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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DTN, a global leader in data, analytics, and technology solutions serving agriculture, energy, and weather-sensitive industries, today announced the launch of the Hurricane Threat Index. It is the first forecasting tool to expand risk assessment and communication beyond traditional wind speed to include wind damage, storm surge, extreme rainfall, flooding and tornadic activity. The multi-factor index enables companies and communities within the radius of impact to...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Using zinc to build a single home prevents more than 50 tonnes in carbon emissions, and if just ten percent of new homes in North America were built using zinc, more than 40 million tonnes in carbon emissions would be prevented. These impressive numbers demonstrating zinc’s success story as an agent of decarbonization are the first results of the International Zinc Association’s new Zinc Enables Decarbonization (ZED) initiative, a partnership between the Internati...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program. LEED v5 builds on the 25-year legacy and global impact of LEED, updating and strengthening the most widely recognized, influential sustainability standard for the building industry while providing user-friendly tools for building owners and teams to pursue certification through enhanced techn...

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced that Randy Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Ketcham, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present on an investment panel at the Gabelli Funds 16th Annual Value Investor Conference, being held May 2nd at The Hilton Omaha in Omaha, NE. Management's presentation is scheduled t...

CARLSBAD, Calif. & BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia,” “the Company,” “us,” or “our”) (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX: ANRGF) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies LLC, has secured a change order to provide more engineering services and supply of equipment as part of an ongoing project with the East County Advanced Water Purification (“AWP”) Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) located in East San Diego County. This builds on the contract that was disclosed...

FULLERTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its Earth Week celebration, Fullerton College held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of a new solar canopy system developed in partnership with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects. The 1 megawatt-DC (MW DC) solar parking canopy array, located in Student Parking Lot 5 adjacent to Sherbeck Field, is projected to save Fullerton College nearly...

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (“Energy Vault”) (NYSE: NRGV), a global energy storage company today announced that, effective on March 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Energy Vault’s Board of Directors granted to 12 new, non-executive employees, restricted stock unit awards covering 637,600 shares of its common stock under the Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan (as amended and/or restated, the “Inducement Award Plan”)....

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, XPRIZE announced that Mati Carbon, a graduate of the AirMiners Launchpad accelerator program, as the winner of the $50M grand prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, the largest single incentive ever offered for climate innovation. The prize recognizes Mati Carbon’s enhanced rock weathering process, which converts atmospheric carbon dioxide into stable minerals while improving smallholder farmers’ yields and enhancing their livelihoods. Mati Ca...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arbor Day Foundation rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange this morning. It’s the third time the tree planting nonprofit has been invited to ring the bell in the last four years. “We’re honored to be invited to open the markets on the tree planters’ holiday, Arbor Day. Many of the Arbor Day Foundation’s corporate partners are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, so this is a special opportunity,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of th...

HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third year in a row, Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2025. Ranked #1 among energy companies and utilities nationwide for the highest core emissions reduction year-over-year and ranked #146 overall, this recognition highlights Eversource’s continued achievements in prioritizing sustainability and environmental stewardship across its operations. “We’re honored...