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Sustainable remediation goes beyond cleaning contaminated sites—it’s about supporting climate resilience, circular economy principles, and healthier communities. In this episode, we explore why traditional remediation methods are no longer enough, the opportunities of nature-based and in situ approaches, and the global collaboration driving innovation in this field. We hear from host Phil Dillard, joined by co-host Beatrice Bizzaro, Water Stewardship Technology Lead at HPC Italy and the Inogen Alliance Global Water Working Group Leader. Together, they speak with: Jason Lagowski, Senior Consultant at Antea Group USA and Gabriele Cerutti, Technology Leader Geologist at HPC Italy.

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Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.

The key to a sustainable future lies in our ability to coordinate global efforts built on the foundation of local expertise. So how can those of us passionate about protecting planet and people harness this knowledge and turn it into practical solutions on a worldwide scale?

On this podcast, we’ll traverse the globe to unearth the stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground. We’ll share compelling stories from biodiversity and energy transition to workplace safety and more; expert insights, on topics such as PFAS and CSRD, and diverse perspectives to highlight tangible solutions and share innovative strategies to drive change.

Whether you’re an EHS practitioner, a sustainability specialist, or a leader striving to improve your organization, join us, as we explore the path forward and Rethink EHS.

Brought to you by Inogen Alliance.

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Rockwell Automation announced that its recently extended collaboration with Avvale and ESGeo will help industrial companies more easily address growing social, regulatory, and investor expectations regarding sustainability reporting and performance.

The collaboration combines Rockwell’s operational technology (OT) data capabilities, Avvale’s expertise as a system integrator partner – specializing in ERP and digital transformation – and ESGeo’s enterprise solution for non-financial disclosures.

Avvale plays a key role in bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes. With a deep understanding of industrial processes, it assists companies in implementing robust and tailored solutions that ensure smooth integration and alignment with sustainability and operational objectives. Its expertise accelerates the adoption of digital solutions, ensuring that organizations maximize the full potential of their investments in automation and data.

“Expanding our offering to Level 4 – the top level of the automation pyramid – allows us to offer even broader support to our customers, allowing them to more easily automate data collection and sharing, and improve sustainability outcomes,” said Emmanuel Guilhamon, vice president of sustainability at Rockwell Automation. “We’re helping them make their operational data work twice as hard, by using it to create actionable insights that support both compliance and business value.”

The cloud-based ESGeo platform works with Rockwell software solutions to aggregate, contextualize, and report data from automation systems, supply chains, and enterprise sources, to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. It replaces manual data collection and spreadsheets and will help manufacturers unlock the wealth of untapped information and insights contained within their day-to-day operational data.

Avvale, with its expertise in the integration and digital transformation of industrial processes, assists companies in designing and implementing customized solutions, helping ensure rapid, seamless adoption with immediate value.

ESGeo strengthens the collaboration by providing a cloud-based, certified digital governance suite for ESG data. It offers organizations a centralized suite to collect, validate, and communicate non-financial data and ESG metrics.

“With Rockwell’s technology and Avvale’s expertise, we offer solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimize productivity, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies,” said Fabrizio Fiocchi, CEO and founder of ESGeo. “This collaboration focuses on integrating sustainability into business operations. With this solution, companies not only meet their international regulatory compliance goals but also optimize their social and environmental performance, creating long-term value for the business.”

The integration of ESGeo with business operations not only enables more efficient compliance with regulatory requirements but also facilitates the management, governance, and enhancement of impacts, risks, and opportunities through a direct link to operational processes.

A choice of deployment options is available. Customers can engage directly with ESGeo, or work with Rockwell and its PartnerNetwork™ system integrator, Avvale, to integrate the necessary systems.

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By The Drum Team, Editorial

After launching the list at The Drum Live, we then invited attendees as well as our global readership to have their say on who should be named The Rebel 50’s most rebellious marketer.

The results are in and we can reveal now that Ned Duggan has come out top.

Duggan has weaponized censorship with the Bacardi brand’s ‘100% Additive-Free Tequila’ campaign, turning regulatory restrictions into a creative statement.

