VANCOUVER, British Columbia e MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Svante Technologies Inc. e Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) hanno reso noto oggi che North Star Carbon Solutions LP ha stretto un accordo di acquisto con Microsoft per fornire 626.000 tonnellate di crediti di rimozione del biossido di carbonio (CDR) a lungo termine da consegnare nell’arco di 15 anni dal progetto North Star di bioenergia con cattura e accumulo del carbonio (BECCS) nel Saskatchewan, in Canada. Il testo ori
Month: April 2026
VANCOUVER, Columbia Britânica e MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) e o Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) anunciaram hoje que a North Star Carbon Solutions LP assinou um contrato de fornecimento com a Microsoft para entregar 626.000 toneladas de créditos de remoção de dióxido de carbono (CDR) duráveis, a serem entregues ao longo de 15 anos, provenientes do projeto de bioenergia com captação e armazenamento de carbono (BECCS) North Star, em Saskatchewa
NOVATO, Calif., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As national attention intensifies around a rapidly escalating occupational lung disease affecting countertop fabrication workers, Brayton Purcell LLP is participating in a major East Coast symposium examining the growing silicosis crisis linked to crystalline silica artificial stone. The Confronting the Artificial Stone Silicosis Epidemic: A Unified Approach to Medical, Litigation, and Regulatory Action symposium, presented by the American Museum of Tort Law, will take place on April 9, 2026, in Winsted, Connecticut, with both in person and virtual attendance options.
Crystalline silica artificial stone—also referred to as engineered, artificial or manufactured stone—is composed of at least 90% crystalline silica, with nano-sized respirable particles released during cutting, grinding, and polishing. The remaining ~10% of the material includes highly toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as metals, resins, glues, and dyes. Inhalation of these particles leads to accelerated silicosis, an incurable, irreversible, and fatal, lung disease.
Brayton Purcell LLP partner James Nevin said the symposium represents an important moment for increased national awareness of the issue.
“The American Museum of Tort Law’s Artificial Stone Silicosis Symposium will bring continued national attention to a growing public health crisis impacting many working families. Medical research shows that crystalline silica artificial stone poses severe, often fatal, dangers during fabrication by living, breathing human beings. Workers exposed while fabricating these slabs are developing an incurable disease that is entirely preventable by moving the industry toward non-toxic slab materials.”
The symposium will convene physicians, public health advocates, attorneys, and impacted workers to examine what many are describing as a modern, “asbestos-like” public health emergency.
Founding partner of Brayton Purcell LLP, Al Brayton, emphasized the legal and human consequences associated with continued use of artificial stone.
“As the American Museum of Tort Law’s Symposium on Artificial Stone approaches, the legal implications are impossible to ignore. Crystalline silica artificial stone continues to put fabrication workers in direct jeopardy. The irreversible disease tied to this exposure has already devastated far too many families who had every reason to believe they were working with perfectly safe materials. The time has come for the slab manufacturers to confront the known dangers of this product and adopt alternative, readily available, slab materials that do not place workers’ lives at risk.”
According to Melissa Bird, Executive Director of the American Museum of Tort Law, the growing number of cases underscores the urgency of the discussion.
“This is not a historical problem, it’s happening right now, and it’s accelerating. We are seeing patterns that echo some of the most devastating occupational health crises in American history, from asbestos to coal mining-related black lung disease.”
Recent national reporting and congressional attention have highlighted the dangers associated with artificial stone exposure and the increasing number of diagnosed accelerated silicosis cases across the United States. While some countries have taken decisive action in response to the severity of the health risks, cases continue to emerge internationally and domestically, including newly identified cases in the Northeast.
The symposium represents a critical opportunity to share medical and legal perspectives, elevate public understanding, and examine the real-world consequences of silica exposure associated with artificial stone fabrication.
Event Details
Artificial Stone Silicosis Symposium
Thursday, April 9, 2026
American Museum of Tort Law
Winsted, Connecticut
Also Offered Via Zoom
Program details and registration:
https://www.tortmuseum.org/events/confronting-the-artificial-stone-silicosis-epidemic-a-unified-approach-to-medical-litigation-and-regulatory-action/
Media Contact is:
Nolan Lowry
nlowry@braytonlaw.com
415-399-3107
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- LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments – Indiana University, Indianapolis (IU Indy) and Arizona State University.
