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Making sure the slopes have enough snow on them for the thousands who come to ski and snowboard each season at Gore Mountain is critical to the resort’s success.
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Winters can be long in Minnesota, and the last one brought near-record snowfall to the Twin Cities area, officially the third snowiest on record, leading to a snow-covered ground for much of the 2022-2023 season.
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When Minneapolis-based pickleball professional Aanik Lohani tried the sport for the first time, he needed three things – a paddle, a ball and a snow shovel. Being March in Minneapolis, the court had snow on it, so we shoveled it off and played a couple games.”
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While most people spent St. Patrick’s Day weekend watching parades or drinking green beer, Laurie “Lulu” Searles spent it trekking 100 miles through freezing temperatures and snow squalls.
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Two building services businesses unite under one brand with unique commitment to workforce development and inclusion.
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The Norwegian term for virgin snow, “nysnø”, seemed the appropriate inspiration to name Jennifer Johnston’s company, NysnoBio, as it underscores the pioneering work NysnoBio is doing to tap the potential of Parkin, the protein most often linked to young onset genetic Parkinson’s
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Whether it’s snow and ice across the northern U.S., or thunderstorms and severe weather throughout the south, road conditions have been challenging at times across the country this winter.
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Newly established partnership will provide a $375,000 grant to support student scholarships, in addition to engineering internships across The Toro Company and its businesses
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The leader in diversified business services launches its first EV program earlier this year
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Defying the Senses...the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Fri, 12/16/2022 - 12:00 Type of Content Article Layout Media Gallery Body According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20,000 people are taken to an emergency room and 400 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. What causes carbon monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide may be released as the result of improper functioning of: heaters boilers fireplaces stoves other gas or fuel-powered equipment When carbon m
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Karen Snow, Senior Vice President and Head of East Coast Listings and Capital Services at Nasdaq, interviews veteran board member Betsy Atkins to get her insights on how to operationalize ESG.
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Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a MONAT Gratitude Grant now through November 18, 2022
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The Infinite THERMAL Collection is the outdoor essential needed for colder months
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Will the Storm Hit? Life During and After Superstorm Sandy Mon, 10/10/2022 - 10:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Media Gallery Body Right before Superstorm Sandy hit the state of New Jersey, I remember getting a call from my wife Valerie. “Will this storm hit us?” she asked, nervous and 6 months pregnant with our twin sons. “Yes right up the middle of the state,” I responded. At the time, I was the planner for the Metropolitan Division and was responsible for all the circuits in the division, incl
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Adds significant expertise in conservation, technology, and carbon financing.
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Today, on World Oceans Day, Publix announced its continued support of seafood sustainability by donating $40,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The company also announced its enhanced commitment to marine life conservation by collaborating with SFP to analyze and understand current fishing practices within the supply chain. SFP is a nonprofit marine conservation organization dedicated to bringing retailers, seafood buyers and their supply chains together to protect the environment w
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- Fortune to launch its ‘Snow Crab for Ukraine’ initiative in support of the World Central Kitchen’s relief efforts in Ukraine
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Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend, primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States, has announced the grant winners of its second Annual Black History Makers program. Managed by the Citi Trends CITIcares Council, which oversees change initiatives for the company’s customers and employees, the Black History Makers program increases awareness of Black-owned businesses and community
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In celebration of this year’s Earth Day (April 22), Lafarge Canada Inc. is proud to announce the ambitious goal of doubling Eastern Canada Recycled Aggregates volumes by 2025 – a set target to supply customers with over 2 million tonnes per year – the equivalent to a train pulling 16,000 fully loaded rail cars. The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component of Lafarge Canada’s journey to Net Zero, directly associated with the global demand for sustainable building solutions to support b
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Releases 2021 Sustainability Report “Stewards of Life Out Here”
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Establishes Ambitious 3-Year Water Conservation Goal
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Announces In-Store Launch of Zero-Emission Outdoor Power Equipment Products with Greenworks
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Celebrates Earth Week with Volunteer Efforts through the Tractor Supply Foundation
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The Nextdoor 100 Celebrates Super Amazing, Supportive, Surprising, Creative, Compassionate, Never-Not-There-When-You-Need-Them Neighbors Across America
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The council will bring together 16 riders from diverse backgrounds to foster participation and increase diversity within the world of powersports
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4AIR will purchase carbon credits to offset the emissions of attendee travel to and from the conference as well as the event’s emissions
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Carbon offset credits will be purchased by 4AIR on behalf of conference attendees and will support impactful forestation and clean energy projects
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In 2021 alone, 4AIR helped offset more than 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide
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Telematics technology developed in Canada will help improve deep field safety of the BAS team in the South Pole
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Walser Automotive Group CHRO Sherry Schultz has been named a 2021 Automotive News Notable Champion of Diversity in Automotive.
