Podcasts about environment committee

This week, host Ryan Coonerty talks with Connecticut State Senator Christine Cohen. Cohen is a small business owner turned legislator who previously served on her local school board before running for the state senate following the first election of President Trump. In Hartford, she draws on her experiences as the owner of Cohen's Bagel Company  to guide her leadership on various legislative committees, including the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and the Environment Committee, and now as the Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee. Her impressive record of legislative success includes leading the passage of the Connecticut Clean Air Act, enacting legislation to prevent wrong-way crashes, and securing funding for mental health crisis intervention programs for law enforcement officers. Ryan and Senator Cohen discuss the misconception that Democrats are “anti--business” and how she's pushed back on this by forwarding a pro-business agenda, including crucial work on paid leave. They also talk about the challenges of working in the state legislature at a time when hyper-partisan rhetoric dominates conversations and distracts from serving the people. Tune in to hear Senator Cohen's advice for policymakers who want to focus on solutions and support small businesses in these uncertain economic times.   IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] Podcast producer, Rachel, introduces this episode where Ryan Coonerty interviews Senator Christine Cohen. • [02:03] Senator Cohen's journey from Cohen's Bagel Co to the state senate. • [05:45] Transferrable skills and areas of focus between small business and local government. • [09:02] How Senator Cohen believes the Democratic Party can better support small business owners. • [11:06] Paid family medical leave and her work on the Environment Committee and the Connecticut Clean Air Act. • [15:02] How Connecticut's transportation policy has been affected by the Trump administration. • [19:40] Her state's leadership is working to reduce harm and the value of a bipartisan approach. • [24:02] Mental health support for vulnerable communities and how Senator Cohen has created an impact. • [28:11] What drives Senator Cohen as she moves forward in government.

Featured in this episode: Journalist Susan Freinkel is the author of Plastics: Toxic A Love Story, a book that traces the history of plastics through eight different objects, from the Frisbee to the IV bag, and examines how plastic negatively affects our lives. Dr. Ted Schettler is a physician and expert on the health risks of plastics and phthalates. He's the scientific advisor at Health Care Without Harm, an organization that has dedicated more than 30 years to reducing healthcare's environmental impact, including the removal of mercury from medical devices.An anesthesiologist for more than 20 years, Dr. Lyndia Dernis has seen first-hand the amount of plastic waste operating rooms produce. Currently practicing at St. Mary's Hospital Centre in Montreal, Dernis has spearheaded the Anesthesia and Environment Committee, which has drastically reduced and recycled the hospital's plastic waste since being implemented in 2020.  Rashmi Prakash is the CEO of Aruna Revolution, a Halifax-based startup producing sustainable menstrual products. She's also an adjunct professor at UBC, where she teaches a course on the impact of biomedical engineering on society, sustainability and environmental stewardship. As a biomedical engineer, Prakash has seen the surplus use of single-use plastic medical devices wrapped in single-use plastics, the layers of which she likens to a Russian doll. Aditi Sitolay is a masters student of medical device design and entrepreneurship at Imperial College London. She's also the founder of Synoro Med, a Vancouver-based startup that specializes in designing sterile, reusable medical devices, including an early-prototype IV bag.  Further reading: Solving healthcare's emissions problemYour brain could have a spoon's worth of microplastics. Here's what to do about itWe tested our blood for microplastics. This is what we foundMicroplastics: Are we facing a new health crisis — and what can be done about it?Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener Solve for X is brought to you by MaRS, North America's largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity. MaRS supports startups and accelerates the adoption of high-impact solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. For more information, visit marsdd.com.

This is the eighth Capitol Ideas of 2025, and the fourth to feature a lawmaker in their first session as a member of the Legislature, and the House Democratic Caucus. Hooray for new faces and new energy. Today's guest is Rep. Victoria Hunt of Issaquah in the 5th district. She's an environmental scientist, an educator, a former Issaquah councilmember, and vice chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee.

The state of Maryland is looking down a deep fiscal hole as the 2025 General Assembly session begins. Sunil Dasgupta asks state Senate leaders, Brian Feldman, chair of the Education, Energy, and Environment Committee, and Jim Rosapepe, vice-chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee, for their solutions. Newly in public domain music by Nacio Herb Brown and the Carl Fenton band.

Belief the Government's fast-track list will reap more benefits than environmental problems. The Government's listed 149 projects for its Fast Track Approvals Bill - including nine mining projects. The Bill still needs to go before the Environment Committee, then each project will be assessed by an expert panel. Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal told Ryan Bridge the previous system fixated on the environment — but now it considers the economic effects as well. She says New Zealand needs to rely on science, technology and facts — not emotion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by his statements and actions? TIM van de MOLEN to the Minister of Finance: What changes come into effect on 1 July? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Revenue: Is he confident that all wage and salary earners will receive the full tax benefits, as outlined in Budget 2024 and the Tax at a Glance leaflet, on their first pay day on or after 31 July 2024; if not, why not? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she support disabled people being paid as low as $2 per hour due to minimum wage exemptions; if not, why did she discontinue the wage supplement that would replace exemptions while protecting existing jobs? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about land transport investment in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence: Does she stand by her statement regarding the development of a family violence reduction target, "I didn't feel it was appropriate to have a target in this space"; if so, is the reason she did not feel it was appropriate because justice sector Ministers were advised that family violence victimisations are unlikely to change over a 3- to 6-month period? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What actions has the Government taken to support the primary sector? LAN PHAM to the Minister of Conservation: Does he agree that every Government, no matter their politics, has a duty of care on behalf of all New Zealanders in the conservation of Te Taiao? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Development: What reports, if any, has he seen regarding his support for cuts to Matariki funding by 45 percent in Budget '24? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister for Building and Construction: What announcements has the Government made about building and construction? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Conservation: Does he stand by all his statements made at the Estimates hearing of the Environment Committee on 18 June?

Today on Macrodose Election Economics, James is joined by Zack Polanski to talk through the Green Party's current campaign, and their ideas for economic, ecological and social futures. Zack has been the deputy leader of the Green Party since September 2022. He is a Londonwide member of the London Assembly, where he is chair of the Environment Committee, and the national spokesperson for the Green Party for Democracy & Citizen Engagement. TICKETS to our MACRODOSE LIVE event on July 26th: https://unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/versothe-dig-live-podcast-with-jeremy-corbyn-laleh-khalili  A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers. You can support the show at: patreon.com/Macrodose We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at ⁠⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk ⁠⁠

New Castle Going Green welcomes Legislator Erika Pierce, Vice Chair of the Parks and Environment Committee, for an insightful discussion on environmental initiatives in Westchester County. Legislator Pierce shares her journey into government and her passion for sustainability. The episode delves into groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste and explores strategies for waste diversion, including food scrap recycling and textile reuse. We also tackle the urgent need for plastic reduction and the challenges faced by municipalities in waste management. Additionally, Legislator Pierce highlights upcoming sustainability legislation and the importance of community partnerships in building a greener Westchester. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on local environmental action!