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In 2024, Viatris provided medicines addressing the top 10 of the WHO’s leading causes of death globally.

We have taken a deliberate approach to expand access to our wide portfolio across geographies and income levels, where we seek to build and establish sustainable markets by nurturing innovation and competition. Our reach is enabled by a strong global infrastructure that serves patients in more than 165 countries and territories.

Viatris’ current companywide access goals run from 2022 to year end 2025. The goals seek to advance access and reach of digital and global healthcare professional (HCP) education and provide access to ARV treatments for patients living with HIV. To drive progress on these goals and make a meaningful impact, we pursue holistic approaches, partnerships and cross-sector collaborations.

Putting Patients First: Advocacy

Those living with a disease or having experienced an urgent medical need know first hand that treatment does not begin or end with a medicine. In many cases, people need advocates on their side, helping to address barriers to diagnosis and treatment, promoting health infrastructure and training and supporting patient education and disease awareness. Poor health literacy and misinformation are examples of barriers to diagnosis and treatment adherence. Viatris works with partners across geographies to help improve health literacy.

We work closely with organizations including the Boomer Esiason Foundation, the MS Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and many others to support patients. Examples of this work follow:

• In Australia, Viatris collaborates with the Eczema Association Australasia to develop patient education materials on allergic rhinitis.
• In Washington, D.C., Viatris supported Patients Rising’s “We the Patients Week on Capitol Hill,” a legislative conference with 60 patient advocates from over 20 states meeting with 70 congressional offices advocating for health care policies focused on addressing barriers and inequities to care.
• Viatris supports the MS Foundation’s month-long MS awareness campaign, which includes information on how to support your immune system, gender differences in MS and how to advocate for more research funding. This work included distributing information toolkits to about 70,000 patients and the presentation of two live and four virtual education events.
• In the U.S., Viatris backed the implementation of The CHEST organization’s First 5 Minutes® program, which aims to provide clinicians with tools and strategies to build rapport, practice empathetic listening, and navigate cultural differences effectively. Through e-learning modules and practical exercises, the program teaches techniques like cultural humility and compassionate communication, tailored to conditions like COPD.
• In Europe, Viatris supports the Active Citizenship Network (ACN), a civil society organization representing more than 200 professional societies and patient organizations in the EU, and its annual European Patients’ Rights Day. Viatris has been a key partner in helping ACN strengthen patient voices in healthcare.
• Viatris supports the Allergy & Asthma Network: English and Spanish COPD Virtual Conference Series, a program providing education, including for Black and Hispanic communities about COPD and engage patients and caregivers in research.
• We support the We Are ILL organization to support and educate Black women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Supporting Healthcare Workers for More Resilient Healthcare Systems

Healthcare workers, especially those in primary care, are essential to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. They are often the first point of contact for people seeking healthcare services and key for people accessing the care they need. Demand for healthcare workers is growing, and it’s estimated there will be a shortage of about 15 million healthcare workers by 2030, with needs especially acute in low- and LMICs.¹

In 2024, we continued our dedicated work with partners across the world to empower healthcare workers to contribute to more resilient and healthier systems. Viatris supports programs, education and resources both at a local level as well as through digital resources that are more broadly accessible. We work to leverage medical partnerships and thought leadership to help local standards of care and optimize patient outcomes.

One of our platforms for medical professionals is Viatris Connect Medical. In 2024, the hub was available in 20 countries and provided programs including accredited continuing medical education programs, certification programs, congress highlights, in-depth therapy reviews, patient educational resources and podcasts. The platform also provides access to pocket-sized clinical guidelines and scientific journals. Since the platform’s launch, more than 13,000 professionals have had access to Viatris Connect Medical. In 2024, users interacted with the platform approximately 22,800 times. Viatris Connect Medical has been recognized externally for providing HCPS a unified experience across multiple geographies.

Brazil and Saudi Arabia launched Viatris Connect Medical in 2024 so that healthcare professionals (HCPs) can have access to the latest medical advances. In Brazil, we developed and made available six educational programs with a cross-specialty approach, leveraging digital strategies to enhance reach and promote learning.