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“Safeway recognizes that protecting our oceans and waterways is critical for maintaining the availability of seafood for future generations and the health of our planet,” says Anthony Snow, Director of Seafood for Albertsons Companies
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Polaris Inc. donates $120,000 through its T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program in support of developing and improving off-road trail systems throughout the U.S.
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Macy’s Believe campaign invites customers to write their letters to Santa in-store or online and for every letter received Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million
This year, customers have additional ways to support Make-A-Wish, including a three-week charitable round-up campaign and online donation option when shopping at macys.com
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EPA recognizes Toro for sixth consecutive year for efforts in promoting water efficiency and conservation
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By Lisa Fewins, Associate Vice President and Managing Director of Black Veatch’s Environmental Business and Interim Corporate Sustainability Manager SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:Industry emissions and the simple acts of living every day is heating our world. Climate change is scientific fact. It’s a tangible part of our existence that no longer is focused thousands of miles away as ice sheets break off glaciers in the Artic or retreat from distant mountains. The consequences of our polluting
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Through the Board of Trust-Seas, Venus continues its commitments to help protect the ocean, building on years-long partnerships and product innovation that inspires women to love their skin and love the planet.
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Collaboration Represents a Nearly $4 Million Cash and In-Kind Donation Toward Share Winter Foundation Programs
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Annual Powering the Arts Program provides nearly $130,000 in funding to expand access to local arts initiatives
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SOURCE: Subaru of America DESCRIPTION:Subaru celebrates its 25th year of partnering with the National Ski Patrol®, and Ambassador Drew Warkentin describes a typical day of working with avalanche rescue dogs. Drew Warkentin watches as Mookie, a 9-year-old black Labrador retriever with a handsome red collar, paws through a deep pile of snow. Some dogs dig for fun, but this good boy is all business. Warkentin, a ski patroller in the Colorado mountains, has buried a backpack in the snow, and Mookie,
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Today, PSEG took another significant step in our evolution as a clean energy infrastructure-focused company, announcing that we agreed to sell our PSEG Fossil generating portfolio to newly formed subsidiaries of ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VII, L.P., a fund controlled by ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, furthering the Strategic Alternatives process launched last year. However, PSEG’s move toward a primarily regulated utility with a more p
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The winter season in Argentina is about to start and roads are already impacted by low temperatures, ice, and snow.
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:When PSEG began planning for its Roseland-Pleasant Valley electric transmission upgrade project, one of the first questions for PSEG biologists was what to do with an eagle’s nest on one of the towers where a pair of bald eagles had been nesting for more than six years? The 90-year-old steel lattice tower sat along the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River, and eagles found the location – high away from predators and with access
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Production target exceeded: 157 MWh (1.92 kWh/m²/day) of thermal energy produced; 30% of total annual target during winter months alone
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Solar heat delivered even in winter: the solar array produces hot water at over 80°C even in winter, covered with snow
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Continuous operation: solar field supplied the district heat network 96 days out of 102, despite high temperature requirements and difficult winter conditions
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Proven and replicable renewable heat solution: TVP solar thermal fields and performance can be replicated in any existing heating network
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Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts Unite
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Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates Its 2020 Heroes Tue, 06/08/2021 - 17:30 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recognizes the hard work and effort of individuals and teams around the world working to conserve wildlife and protect wild places every year. In a world that needs wildlife heroes more than ever, the DCF is proud to celebrate the following 20 individuals and teams awarded in 2020, who join more than 200 passionate, dedicated Disney Con
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SOURCE: Intel DESCRIPTION:As part of our 2030 goals, we are raising the bar for ourselves and evolving our corporate responsibility strategy to increase the scale of our work with others to create a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable world, enabled by technology and our collective actions. We sat down with Natasha Hodas, a Carbon Footprint Program Manager, to discuss snowstorms, greenhouse gases and how to prioritize climate change as companies grow. Tell us about you and your role at I
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Performance Food Group highlights effort to address food insecurity through $50,000 donation and hands-on support for World Central Kitchen.
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SOURCE: Stanley Black Decker DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the recent winter storm in Texas, Stanley Black Decker announced a donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Giving Program. Funds will be used to support immediate needs in Texas, along with future disasters throughout the country. The company will also be donating to the North Texas Food Bank and Genesis Women’s Shelter to assist residents in Texas who are struggling to meet basic needs. "Recent storms have been devastating t
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In the same week that Winter Storm Uri covered the 48 contiguous states in the most snow ever recorded, Winter Storm Viola quickly took its place. To help, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot are working with nonprofits across the region.
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Barrett-Jackson Edition to Benefit Michael Phelps Foundation
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Bay Alarm chose Make-A-Wish Foundation to be the recipient of a company-wide philanthropic campaign, raising $50,000, enough to grant five wishes.
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Ahead of #GivingTuesday and the holiday season, America’s No. 1 basic apparel, underwear and sock brand is asking everyone to join in supporting those who are most vulnerable
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EPA program recognizes water management leader for fifth consecutive year