"Make things that both work for today while they can become the bricks in the foundation of how we operate our cities of tomorrow." Are you interested in sustainability as resilience, harmony, and wellbeing? What do you think about integrated sustainability? How can we learn from the past for a better future? Interview with Tom Bosschaert, the founder and director of Except Integrated Sustainability. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, stages of grief in sustainability, Orchid City, the City of Hope, and many more. Tom is the founder and director of Except Integrated Sustainability, and the visionary force behind its development. He is also the chairman of the Environment Committee of the World Institute for Change Management and Innovation (WICMI) in Switzerland. Tom founded Except at the age of 19 in 1999 with a mission to find systemic solutions for our societal challenges by combining science, business, design, and communication. In the past decades, he has developed several hundred projects globally, for groundbreaking sustainable cities, buildings, business, policy, and industry. Tom's vision shows that we can flourish globally when we simultaneously integrate environmental, societal, economical, and technical aspects in our society. He is a frequent keynote speaker, and author of the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework and books. Find out more about Tom through these links: Tom Bosschaert on LinkedIn; @Tom_Bosschaert as Tom Bosschaert on X; Except Integrated Sustainability website; Symbiosis in Development at Except; Symbiosis in Development website; Tom Bosschaert at Except with podcast links; Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.105 - Interview with Richard Morrison about NEOM; No.184 - Interview with Alby Bocanegra about the 24h city; No.185R - Systems thinking as a paradigm shift for sustainability transformation; What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Across the country, we are dealing with a referee and umpire shortage, especially in high school sports. Why is that the case, what does the job entail and if you're interested, how can you get involved? We spoke with Greg Horton, President of the Fairfield County Umpires Association. (0:00) Too many questions, not enough answers…that's what Senate Republicans are saying about the governor's electric vehicle mandate. Find out solutions to the controversial mandate for 2035 from Senator Stephen Harding, ranking member of the Environment Committee. (16:33) Crime on the Mind: Porch Pirates ahead of the Black Friday and online shopping frenzy. (35:15). Image Credit: Getty Images

Interview with Dr. Ruby Makhija, a trained ophthalmologist, but who has transitioned to dedicating her time to waste management and eliminating single use plastic (SUP). Here are the 3 segments of the podcast : 1. Her Journey from A medical doctor to Waste Management  2. Plastic: From A Miracle to A Menace 3. Key solutions  Here are some highlights of her actions in this space : * Ophthalmologist. Has been working with Charitable Hospitals as a Senior Consultant/Clinical Head. * Founder and Director, Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation that is focussed on Waste Management and other Environmental and Social issues. * Founder, Aastha Charitable Trust * Member, City Level Task force for Implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, Municipal Corporation of Delhi * Co-Chairperson, Environment Committee, Inner Wheel Club District 301 with 90 clubs and over 5000 members * Fellow, Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship under Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India * Chairperson, Local Committee, South Revenue District (District Magistrate, South) against Sexual Harassment at Workplace * Secretary, Navjiwan RWA for the last 6 years * Social Activist – She is a member of many activist groups that are striving for a better governance system in Delhi, gender and racial equality, justice, environment protection etc. * TEDx Speaker (Two times) * Earth Day Network Star * Brand Ambassador, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Swachh Survekshan 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message

Greetings & welcome back to the rose bros podcast.This episode we are joined by Mick Dilger - Chairman of Secure Energy Services & previous CEO of Pembina Pipeline - two energy companies listed on the TSX with a market cap of ~$2 Billion & $23 Billion respectively. Mr. Dilger was President and Chief Executive Officer of Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina") from January 2014 to November 2021.Prior thereto he was Pembina's President and Chief Operating Officer (February 2012 to December 2013), Chief Operating Officer (November 2008 to February 2012) and Vice President, Business Development (2005 to 2008).Before joining Pembina, Mr. Dilger worked as a senior executive in various financial and business development positions in both oil and gas as well as infrastructure companies.Mr. Dilger was a director of Trilogy Energy Trust for 14 years, where he served as Chairman of the Health, Safety & Environment Committee until 2017, when Trilogy was sold. Mr. Dilger was co-chair of the 2016 United Way of Calgary campaign. Mr. Dilger has been a Chartered Professional Accountant since 1989 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary. Among other things, we discussed growing a company to $40 Billion, the value of authenticity & why scarcity is important in business. Enjoy.This podcast episode is sponsored by Connate Water Solutions.Do you need cost effective water sourcing options to supply your next drilling or completions program?Connate Water Solutions is a specialized hydrogeology company focused on water well drilling, testing and water management services in Western Canada and Texas.Contact info@connatewater.com or www.connatewater.com for more details.This episode is brought to you by Canada Action, whose aim is to promote the importance of Canada's Energy industry which is the bedrock of our nation's economy, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs and economic opportunities across the country. Learn more at canadaaction.ca, or check out Canada Action on social media.This podcast is sponsored by Headracingcanada.comIn partnership with 4x-Olympian Manny-Osborne Paradis, Headracingcanada.com is offering the European factory performance ski gear from its online storefront, by passing brick and mortar savings on to customers. Check out  Headracingcanada.com for more info on the 2024 collection, and get your high performance ski gear for the upcoming season. Support the show

In November 2019, Treneé won a seat as Councilwoman of the 7th District of West Haven City Council, becoming the youngest person to hold this position. She currently serves as a State Representative elected to represent the 116th District in West Haven, CT. She is a member of the Education Committee, Environment Committee, and Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Treneé is also an advocate for life--all of life--and is an outspoken activist for the life of the unborn. And, as you'll hear in this podcast conversation, she believes that the abortion industry is systemically racist.  Watch her short speech at the March for Life rally in January, 2023: https://youtu.be/PB0-x9hfvsc?si=Bn0Fbuu_PynLPhXA  Learn more about Treneé from her website: https://www.treneemcgee.com  If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!

Did you know that Kayden's Law passed in Colorado?  Kayden's Law is one step needed to keep children safe as families go through our family court system.If you are a survivor of domestic violence or narcissistic abuse and you share children with your abuser, it is likely that you will find yourself in a family court battle when you leave.  Our family court system needs significant reform in order to put the interest of children at the forefront to protect them from abusive and narcissistic parents.On this episode I have a conversation with Colorado Representative Meg Froelich, one of the sponsors of Kayden's law about the incremental changes that are happening and that still need to happen to reform our family court system.  We break down what Kayden's Law requires of court professionals with regard to training, who can be considered an expert in these cases, and how it prevents reunification camps that are harmful to children.  We look at the views of the opposition and other challenges to having bills like this passed, with the hope of more states being able to gain some traction and pass similar legislation in their states.Representative Meg Froelich is in her third term in the Colorado House of Representatives and serves as the, Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Local Governments Committee and sits on the Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Froelich has a passion for recruiting, supporting, and training women who run for office which has informed her extensive work on protecting women and children. She was the prime sponsor of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, (2022), which preserved the fundamental right to access the full range of reproductive healthcare in Colorado and the Protections for Reproductive Healthcare Access, (2023), which ensured protections for providers and reproductive and gender affirming healthcare access. She has promoted the rights and protections for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors with recent bills, Julie's Law, (2021), and the recently signed Kayden's Law, (2023), and the Forensic Medical Evidence Process Improvements, (2023), which will provide funding for additional access to services for victims of sexual assault As a former teacher and parent to three Littleton Public School graduates, Froelich has helped to increase K12 education funding, recalibrate our teachCome join us, and others like you, for a mini retreat in Golden, Colorado on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The Journey Back to You is an opportunity to begin practicing the skills that will help you get back to you post-separation. Rediscover who you are again. Wake up each morning knowing you can find more joy and meaning each day. Knowing you are showing up and modeling authenticity and integrity for your children each day. We can't wait to see you there.

George Lee, Environment Correspondent, on todays critical meeting of the EU's Environment Committee on the proposed Nature Restoration Law.

Grace O'Sullivan, Green Party MEP and Member of the European Parliament's Environment Committee.