With the support of our global partners, including the American College of Cardiology, the World Heart Federation, and the NCD Alliance, our free, online educational platform for healthcare workers, the NCD Academy, has continued to expand. In 2024, three new courses were added to the extensive portfolio: Foundational Concepts in Care Integration for NCDs; HIV and Lifelong Care; and Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The new courses represent the interrelated nature of health challenges and how integrating care across infectious and chronic diseases can unlock significant benefits within the healthcare system, resulting in better care for patients.

The value of the platform rests on HCPs knowing of it and using it, so we worked on growing awareness of the academy beyond primary care practitioners. We partnered with groups including the European Specialist Nurses Organisation (ESNO), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the World Organization of Family Doctors and others to reach nurses, pharmacists, general practitioners and medical students. We also collaborate with local scientific societies to raise awareness and provide access in their countries.

NCD Academy courses have now been translated into more than 15 languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Greek, Serbian and Polish. More than 30,000 individuals have an NCD Academy account, an increase of more than 6,000 users in 2024 over the previous year. The total number of patients impacted since the launch of NCD Academy is approximately 115 million.²

Our HCP Access Goal Goal: Impact 100 million patients via HCP education and outreach regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and other important chronic conditions to improve outcomes through the NCD Academy by the end of 2025.* Our Progress: More than 30,000 individuals have an NCD Academy account, an increase of more than 6,000 users in 2024 over the previous year. The total number of patients impacted since the launch of NCD Academy is ~115 million.2 *Our ability to make progress on our goals depends on several factors, some of which are outside of our control.

Beyond these programs, Viatris works in a variety of ways to empower healthcare workers, integrate care for patients and address health inequities across geographies. Viatris has been actively engaging healthcare professionals across various regions to enhance patient care and address NCDs.

• In Ukraine, Viatris partnered with professional societies to raise awareness of diseases and treatment adherence, reaching over 10,000 healthcare professionals.
• In the Middle East, Viatris organized the HEAL Conference, which included over 70 experts and 13,000 healthcare professionals, and announced a collaboration with New York University of Abu Dhabi to address NCDs in the UAE. Viatris also hosted the HEAL Forum Qatar 2024, focusing on NCD care standards.
• In China, Viatris sponsored a panel at the 4th Pain Summit to improve clinicians’ understanding of pain management.
• In Morocco, Viatris hosted the VI’ATELIER summit, gathering over 150 healthcare professionals to discuss topics such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, mental health, erectile dysfunction and pain.
• In South Korea, more than 2,200 HCPs participated in various virtual focus groups to discuss topics related to NCDs.
• In the Emerging Markets Asia region, more than 700 healthcare professionals participated in a master class on cardiovascular risk, pain and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
• Viatris also partnered with Younger Lives to expand access to the Diabetes Age tool in Spain, Greece and Romania, promoting healthy behaviors and therapy adherence.
• In Europe, Viatris Medical Affairs explored generational differences in health perceptions and healthcare decision-making, advocating for tailored healthcare delivery models.

New NCD Academy Courses in 2024 Foundational Concepts in Care Integration: By addressing the complex challenges within the healthcare sector, the course aims to equip future HCPs with the essential skills needed to address and mitigate the impacts of NCDs. HIV and Livelong Care: The course highlights the importance of continuous care for people living with HIV/AIDS and explores the interrelation between HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases. Vaccine Preventable Diseases: The course explores how vaccines address the intersection of communicable and NCDs to support global health goals.

Promoting Integration of Care

By integrating care, healthcare providers can optimize their time and resources, offering more comprehensive treatment that enhances patient access to healthcare services. Traditionally, infectious diseases and NCDs were treated as separate issues, an approach which overlooked the interrelated nature of health challenges. Integrating care across infectious and chronic diseases can unlock significant benefits within the healthcare system and offer better care for patients.