- LG hosted a discussion with IU Indy student-athletes on the importance of mental health resources featuring local WNBA player and NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball champion Lexie Hull.
- As a Proud Partner of the NCAA, LG has championed student athlete mental health and wellness initiatives since 2022, providing more than $2.5 million in support.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 6, 2026 /3BL/ – Official NCAA® Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA is expanding its efforts to support student well-being by partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to provide funding and resources to the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four® college basketball tournaments. Since 2022, LG has dedicated more than $2.5 million to elevate and improve mental health initiatives for student-athletes.
This year, LG is awarding the 2026 host schools for the men’s and women’s NCAA Final Four tournaments – Indiana University, Indianapolis (IU Indy) and Arizona State University, respectively – $10,000 each to strengthen their local “NAMI on Campus” clubs and expand access to critical mental health resources for student-athletes. LG’s support will enable each host school to work with student organizations like NAMI On Campus to enhance programming, boost students’ awareness of available mental health resources and offer peer support to students in need.
On-Campus Event Engages Student-Athletes in Meaningful Mental Health Dialogue
President and CEO of LG Electronics North America Don Kwack presented the check to IU Indianapolis during the NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend at a special on-campus event where IU Indy student-athletes met with local WNBA player and NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball champion Lexie Hull where she shared her advice on navigating the pressures of being a student-athlete.
“Mental health and well-being are vital, particularly for teenagers and young adults,” said Kwack. “Through our continued partnership with NAMI, LG is able to provide meaningful, on-campus support for students’ mental wellness.”
Hull said, “It was a pleasure to participate in this event and share with these student-athletes my journey through college athletics and how I managed my mental well-being along the way. I’m grateful to LG for their continued support of such an important initiative.”
Final Four Spotlights Awareness and Programs for Student Mental Wellness
“My experience as a college athlete taught me the importance of camaraderie and support, both from your teammates and the broader community around you,” said NAMI CEO Dan Gillison Jr. “With LG’s continued partnership and lasting commitment to student mental wellness, we’re working to expand our NAMI On Campus clubs and mental health resources in tournament host cities to help students connect with and support one another. The Final Four is an annual opportunity to shed light on the value of mental health resources for student athletes.”
“IU Indianapolis is committed to providing our student-athletes with the mental health resources they need to thrive and compete at the highest level, both in competition and in the classroom,” said Luke Bosso, Director of Athletics at IU Indianapolis. “With LG’s support, we’re better equipped than ever to support mental wellness for all our student-athletes.”
LG Podcast Seres and Life’s Good Coaches Award Support Student Mental Health
As a Proud Partner of the NCAA, LG has championed student athlete mental health and wellness initiatives since 2022, providing more than $2.5 million in support.
LG’s dedication to student-athlete mental wellness is exemplified by its LG Life’s Good Coaches award, which recognizes NCAA coaches who promote mental health awareness and cultivate supportive environments for their student-athletes. Annual award recipients are nominated by their student-athletes. Prior recipients include Samantha Erger, Southern Methodist University; Luke Strand, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yasmin Farooq, University of Washington; and David Lynn, Oklahoma Christian University.
In addition to celebrating each coach, LG provides cash and product donations to their respective universities to support mental health initiatives on campus. Nominations for the 2026 LG Life’s Good Coaches award will open later this month. For more information, visit www.lg.com/ncaa.
Further demonstrating LG’s long-standing commitment to student mental health is its Transparent Conversations podcast series. Since 2022, this podcast has provided a platform for authentic discussions about student-athlete mental health challenges. To learn more about LG’s partnership with the NCAA or listen to the Transparent Conversation podcast, visit www.lg.com/us/transparent-conversations.
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About LG Electronics USA
Official NCAA Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.
About the National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
About NAMI On Campus
NAMI On Campus clubs work to end the stigma that makes it hard for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need. Clubs hold creative meetings, innovative awareness events, and offer signature NAMI programs through partnerships with NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the nation.
