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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
UGI Corporation Releases its 2024 ESG Report
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) today released its 2024 ESG report, "Delivering Positive Energy Every Day," demonstrating measurable progress across all commitments while delivering reliable, affordable energy solutions to more than 2.5 million customers across 17 countries. UGI achieved significant milestones in 2024, including: Achieving our target of a 50% reduction in accountable vehicle incidents between 2017 and 2025, one year ahead of schedule. Reporting a 6% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions, keeping the company on track with its 55% reduction commitment by 2025. Expanding our social impact with over $2.8 million in community contributions and more than 32,000 employee volunteer hours. Strengthening corporate governance while earning "Customer Champion" recognition from Escalent for service excellence at UGI Utilities. "Our 2024 results demonstrate the strength of our integrated approach to business excellence and sustainability," said Bob Flexon, President and CEO of UGI Corporation. "We're proving that disciplined goal-setting and consistent execution create sustainable long-term stakeholder value across all dimensions of our business." The report showcases UGI's balanced approach to sustainable operations, combining operational excellence with environmental stewardship and community investment to create long-term stakeholder value. This approach prioritizes reliable, affordable energy delivery to customers across diverse markets, continued emissions reduction through infrastructure modernization, enhanced community partnerships, and industry-leading safety and governance practices. The complete 2024 ESG report is available here. About UGI UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services in the U.S. and Europe. UGI offers safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions to customers through its subsidiaries, which provide natural gas transmission and distribution, electric generation and distribution, midstream services, propane distribution, renewable natural gas generation, distribution and marketing, and energy marketing services. Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Should you be worry about JN.1? Here's what doctors are saying regarding new Covid variant
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The doctors in the national capital have advised people not to panic over the COVID-19 cases linked to the JN.1 variant, saying the strain is not severe and most patients have only reported mild the recent government advisory, several hospitals in the city have started preparing by arranging oxygen cylinders, antibiotics, other essential drugs, BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines, vaccines, ventilators and additional isolation beds as part of precautionary Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan said that people need not panic about the JN.1 variant, a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage which is the predominant Covid-19 strain circulating in India."This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor," reported news agency quoting Dr Chauhan."The public should remember that panic and chaos can cause more health issues than the disease itself," he Nihal Singh, an internal medicine specialist, said, "We must understand that while the JN.1 variant is spreading, it has not shown signs of causing serious illness in the majority of cases.""Panic doesn't help, awareness does. There's no need for fear, only sensible precautions," he Aviral Mathur, Associate Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said "this strain is highly transmissible, though symptoms remain mostly mild"."Still, prevention is key. We urge the public to wear masks in crowded or enclosed spaces, practice hand hygiene and avoid unnecessary travel if unwell. Make sure your vaccinations, including booster doses, are up to date," he health experts reiterate that while the JN.1 variant is not lethal, simple preventive measures can go a long way in keeping communities on Friday, the Delhi government amid a slight rise in Covid-19 cases across the country issued an advisory directing hospitals to ensure preparedness, including the availability of beds, oxygen, essential drugs and functional equipment like ventilators and BiPAP Saturday, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the matter regarding COVID-19 cases reported across multiple states, mainly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, etc, reported ANI quoting official is observed that most of these cases are mild and under home to the Union Health Ministry, as of May 19, India has 257 active COVID-19 cases, most of which are mild and require no hospitalisation. The country continues to monitor respiratory illnesses through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and proactive in monitoring the situation closely, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to safeguard public health. While COVID-19 is now considered another type of viral infection, basic precautions such as hand hygiene, masks in crowded areas and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still encouraged.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Sad way to go': AFL world gutted over news about West Coast premiership hero
