most important action step for American business owners to take in the fight against dangerous drain-based pathogens is the introduction of a sturdy, physical barrier in the form of a waterless trap seal. Waterless trap seals can prevent pathogens and bacteria from growing and contaminating the pipes in the first place and can greatly reduce the spreading of aerosolized waterborne pathogens, the cross-contamination of deadly disease-causing bacteria, and the dissemination of harmful sewer gases/odors (hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methane, esters, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides), as well as pests.

Faculty managers, janitorial workers, and American business owners can rely on the environmentally friendly GREEN DRAIN™ and have peace of mind knowing that they have installed a sustainable product that prevents the cross-contamination of deadly bacteria.

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e-Zinc raises $2.3 million from BDC Capital to accelerate commercialization of its breakthrough energy storage technology

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – e-Zinc, a Toronto-based energy storage innovator, announced today it has raised $2.3 million in a closed round led by BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice.

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TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – e-Zinc, a Toronto-based energy storage innovator, announced today it has raised $2.3 million in a closed round led by BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice.

e-Zinc has developed a breakthrough technology for grid-scale energy storage that stores energy in physically-free zinc metal. By decoupling power and energy, the company scales energy capacity at a fraction of the cost of lithium-ion batteries, enabling the technology to economically deliver energy over a period of multiple days. This low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution will enable the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy.

«Markets like California, New York, and many others have made commitments to be 100% renewable in 15-20 years from now. This necessitates energy storage technologies with durations of multiple days, as opposed to batteries which are only capable of multiple hours. e-Zinc’s solution is a critical component to achieve our dreams of a carbon-free energy grid,» said James Larsen, CEO of e-Zinc. «BDC’s investment and team will help accelerate the commercialization of our energy storage solution, allowing us to successfully deploy our company’s first pilot projects.»

«Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada brings together the public and private sectors to build Canada’s clean energy future. e-Zinc’s energy storage technology is an example of how innovation will get us to net-zero by 2050,» said the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. 

«We are excited to support e-Zinc – a winner of Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada – to commercialize its novel technology for cost-effective, long-duration energy storage and help decarbonize the world’s energy markets» said Jérôme Nycz, Executive Vice President, BDC Capital.

This financing completes a year in which e-Zinc successfully raised an equity round of $3.5 million in January, led by Energy Foundry, and also secured $6.5 million in non-dilutive grant funding, including a $1.6 million investment from NRCan’s Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada. The company intends to deploy its first in-field system in May 2021 with Faromor at their facility in Stratford, Ontario. This project is financially supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and NRCan.

To learn more about e-Zinc, please visit www.e-zinc.ca.

About e-Zinc
Founded in 2012, e-Zinc is a Toronto-based company with a game-changing long-duration energy storage technology. The company’s zinc-based energy storage system can be up to 80 per cent less expensive than comparable lithium-ion systems for long-duration applications.  Importantly, its energy storage system can operate in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 60°C, is made of abundant and recyclable materials, and is completely safe.

About BDC Capital
BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. With over $3 billion under management, BDC Capital serves as a strategic partner to the country’s most innovative firms. It offers businesses a full spectrum of capital, from seed investments to growth equity, supporting Canadian entrepreneurs who have the ambition to stand out on the world stage. Visit bdc.ca/capital.

About Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada (BESC) aims to support Canadian entrepreneurs and firms to enhance the pace and scale the adoption of clean energy technologies to help significantly reduce global GHG emissions from manufacturing, electricity, transportation and buildings. BESC is an initiative under the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) flagship Energy innovation Program, and is designed and delivered in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

To learn more about NRCan’s BESC program, please visit Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada.

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Hydrogen Aircraft Market to Reach $174.02 Bn, Globally, by 2040 at 20.20% CAGR: Allied Market Research

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, «Hydrogen Aircraft Market by Passenger Capacity (Less than 100, 100-200, and More than 200), Range (Short Haul, Medium Haul, and Long Haul), and Application (Passenger Aircraft and Cargo Aircraft): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2030–2040.» According to the…

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, «Hydrogen Aircraft Market by Passenger Capacity (Less than 100, 100-200, and More than 200), Range (Short Haul, Medium Haul, and Long Haul), and Application (Passenger Aircraft and Cargo Aircraft): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2030–2040.» According to the report, the global hydrogen aircraft industry is estimated at $27.68 billion in 2030 and is anticipated to hit $174.02 billion by 2040, registering a CAGR of 20.20% from 2030 to 2040.

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Drivers, restraints, and opportunities-

Rising air passenger traffic across the globe, high suitability of hydrogen as aviation fuel, and reduced GHG emissions fuel the growth of the global hydrogen aircraft market. On the other hand, high costs associated with the production & handling of hydrogen and huge investments required for the approval and certification of hydrogen based aircrafts impede the growth to certain extent. However, proactive government initiatives toward hydrogen powered aircrafts and growth in infrastructural development for hydrogen across the globe are projected to pave the way for lucrative opportunities in the industry.

