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Altus Power America is Completing First Solar + Energy Storage System

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Altus Power America, Inc. («Altus Power«) is in the process of completing a combined solar plus energy storage system in New Marlborough, MA. The project comprises a 2.9 MW solar system and a 2 MWh battery system. By combining storage technology with solar systems, Altus Power helps provide demand response solutions and is able to offer its customers a more flexible delivery of clean energy, ultimately increasing the economic and environmental benefits of solar. The first of many combined solar and storage projects for Altus Power, the system is a part of the Massachusetts SMART program.

«It has been incredibly interesting and enjoyable to put our solar expertise to work tackling a new technology like storage. We found great success in collaborating with our engineers and local contractors from design all the way to construction and we look forward to replicating this success in other markets. We thank the town of New Marlborough and National Grid for their hard work and commitment to solar,» said Alana Chain, Director of Construction. Tony Savino, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Altus Power added, «We are really looking forward to rolling out storage across many of our existing solar arrays and our new developments across the country.» The combined solar and energy storage system is expected to go live in Q2 of 2021.

About Altus Power America
Altus Power is a market-leading clean electrification company based in Greenwich, Connecticut that provides solar electricity to public, private, and residential customers across the U.S. Since its founding in 2009, Altus has developed or acquired more than 200 distributed generation solar facilities totaling in excess of 265 megawatts from Vermont to Hawaii. Visit www.altuspower.com to learn more.

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Global Passenger & Commercial Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Report 2021: Competitive Strategies Include Mergers & Acquisitions and New Service Developments

DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market By…

DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), By Power Output (Less Than 150 kW, 150-250 kW, >250 kW), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period.

The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market is driven by the growing environmental concerns due to increasing air pollution and climate change. The hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are helpful in reducing the emissions since they do not produce greenhouse gases. This in turn is expected to positively impact the market growth through 2026.

Besides, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are low maintenance vehicles which function silently without creating a lot of noise. Additionally, supportive government policies, schemes and grants to promote cleaner technologies is further anticipated to propel the market during the forecast period. However, high initial investment is required to develop the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle infrastructure which can hamper the market growth over the next few years.

Additionally, lack of awareness about these vehicles and presence of a smaller number of manufacturers in the market further restrict the market growth.

The Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market is segmented based on vehicle type, power output, company and region. Based on the vehicle type, the market has been categorized into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The passenger cars segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. this can be ascribed to the associated benefits such as ease in parking, improved gas mileage and affordability.

Regionally, the Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market has been segmented into various regions including Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the overall hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market owing to the increasing awareness among the population towards environmental protection and sustainability. Additionally, supportive government schemes & policies are further supporting the market growth in the region.

The major players operating in the Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market are Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, Daimler, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Ballard Power Systems, General Motors, Kia Motor Corporation, MAN, Groupe Renault, Tata Motors Limited, Hydrogenics, Mazda Motor Corporation and others.

Major companies are developing advanced technologies and launching new services in order to stay competitive in the market. Other competitive strategies include mergers & acquisitions and new service developments.

Key Target Audience:

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturers/suppliers/distributors
Market research and consulting firms
Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
Organizations, forums and alliances related to hydrogen fuel cell vehicle

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2016-2019
Base Year: 2020
Estimated Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2022-2026

Key Topics Covered:

1. Product Overview

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customer

6. Global Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles)
6.2.2. By Power Output (Less than 150 kW, 150-250 kW, >250 kW)
6.2.3. By Company (2020)
6.2.4. By Region
6.3. Market Attractiveness Index

7. Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Vehicle Type
7.2.2. By Power Output
7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
7.3.1. China Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
7.3.2. India Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
7.3.3. Australia Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
7.3.4. Japan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
7.3.5. South Korea Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook

8. Europe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Vehicle Type
8.2.2. By Power Output
8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
8.3.1. France Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
8.3.2. Germany Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
8.3.3. United Kingdom Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
8.3.4. Italy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
8.3.5. Spain Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook

9. North America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Vehicle Type
9.2.2. By Power Output
9.2.3. By Country
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. United States Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
9.3.2. Mexico Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
9.3.3. Canada Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook

10. South America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Vehicle Type
10.2.2. By Power Output
10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
10.3.2. Argentina Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
10.3.3. Colombia Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook

11. Middle East and Africa Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Vehicle Type
11.2.2. By Power Output
11.2.3. By Country
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
11.3.1. South Africa Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
11.3.3. UAE Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook
11.3.4. Kuwait Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Outlook

12. Market Dynamics
12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges

13. Market Trends & Developments

14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
14.2. Toyota Motor Corporation
14.3. Hyundai Motor Company
14.4. Daimler AG
14.5. Audi AG
14.6. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
14.7. AB Volvo
14.8. Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
14.9. General Motors Company
14.10. Kia Motor Corporation
14.11. MAN SE
14.12. Groupe Renault
14.13. Tata Motors Limited
14.14. Hydrogenics Corp.
14.15. Mazda Motor Corporation

15. Strategic Recommendations

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CECO Environmental Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Financial Results Conference Call

DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECE) will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (7:30 AM CT) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 financial results.