Viatris has supported research identifying gaps and potential solutions in the integration of NCD care for people living with HIV for several years, leveraging our institutional knowledge and footprint in both the NCD and HIV communities. Most recently, in 2024, in partnership with the NCD Alliance, Viatris collaborated on the release of a third publication, focused on real-life patient experiences. “A collection of the lived experiences of people living with NCDs and HIV” was released at the International AIDS Conference in June 2024, featuring first-hand accounts by people living with HIV and one or more NCDs. The paper highlights first-hand experience of the barriers patients faced in managing conditions and accessing care, as well as their resilience in the face of such challenges. The paper was also discussed at an NCD Alliance side event at the United Nations General Assembly and the Global NCD Alliance Forum.

Other ways we are promoting integration of care include the following:

• In Germany, Viatris published a scientific paper contributing to growing evidence supporting the importance of influenza vaccination for adults with underlying medical conditions. The insights provided can inform policymakers, healthcare providers and public health officials working to help improve vaccination rates and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
• In the UK, there is an effort to “shift care to the left” by treating more patients in primary care and reducing referrals to specialists because of the long wait time associated with accessing specialized healthcare providers. Viatris is supporting this effort by providing education to improve general practitioners’ skills and confidence in managing common conditions in the community, releasing pressure in secondary care.

Addressing Aging and the Burden of NCDs

Around the world, people are living longer, adding to the growing burden of NCDs for healthcare systems. The UN declared ‘2021-2030 the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing’ to help address health inequities that contribute to this burden and improve the lives of older people.³

Generational differences play a significant role in shaping health perceptions, decision-making, technology use and attitudes toward preventative health. Viatris and external experts have examined these differences across six generations in a published report titled “Generational differences in healthcare: the role of technology in the path forward.” The paper proposes strategies including integrating digital health solutions and employing generationally sensitive communication approaches to ensure fair access to healthcare services and promote patient empowerment. The research underscores the necessity for a comprehensive, inclusive approach to healthcare delivery to address the changing patient demographic and enhance public health systems.

In China, for example, the aging population is exacerbating the need for a more comprehensive chronic disease management system. About 18% of the population was 60 years or older in 2020, a number estimated to grow to 40% by 2050.⁴ In 2024, Viatris China supported Dyslipidemia Diagnosis and Treatment Medical Consortium Demonstration System Project to establish a new prediction model for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and optimize the management of high cholesterol based on a tiered healthcare approach. More than 2,500 demonstration centers and community hospitals across 29 provinces participated, enrolling more than 670,000 patients.

Viatris China also leveraged its resources and expertise to build interdisciplinary platforms, collaborating with various partners to explore new models for the integrated management of chronic diseases and comorbidities. With Viatris’ support, the Blue Book on Comprehensive Chronic Disease Management for Healthy China was finalized in November 2024. It will serve as a desk reference and practical guide for chronic disease professionals in China.

In Spain, the Viatris Foundation raised awareness of the country’s aging population and increasing prevalence of chronic disease through a new report, the findings of which were discussed during a session at the Spanish Congress of Deputies. The “Parliamentary Session on the Future of the National Health System” highlighted the demographic and financial challenges of the Spanish National Health System (NHS) amid a Spanish population in which almost 1 in 4 people will be 65 or older in seven years.⁵ The report advocates for the NHS to explore optimizing pharmaceutical spending, support personalized dosing systems as a relevant initiative, promote prevention policies, increase the number of trained professionals, integrating care models and advance digitalization.

Promoting Health Equity for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis Viatris supports initiatives to address existing health inequities to help ensure healthcare for all. These initiatives include better understanding the barriers to treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Viatris’ teams in the U.S. set out in 2024 to implement and assess initiatives that promote equitable healthcare delivery and empower MS patients in decision-making. These efforts focused on expanding patient engagement tools, analyzing race/ethnicity-based disparities, and educating providers on culturally competent care. Additionally, the goal was to identify and overcome provider-reported barriers to engaging patients in shared decision-making (SDM). Several initiatives were implemented, including the PRO Connect Patient Engagement Tool in community MS clinics and race/ethnicity sub analyses to understand disparities in SDM. Longitudinal surveys measured the lasting impact of SDM resources, while educational programs such as webinars and town halls trained providers on health equity strategies. These initiatives are designed to improve patient-centered care and increase provider awareness of health equity issues in connection with MS. The longitudinal surveys indicated that providing SDM resources led to more patients from varying backgrounds participating in treatment decisions, and providers gaining confidence in SDM procedures. We believe the scalability of these interventions could help ensure broader adoption in healthcare setting, leading to sustained improvements in MS care.

