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🧬🚨 Hot off the Press: Arizona's bioscience industry employment grew 24.6% since 2019 with average wages at 53% higher than the state's private sector average. Notably, though unsurprising (😉), Arizona stands out for patent activity in bioscience technologies, with 3,387 patent awards from 2019-2023, placing us in the second quintile among all U.S. states 🔥. Overall, the Bioscience sector generated over $3 Trillion for the U.S. Economy 💸. Source: Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), and TEConomy Partners national and state reports on U.S. bioscience industry’s economic performance and impacts. #GreaterPHXtogether | #PHXisBio

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♻ Is your #dietarysupplement or #functionalfood company ready for upcoming extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements? 👉🏻 Council for Responsible Nutrition members can sign up for a free May 2 webinar: https://lnkd.in/e3uwY2P4 CAA's John Hite will discuss: ☑ Core principles of EPR—objectives and significance in fostering sustainability ☑ Updates on the specific regulatory requirements—including compliance standards, reporting obligations, and stakeholder engagement ☑ Strategies for integrating EPR principles into product design, supply chain management, and corporate sustainability frameworks

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"Small amounts of clean-burning hydrogen are flowing on the NW Natural grid," announced Portland Business Journal! Read excerpts from the report about Modern's onsite hydrogen production technology here 👇 "It's early-stage technology — the pilot project is a first for a U.S. natural gas distribution utility. Developer Modern Hydrogen bills the methane molecule cracking system as a faster and less expensive pathway to decarbonization than abandoning gas infrastructure and deploying electric appliances fueled by renewable sources, a transition that will require a vastly bigger, more advanced power grid." "NW Natural CEO David Anderson told the crowd, 'This is a really big deal for us.' In an interview he cast the technology as one of several possible contributors to decarbonizing building energy needs." "'It can go anywhere on our distribution system,' Anderson said, gesturing back to the Modern Hydrogen installation. 'So as we prove this out, Tony and his team are going to start going into commercial mode, you can do more and more of this on the system.'" Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gy6gbBXb #Hydrogen #milestone #news #Portland #Oregon #PNWClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #NaturalGas #Infrastructure #EnergyTransformation #CleanEnergy

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Three Spokane-Based Companies, One Seattle-Based Company, and Spokane Regional Health District Receive HSSA Matching Grants for Bioscience-Based Economic Development https://lnkd.in/gYED8n3T Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) awarded grants to boost Spokane’s bioscience sector, including $294K to Precision Quantomics, $250K each to Slate Dental and Blaze Barrier, $47K to Spokane Regional Health District, and $1.25M to Remmie Health – the largest matching grant award in HSSA’s history. The post Three Spokane-Based Companies, One Seattle-Based Company, and Spokane Regional Health District Receive HSSA Matching Grants for Bioscience-Based Economic Development appeared first on Life Science Washington . Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

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TOMORROW: Is California ready for the effects of a warming planet? Join PPIC's Water Policy Center for their annual water conference featuring an expert panel discussion on how the state can best adapt to the changes already underway. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3XLxMvT

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If Fortera’s California plant is successful, it will point a way to reduced emissions from concrete — a ubiquitous and hard-to-abate material. https://buff.ly/3VDfDQt ✍️ Barbara Grady

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♨ ♨ Cal/OSHA's Indoor Heat Protections, also known as the "Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment" standard, went into effect on July 23, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e78ymUp2 RiskLimiter by Gleason Technology Real Time Remote Temperature Monitoring Solution can help monitor indoor temperature and HEAT index to track & maintain compliance. https://lnkd.in/e_5tMKri RiskLimiter by Gleason Technology Inspector Application can help users track activities taken along with corrective action to ensure guidelines are adequately met. https://lnkd.in/eiWVg4Rt Regulation Highlights Temperature: The standard applies to most indoor workplaces when the temperature reaches or exceeds 82°F. Employer requirements: *Employers must take steps to protect workers from heat illness, including:  *Providing water, rest, and cool-down areas  *Monitoring workers for signs of heat illness  *Training employees  *Implementing a written indoor heat illness prevention plan Additional requirements: When the temperature reaches 87°F, employers must take additional steps, such as:  *Cooling down the work area  *Implementing work-rest schedules  *Providing personal heat-protective equipment 