Bills to reform the Resource Management Act have come back from select committee full of amendments. The Natural and Built Environment and the Spatial Planning Bills have been reported back from Parliament's Environment Committee. The Government is adamant the new system will make it easier to get things done and ensures real protections for nature. Environment Minister David Parker says it's been five years in the making. "Everyone agrees that the current system costs too much, takes too long, hasn't protected the environment. It's been a fail on all levels and there have been calls for repeals of the RMA for years, we're getting on and doing it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist and epidemiologist at Unity Health Toronto and Dr. Alisa Naiman, family physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station clinic in Toronto.  This week:  We kick things off by taking a closer look at a study that recommends hormone replacement therapy as the first treatment offered to women under the age of 60 who experience menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and other challenges. We then take a deep dive into the negative health impacts of the processed foods (also known as ultraprocessed foods or UPFs) that are so prevalent in many of our diets.Finally, the WHO is recommending that we avoid consumption of non-sugar sweeteners in our efforts to lose weight. The panel has the latest.  ---- OTTAWA PROPOSES STRONGER BAIL REFORM LEGISLATION  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer, Ari Goldkind. Ottawa has proposed bail reform legislation this week that would make it harder for individuals accused of certain crimes to be granted bail. Ari weighs in on the latest news and whether it goes far enough in addressing the problem.  ---- TORONTO CONSTRUCTION IS ABOUT TO GET A WHOLE LOT WORSE  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Councillor James Pasternak, for Ward 6 York Centre and the Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.  Councillor Pasternak joined Dep. Mayor Jennifer McKelvie this week to announce the commencement of major construction projects in Toronto that will total at least $1.14 billion.  Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

CBE: Foreign currency private sector deposits increased during March by about USD471 million to reach USD16.5 billion by the end of March, and added USD884.6 million in 1Q23. Individual deposits increased by about USD293.9 million in March, to reach about USD29 billion, and added USD500 million in 1Q23. The government will establish an emergency fund for day laborers and workers in the informal economy. The government will transfer the irregular workers' social insurance dues to the fund for reimbursements in case of emergencies. AMOC released negative 3Q22/23 financial indicators showing an 18% YoY growth in consolidated net profit before minority interest, recording EGP416 million compared to EGP352 million in 3Q21/22, but lower 31% QoQ than EGP606 million recorded in 2Q22/23. The stock is currently trading at FY22/23e PE of 4.8x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x.Shareholders in PACH have until the end of today's trading session to decide whether to sell their shares to National Paints Holding (NPH) (EGP39.80/share) or Eagle Chemicals (EGP39.00/share).  30% of shareholders of PACH approved National Paints' acquisition offer EGP39.80/share. The Oil Ministry has extended its tender for 12 exploration blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta until the beginning of June. The Parliament's Energy and Environment Committee has approved a draft bill that would allow the Oil Ministry to contract Eni subsidiary IEOC to launch oil and gas exploration operations at three East Mediterranean concessions.The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has prequalified 17 consortiums, out of more than 25 applied, to bid in its upcoming tenders for renewables-powered desalination projects. The SFE is planning to have three or four of these plants tendered by 3Q 2023. Prequalified bidders include: ORAS, SWDY and Taqa Arabia.MPs yesterday gave preliminary approval to legislation that hands tax exemptions to local and international companies working on the Dabaa nuclear plant.The Ministry of Transport will announce in a month the winning consortium to implement the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria Governorate, with investments of c. EUR1.5 billion. According to the sources, qualified consortia include SWDY - German Siemens, the French Alstom - Arab Contractors - Hassan Allam - Concord, ORAS - Colas Rail, and a consortium of Chinese companies.HELI Board approved adjusting the second and third installments of the EGP0.22/share cash dividends to EGP0.04/share and EGP0.13/share, respectively, instead of EGP0.10/share and EGP0.07/share, respectively.EFG Hermes has launched a new trading system on Microsoft's cloud computing service, Azure, which should be much faster than the former system. Asset managers Azimut and Evolve Investment Holding have gotten the greenlight from the Financial Regulatory Authority to launch a gold-backed investment fund. According to local media, Egypt's sugar imports are expected to rise by 12% YoY during 2023/2024 to reach 930 thousand ton from a previous 830 thousand ton. Saudi electronics retailer Extra (United Electronics Company), has shelved plans to establish a subsidiary in Egypt.Transport Ministry-affiliated AlKahera Company for Ferries and Maritime Transport and Korean shipbuilder Dae Sun will build two multi-purpose container ships under an agreement signed yesterday.

The bank's shares plunge by more than 40% as plans for its survival fail to materialise. We talk to a depositor about his concerns and we ask experts what First Republic's clients like him can expect as news that the bank might be placed under receivership start to emerge. Also in the programme, we take a look into sustainable fashion now that the European Parliament's Environment Committee has outlined a series of recommendations and measures to encourage members to produce circular, sustainable and socially responsible textiles. We also discuss Japan's pledge to have women occupying at least 30% of executive positions in the country's top companies by the end of the decade. And we hear from Jason Derulo about the skills needed to succeed in the music industry. Devina Gupta is joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Senior Asia Correspondent with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, and Takara Small, a technology journalist in Toronto. (Picture: A man works inside one of the First Republic Bank branches in New York. Picture credit: Reuters)

Tellef Lundevall is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Digital Media (ADM), a growth marketing firm for direct-to-consumer digital health and e-commerce companies. ADM specializes in performance marketing, attribution modeling, and web analytics.  Before ADM, Tellef worked for Google's Marketing Solutions division as the Digital Strategy Lead of the Accelerated Growth Team, which provided support for North America's fastest-growing ad accounts. He's also the chairman of the Kaplan Family Foundation's Environment Committee, an advisor for the Bridge Venture Fund, and a board member at Embarc. In this episode… What are the best marketing strategies for digital health companies, and how can they help you scale? According to Tellef Lundevall, not every marketing team has the expertise to thrive in the digital space. That's why he recommends hiring professionals with tenacity and grit to help maximize your return on digital media investments and solve complex challenges surrounding paid ad campaigns. In this episode, Tellef shares his journey in running Accelerated Digital Media to improve digital marketing results for digital health companies. Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he welcomes Tellef Lundevall, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Digital Media (ADM). Tellef talks about ADM and its mission, how ADM helps manage clients' online ad platforms within the digital health space, and the company's customer success stories.

Today the Wellington City Council is voting on whether to reduce speeds on 80 per cent of our local roads to 30kph an hour.  Why? I hear you ask.  Well, it's part of their contribution to New Zealand's Road to Zero campaign.  If the vote goes through the plan will go out to Wellingtonians for public consultation.  You see the council is required to introduce safe speed limits of 30kph near 40 per cent of our schools by June next year.  They're then required to introduce safer speed limits all of our schools by the end of 2027.  At first glance that makes sense, but wait, it gets worse.  Because Wellington City has a high density of schools, this would mean reducing speed limits on 80 per cent of our streets in and around Wellington. So 80 per cent of our streets, going down to 30kph.  A few main routes would remain at 40kph an hour, and even fewer at 50.  Overall, up to 93 per cent of our streets could face some kind of speed reductions.  The move is the council's approach to the government's Road to Zero campaign which aims to reduce death by 40 per cent by 2030, and eliminate deaths on our roads by 2050.  You all know how I feel about the Road to Zero campaign, it's simply not possible   Whenever I read that our council is going to consult on something I shake my head. Has anything really ever changed because of public consultation?  Counsellor Iona Pannett is behind lowering the speed limits in Wellington City. Remember though, she's never or owned or even driven a car.  Iona was quoted as saying sometimes slow transport movement is a better way of enjoying life.  Hang on a second, she's meant to be the chairperson of the Wellington City Council's Planning and Environment Committee. Do we have any hope of fair and open discussion?  Think about our traffic conditions now, then imagine what it's going to be like when we reduce the speed to 30kph.  We all want it to be safe around schools, preschools and kindergartens. But 80% of roads in our city?  Come on.  My experience of Wellington City Council is they get everything they want. And it sounds to me like they want this.  So, it's coming to a street by you.  This is no different to the cycleways. One car at a time, gone. That's what they want.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Bradley Fritts' legislation dealing with the Dixon Park District is expected to be called for a vote in committee next week.   The legislation is currently in the House Energy and Environment Committee, where the Dixon Republican is receiving bi-partisan support for House Bill 2963.   Years ago, the Dixon Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made a deal regarding a plot of land in Dixon.  DNR would give the park district the land, contingent on the fact that the land could not be developed.   Now, elected officials and residents of the area have come  up with a purpose for the  property but are restricted from doing so by the old agreement.   So the freshman legislator  has come up with legislation to help out.   