View the full Viatris 2024 Sustainability Report.

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[1] Global Health Workforce Labor Market Projections for 2030 | Human Resources for Health}

^{[2] The calculation methodology for 2024 was updated to better reflect the cumulative patient impact of NCD Academy learners over multiple years. Under the prior year methodology, patient impact was calculated by multiplying the number of HCP learners by the average number of patients treated weekly (as self-reported by HCP learners upon registering for NCD Academy) by 50 working weeks. Using the prior year methodology, calculated patient reach would have been 92.5 million. For 2024, patient reach is now calculated at an individual HCP learner level by multiplying the number of patients treated per week, as self-reported by the individual HCP learner upon registering for NCD Academy by the number of weeks the individual was enrolled in NCD Academy (in some cases, multiple years). Patient reach for each individual learner is summed to arrive at total patient reach. Patient reach includes unique patients as well as repeat patient encounters.}

^{[3] Aging Health}

^{[4] Aging population in China – statistics & facts | Statista} 

^{[5] Seniors in Spain – statistics & facts | Statista}

Did you know that nestled in scenic Warren County, New Jersey, lies a 2,727-acre area that serves as a vital water supply, a sanctuary for wildlife and a recreational escape – thanks in part to PSEG?

The Merrill Creek Reservoir is a 650-acre body of water surrounded by over 2,000 additional acres of preserved land. Constructed in 1988 by a coalition of seven electric utilities, including PSE&G, the reservoir was designed to replenish the Delaware River during low-flow conditions so that water could continue to be used for cooling power plants. The reservoir helps power plants maintain safe operations while also supporting regional water stability.

But its impact doesn’t end there.

Supporting biodiversity

Home to more than 380 wildlife species – many of them threatened or endangered – Merrill Creek has evolved into a vibrant habitat teeming with life. Open to the public, visitors can explore hiking trails, enjoy fishing or simply appreciate the natural beauty of the preserve.

Our support of the Merrill Creek Reservoir is part of our company’s focus on promoting and enhancing biodiversity while continuing to operate in a safe and reliable manner. We work with external partners through corporate investment and philanthropy to support the enhancement of important biodiversity areas and habitats.

The work at Merrill Creek Reservoir includes ongoing ecological forestry practices, which aim to create a varied age-class of forest that supports a diversity of wildlife species habitats. These practices include active forest conservation management, invasive species control and native plantings, with a long-term goal of facilitating the development of Old Growth Forest characteristics. Old Growth Forests feature plants of varying species and ages in minimally disturbed environments. These settings provide essential habitats for diverse species, store significant amounts of carbon, and play a key role in maintaining clean water and preserving soil quality. Efforts to improve forest quality are crucial for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity and ensuring the resilience of the reservoir’s ecosystem

An award-winning initiative

In December 2024, the reservoir earned the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award in the “Healthy Ecosystems & Habitat” category. This honor from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recognized the site’s groundbreaking restoration and conservation efforts.

The award-winning initiatives recognized by the NJDEP include:

• Restoration of 175 acres of native habitat.
• Forest stand (contiguous community of trees) improvement and native grassland management.
• Riparian plantings (plantings on waterways that prevent erosion and enhance water quality).
• Pollinator gardens to support essential species.
• Creative repurposing of invasive autumn olive shrubs to build fish habitats, offering refuge without relying on plastic materials.

A model for conservation

Merrill Creek Reservoir is an example of how conservation work and efficient operations can be mutually beneficial. Through close work with our partners, thoughtful stewardship of the preserve has created a thriving ecosystem, and we hope that the practices at the reservoir can serve as a model for other organizations and landowners.

We’re proud to be a part owner of the Merrill Creek Reservoir and of the hard work our team undertakes statewide to incorporate sound conservation practices into the work we do to deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers around New Jersey.