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The Company’s financial results will be issued in a press release before the market opens on March 3, 2021 and posted on the Company’s website at http://www.cecoenviro.com. Please visit the website to listen to the call via webcast. The conference call may also be accessed by dialing 888-346-4547 (Toll-Free) within the U.S., 855-669-9657 (Toll-Free) within Canada or Toll/International +1-412-317-5251.

A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website for 7 days. The replay may be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 (Toll-Free) within the U.S., 855-669-9658 (Toll-Free) within Canada, or Toll/International +1-412-317-0088 and entering access code 10152419.

ABOUT CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
CECO Environmental is a global leader in air quality and fluid handling serving the energy, industrial and other niche markets. Providing innovative technology and application expertise, CECO helps companies grow their business with safe, clean, and more efficient solutions that help protect our shared environment. In regions around the world, CECO works to improve air quality, optimize the energy value chain and provide custom engineered solutions for applications including power generation, petrochemical processing, general industrial, refining, oil & gas, electric vehicle production, poly silicon fabrication, battery recycling, and wastewater treatment along with a wide range of other applications. CECO is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol «CECE.» For more information, please visit www.cecoenviro.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Eckl, Chief Financial Officer
(888) 990-6670
investor.relations@OneCECO.com

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iTrip Vacations Galveston Featured in Franchise Journal Magazine

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — iTrip Vacations Galveston owners Winter and Lonnie Bush were featured in the February 2021 issue of Franchise…

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — iTrip Vacations Galveston owners Winter and Lonnie Bush were featured in the February 2021 issue of Franchise Journal magazine. This dynamic duo was showcased among leading franchise business owners across the world and has enjoyed steady growth since launching in 2017. The article focuses on the couple’s journey as minority and military veteran business owners, and how they have grown their short-term rental property management business – even during the pandemic.

«The vacation rental industry has had an amazing trajectory over the last 10 years and continues to grow even during these unpredictable times,» says Winter Bush, co-owner of iTrip Vacations Galveston. «As traveler confidence increases, we anticipate active spring and summer seasons and look forward to serving more short-term rental property homeowners.»

iTrip Vacations Galveston, a short-term rental property management franchise in Texas, launched in 2017, when Winter and Lonnie Bush decided to start a new venture and leverage their professional and business experience. With a corporate background in brand marketing and sales, Winter Bush runs the local marketing and business development while Lonnie Bush, a U.S. Navy Veteran and licensed home inspector, handles the operations and management aspects.

iTrip Vacations Galveston provides world-class short-term rental management services to homeowners that include: free light maintenance, competitive management fees and worldwide marketing exposure. The team professionally manages all bookings, cleanings, inspections and guest service – all while helping owners increase their revenue. In addition, the franchisees use sophisticated technology, award-winning software and strategic processes as part of a full-service rental property management program.

«Now more than ever, we see people looking for a new chapter in their career and their life,» says Vickie Storm, V.P. of Franchise Development for iTrip Vacations. «Our franchise model offers a way to own a business without starting from scratch. Our franchisees receive training, technology, processes and marketing – all of which have been successfully duplicated and proven over time. iTrip Vacations provides a fresh start for your new chapter with hundreds of exclusive territories available.»

About iTrip Vacations

iTrip Vacations is a national leader in short-term rental property management. iTrip provides full-service rental property management programs to more than 80 destinations in North America, while enhancing experiences through affordable luxury accommodations and custom programs.

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Winter Bush, iTrip Vacations Galveston, 409-515-1973, winter@itrip.net

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Mobility-as-a-Service Initiatives and Opportunities in 100 Cities Report, 2020 Report

DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Mobility-as-a-Service Initiatives and Opportunities in 100 Cities Report» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Mobility-as-a-Service Initiatives and Opportunities in 100 Cities Report» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) has rapidly gained acceptance in Europe and is being deployed in other parts of the world. Helsinki’s experience with the Whim app has set the ground for other cities across the world to follow suit.