Media Contacts:
LG Electronics North America
John I. Taylor
john.taylor@lge.com
+1 202 719 3490
LG Electronics USA
Chris De Maria
christopher.demaria@lge.com
+1 908 548 4515
Families from across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles community came together on Saturday, April 4 at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park for the LA Galaxy’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, a longtime spring tradition designed to create a fun, inclusive experience for children and caregivers of all ages.
Held ahead of the LA Galaxy’s home match against Minnesota United FC and Landon Donovan Celebration Night, the event transformed Galaxy Park into a festive, family-friendly destination. Children ages 1–10, participated in a large-scale Easter egg hunt alongside interactive activities including face painting, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, appearances by the LA Galaxy Star Squad, and activation by community partners.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt reflects the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park’s ongoing commitment to creating accessible community moments that extend beyond gameday. To help reduce barriers to participation, parents and guardians attended free of charge.
Adding to the celebration, the first 50 children through the gates received complimentary bunny ears, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
By hosting events like the Easter Egg Hunt, the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park continue to reinforce their role as community gathering places bringing families together through sport and entertainment.
Families from across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles community came together on Saturday, April 4 at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park for the LA Galaxy’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, a longtime spring tradition designed to create a fun, inclusive experience for children and caregivers of all ages.
Held ahead of the LA Galaxy’s home match against Minnesota United FC and Landon Donovan Celebration Night, the event transformed Galaxy Park into a festive, family-friendly destination. Children ages 1–10, participated in a large-scale Easter egg hunt alongside interactive activities including face painting, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, appearances by the LA Galaxy Star Squad, and activation by community partners.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt reflects the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park’s ongoing commitment to creating accessible community moments that extend beyond gameday. To help reduce barriers to participation, parents and guardians attended free of charge.
Adding to the celebration, the first 50 children through the gates received complimentary bunny ears, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
By hosting events like the Easter Egg Hunt, the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park continue to reinforce their role as community gathering places bringing families together through sport and entertainment.
Families from across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles community came together on Saturday, April 4 at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park for the LA Galaxy’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration, a longtime spring tradition designed to create a fun, inclusive experience for children and caregivers of all ages.
Held ahead of the LA Galaxy’s home match against Minnesota United FC and Landon Donovan Celebration Night, the event transformed Galaxy Park into a festive, family-friendly destination. Children ages 1–10, participated in a large-scale Easter egg hunt alongside interactive activities including face painting, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, appearances by the LA Galaxy Star Squad, and activation by community partners.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt reflects the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park’s ongoing commitment to creating accessible community moments that extend beyond gameday. To help reduce barriers to participation, parents and guardians attended free of charge.
Adding to the celebration, the first 50 children through the gates received complimentary bunny ears, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
By hosting events like the Easter Egg Hunt, the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park continue to reinforce their role as community gathering places bringing families together through sport and entertainment.
VANCOUVER, Colombie-Britannique et MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) et le Conseil tribal de Meadow Lake (MLTC) ont annoncé aujourd’hui que North Star Carbon Solutions LP a conclu un accord d’achat avec Microsoft pour la livraison de 626 000 tonnes de crédits d’élimination durable et de stockage du dioxyde de carbone (CSC) sur une période de 15 ans. Ces crédits proviennent du projet de bioénergie avec capture et stockage du carbone (BECCS) North Star,
VANCOUVER, Colombie-Britannique et MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) et le Conseil tribal de Meadow Lake (MLTC) ont annoncé aujourd’hui que North Star Carbon Solutions LP a conclu un accord d’achat avec Microsoft pour la livraison de 626 000 tonnes de crédits d’élimination durable et de stockage du dioxyde de carbone (CSC) sur une période de 15 ans. Ces crédits proviennent du projet de bioénergie avec capture et stockage du carbone (BECCS) North Star,
VANCOUVER, Colombie-Britannique et MEADOW LAKE, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) et le Conseil tribal de Meadow Lake (MLTC) ont annoncé aujourd’hui que North Star Carbon Solutions LP a conclu un accord d’achat avec Microsoft pour la livraison de 626 000 tonnes de crédits d’élimination durable et de stockage du dioxyde de carbone (CSC) sur une période de 15 ans. Ces crédits proviennent du projet de bioénergie avec capture et stockage du carbone (BECCS) North Star,