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Every day, industries generate valuable metal materials that no longer serve their operations. Instead of letting these resources sit idle, GP Recycling turns them into opportunity.​

Our team handles the logistics, compliance, and marketplace expertise, ensuring metals flow where they’re needed most—efficiently, responsibly, and profitably. For suppliers, that means you get paid to clear out excess material.​

For buyers, it means reliable access to essential commodities without the inefficiencies of navigating the market alone.​

At GP Recycling, we simplify the exchange, create value on both sides, and keep resources in circulation, reducing waste while strengthening supply chains.​

Learn more at www.gapacrecycling.com

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About Georgia-Pacific 
Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose and building products.  Our familiar consumer brands include Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Quilted Northern®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world’s largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: gp.com/about-us. For news, visit: news.gp.com. Follow Georgia-Pacific on LinkedIn, Meta, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

by Kitty Broihier

If you’re taking a GLP-1 hormone medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, or Mounjaro (or a compounded version), you already know its positive effects. Decreasing your appetite, calming cravings, reducing “food noise,” and helping you feel full. Simply put, the medication makes it easier to lose weight because you’re not hungry very often. (Learn more here about how to eat well on GLP-1s.) Unfortunately, these medications are not without side effects, such as nausea and stomach discomfort. So is there an alternative—is it possible that eating certain foods can deliver similar benefits without the downsides?

What Does GLP-1 Do?

GLP-1 is an acronym that stands for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1. We all have the GLP-1 hormone in our bodies. It’s primarily produced in the intestines, pancreas, and hypothalamus area of the brain. And taking a GLP-1 medication increases the amount of the hormone in your body. 

GLP-1 levels naturally rise and fall in response to eating. When food enters the gastrointestinal system, GLP-1 releases as part of the body’s mechanism to help us moderate food intake. It’s a signal to tell us to slow down now that food has arrived on the scene. GLP-1’s combined effects help promote satiety, and include:  

• Slowing gastric emptying
• Decreasing food cravings and desire for alcohol
• Improving blood sugar control, especially for people with type-2 diabetes
• Reducing appetite

What Foods Help Increase the GLP-1 Hormone?

Studies suggest that certain types of foods can stimulate the release of GLP-1 and other appetite-regulating hormones. They are proven to help promote fullness and even potentially help with weight loss. And the use of food to support GLP-1 minimizes the potential adverse side effects that typically come with GLP-1 medications.

High-Fiber Foods

Many GLP-1-secreting cells are located toward the end of the intestines. Foods with ample fiber reach the lower intestine more readily than other foods because they don’t digest as quickly. Soluble fiber directly stimulates release of the GLP-1 hormone. And insoluble fiber can also help by supporting satiety and contributing to a healthy gut environment. All plant foods contain fiber—in general, the more fruits and veggies you eat, the better for your health overall. Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, beans, peas, barley, bananas, ground flax, nuts, and chia seeds.

Protein Foods

When we eat foods with protein, the digestion process breaks the proteins down into units called peptides and amino acids. Some peptides and amino acids trigger the release of GLP-1 in the intestines. Proteins take a while to digest, and therefore reach those GLP-1-secreting cells that are further along in the intestinal tract. Research also suggests that certain peptides help extend the biological activity of GLP-1, essentially keeping it around longer. Protein is already considered the most satiating of all the macronutrients and is often linked with weight loss. It also increases other satiety hormones in the body, so it’s a wise choice when you’re pursuing weight management.

Both animal protein and plant-based protein sources can impact GLP-1. Our advice: choose lean proteins such as eggs and egg whites, which show potential for positive effects in some studies. Low-fat dairy products are good options as well—they deliver protein, and their calcium can enhance GLP-1 too. And protein shakes, fish, and seafood are always good choices for lean protein. Among plant-based proteins, soy protein shows GLP-1-enhancing effects and there are many ways to incorporate soy protein into meals. Other plant-based protein-containing foods like nuts, pulses, beans, and certain grains are also a-ok, and have the advantage of providing fiber as well as protein. Overall though, it’s more about getting protein throughout the day—and less about exactly which foods provide it.  

