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ABB adds ZincFive nickel-zinc batteries to UPS systems
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ABB has added ZincFive as an approved supplier for its UPS systems, offering nickel-zinc as a battery option alongside lithium-ion and lead-acid. ZincFive’s BC series of nickel-zinc battery cabinets can now be installed and supported…
Farmers Business Network Accelerates Work with ADM to Expand Regenerative Agriculture
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Over 3,000 farms & 2 million acres expected; programs to double as FBN technology plays leading role in creating incentives that reward farmers for regenerative practices Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform…
Rain and Sikorsky Collaborate to Advance Rapid Response Capabilities for Aerial Wildland Firefighting
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The two companies will demonstrate how an uncrewed BLACK HAWK® helicopter with Rain’s Wildfire Mission Autonomy System could respond rapidly to suppress incipient wildfires Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted BLACK HAWK helicopter with the MATRIX autonomy system demonstrates…
Exclusive: Wildfire startup Rain raises $9.7M led by DBL
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Rain, a startup building aerial firefighting tech, has closed a seed round of $9.7 million led by DBL Partners, the company tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: Wildfires are a massive and growing climate problem across…
SoftBank leads Mapbox fundraising as it pushes into AI
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SoftBank is leading a $280mn funding round in US location-mapping company Mapbox, as the Japanese conglomerate’s founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son steps up his dealmaking in artificial intelligence. The investment in San Francisco-based Mapbox,…
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3 Key Measures To Advance 2030 Climate Change Goals In The United States
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In April 2021, the United States announced its plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50–52% from 2005 levels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The critical components of President Biden’s plan to implement these targets include passing…
Infusing Technology for Sustainability
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A recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Club 2018’s Distinguished Citizen Award and the Earth Day Network 2018 Climate Visionary Award, Nancy Pfund stands as an exemplary and highly aspiring leader in the industry. To read…
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Nancy Pfund featured on MSNBC for Forbes 2023 50 Over 50
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Mika Brzezinski, Forbes Editor Maggie McGrath and 30/50 Summit Vice Chair Huma Abedin, join Morning Joe to reveal this year’s exceptional 50 Over 50 honorees, representing diverse industries and inspiring generations to pursue their dreams…
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Forbes 50 Over 50: 2023
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Nancy Pfund featured in Forbes 50 over 50: 2023 alongside actress Jamie Lee Curtis, activist Catherine Flowers and Astronaut Peggy Whitson. To read the full article, please visit: Forbes Photography: Celeste Sloman and Jamel Toppin
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Now Has a ‘De Facto’ Monopoly on Rocket Launches
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The company’s rockets are ferrying astronauts, launching satellites and dominating any competition Satellite operators and government agencies doing business in space are increasingly dependent on one company to help them reach orbit: Elon Musk’s SpaceX….
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How Retailers Can Extend The Shelf Life Of Fresh Produce
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Since its introduction to the market several years ago, much has been written about Apeel, an innovative natural coating for fruit and vegetables that can help keep products fresh for longer and reduce food waste. Created by…
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Technology brings universal access to clean energy within sight
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The opportunities available from the aggregation and interpretation of mass data are huge and could help attract investors and ensure more efficient electricity networks as the world races to try and achieve the UN goal…