A large number of active subscriptions of Whim app suggests that users are increasingly exploring the shift from private car ownership to the shared use of resources.

MaaS is also generating a greater level of data for cities and transit authorities. The rising popularity of the concept among users, investors, transit agencies and operators alike has prompted many city transport authorities and policymakers to invest in the deployment of MaaS models in their respective cities.

In light of these developments and to highlight the opportunities in the MaaS segment, the author has launched the Mobility-as-a-Service Initiatives and Opportunities in 100 Cities Report, the most comprehensive and up-to-date study on this segment. The report will provide detailed information on 100 cities in 32 countries, which have recorded MaaS-related developments or have plans to introduce MaaS.

The report will comprise two distinct sections.

Part 1 of the report (PPT format converted to PDF) will provide an analysis of the current status of MaaS and opportunities in 100 cities. It will discuss key emerging trends and outlook for the next decade, ridership trends, MaaS levels, government policies, initiatives and standards; recent developments; ticketing and payment solutions for MaaS; integration and interoperability; market outlook for MaaS; outlook for shared mobility and on-demand mobility; plans of cities to deploy MaaS; plans for the deployment of advanced fare media; plans for the establishment of a single payment channel; outlook for ABT and open payment systems; profiles of key MaaS players; etc.

It will also provide an analysis of regional initiatives and opportunities across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East & Africa. It will provide detailed information on initiatives in 15 countries – Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the United States.

Part 2 of the report (MS Excel database) will provide updated information on 100 cities that present significant opportunities for MaaS. The report will cover 32 countries organised into five regions: North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.

Each city profile will provide information on:

Population
Public transport agency and operators
Public transport modes operated in the city
Key agency(ies) supporting MaaS in the city
Telecom operators in the city
Existing smart cities plan
Shared-mobility services available in the city
On-demand mobility service available in the city
Total annual ridership (operator-wise/developer-wise)
Annual existing shared mobility and on-demand mobility trips
MaaS level in the city (1 to 4)
MaaS platform supplier
Funding for MaaS
Existing shared mobility platform suppliers
Existing on-demand mobility platform suppliers
Existing trip-planning apps
Current fare media (paper tickets, RFID tokens, contactless smartcards, bank cards, mobile ticketing, etc.)
Account-based ticketing and open-loop payments
Integration across modes/ across operators/ across regions/ retail/ parking/ value-added services
Planned new systems or extensions (rail, bus/BRT, etc.)
Planned entry of new private operators
Plans to deploy MaaS
Planned smart city initiatives/ nation-wide initiatives
New fare media planned (contactless bank cards, mobile ticketing, etc) for existing or new systems
Contract status (awarded, under planning, under bidding)
Plans to deploy ABT
Plans for integration and interoperability
Plans to deploy open-loop payments

Key Topics Covered:

Part 1: Industry Overview, Trends and Outlook

1.1 Overview of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)

Overview of MaaS initiatives and outlook in 100 cities
Key emerging trends and outlook for the next decade
Ridership trends
Possibilities offered by MaaS
MaaS levels
Benefits of MaaS
MaaS ecosystem
Infrastructure for MaaS
Business models
Pricing
Financing MaaS
National MaaS Platforms
Improving ridership, capacity and passengers
Impact on authorities’ revenue and farebox collection
Integration with value-added services, parking, EV charging, stations, tolls, etc.

1.2 Government Initiatives, Policies and Standards

European Commission’s initiatives
Update on key projects under Horizon 2020 – MyCorridor, iMOVE and MaaS EU
MaaS under Shift2Rail – Shift2MaaS
Smart city initiatives/challenges
National policies promoting MaaS (e.g. France LOM Law, Finnish
Act on Transport Services, etc)
Open data initiatives
Open Standards for Transport and Mobility Account
Interoperability

1.3 Recent Developments (last 12 months)

Recent announcements
Recent contract awards
Recent launches
Recent pilot projects
Open tenders
Recent collaborations

1.4 Ticketing and Payment Solutions for MaaS

Role of ABT and open-loop payments in MaaS
Approach towards the establishment of a single payment channel
Integration of mass transit ticketing apps into third-party mobility apps
Key case studies

1.5 Integration and Interoperability

Integration and interoperability
Integration across public transport modes
Integration amongst public transport operators
Integration of public and private transport operators
Regional integration
Integration with non-transit services