On Thursday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli chatted with Trumbull restauranteur and GOP State Rep. Dave Rutigliano on the possible elimination of Connecticut's "subminimum wage" for tipped workers (0:34). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Lorenzo Boyd offered his thoughts on the Tyre Nichols case in Memphis (12:23). Stratford Democratic State Representative Joe Gresko - chair of the General Assembly's Environment Committee - outlined his committee's priorities for the current session (21:38). Image Credit: Getty Images

Hayden City Council Show Notes:Link to City of Hayden Meeting Agenda: (https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2366)List of citizen concerns for City of Hayden Stone Creek North Development project:The project that the City staff approved is not the same project the 2020 City Council conditionally approved. Non-conforming items and unauthorized changes include;Council approved the project based on a two year completion duration. Two years has passed as of 11/25/2022. City insists the project is a 5 year project. Logging and clearing has been completed and lies exposed to the elements. Logging operations have intruded into the wetlands and caused monetary damage to a Stone Creek resident's property.Up to 66 residential lots were approved. Current drawings have added 3 lots. The accessible areas of the required public parks has been reduced and displaced by building lots leaving inaccessible steep hillsides.Approximately 25 to 30 proposed lots are on classified wetlands and in a mapped flood zone. Failure to address Hayden Code 12-3-4,19d exposes new and existing off site properties to damage.The required second emergency egress right-of-way to Lancaster has not been established between Stone Creek North and Marks Development. A recent phone call to Northern Lakes Fire Department revealed they have not approved the project.The storm water design does not conform to Hayden Code 8-3-5B and channels surface water off site onto the adjacent Bear Creek, Stone Creek and Rocking R neighborhoods. Over 40 existing residents along the creek are threatened by erosion and sediment laden polluted waters.List of House Standing Committees (https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/housecommittees/) Appropriations Committee, Daily, am Business Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Ethics Committee, On Call, pm House Agricultural Affairs Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm House Education Committee, Daily, 9:00 am House Health and Welfare Committee, Daily, 9:00 am House State Affairs Committee, Daily, 9:00 am Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Local Government Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Resources and Conservation Committee, Odd Days, 1:30 pm Revenue and Taxation Committee, Daily, 9:00 am Transportation and Defense Committee, Even Days, 1:30 pm Ways and Means Committee, On Call, pm List of Senate Standing Committees (https://legislature.idaho.gov/committees/senatecommittees/) Finance Committee, Daily, 8:00 am Judiciary and Rules Committee, M, W, F, 1:30 pm Local Government and Taxation Committee, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Resources and Environment Committee, M, W, F, 1:30 pm Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee, T, Th, 8:00 am Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee, T, Th, 1:30 pm Senate Education Committee, M, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Senate Health and Welfare Committee, M, T, W, Th, 3:00 pm Senate State Affairs Committee, M, W, F, 8:00 am Transportation Committee, T, Th, 1:30 pm Do you live in a small Idaho city (less than 3,000)?  Ed would like your help compiling statements of what makes Idaho unique…what makes Idaho, Idaho?  Please call Ed at (208) 209-7170 or email hello@idahospeaks.com and consider being a guest on the program.  Interviews happen over the phone.  If you are not comfortable talking on the program, then you can email your comments and Ed can read them on the podcast.SponsorDerek at Consumer Credit Auditors can fix your credit score and help you save money with lower interest rates.  Call (208) 601-6069.  Visit consumercreditauditors.com for more information.Idaho Speaks needs your help!  Sponsors are helping support program operations by helping us pay for the costs of running an internet radio program.  Please help us by supporting our sponsors.  You can see a list of sponsors on our website when checking out episode show notes.  If your business would like to be featured along with podcast content, please call Ed at (208) 209-7170.  We have very affordable sponsor packages that is small business budget friendly.

Host Austin Jenkins interviews the new chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, Senator Joe Nguyen, and the ranking Republican on the committee, Senator Drew MacEwen. Plus, State Capitol journalists Jerry Cornfield and Laurel Demkovich discuss the top issues of the 2023 legislative session.

Join NANPA President Beth Huning and Past President Dawn Wilson, along with the Wild and Exposed crew of Jason Loftus and Ron Hayes, in a wide ranging discussion that moves from the parched vistas Death Valley, to the sublime desert landscapes and neolithic ruins of Algeria, to rafting the Colorado River, and from working with state and federal agencies to her goals for NANPA to watching tarantula migrations. This episode covers a lot of ground!Beth Huning received a 2011 Philip Hyde Conservation Grant from the NANPA Foundation, served on NANPA's Environment Committee and as NANPA's Membership Chair and has been deeply involved with NANPA for years prior to becoming president earlier this year. She came to the role with 17 years' experience working with the Fish & Wildlife Service and managing conservation projects in and around the San Francisco Bay area, including the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. There she dealt with the conflicts between conservation and protection versus recreation and economic development. In order to get all the different agencies and organizations working together for a common goal, you have to “manage ecosystems and ego systems,” Huning says.Discussed in the show:Philip Hyde Conservation Grant https://nanpafoundation.org/philip-hyde-conservation-grant/Janie Moore Greene Scholarship Grant: https://nanpafoundation.org/janie-moore-greene-scholarship-grant/San Francisco Bay Joint Venture https://sfbayjv.org

In this special episode of The Director's Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland. They discuss Finland's decision to join NATO, and the security challenges facing all of Europe as a consequence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This conversation was recorded at a live event at the Lowy Institute on 2 December 2022.  Sanna Marin was appointed Prime Minister of Finland on 10 December 2019. She has been actively engaged in politics since 2006. In 2015, she was elected to Parliament and has been a member of the Grand Committee, Legal Affairs Committee and Environment Committee. Ms Marin is the third female Prime Minister of Finland and the youngest prime minister in Finland's history. Video and audio recordings of the full event are available at the Lowy Institute website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Women in Engineering Panel hosted by ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast. Today, host Sharon Fiehler talks to three successful engineering CEOs. Bisa Grant is the CEO of ANCHOR, where she began her career in accounting. In this episode, she shares her path to becoming CEO, her tips for success and her belief that you can have it all. Lauren Evans is the Founder and CEO of Pinyon Environmental. She shares her advice for starting your own company, the key to consulting success and the importance of engineering in our world. Susan Angyal is ERM's Regional CEO for North America. She shares her career path, the importance of becoming a good leader and why you shouldn't wait until you're perfectly prepared for a role before raising your hand. You'll hear all of this and so much more wisdom and advice that we hope will inspire you on your road to CEO. About Bisa Grant:Bisa Grant is an executive and mom of girls with a simple desire to “do good work with good people.” She is always looking for a way to say “yes” but getting better at those necessary no's. She is uber ambitious, strategic, and resourceful with a unique ability to find diamonds in the rough. Her “why” is her biggest motivation. The “how” is her superpower. Bisa serves as CEO for ANCHOR, a municipal construction consulting and engineering company, headquartered in Oakland with additional offices in Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You are sure to be inspired by Bisa Grant.About Lauren Evans:As a professional engineer with over 37 years of experience, Lauren Evans is a tireless advocate for the advancement of the engineering profession. After graduating with a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, Lauren worked for several large engineering firms. In 1993, she took the plunge and opened Pinyon Environmental, Inc. (Pinyon), an environmental consulting firm based in Lakewood, Colorado. Due to its outstanding reputation, Pinyon has grown from a staff of three to over 70 professional consultants and is considered a “go-to” environmental consulting firm in Colorado.Lauren is an active member of The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National community. She is the current chair of the ACEC National Water, Energy, and Environment Committee and chair of the ACEC Women in Leadership Steering Committee. In past years, she served on the ACEC Executive Committee, chaired two subcommittees as part of the Planning Cabinet, and was a member of the Land Development Coalition. Lauren was inducted into the ACEC College of Fellows in 2012.About Susan Angyal:Susan Angyal is ERM's Regional CEO for North America, a position she has held since her appointment in June 2020. Susan is dedicated to outstanding leadership and believes that a company can achieve success most readily when its people are inspired by a shared vision for a better, more sustainable future.A chemical engineer by background, Susan brings 30 years' experience in the environmental consulting and regulatory fields – 17 of which have been at ERM. Susan quickly proved herself as a leader at ERM in the area of Air Quality and Climate Change, then directed a Learning & Development program to foster future leaders. More recently, she assumed operational leadership roles, including that of the Chief Operating Officer for the North America business. Susan was included in The Top 25 Sustainability Leaders in Consulting of 2022 by the Consulting Report.Follow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC To CEOPrepares young women for the possibility of becoming not just a leader but the leader

North Iowa farmer Stu Swanson is the incoming chair of Iowa Corn's Animal Ag and Environment Committee.He says the environment is an important part of the Association's focus and points to a new strategic plan to help build soil health and keep water clean.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allison Schneider spoke with Clint Robinson and Lauren Evans from the Water, Energy, and Environment Committee to reflect on Jack Hand being recognized with the Chair Emeritus Award and discuss the issues facing the WEE Committee.