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The U.S. Indoor Air Quality Market is booming! BCC Research's comprehensive report reveals the U.S. indoor air quality market is set to soar, projected to surpass $11.9 billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2027. Key findings: - Air purifiers dominate, holding a 31% market share in 2021 and expected to grow at a 6.3% CAGR over the next five years. - Residential sector leads, with private homes commanding a 55% share in 2021 and poised to generate $2.7 billion by 2027. - The South region of the U.S. is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. As health consciousness and regulatory concerns rise, the demand for effective indoor air quality solutions is skyrocketing across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. Get more details here: https://lnkd.in/ggiJ7U6Q #IndoorAirQuality #MarketResearch #HealthyLiving #AirPurifiers #Research #IAQ

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Check out this Northern California Chapter virtual event! This webinar will explore the critical role of sustainable design and operation principles in reducing labs' environmental footprint.

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🌍 American Water’s 2023 Sustainability Report: Key Achievements in Environmental and Social Responsibility 🌍 American Water has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant strides in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Here are some key achievements: 🔹 Water Supply Resilience: Enhanced the Monterey Peninsula's water supply without harming marine life through the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project. 🔹 Employee Health and Safety: Achieved a 75% reduction in workplace injuries since 2018, with an OSHA Recordable Injury Rate of 0.85 in 2022, twice as good as the industry average. 🔹 Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Launched four Employee Business Resource Groups supporting female empowerment, Black/African American employees, LGBTQ+ employees, and caregivers/disabled employees. Completed a comprehensive pay equity analysis to ensure fair compensation. 🔹 Emission Reduction Goals: Set ambitious goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. American Water has received numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts, including: • Recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. • Named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies. • Honored in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four consecutive years. These initiatives underscore American Water’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable water services while advancing sustainability and community well-being. #Sustainability #AmericanWater #ESG #Environment

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Today is National Manufacturing Day! Manufacturing is critical to the Oregon economy, and the Oregon SBDC Network works closely with partners like Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) to provide essential business resources to manufacturers throughout our state. To learn more about OMEP, visit https://omep.org/. #ManufacturingDay #MFGDay #NationalManufacturingDay

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NOTICE of Certification for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Pulse Flows Component of the Water Storage Investment Program Groundwater Projects From the Department of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has certified  the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Final SEIR; SCH # 2022080216) for the Pulse Flows Component of the Water Storage Investment Program Groundwater Projects (Pulse Flows Component). #Environmentaldocuments #WaterStorageInvestmentProgram

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Direct Relief recently completed solar power installations at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley (FCSV) and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC), boosting resilience and sustainability through its Power for Health Initiative. These systems will deliver reliable, renewable backup power, cutting costs and ensuring uninterrupted care for underserved communities. The FCSV’s 53.3 kW solar array meets 100% of its electricity needs, saving $20,000 annually—funds reinvested into patient services. Fred Bauermeister Executive Director of FCSV, called it “a major milestone” for sustainability, especially in power outage-prone California. Meanwhile, CHC’s new system powers critical telehealth operations in Santa Maria, offering dependable care for remote patients even amid grid disruptions. Dr. Steven Clarke, CHC’s Medical Director, highlighted the system’s importance in providing uninterrupted telehealth services. This initiative underscores Direct Relief’s commitment to sustainable healthcare and climate resilience, empowering clinics to support their communities in times of greatest need. #healthcare #sustainability #california #solarenergy #directrelief #resilientpower #solarpowered #climateaction #solarinstallation #energysecurity

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🚀 Our latest report, “The Economic Value of Efficiency for California Water Service: Lower Water Bills” is live and ready for download! This report, which we collaborated with M.Cubed and A&N Technical Services on for Cal Water, explored how water efficiency and conservation have affected Cal Water and its customers guided by these two questions: 1️⃣ What would the impact on bills have been if no water efficiency or conservation had occurred?  2️⃣ Are bill-paying customers better or worse off? Our analysis of twenty-four service areas, from 2010 to 2022, found that customer bills in the service districts studied would have been 1.2 to 20.5 percent higher had Cal Water not implemented water efficiency and conservation measures. 👓 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek7Jrfg3

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