1.6 Outlook and Opportunities

Key growth drivers
Market outlook for MaaS
Market outlook for shared mobility
Market outlook for on-demand mobility
Plans of cities to deploy MaaS
Plans for the deployment of advanced fare media
Plans for the establishment of a single payment channel
Outlook for ABT and open payment systems
Smart cities and MaaS
Risks and challenges

1.7 Analysis of Regional Initiatives and Opportunities

North America
Latin America
Asia Pacific
Europe
Middle East & Africa

1.8 Analysis by MaaS levels

Cities at level 1
Cities at level 2
Cities at level 3
Cities at level 4

1.9 Spotlight on Key Countries

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Japan
Netherlands, The
Portugal
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States

1.10 Key MaaS Players

Competitive landscape
Profiles of key MaaS players
Analysis of new mobility service providers (Shared mobility: cars, bike and buses and on-demand mobility providers)
Industry outlook

Part 2: City Profiles

This section will cover profiles of 100 cities in 32 countries, which have recorded MaaS-related developments or have plans to introduce MaaS.

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TRV Stewardship Council Joins Coalition that Promotes Responsible Recreation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The TRV Stewardship Council has joined the Recreate…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The TRV Stewardship Council has joined the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, an active partnership of nearly 1,000 nonprofits, land managers and outdoor businesses developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and the many natural landscapes found across the United States and internationally.

«The Tennessee River Valley is home to vibrant river cites, scenic trails, lakes, waterfalls and large tracts of recreational lands that have become popular destinations during the pandemic. With more people visiting and experiencing nature, it is important that we all strive to keep each other and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy. Along with the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, our efforts focus on educating travelers on the best way to safely enjoy destinations across the Tennessee River Valley region and help slow the spread of COVID-19 by providing practical and common sense advice for enjoying outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Julie Graham, spokesperson for the TRV Stewardship Council.

The Recreate Responsibly initiative is designed to limit new COVID-19 outbreaks and ensure public lands and waters can remain open to the public by providing clear, consistent guidance for individuals, families and communities. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, state and local public health guidelines and recreation experts, the Recreate Responsibly Coalition guidelines are:

Know Before You Go – Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a backup plan.
Plan Ahead – Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a face covering.
Explore Locally – Limit long-distance travel and make use of local parks, trails and public spaces. Be mindful of your impact on the communities you visit.
Practice Physical Distancing – Keep your group size small. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space. If you are sick, stay home.
Play It Safe – Slow down and choose lower-risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained.
Leave No Trace – Respect public lands and waters, native and local communities, and private property. Take all your garbage with you.
Build an Inclusive Outdoors – Be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.

Messaging for Recreate Responsibly and the Tennessee River Valley will be delivered to audiences through a variety of mediums including social media using #RecreateResponsibly.

For more information on the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, visit https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/.

For more information about the TRV Stewardship Council, visit https://www.trvstewardshipcouncil.org/.

Media Contact

Julie Graham, Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, 865-585-0811, tennesseerivervalleymapguide@gmail.com

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TD Bank Group Joins RMI as a Strategic Partner of the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance

Partnership will advance work on transition to a low-carbon economy

TORONTO and CHERRY HILL, NJ, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – TD Bank Group announced today that it is entering into a strategic partnership with RMI’s Center for Climate-Aligned Finance (the Center) to support the development of practical and scalable solutions that can help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy platform and economy. TD’s support of RMI, a nonprofit clean energy organization dedicated to developing market-based solutions for a sustainable low-carbon future, is an important step under the Bank’s Climate Action Plan.

The Center, launched by RMI in July 2020, works to enable financial institutions, corporations, and experts overcome practical obstacles to climate alignment. Collaborating closely with its partners, the Center works across industries to shape sectoral climate alignment initiatives for high-emitting industries and contributes to the development of global solutions, practices, and frameworks. TD’s commitment will contribute to the growth of the Center’s work developing the agreements and tools necessary to align financial decision-making with the decarbonization of the real economy and will advance the work of TD’s ESG Centre of Expertise and the Sustainable Finance and Corporate Transitions Group.

«We recognize the critical role that the financial sector plays in helping to enable the path to a low-carbon economy for the benefit of our customers and the communities we serve,» said Andrea Barrack, Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank Group. «Managing a successful transition toward a climate-aligned financial sector requires working collaboratively and scaling for impact. We are proud to join the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance in this collective effort to improve the environment so people and economies can thrive.»