The government's highly-anticipated economic conference kicks off on Sunday and runs through Tuesday. The conference has three main tracks: Macroeconomic policies; empowering the private sector and improving the business environment; and formulating a future roadmap for priority sectors.Egypt and the UAE will host a two-day gathering on Wednesday-Friday (26-28 October).  Day one is an economic forum featuring ministers, senior officials and business leaders from the two countries, while the following day will feature a cultural forum, according to a statement.The government is preparing to offer land and residential units to Egyptians working abroad as part of its plan to attract more USD inflows, to address the shortage of foreign liquidity it is currently experiencing.Egypt intends to issue green bonds for USD500 mn before mid-2023.Private airlines intend to ask the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to pay the value of fuel collection in EGP instead of dollars.Deputy Minister for Fiscal Policies has set the first of December to disburse the second batch of export rebates, through the cash payment initiative fifth phase.El-Sisi inaugurated the black sand factory in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, with an investment of EGP4 billion, amid the strong demand for the mineral in the global market.Apex plans to dig 15 petroleum wells in Egypt's Western Desert during 2023.Qatar is in advance talks to invest USD2.5 bn in local Egyptian firms, including up to 20% of Vodafone Egypt from ETEL's c.45% stake. A conservative potential transaction valuation (post capital gains tax) based on STC's valuation of Vodafone Egypt, this would translate into a post-capital gain tax proceeds to ETEL of EGP14.3 billion (EGP8.4 per share). ETEL could probably use the 20% stake' proceeds to deleverage and distribute an extraordinary dividend to shareholders. ETEL released its budget and guidance for 2023: Early double-digit revenue growth, slightly higher than our estimate of 10% YoY. EBITDA margin of mid-to-high thirties, in line with our estimate of 39%. The company's strategy in 2023 is to build on the data momentum, grow the customer base, monetize on infrastructure, and reduce costs while rationalizing our investments. In 2023f, we expect ETEL to record revenues of EGP46.24 billion (+10% YoY), net profit of EGP8.32 billion (+14% YoY and a NPM of 18%). ETEL is currently trading at 2023f P/E of 3.9x and EV/EBITDA of 2.7x.Trial operations for the USD1.8 bn (3 GW) Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project are set to begin in May 2025. A consortium of ORAS and Japan's Hitachi ABB Power Grids was awarded the project's execution.The House of Representatives Energy and Environment Committee approved in principle draft amendments to the law regulating the Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA), which would fully exempt from taxes all parties involved in building and operating nuclear projects. (ORAS, SWDY, ETRS) SVCE sent a release to EGX affirming that the recent hike in natural gas prices for cement producers will have a significant negative effect on the company's earnings.EGAL's board of directors appointed Eng. Mahmoud Abdel Aleem Aggour as the company's Managing Director replacing Eng. Mahmoud Ali Salem effective October 18, 2022.MNHD awarded DMC a EGP350.0 million construction contract for the construction of 13 buildings in Lake Park in Taj City, expected to be delivered within 18 months.We remind you that EGTS's next court date for the 20.0 million sqm third phase Sahl Hasheesh land plot lawsuit is, if not further postponed, on 22 October 2022.HRHO's consumer finance arm, Valu, has acquired an undisclosed minority stake in the fintech payment platform for startups Kiwe.EFID announced intentions to continue with the 36 mn treasury share buyback program, since only 7mn was purchased. EFID is currently trading at FY23 P/E

The Hawaiian economy historically has been very dependent on tourism revenue which rapidly saw a decline at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. With more tourists comes an environmental impact causing local government to rethink its economic development policies. This week we are joined by Kelly Takaya King, who holds the County Council seat for the South Maui residency area. She is the Chair of the Climate Action, Resilience, and Environment Committee. Kelly is a champion of change and discusses her efforts to create meaningful climate action policy, economic diversification beyond tourism, and sustainable agriculture practices to grow more food on the island.

Oonagh Duggan, Environmental Pillar Steering Committee member and Paul O'Brien, Chair of the IFA's Environment Committee, discuss the latest European Commission 'Green Deal' proposals.

Southwest Iowa farmer Ralph Lents serves as the Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director for District 7 and chairs the Animal Agriculture and The Environment Committee.He tells Brownfield land and water conservation is important to his legacy and he's using several practices including no-till to leave his land better for the next generation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Labour MP Rachel Brooking has the unusual distinction of having reviewed the RMA and its replacement twice in the space of two years. She was appointed to the Government's review of the RMA in Labour's first term. She later became a candidate and an MP for Labour. She's now on the Environment Committee, where she's involved in scrutinising the new RMA legislation. This week, she speaks to Thomas Coughlan on On The Tiles about being a first-term MP, and the difficult choices the Government faces as it reforms resource management in New Zealand.  Follow On the Tiles on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are out on Fridays. You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics. You can follow Thomas Coughlan on Twitter @coughlthom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Whitmore, Wicklow TD and member of the Oireachtas Environment and Climate Action Committee

Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been Chair of the House of Lords Built Environment Select Committee since it was established in April 2021. The Committee's remit is housing, planning, transport and infrastructure and its first report, Meeting housing demand, was published in January. Decisions of the Week: Decision of an inspector dated 22 March 2022 allowing an appeal against the decision of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to refuse permission for 71 dwellings on a greenfield site on the edge of Hawkhurst within the High Wealds AONB raising issues on impact on AONB, heritage assets, highways & extent of HLS. Decision of an inspector dated 21 March 2022 allowing an appeal by Think Green Ltd against the decision of Maldon District Council to refuse permission for 232 C3 homes for over 55 yr olds & a Class F building, extending a retirement community, on a greenfield site, raising issuing on impact on character & appearance & landscape & living conditions & impact on SPA/Ramsar/SAC sites. Decision of an inspector dated 17 March 2022 dismissing an appeal by Quorum Estates against the refusal of Stockport Metropolitan Council to grant permission for circa 90,000 sq m of B2/B8 in the Green Belt spread across open fields. No VSC found. Decision of an inspector dated 17 March 2022 dismissing an appeal by 365 ACQ Ltd against the refusal by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for a 24-storey building at Millwall Inner Dock, which lies within a Tall Building Zone defined in the local plan, issues around design & acceptable living conditions.