Foods Rich in Monounsaturated Fats

Numerous studies indicate that monounsaturated fatty acids trigger GLP-1 release. Many of these studies tested with olive oil, but other oils are also good sources of this healthy fat. Avocado oil, safflower oil, canola oil, peanut oil, and sesame oil, to name a few. Plus, there are foods that contain monounsaturated fats. Almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds (as well as nut and seed butters made from them), and avocados. Whenever possible, use monounsaturated oils instead of less-healthy saturated fats to help boost GLP-1 levels and keep your heart happy.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.

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PLAINFIELD, Ind., October 7, 2025 /3BL/ – Duke Energy has selected two properties in Connersville and Westfield for inclusion in its 2025 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for economic development investments and markets them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their operations.

“Our economic development efforts have long been a key component of our work to power the vitality of our customers and communities,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “For more than a decade, we have partnered with local economic development organizations through our Site Readiness Program to help them stay competitive and market their sites and communities to prospective companies. It’s been a collaborative effort and instrumental tool to bring major economic development wins to the communities we serve – resulting in job creation, new tax dollars and investment.”

Duke Energy has helped prepare 51 properties in its service territory that have won 30 major projects since the program started in 2013, drawing over 10,000 new jobs and $14.7 billion in capital investment to the state.

Duke Energy works with Banning Engineering and Site Selection Group to evaluate high-potential sites, then partners with local economic development professionals to develop a strategy for getting the sites ready to market to industrial prospects. Duke Energy awards $10,000 to each site to help prepare them to attract projects.

The 2025 Site Readiness Program locations include:

• 100 Acre Industrial Site (Connersville)

This 104-acre property in Connersville consists of three contiguous parcels. The site is strategically located just north of the 1.7 million square foot former Visteon manufacturing plant. The utilities needed for development are readily accessible. The site is close to a short line rail service.

“This partnership will allow us to take a key step forward in preparing and marketing the site for future industrial use,” said Brad Colter, CEO/President of the Economic Development Group of Fayette County. “We appreciate Duke Energy’s investment in our region and the proactive approach the company is taking to help ensure the communities it serves are positioned for long-term economic success.”

• NorthPoint II (Westfield)

NorthPoint II in Westfield is a 169+ acre property adjacent to the existing NorthPoint Business Park. The greenfield site is equipped to accommodate a megasite project, advanced manufacturing operations and corporate campuses.

”NorthPoint II is an opportunity for companies to establish themselves within one of the region’s fastest-growing communities,” said Jenell Fairman, economic development director for the city of Westfield. “The state-of-the-art industrial park sits directly east of the U.S. 31 corridor and offers seamless access to I-465.

From assisting in site development to aiding in the recruitment of new investment projects, we’re grateful for Duke Energy’s support and collaboration to attract businesses to NorthPoint II and the city of Westfield.”

For nearly two decades, international economic development publication Site Selection has recognized Duke Energy’s economic development work in its annual list of “Top Utilities in Economic Development.” In 2024, Duke Energy’s economic development efforts helped generate $7 billion in capital investment in Indiana that supported more than 2,800 jobs for the state.

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 920,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

Contact: McKenzie Barbknecht
24-Hour: 800.559.3853

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For the past ten years, Cisco has been proud to partner with the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF), combining technology and devoted field teams to make a real difference in wildlife conservation. This World Rhino Day, we pause to honor these incredible animals and reflect on our shared journey to help protect them and their homes.

A Partnership That Goes Beyond Technology

From Kenya to South Africa, Uganda to Zambia, we’ve equipped 46 protected areas with connectivity and tools needed to help monitor and protect rhinos, elephants, gorillas, pangolins, and so many other species. Together with CCF and local partners, Cisco has helped bring advanced technology to wildlife areas in 15 countries.

But this work is about more than just devices — it’s about empowering the people on the ground who care deeply for these animals and their ecosystems.

How Technology Makes a Difference

Cisco Meraki routers, servers, and LoRaWAN networks help track rhino, wildlife, and ranger movements, monitor weather and fence alarms, and even support more sustainable livestock grazing practices. All this data comes together in one place, giving conservation teams a clear, real-time picture of what’s happening so they can act quickly and plan for the future.