«Decarbonizing the global economy by mid-century will require the financial sector to align its climate goals with those of its clients in carbon-intensive industries,» said Paul Bodnar, Chief Strategy Officer at RMI and the Center’s Chair. «We are delighted to welcome TD Bank Group as a Strategic Partner in this work and are excited to work alongside TD Bank Group to expand the scope of this work to TD Bank Group’s clients in Canada and around the world.»

In November 2020, TD launched its global climate action plan, which includes a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its operations and financing activities by 2050, aligned to the associated principles of the Paris Agreement. The Bank has also established dedicated teams to advise and support clients as they work to capture the opportunities of the low-carbon economy.

Building on TD’s long history of environmental leadership, today’s announcement through its global corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, supports a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

To learn more about TD’s Climate Action plan, please read TD’s news release

To learn more about the TD Ready Commitment, please visit: td.com/tdreadycommitment

To learn more about the RMI, please visit: rmi.org

To learn more about the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance, please visit: climatealignment.org

About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group («TD» or the «Bank»). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves over 26 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with more than 14 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.7 trillion in assets on October 31, 2020. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol «TD» on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

About the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance
The Center for Climate-Aligned Finance was established by RMI in July 2020 to help shape the financial industry’s role in facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon, sustainable economy and society. Building on RMI’s nearly 40 years of experience developing market-based solutions to accelerating the energy transition, the Center serves as an «engine room» for the financial sector to partner with corporate clients to identify practical solutions through deep partnerships with industry, civil society and policymakers to facilitate a transition in the global economy to net-zero emissions by mid-century.

About RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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TRV Stewardship Council Joins Coalition that Promotes Responsible Recreation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The TRV Stewardship Council has joined the Recreate…

Know Before You Go – Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don’t go. If it’s crowded, have a backup plan.
Plan Ahead – Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a face covering.
Explore Locally – Limit long-distance travel and make use of local parks, trails and public spaces. Be mindful of your impact on the communities you visit.
Practice Physical Distancing – Keep your group size small. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space. If you are sick, stay home.
Play It Safe – Slow down and choose lower-risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained.
Leave No Trace – Respect public lands and waters, native and local communities, and private property. Take all your garbage with you.
Build an Inclusive Outdoors – Be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.

Messaging for Recreate Responsibly and the Tennessee River Valley will be delivered to audiences through a variety of mediums including social media using #RecreateResponsibly.

For more information on the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, visit https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/.

For more information about the TRV Stewardship Council, visit https://www.trvstewardshipcouncil.org/.

Media Contact

Julie Graham, Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, 865-585-0811, tennesseerivervalleymapguide@gmail.com

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Exploring New Water Reservoir Technology & Celebrating World Water Day With Sharon Kleyne’s Bio Logic Aqua® Research & Robert M. Weir

GRANTS PASS, Ore., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Air Date: 22 February 2021

Guest: Robert M. Weir, Writer, Author, Editor, Speaker

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GRANTS PASS, Ore., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Air Date: 22 February 2021

Guest: Robert M. Weir, Writer, Author, Editor, Speaker

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128608/encore-earth-day-and-world-water-day

Sharon Kleyne’s Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science® explores new reservoir technology and celebrates World Water Day.

W-A-T-E-R. Sharon Kleyne begins her radio program spelling the word out and asking people to please take water seriously. «Without water there is no life,» Kleyne teaches. «Without water, we could become the next moon. We have the technology and knowledge to do so. It’s that water from the atmosphere that brings droplets—rain—to the earth. Below the surface of the earth, the aquifers must be kept full. Some oppose reservoirs. I disagree. Water Reservoirs help those aquifers stay full.»

According to Kleyne, what needs to be studied in research labs around the world is that dehydration effect. «People need water to survive,» says Kleyne. «We need technology. We need new ideas. We need inventions to keep that water safe. You need to get hold of your leaders and say that water is the top priority. The lack of water will cause wars. Desalinization and water technology could be a solution that countries like Jordan and Singapore could work, and we need more of that.»

Kleyne also wants reservoir technology studied in order to find solutions to the global water crisis and the panoply of diseases that are out of control. «The algorithm of water should be the world’s primary focus and investment,» Kleyne asserts. «Water is agriculture and water keeps you alive. You cannot have food without water. At Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science® we want to save earth, your breath and your life. The skin of the earth is that soil. Then, below that is the aquifers. Diseases are out of control because of a lack of water. Anxiety and stress are dehydration.»