Guest Speakers:Eileen Dordek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in treating anxiety and depression. For over a decade, Eileen served on the board of Personal PAC, which focuses on electing pro-choice state and local officials in Illinois, most recently as Chair of the Board. Eileen is a board member of Equality Illinois, an impactful LGBTQ+ rights organization. She is a fierce advocate for reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights, previously serving on the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues and then the City of Chicago Women's Advisory Council. She is currently a candidate for Illinois State Representative for the 13th District.Ann Williams is currently serving her 6th term as State Representative of the 11th District on Chicago's North Side. The former chair of the Illinois Green Caucus, Ann is a leader on issues related to the environment and is working to address the climate crisis. Ann served as chief House sponsor of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, which was integral to the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in September 2021. Her legislative priorities include supporting our neighborhood schools, protecting critical human services, preventing gun violence, and restoring fiscal stability to Illinois. She is a strong and unwavering advocate of reproductive rights and was a leader in bringing marriage equality to Illinois. She remains committed to ensuring equality for all Illinois families. Ann has sponsored and supported numerous legislative initiatives pertaining to privacy rights and data privacy. Ann currently chairs the Energy and Environment Committee. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary-Civil Committee.Bills mentioned: The Equal Pay Salary History BanThe Climate and Equitable Jobs ActIllinois' Reproductive Health ActThe Clean Energy Jobs Act

Justin Perrettson shares a masterclass in why business needs to be listening and participating in public and international decision making; whilst providing us with behind-the-scenes access into the challenges and mechanisms of multi-lateral decision making. Justin Perrettson is the Head of Sustainability Partnerships at Novozymes. The industrial biotechnology company and world leader in enzymes and microorganisms. Justin has been central to Novozymes' longstanding sustainability commitments and activities as part of his 20-year career working at the interface between business and policy. During this time Justin has advised on and led Novozymes' international engagements with the G20, the UN General Assembly and the UNFCCC COP Climate Negotiations. He is the Chair of the Environment and Energy Commission of The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Who are the world's largest business organization with over 45 million members in over 100 countries. And he is the co-chair of the Environment Committee of The United States Council for International Business (USCIB). In addition to the masterclass, Justin also shares with us why he thinks public-private partnerships need a makeover; proposes ways we can accelerate collaboration; and urges us all to better understand the 3Cs: contexts, content and consequence. Justin lays out simply, why businesses need to understand their social and environmental impact and take action on them, if they want a future. And how business leaders need to show up, not show off at international forums - only by bringing voices from across sectors and with different perspectives can lasting positive decision making be made. Links: Larry Fink's Annual 2022 Letter to CEOs | BlackRock - https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-ceo-letter 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer - https://www.edelman.com/trust/2022-trust-barometer India and COVID response – https://businessfightspoverty.org/india-and-covid-response-article/ Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures | TCFD - https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/ Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures | TNFD - https://tnfd.global