AFL fans and commentators are expressing their sadness for Jeremy McGovern over revelations he might be forced into retirement due to concussion. The West Coast Eagles revealed on Tuesday that club doctors have referred the 2018 premiership winner to the AFL concussion panel after he suffered a head knock in Round 8. The 33-year-old McGovern was shoved into the back of Harrison Petty by Demons player Jake Melksham, and the incident left both McGovern and Petty concussed. Melksham was later cleared of any wrongdoing. McGovern was initially placed in the mandatory 12-day stand-down period under the AFL's concussion protocols. But he hasn't made significant progress in the three weeks since the incident. "Jeremy's health and wellbeing is our number one priority, and he has not currently advanced through the concussion protocols due to ongoing symptoms," West Coast football's boss Gavin Bell said in a statement. "Jeremy has suffered multiple concussions over his career, which adds complexity to his situation and his recovery. "Our club doctors, in conjunction with the AFL chief medical officer, have recommended referral to the AFL concussion panel to help inform a safe way forward in the interest of his current and future welfare. We are awaiting a date for the panel to convene and assess Jeremy, and there are a range of outcomes that could result from their report. The club requests Jeremy's privacy is respected at this time while this confidential process unfolds." The AFL's concussion panel can recommend personalised rehabilitation plans and an extension of the return-to-play timeframe. However it also has the power to recommend retirement on medical grounds. McGovern was regarded as one of the best defenders in the AFL in his prime, and helped West Coast win the flag in 2018. The 33-year-old has been restricted to just 34 games since the start of the 2023 season. Discussing the sad situation on 'Footy Classified' on Tuesday night, Essendon great James Hird described McGovern as an "incredible player in the competition." Bombers coach Brad Scott labelled him "one of the most influential players through West Coast's premiership era". Scott added: "It's a tragic story if that's true." On SEN radio, Gerard Healy declared the situation was a result of "pathetic umpiring of the push in the back". The issue of players being pushed into contests has become a hot talking point in 2025, and Healy doesn't think enough has been done to stamp it out. RELATED: James Hird's family revelation amid awkward moment on live TV 'Positive' new details emerge amid Cyril Rioli and Hawthorn situation The news about McGovern comes after former West Coast teammate Luke Edwards stepped away from the game last October to focus on his recovery from multiple concussions. The 22-year-old Edwards had suffered three concussions, the last coming in Round 20 of 2024. Edwards joined Collingwood duo Nathan Murphy and Josh Carmichael, Melbourne premiership player Angus Brayshaw and Western Bulldogs draftee Aiden O'Driscoll as players who had their careers cut short because of concussion in 2024 alone. Former Eagles players Brad Sheppard and Daniel Venables both retired in 2021 because of concussion issues. Would be a sad way to go, without a farewell game at the least — Shay (@Shay_mie95) May 20, 2025 Let's just have him focused on his recovery rather than if he plays again. There's more to life than footy. — Perri (@PerriW2345) May 13, 2025 This doesn't sound good. 😞 — chinthanawijewardana (@chinthana1985) May 19, 2025 No, please.. not another one 😔 — bamberee/Bree (@bamberee) May 19, 2025 Yeah I'm a dees supporter and I agree, melky pushed him in the back and they just keep letting blokes get away with it. It's ridiculous. — Drain The Billabong 🌸 (@Carmo01826226) May 20, 2025 with AAP
ME Construction
10-03-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Energy, Water and Sustainability Summit to take place on 14 May
Industry News Energy, Water and Sustainability Summit to take place on 14 May By Formerly known as the Energy & Sustainability Summit, the summit will now include a deep focus on water management and strategies The Big Project Middle East (BPME) editorial team has announced that the 2025 Energy, Water & Sustainability Summit (EWS Summit) will take place on 14 May at the Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, Dubai. The new name reflects the summit's expanded agenda, which now includes a significant water component, the BPME team explained. The summit's key themes include: sustainable water management strategies, a focus on the development, delivery and management of Net Positive buildings, converting construction waste and wastewater into usable resources, and reducing embodied carbon in construction through the use of alternative building materials. The day long event will convene speakers from government departments, utility companies, advisory organisations, as well as construction consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Registration is complementary but mandatory for industry professionals, click here to register. 'The Energy & Sustainability Summit has grown steadily since its introduction three years ago and for 2025, we've decided to expand its focus on an important topic that doesn't quite get the attention it deserves – water. In line with this, we've rebranded the event – the EWS Summit – to reflect the expanded agenda which will focus on a variety of key topics. I'm personally looking forward to a day full of fantastic insights and thought-provoking debates from our diverse line-up of speakers,' said Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East. The event will comprise a mix of keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions and presentations. 'The agenda we have in mind should make for a hugely interesting day; we will be sharing agenda updates and line-up of speakers in the coming weeks,' confirmed Saundalkar. To discuss joining the EWS Summit as a speaker, get in touch with Jason Saundalkar on jason.s@cpitrademedia. For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Raz Islam or Arif Bari on and respectively. To learn more about the EWS Summit, click here.