COVID-19 scenario-

  • The outbreak of COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdown and this, in turn, affected the manufacturing facilities of hydrogen aircrafts to a significant extent.
  • Also, the pandemic happened to force the governments across the globe to put more emphasis on medical services, due to which, the countries are directing most of the capital in the healthcare industry which is bowling over the investments in the hydrogen aircraft sector.

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The less than 100 segment to dominate by 2040-

Based on passenger capacity, the less than 100 segment is expected to contribute to more than three-fourths of the global hydrogen aircraft market share in 2030, and would lead the trail by 2040. Initially the hydrogen aircrafts can occupy less than 100 passengers. This factor drives the segment growth. The 101-200 segment, on the other hand, would manifest the fastest CAGR of 22.30% during the forecast period, owing to higher feasibility and ROI associated with more number of passengers, in regards with the available hydrogen aircraft technologies.

The short haul segment to maintain the dominant share-

Based on range, the short haul segment is anticipated to account for nearly half of the global hydrogen aircraft market revenue in 2030, and would rule the roost by the end of 2040, due to the fact that they are the simplest in design and first-enters in the hydrogen aircraft market space. Simultaneously, the medium haul segment would exhibit the fastest CAGR of 21.10% by 2040, owing to the increasing demand and viability for medium haul flights.

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Europe, followed by North America, is expected to garner the major share in 2030 –

Based on geography, Europe, followed by North America, is expected to garner the major share in 2030, holding more than half of the global hydrogen aircraft market. This is because the major countries in the region such as UK, Germany, France, and Spain have invested extensively to shove the development for hydrogen-fuelled aircraft. The market across Asia-Pacific, however, would register the fastest CAGR of 22.80% throughout the forecast period. This is attributed to the fact that China and Japan are one of the biggest manufacturing hubs across the world.

Key players in the industry-

  • AeroDelft
  • AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
  • Airbus S.A.S.
  • Alaka’i Technologies
  • HES Energy Systems
  • Pipistrel d.o.o
  • PJSC Tupolev
  • The Boeing Company
  • Urban Aeronautics Ltd
  • ZeroAvia, Inc.

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Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans Less Confident in Ability to Access COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Healthcare than White Americans, Finds Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ Analysis

SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ study finds that Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans are nearly two times as likely as White Americans to say their access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and healthcare, once available, is worse than other racial/ethnic groups.

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SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ study finds that Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans are nearly two times as likely as White Americans to say their access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and healthcare, once available, is worse than other racial/ethnic groups.

The study, titled COVID-19: Magnifying Racial Disparities in U.S. Healthcare, is based on a nationally representative survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX).  

«COVID-19 has exacerbated long-standing inequities in healthcare, particularly among communities of color. Our new Health Trends research reveals people perceive, trust and engage with the healthcare system for COVID-19 differently depending on race and ethnicity,» said Harvey W. Kaufman, M.D., Senior Medical Director, Head of the Health Trends Research Program for Quest Diagnostics. «Importantly, it also reveals they expect America’s COVID-19 experience will lead to meaningful change in healthcare. Policy makers and providers should take these insights to heart, particularly as our country embarks on an unprecedented vaccination campaign.» 

COVID-19: Magnifying Racial Disparities in U.S. Healthcare reveals racial divides in perceptions of access to healthcare and trust during the pandemic. 

Select findings below: 

Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans lack confidence in access to COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics  

  • Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans are nearly two times as likely to say their access to COVID-19 vaccines, once available, is worse than other racial/ethnic groups, compared to White Americans (Black, 21%; Hispanic/Latinx, 17%; White 9%).
  • In addition, a larger proportion of Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans felt access to COVID testing (15%, Black; 17%, Hispanic/Latinx vs. 8% White), COVID therapeutics (22%; 19% vs. 10%), quality preventative care during COVID (23%; 17% vs. 9%) and quality COVID-19 care (20%; 15% vs. 9%) is inferior to access for people of other races.

Fewer Black and Hispanic/Latinx Americans trust they would receive equitable life-saving COVID-19 care  

  • A much higher percentage of White Americans (84%) are confident that they would receive the same life-saving care as people of other races or ethnicities if they contracted COVID-19. Conversely, only 67% of Hispanic/Latinx Americans and 64% of Black Americans share this confidence.
  • Fewer Black Americans (79%) and Hispanic/Latinx Americans (71%) trust their doctors would do everything possible to save their life if diagnosed with COVID-19 than White Americans (85%).
  • The survey found that 42% of Black Americans are more scared of getting COVID-19 than a delayed diagnosis for cancer, compared to only 33% of White Americans.