Show #1365 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Saturday 5th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. 2023 BMW I7 TEASER VIDEO SHOWS THE 7 SERIES EV TESTING IN THE COLD - BMW BLOG BMW has been teasing its fullsize sedan with zero emissions for a while, and now the Mercedes EQS rival has returned. A clip published by the company's “i” sub-brand on Instagram shows the 7er EV being tested in the snow. For a brief moment, we can see the digital screen with the same graphics as the ones available in the iX. Needless to say, it can only mean the i7 will get the iDrive 8 infotainment with side-by-side screens. These will likely be housed within a slightly curved single piece of glass to mirror the SUV's setup. The driver's display reveals BMW is testing the i7 at the Arctic Circle at -34 degrees Celsius (-29.2 degrees Fahrenheit) With the 7 Series / i7 debuting before the end of the year https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/02/04/2023-bmw-i7-teaser-video/ BMW i. Born Electric. on Instagram: "Before it can earn a place on the assembly line, it needs to put in a gold-star performance in tough arctic conditions. The first-ever BMW…" https://www.instagram.com/p/CZjfocyI5wM/ UBER, WALLBOX ROLL OUT ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIONS FOR EV CHARGERS ACROSS THE U.S. - NGT NEWS Uber and Wallbox N.V. are expanding their partnership nationwide following a pilot program which provides Uber drivers a discounted package for a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, installation and the option to finance the package. Just a few months after beginning their initial partnership in the Bay Area in October 2021, the companies are expanding their collaboration so that drivers across the U.S. will soon have access to Wallbox's discounted EV charging package. “Helping drivers go electric is a crucial part of our plan to get to zero-emissions by 2030 in the U.S.,” states Andrew Macdonald, Uber's senior vice president of mobility and business operations. “This partnership with Wallbox helps drivers by making it more affordable and accessible to charge their EVs, and we're excited to give more drivers the chance to take advantage of it.” The partnership is being supported by an Uber program that makes drivers of fully electric vehicles (EV) eligible for a zero emissions incentive, so they can earn an extra $1 on every Uber trip (up to $4,000 annually). https://ngtnews.com/uber-wallbox-roll-out-additional-collaborations-for-ev-chargers-across-the-u-s TESLA FACTORY FIRE IN FREMONT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION A fire ignited outside the Tesla plant in Fremont where pallets of cardboard debris went up in flames, according to the Fremont Fire Department. The fire led the Fremont department to request neighboring firefighters to help extinguish the blaze before the fire was knocked down. In March 2021, molten aluminum and hydraulic fluid caused a fire in a construction site on the Tesla campus. There were no reports of injuries in that fire either. https://www.ktvu.com/news/tesla-factory-fire-in-fremont-is-under-investigation Fremont Fire Department on Twitter: "Firefighters are at the scene of a 2-alarm fire at the Tesla Factory (45500 Fremont Blvd). The fire is outside and mainly comprised of packing materials (cardboard pallets). Mutual aid has been requested from Milpitas FD. No reports of injuries.  Photos from the 2-alarm outside fire at the Tesla Factory (45500 Fremont Blvd). The fire is knocked down. No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation." "Update: The cause of the 2-alarm fire at the Tesla Factory (45500 Fremont Blvd) is under investigation. Crews are separating smoldering cardboard and dousing debris w/ foam. Mutual Aid was received from both @MilpitasFire & @AlamedaCoFire. All mutual aid units have been released." https://twitter.com/FremontFire/status/1489718016308772864 A TESLA factory is on fire in California and firefighters are battling the massive blaze as shocking footage shows the facility amid the chaos. In the video clip, plumes of smoke are seen rising into the sky as firefighters shoot water onto the blaze. The aerial footage shows firefighters standing on ladders, dozens of feet in the air, as they aim what appears to be endless amounts of water on the Tesla plant. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17553101/tesla-factory-fire-fremont-california-firefighters/ GM KEEPS INSTALLING EV CHARGERS AT ITS SITES EVEN AS WORKERS STAY REMOTE - DETROIT FREE PRESS General Motors is staying the course on its installation of 3,500 electric vehicle charging stations at its work sites in the U.S. and Canada by 2025 — even as many of its white-collar employees work remote. GM believed that allowing employees to charge EVs for free while on the job would encourage EV adoption as GM transitions to an all-EV lineup by 2035. But the pandemic escalated and many salaried workers went home to work and have not returned as COVID rages on. Many companies are taking a long-term view that people will return to office sites and  adoption of EVs will grow in future years — therefore the chargers will be used. FLO, which is based in Quebec, started shipping chargers to GM last October. It has shipped 495 Level 2 chargers to date and 18 DC fast chargers to GM's facilities in Detroit, Warren and Flint as well as to GM facilities in other states When GM said it would add 3,500 new electric vehicle charging stations across its facilities by 2025, it had about 918 chargers already installed across various GM campuses in North America. GM's research at the time, which was early 2020, said drivers are "six times more likely to drive an EV" if they can charge it at their workplace. https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/02/02/gm-keeps-installing-ev-chargers-its-sites-even-workers-stay-remote/9232478002/ LAW WOULD REQUIRE NEW BUILDINGS TO HAVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS | ADVANTAGENEWS.COM Some home builders say it is too soon to require new Illinois buildings to have designated parking spaces for electronic vehicle (EV) charging. House Bill 3125, sponsored by Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, has advanced through the House Energy and Environment Committee. The bill would require newly constructed buildings to set aside a certain number of parking spaces with the capability to meet wiring requirements for electric vehicles. Dean Graven, president of the Home Builders Association of Illinois, told The Center Square that it is too soon to require specific wiring for mandated EV chargers. Graven said. Many different EV manufacturers are producing electric vehicles – all with distinctive charging requirements. At this juncture, mandating that builders install wiring does not make sense, Graven said. “We have no idea how many amps will be needed,” he said. “If we put something in, will it be enough? Will it be too much? They are going to have to have an electrician come back and change everything out again.” The situation reminds Graven of the 1980s, when VHS and Betamax were duking it out to be the dominant video recorder. What will the car market look like in 10 or 15 years, he said? No one knows. Toyota, one of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world, has said they are prioritizing hydrogen cell technology over electric, Graven said. “Hydrogen is the one element in the universe that there is more of than anything else,” Graven said. “So, could that happen to us? We're all EV, and then in 10 years, hydrogen comes along?” https://www.advantagenews.com/news/law-would-require-new-buildings-to-have-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/article_49475cf6-81d4-11ec-af70-9b85941d4175.html LAW WOULD MAKE PARKING IN EV CHARGING SPOTS A TRAFFIC INFRACTION - GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON https://ggwash.org/view/83673/virginia-law-would-make-parking-in-ev-spots-a-traffic-infraction-for-drivers-of-gas-powered-vehicles ISRAELI BUS OPERATORS MUST BUY ONLY ELECTRIC BUSES BY 2026 - ELECTRIVE.COM https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/02/israeli-bus-operators-must-buy-only-electric-buses-by-2026/ EVS TO POWER KENYA'S BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM | TECHCRUNCH https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/02/evs-to-power-kenyas-bus-rapid-transit-system/ ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS SAY NEW HAWAII TAX SINGLES THEM OUT | LOCAL | KITV.COM https://www.kitv.com/news/local/electric-vehicle-owners-say-new-hawaii-tax-singles-them-out/article_759f55aa-8400-11ec-a270-2fb0e58019d5.html DETAILS ON LATEST BYD HAN EV LEAKED, RANGE INCREASED TO 715 KM – PANDAILY https://pandaily.com/details-on-latest-byd-han-ev-leaked-range-increased-to-715-km/ THE HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC HAS THE BEST MOT PASS RATE FOR AN ELECTRIC CAR IN THE UK | CARSCOOPS   https://www.carscoops.com/2022/02/the-hyundai-ioniq-electric-has-the-best-mot-pass-rate-for-an-ev-in-the-uk/ SCANIA TO SUPPLY 5 BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND 1.6 MW OF CHARGING EQUIPMENT https://www.scania.com/group/en/home/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-detail-page.html/4174375-scania-to-supply-5-battery-electric-vehicles-and-1-6-mw-of-charging-equipment-to-swedish-haulier-for ASIAN PETROLHEAD TAKES GENESIS G80 ELECTRIC SEDAN OUT IN THE SNOW https://insideevs.com/news/565051/asian-petrolhead-genesisg80electrified-snow-review/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM I'm taking a break this weekend so won't have the time on Saturday and Sunday to do this, it's back next week. 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Show #1343 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 16th January. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Welcome to a new Patreon Producer GLENN T BJORN RANGE TESTS ORA GOOD CAT WITH REMARKABLE RESULTS - Ora, a sub-brand of Great Wall Motors, is going to start selling its Good Cat model in Europe pretty soon with two battery pack sizes that both provide impressive range. - 62.4 kWh and increases the range to 500 km (310 miles). Bjørn Nyland performed a range test in the latter and while nobody was expecting it to match the NEDC claimed range, it actually performed really well. He drove the vehicle in Thailand in quite warm temperatures and had climate functions off for most of the trip, and he drove exactly 372 km (213 miles) with exactly 90 percent. - Bjørn calculated that had he run a fully-charged battery all the way to empty, the vehicle would have driven around 420 km (261 miles), an impressive result for such a small EV that will most likely never be used for long distance road trips. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/561038/bjorn-ora-good-cat-range OREGON CLEAN VEHICLE REBATE PROGRAM'S  CHARGE AHEAD REBATE - The  Oregon Department of Environmental Quality  has made big changes to the  Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program's  Charge Ahead Rebate. As of Jan. 1, 2022, low- and moderate-income households are eligible for $5,000 back with the purchase or lease of a new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Previously, the Charge Ahead Rebate was $2,500. In addition, if the purchase or lease is a new battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, then the rebate can be combined with the Standard Rebate for up to $7,500 back. - Prior to 2022, Charge Ahead Rebate recipients had to earn less than 120% of the area median income for their metropolitan area. The new requirements ensure those households who can most benefit from the rebate are eligible. Those unsure of their eligibility can check the Charge Ahead Rebate Income Eligibility Calculator here. Original Source : https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=64716 NIO LEASES BIG SAN JOSE OFFICE BUILDING FOR U.S. HQ - Nio USA has leased a big north San Jose building that will be the headquarters and innovation center for the maker of electric vehicles and smart car technologies, commercial real estate firm Colliers said Thursday. - China-based Nio USA signed a lease for a building that totals 201,500 square feet, agreeing to a 10-year rental deal, according to Colliers. - The new building will accommodate headquarters, research, digital development activities, testing, assembly, warehousing and other operations, according to Colliers. Original Source : https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/13/nio-lease-san-jose-office-headquarters-research-real-estate-car-tech/ 70,000 E-BUSES DELIVERED BY BYD WORLDWIDE - The Chinese giant has just announced the milestone, achieved after a decede from the launch of its first pure electric bus fleet in commercial operations. - In Europe, BYD makes public it has delivered over 1,800 electric buses, operating in over 100 major European cities across 20 countries. These 1,800 corresponds to a 2.5% of the 70,000 vehicles handed over worldwide. Collectively, the European BYD e-buses have driven over 140 million kilometres, the equivalent to a reduction of 150,000 tonnes CO2 emissions. Globally, BYD's eBuses have covered 5.5 billion electric kilometres. Original Source : https://www.sustainable-bus.com/electric-bus/byd-70000-electric-buses GEELY HOLDING GROUP SALES GROW 5% TO MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION UNITS IN 2021 - Geely Holding announced today that aggregate sales across its automotive brands – Geely Auto, Geometry, LYNK & CO, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, PROTON, Lotus, LEVC, and Farizon Commercial Vehicle – grew 5% year-on-year to exceed 2.2 million units in 2021, a new record for the Group. - sales of electrified and clean alternative fuel passenger and commercial vehicles grew more than 70% YoY, exceeding 330,000 units and accounting for over 15% of Group aggregate sales. - Geely Technology Group establish around 100 battery swapping stations across China that can safely swap batteries in less than a minute.  By 2025, at least 5,000 swapping stations will be deployed across 100 cities. - Zeekr, Geely's global electric mobility technology solutions brand was launched in 2021 along with its first premium pure electric model, the Zeekr 001.  By the end of 2021, 6,007 premium Zeekr 001s have been delivered to users. Original Source : https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/zhejiang-geely-holding-group-sales-grow-5-to-more-than-2-2-million-units-in-2021/ GERMAN TRANSPORT MINISTER BACKS ELECTRIC CARS IN E-FUEL DEBATE - The debate over how best to decarbonise road transport has long pitched synthetic e-fuels against full electrification. In a policy shift, Germany's transport minister has now said that electric cars have won the race in the EU. - While leading auto makers have begun to pivot to electric vehicles, others in the industry, particularly fuel companies and auto part makers, have long argued that synthetic e-fuels can decarbonise ICE vehicles. - Germany's Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has thrown cold water on the notion that e-fuels will be plentiful enough to allow ICE cars to meet EU emissions standards. - E-fuels are synthetic energy carriers created in an energy-intensive process and therefore relatively rare and expensive. Original Source : https://www.euractiv.com/section/electric-cars/news/german-transport-minister-backs-electric-cars-in-e-fuel-debate/ EU TO DEMAND STRICTER CO2 STANDARDS FOR NEW CARS - There are signs of a possible further tightening of the EU targets for CO2 emissions from new cars. After the EU Commission had submitted its proposals for this in July 2021, it is now the EU Parliament's turn – and it has apparently demanded stricter interim targets until 2035. - Jan Huitema, the parliamentarian from the Netherlands who is responsible for this area, has now presented his proposals to the Parliament's Environment Committee. The de facto ban on internal combustion engines for new cars from 2035 – officially only cars with CO2 emissions of 0 g/km may be registered then – as demanded by the Commission is to remain, but the interim targets until then are to be further tightened. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/01/14/eu-to-demand-stricter-co2-standards-for-new-cars 1,000 TESLA SUPER CHARGING STATIONS BUILT ON CHINESE MAINLAND Original Source : https://pandaily.com/1000-tesla-super-charging-stations-built-on-chinese-mainland/ BMW: NEXT 3 SERIES WILL HAVE COMBUSTION ENGINES, SEPARATE ELECTRIC MODEL Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/01/14/bmw-next-3-series-separate-ev-model/ HONDA AND LG ENERGY SOLUTION PLAN U.S. BATTERY JOINT VENTURE, REPORT SAYS   Original Source : https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/honda-and-lg-energy-solution-plan-us-battery-joint-venture-report-says BATTERY STARTUP QUANTUMSCAPE'S NEW MOVE Original Source : https://www.axios.com/battery-startup-quantumscape-energy-storage-fluence-eaf3f085-689f-445a-9b99-efe36fb11837.html FOR BP, CAR CHARGERS TO OVERTAKE PUMPS IN PROFITABILITY RACE Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/bp-car-chargers-overtake-pumps-profitability-race-2022-01-14/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM The 4th anniversary of this podcast is next week on Tuesday 18th January. So this week it's a self-indulgent question, and I'll hope you forgive me for that. What would you like to see and hear from this show in 2022. What would you keep, and what would you change. What would you like to see new? Email me your answer now: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. 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Deputy Mayor of Logan City Jon Raven is an interesting person. Having built his Asbestos Removalist company upto an $8M a year revenue company with over 20 Staff he was left feeling that he needed to do more & have a more fulfilling life. In 2016 Jon Raven became elected as the representative for Division 5. In this sit down with the Business 101 Show hosts Coach Nicki & Coach Kerrie we get a unique insight into what makes the man who has endless amounts of energy tick and why coming from a Business background enables him to achieve things others possibly couldn't. We ask him how he deals with the detractors & he shares his views on why he makes time to wign wave for Christmas along the main roads in his electorate & its not for reasons you may think. Humble, Brilliant, diligent and personable; the city of Logan City is blessed to have Jon Raven as not only a councillor & Chairman of the Planning, Economic, & Environment Committee but also as its Deputy Mayor. To get in contact with the Deputy Mayor go here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-101-show/message