Sophie Maxwell, Executive Director of CCF, sums up the technology’s impact:“With real-time monitoring and the ability to track wildlife, patrols, and vehicles, rangers are empowered like never before to protect these iconic animals. We’re proud to help build a future where protected areas have the tools they need for rhinos to roam wild, free, and safe once again.”

Real Impact in the Field

By supporting a tech ecosystem for early warning and wildlife tracking, we’ve helped create safer parks. According to CCF, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve has remained poaching-free for over 700 days, and several reserves are now secure enough for rhino reintroduction. Parks, including the Mara-Serengeti, Tsavo and Loisaba, have fitted newly introduced rhinos with LoRaWAN trackers, transmitting real-time data to central operations and ranger teams. This continuous stream of insights supports health and behavior monitoring while guiding and strengthening protection strategies.

CCF reports that we’ve expanded LoRaWAN to 35 sites, including five new ones in 2024-25 across Tsavo, the Mara, Lewa, and more, creating a blueprint for conservation success. In Kenya, 17% of national parks are covered by Cisco’s LoRaWAN infrastructure, helping protect vast wilderness areas.

Building a Future for Conservation

We’re also investing in people. In July 2025, CCF and Cisco Networking Academy launched a free, global Protected Area Technician Training Program. This course, complete with sponsorships and internships, is designed to equip local community members with the skills to maintain and grow these vital technologies – helping to create new career paths and champions for conservation. Already, hundreds of learners are building tech skills for nature protection and earning course certificates.

Recognition and Hope

On this World Rhino Day, we celebrate not just the rhinos, but the people, technology, and partnerships working tirelessly to make their protection possible. Together, we’re building a future where wildlife and communities can thrive side by side.

To learn more about CCF or support them with a donation, visit https://connectedconservation.foundation/.

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NEW YORK, October 7, 2025 /3BL/ – In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month this October, Subaru of America, Inc., is joining the ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) in support of The Rescue Effect campaign to encourage the public to help animal shelters to find homes for the dogs in their care by adopting or fostering an animal. Launched on August 1 and continuing through the end of October, more than 600 shelters and rescues nationwide joined this lifesaving campaign to engage more adopters and reduce the time animals spend waiting for loving homes.

In addition, throughout October, as part of their Subaru Loves Pets^® initiative, more than 630 Subaru retailers will provide over $3.1 million in direct funding through grants administered by the ASPCA to their local animal shelters nationwide to help cover costs for adoption preparation, veterinary care and more. Many Subaru retailers across the country will host adoption, microchipping or other types of pet-focused events to help ensure that more animals in need can find loving homes in their communities.

Many shelters across the country are full with nearly six million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2024, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in their care before being adopted. Choosing adoption helps the animal you take home while also freeing up space and resources so that shelters can help other animals in need. Animal shelters have pets of all sizes, ages, and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, temporarily fostering also provides lifesaving support.

“We’re grateful for Subaru’s unwavering commitment to animals in need, especially during Subaru Loves Pets,” said Christa Chadwick, vice president of shelter services for the ASPCA. “Subaru and its local retailers are helping bring the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to life by supporting shelters and improving the lives of animals in need across the country. Together, we’re creating a lifesaving impact that extends far beyond a single adoption.”

As part of The Rescue Effect campaign, the ASPCA provided $2 million in grant funding to more than 100 of the participating shelters to help waive adoption fees and support their operating costs, giving more animals a chance to find loving homes. The national campaign also includes video ads running on digital and social platforms in select markets across the country to raise awareness about the importance of animal adoption. The ASPCA is also providing an additional $2.5 million in grant funding to support qualifying proposals submitted by non-profit and municipal shelters to improve outcomes for animals and increase access to care.

For more information about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign and to find a participating shelter or rescue, visit aspca.org/therescueeffect. Join the conversation on social media by using #TheRescueEffect and tagging the ASPCA or spread the word with one of the ASPCA’s GIFs to encourage others to adopt a pet. 

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About the ASPCA^®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation’s leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit aspca.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.