Kleyne’s talk radio guest, Robert M. Weir, agrees. Weir, author, editor, speaker and the biographer of John McConnell, founder of the original Earth day on the vernal equinox, says «reservoirs are vital to the future of our whole existence. I am standing in Michigan near the Great Lakes, which hold 20 percent of the world’s fresh water. They are the primary weather factor in the state of Michigan, six other states and three provinces in Canada. I’m so glad people are listening to what Sharon has to say.»

Weir explains that World Water Day, also on March 21st (or 22nd in some years) focuses on the combination of water and energy and how they are interdependent on each other. «Our body must be this reservoir of water,» Weir says. «We must refill the reservoir of our body by drinking 60 to 100 ounces of water a day.»

Kleyne and her research center colleagues are focusing their studies and research on the long-term effects of water reservoirs on earth’s atmosphere. In 2014, 3,700 major hydropower dams were scheduled for construction worldwide. Many of those reservoirs have been completed. A major study from the Climate Central states that «Hydropower reservoirs are considered to be major sources of low-carbon electricity that can be used to cut greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. But those same reservoirs emit global warming gases, and a team of researchers has now tallied just how much those gases impact the climate. Globally,» the study continues, «reservoirs are responsible for about 1.3 percent of the world’s man-made greenhouse gas emissions each year, or about the same as Canada’s total emissions.» According to a study published in the journal Bioscience, the findings come from a team of researchers led by Washington State University–Vancouver and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The study continues: «That emissions estimate may not sound like much, but the study says reservoir emissions can contribute significantly to carbon budgets countries use to meet their climate goals. Reservoirs emit mostly methane, a greenhouse gas about 35 times as potent as carbon dioxide in its potential to warm the atmosphere over the course of a century.

https://www.climatecentral.org/news/greenhouse-gases-reservoirs-fuel-climate-change-20745

«We need better education and thorough research into all aspects of water conservation, water use and water technology if we’re to solve the world’s water crisis. Working together, with good common sense, we can protect the world’s water resources and preserve them for eternity. As we hold each child’s heart in our hands,» Kleyne says, «we must succeed for their sake and for the immunity protection and health of all humans everywhere.»

If you care about immunity protection for the organ of the eyes, listen to these programs. They feature wisdom, knowledge, new technology and health tips for better living every week on the internationally syndicated The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, naturally pH balanced water technology for acid mantle protection on VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio & Apple iTunes with Sharon Kleyne.

LISTEN to the internationally syndicated The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, FDA approved, naturally pH balanced water technology for acid mantle protection, on VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio & Apple iTunes. This program features Robert M. Weir.

Follow this link https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128608/encore-earth-day-and-world-water-day

Some recent Sharon Kleyne talk radio programs feature:

Barbara Goldberg, Founder, Wells Bring Hope, Los Angeles, California https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/128607/encore-the-sharon-kleyne-hour

Dr. David T.W. Wong, DMD, DMSC https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/125933/saliva-diagnostics

Here is a brief, entertaining and educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution® technology Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, sponsor of Sharon Kleyne’s talk radio program. The program features Dr. Philip Paden, M.D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U

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Sharon Kleyne, Bio Logic Aqua Research, 5414740950, press@biologicaquaresearch.com

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El nuevo libro de Irma Yesenia Campos Collaz, Sofía, una hermosa historia sobre la valentía de una mujer para vivir su corta vida

EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., 24 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Sofía por Irma Yesenia Campos Collaz de la editorial Page Publishing, un maravilloso libro que nos relata la vida de Sofía y cómo vivió su vida de la manera que ella creía correcta.

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Irma Y. Campos Collaz, nacida en Villa de Álvarez, municipio de Colima, México, el 25 de junio de 1978. A donde quiera que va se toma el tiempo de escuchar y desea ayudar a la gente, en este caso le toca a Sofía, que dejó su historia con el deseo de ser contada.

La historia que leerán a continuación es sobre Sofía, quien tenía la capacidad de hacer todo lo que se propusiera, todo lo que soñara o deseara lo lograba con su propio esfuerzo, era feliz, tenía todo para no sentirse sola, porque se ganaba el cariño de las personas que la conocían, tenía un corazón bueno, saludaba y ayudaba al humilde que vive en la calle, pero Sofía quería sentir y vivir el amor, tal vez eso no era para ella, porque sería tan fuerte que cambiaría para siempre su corta historia.

Publicada por Page Publishing, el maravilloso libro de Irma Yesenia Campos Collaz, Sofía, es una maravillosa historia sobre una mujer que dio su máximo esfuerzo para vivir la vida de una manera digna.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta fabulosa experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Sofía en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

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

Acerca de Page Publishing:

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

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