Jack Lingenfelter recently interviewed Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 - covering the largest senate district in the state.  Harper lives in Ocilla and is a lifelong resident of South Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and holds an associate's degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.   First elected to the Georgia State Senate on November 6, 2012, he currently serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee and Vice Chairman of the Public Safety Committee.  He is also a member of the Appropriations Committee and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.  The two discuss Harper's leadership roles in the state of Georgia, importance of agriculture and his current run for Ag Commissioner.

In this episode, hear from Nick Kieser, the Assistant Planner for the City of Wayzata and Deirdre Coleman, a Partners In Energy Community Facilitator at the Center for Energy and Environment as they discuss the City's Energy & Environment Committee, the creation of Wayzata's Energy Action Plan and the Partner's in Energy Program. Part of the conversation includes ways for both businesses and residents to be involved in taking action.

The chair of Pa. House's environmental committee is a climate denier. How could this impact climate action? The author of a new book that centers on Pa.'s gas country says fracking's impacts are challenging rural values of individual liberty and private property rights. Scientists are working to reverse damage to wildlife habitat from fracking. Meet the brother-sister duo of Can Crushers.

Rick King was reappointed to the Metropolitan Airports Commission by Governor Tim Walz in July 2019, at the same time being named Chair of the MAC board. He was first appointed to the Board in 2011 by Gov. Mark Dayton, who reappointed him in 2015. King is also past chair of both the MAC's Management and Operations Committee and the Planning, Development and Environment Committee.

What does it mean to have a city which regenerates itself? On this episode of The Future City Podcast, we speak with City of Sydney Councillor Jess Miller, an environmental activist and equity advocate. Jess shares about the power of urban ecology, why diverse representation matters and how equity is the lens to look through when studying our cities.   Councillor Jess Miller was first elected to Council in 2016, and is one of the youngest people to hold elected office at the City of Sydney. Jess served as Deputy Lord Mayor from 2017-2018. Jess is currently Deputy Chair of the Environment Committee, the Cycling Advisory Committee, and a member of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils.

In Australia, 71% of the population live in a major city - but how sustainable is this? And what exactly makes a city liveable? In this episode Tessa chats with Sydney City Councillor Jess Miller to find out. If you're a sydney local you might already know Jess. She was first elected to Council in 2016, and served as Deputy Lord Mayor from 2017-2018. She is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment Committee, sits on the Cycling Advisory Committee, and is a big advocate for sustainable urban design and a diverse night time economy. Jess is also an Impact Strategist at the socially conscious Republic of Everyone. She breaks down what makes a city liveable, how Sydney City transitioned to 100% renewable energy, the power of trees and the importance of human connection to people and place. You can keep up to date with all her amazing projects on instagram @jessmillersydney, and stay up to date with TNBU by subscribing and following @thenaturebetweenuspodcast

E4 Former Honeywell chairman and CEO, David Cote is a legendary business executive and now executive chairman of Vertiv Holdings. During his time at Honeywell, shares rose 282%, more than double the S&P 500's growth in that period. And its market capitalization soared from $20 billion to nearly $100 billion. The organization had over 130,000 employees, of which, I was one. He is also the author of the book https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Now-Later-Companies-Investing/dp/1599510219 (Winning Now, Winning Later). In the book he writes about how you can hit your short-term goals without sacrificing long-term growth as a leader. He shares a simple, paradigm-shifting method of achieving both short-and long-term goals. Cote was also elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, served as a founding member of the steering committee of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. Cote was named Vice Chair of the Business Roundtable (BRT) in 2011 and chaired its Energy and Environment Committee. In 2010, Cote was named by President Barack Obama to serve on the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (Simpson-Bowles Commission). He holds many awards including being named CEO of the Year from Chief Executive Magazine as well as a World's Best CEO by Barron's for five consecutive years. Cote earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of New Hampshire. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcote/ (Dave's Linkedin Profile) WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The surprise when I visited Dave's office the first time. What sports memorabilia and important reminders Dave keeps in his office. The unexpected moment that https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Welch (Jack Welch) accelerated Dave's career. The two things required for advancement in your career. When's the right time to “stick to your guns”. Dave's philosophy on meetings and how to make sure you get the most from them. How to flip meeting protocol to make sure you get everyone's input. Dave's story of his first meeting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama (President Barack Obama), and how he ended up introducing the President at a White House press conference despite being a Registered Republican. What to do when you have a lot of ambition but no career direction. The question to ask yourself when you're at a crossroads. What is short termism, and why it's important that every leader understands it. How learning to balance short and long term results drove Honeywell's financial results. How to develop the skill of direct communication and why it's essential. Key Quotes: “Advancement requires both performance and visibility.” “Make sure you're performing in whatever you're doing and go beyond.” “Stand for something.” “As a leader It's your job to be right at the end of the meeting, instead of the beginning of the meeting.” “If you have something to say, say it in the meeting or keep it to yourself.” “Try to picture yourself at 60. What do you want to say about yourself?” --------------------- Apply to be on the show: https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/) Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (https://twitter.com/BenFanning1) https://www.facebook.com/benfanning (https://www.facebook.com/benfanning)