Lack of preventative care may fuel concern in undiagnosed conditions 

  • One in two Black Americans (49%) are concerned they currently have an undiagnosed health condition, compared to only 39% of White Americans.
  • A majority of Americans (60%) have skipped or delayed some in-person medical treatments or appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially Hispanic/Latinx Americans (67%, compared to White and Black Americans at 59% and 58%, respectively).

The study also found that 52% of Americans expect actions will be taken to address racial disparities in healthcare in the wake of COVID-19. 

«Our society is at an inflection point in terms of publicly and openly acknowledging, accepting and acting to eliminate racial disparities in healthcare,» said Gary A. Puckrein, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Minority Quality Forum. «This Quest Diagnostics research underscores the lack of trust and access to healthcare in minority communities. It’s vital for organizations – both public and private – to step off the sidelines and get into the game to take steps to build a more equitable healthcare system for all Americans. By sharing data and insights that demonstrate the depth and breadth of racial disparities, Quest Diagnostics is taking meaningful action to help solve the larger population health crisis that COVID-19 has further exposed.» 

The analysis follows a Health Trends report issued last month that found that a majority of all Americans (74%) have avoided or delayed getting a diagnostic COVID-19 test when they believed they needed one (Black, 72%; Hispanic/Latinx, 83%; White 72%). 

Addressing Racial Disparities in Health 
«2021 provides a moment to illuminate pathways forward to addressing inequities so people can access quality COVID-19 care and other services regardless of race or ethnicity,» said Harvey W. Kaufman, M.D., Senior Medical Director, Head of the Health Trends Research Program for Quest Diagnostics. «COVID-19 has increased the moral imperative and urgency to address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, including issues of access and bias.» 

To help address disparities now and in the future, Quest Diagnostics is working immediately to improve the equitable allocation of diagnostic testing. One of these strategies involves tailoring outreach through collaborations to encourage vulnerable communities to get back to care, in part to help better control the chronic conditions that increase risk for severe illness due to COVID-19. Insights from this study have informed additional steps Quest Diagnostics will take to improve health equity, reduce racial bias in healthcare and build trust with communities of color. 

In August 2020, Quest Diagnostics announced Quest for Health Equity, a national initiative to address and reduce health disparities in underserved communities, including those impacted by COVID-19. The multi-year initiative involves a commitment of more than $100 million in resources by Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation for a combination of testing services, education programs, collaborations, and direct financial support. The initiative builds on the company’s relationships with federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), through which it provides COVID-19 testing and other laboratory services to underserved communities across the United States. 

In addition, in response to inequities highlighted by COVID-19, the company’s Health Trends team has published peer-reviewed research, based on the company’s de-identified laboratory data, on racial/ethnic differences in COVID-19 testing results. This includes a recent study that found that largely Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic populations in the United States have the highest COVID-19 test positivity rates.

«COVID-19 highlighted existing health disparities and the enormity of the problem. Too many Americans from our most vulnerable communities are disproportionately impacted and too many lack access to care and COVID-19 and other diagnostic testing amidst a pandemic,» said Ruth Clements, Vice President and General Manager of Infectious Diseases and Immunology and leader for Quest for Health Equity at Quest Diagnostics. «At Quest, we believe in equal access to COVID-19 testing and important preventative diagnostic services. Through our community collaborations like Choose Healthy Life with the Black clergy and FQHCs we are striving to bring health equity to populations in need.»

Methodology 
On behalf of Quest Diagnostics, The Harris Poll conducted an online survey of 2,050 adults 18 years and older across the United States from November 10-12, 2020. The survey sample included 337 Hispanic/Latinx, 265 Black and 1,278 White adults. Figures for age by sex, region, education, household size, marital status and household income were weighted by race/ethnicity where necessary to make them representative of their actual proportions in the population. The Harris Poll is one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963 that is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. 

About Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ 
Quest Diagnostics Health Trends™ is a series of scientific reports that provide insights into health topics, based on analysis of objective clinical laboratory data, to empower better patient care, population health management and public health policy. The reports are based on the Quest Diagnostics database of 48 billion de-identified laboratory test results, believed to be the largest of its kind in healthcare. Health Trends has yielded novel insights to aid the management of allergies and asthma, prescription drug monitoring, diabetes, Lyme disease, heart disease, influenza and workplace wellness. Quest Diagnostics also produces the Drug Testing Index (DTI)™, a series of reports on national workplace drug positivity trends based on the company’s employer workplace drug testing data.  www.QuestDiagnostics.com/HealthTrends 

About COVID-19 Testing at Quest Diagnostics 
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world’s largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. For the latest developments with our COVID-19 testing, visit:  newsroom.questdiagnostics.com/COVIDTestingUpdates 

About Quest Diagnostics 
 Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world’s largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com  Follow us on social media: LinkedinTwitterFacebook and Instagram

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