CBC
04-02-2025
- Health
- CBC
They were told they had just months to live. Decades later, they're still here.
Ottawa 'We were supposed to die. We didn't die.' 4 Ottawans reflect on decades of living with HIV Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause Reported by Ash Abraham, Anchal Sharma Produced by Christine Maki Feb. 2, 2025 HIV rates are rising in Canada and Ottawa — but a diagnosis means something very different than it once did. In this series, Still Positive, CBC Ottawa shares first-person experiences of those living with HIV over the decades and how they view being positive. Alex's story | Sheena's story | Gustavo's story | Mikhail's story Alex's story When Alex Johnston laid his 88-year-old mother to rest recently, it brought up complicated feelings. The 62-year-old was diagnosed with HIV in the early days of the virus, and had at one time believed his mother might outlive him. After more than three decades living with an illness that's very different than it once was, he's seen the ups, the downs and the long-term consequences that come with a positive diagnosis, from the unique perspective that only those from this community have. 'It's like another lifetime,' Johnston said of those early years navigating the illness. 'Not a lot of people share that memory.' 'An ongoing, continuous death' Johnston's diagnosis came in the 1990s, just a few years after his partner's. Though it wasn't a surprise, the news was still devastating. 'It's like watching … a disaster unfold. You're helpless to do anything about it,' he said. He recalls his doctor at the time telling him he might live another 10 years, and not to be upset about that prognosis because back then that was longer than most. After 37 years of living with HIV, the pandemic brought new challenges | CBC News 'Nobody offered us any hope. They thought that would be, I guess, cruel,' Johnston reflected. Within a year, Johnston's partner succumbed to the virus, followed by a number of longtime friends. 'There was an ongoing, continuous death,' he said, adding he often couldn't bring himself to attend the memorial services. 'I didn't see much of a point because I was supposed to follow them, you know, within two months or two years … and I didn't want to go through that sadness at the time.' Johnston found solace in building community and bringing people with HIV together. Alone in his bedroom, he worked with the technology of the day to facilitate phone calls through a computer server, giving people with HIV a way to communicate directly with each other at a time when no one else would engage with them. 'We were the lepers of the time,' Johnston said, recalling friends in hospital who were being treated by doctors in 'space suits.' Johnston says more than 2,000 people used the service. Enabling those connections helped him feel less powerless. 'Before I was taking care of [my partner],' he said. 'Now, I was sort of taking care of the community.' Phobia about HIV still exists over 30 years after 1st AIDS case in Canada, activists say Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause Johnston says it also helped to attend a local IRL support group for HIV positive gay men. 'We had a number of group members who lost their partners,' recalled Diana Fox, the counsellor who ran the group at Counselling and Family Services Ottawa, then Catholic Family Services Ottawa. Others, she says, were disowned by their families or shunned by the community. We were the lepers of the time. Alex Johnston The group was a place for them to grieve, share stories and build connections, but it also provided practical support: Fox says some members shared their medications and even opened their homes to those who'd lost their own. 'They really did step up in roles that they had no experience in,' she said. When someone died, the others would commemorate them. 'We went to a lot of funerals,' Fox reflected. 'There's a lot of grief associated with HIV.' Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause Sheena's story As a woman, Sheena Paterson didn't think she could contract HIV, and didn't discover her diagnosis until she'd been living with it for a decade. Paterson was using intravenous drugs at that time and struggled with alcohol abuse. She says she still remembers the phone call from her health-care provider back in 1994. "I don't remember the phone dropping. I don't remember fainting. I just remember picking myself off the floor and asking my friend to call my mom right away,' said Paterson. She said the doctor told her that her CD4 blood cell levels — one of the main measures used to track the progress and severity of HIV — were so low that the virus had already progressed to AIDS. Paterson's weakened immune system opened her up to opportunistic infections, and doctors told her she had just months to live. Thoughts of her seven-year-old daughter motivated her to seek treatment right away. But the medications came with a number of "horrendous" side effects. 'It felt like razor blades were going through my skin,' she recalled. Paterson's diagnosis also led to real financial consequences. She said at the time, she didn't have a good understanding of how HIV is spread, so she quit her job working with kids out of fear of potentially transmitting the virus. 'I did not want to put children at risk,' said Paterson. Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause The medication's side effects made it difficult to work, and Paterson says she's struggled over the years to manage on the Ontario Disability Support Program. Today, Paterson says her health has improved with new treatments and she's doing well. She's also glad to see a growing awareness about HIV. Paterson still remembers 20 years ago when her daughter came to her crying after overhearing a warning from a friend's dad about going to her house. 'He said: Don't drink. Don't you dare eat any food. Be careful what you touch. Line the toilet seat before you sit down,' Paterson's daughter told her. Today, things have changed. 'Last summer, I tripped and cut my knee open. A lady came over to help me. I said, 'No ma'am, I have HIV. I don't want to hurt you.' And she said, 'I am not afraid of you,'' Paterson smiled. Gustavo's story After surviving the early days of HIV, Gustavo Hannecke had a new challenge: learning to live. 'We were supposed to die. We didn't die," said Hannecke, who was diagnosed in 1999. 'We become this first generation that is surviving and surviving more or less well, normal lives.' But turning around from expecting death to embracing life wasn't easy, he said. Born in Argentina, Hannecke grew up with traditional views as the son of a Baptist pastor. 'Being gay in that environment was not an option,' Hannecke said. It was particularly difficult at that time. 'After the coup in Argentina, people — and specifically gay people — were disappearing, they were killed by the military as part of the cleaning of the country." To avoid that fate, he married a woman, had children and became an assistant professor of physics, before working in telecommunications and eventually ending up at SystemHouse in Ottawa. Hannecke says when he revealed his diagnosis to his family back in Argentina, they disowned him. Their reaction weighed heavily on his mental health. During a low point, he attempted to take his life. After that, he was determined to turn things around. 'From now on I am going to really live my life,' Hannecke recalled thinking. He decided to become a visual artist, while working as an employee of the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. There, he shot a collection of portraits of people living with HIV, with the goal of showing the humanity of those with the diagnosis. 'We are not HIV. We are people.' Mikhail's story Mikhail Marcil has also turned his diagnosis into colour, joy and hope. Known on stage as Dixie Landers, Marcil says his drag persona has helped him cope with the HIV that unbeknownst to him, he'd been living with for nearly two decades. 'It was like [being hit with] a Mack Truck,' he said of the moment he learned he'd contracted HIV through a blood transfusion at 13 from the Red Cross. Judge acquits 4 doctors in Canada's tainted blood trial Doctors, Red Cross among those charged in tainted blood scandal Marcil says he went from being a social butterfly to a recluse. 'There was a very short time where I thought about it every freaking minute of the day, from the moment I was awake until I was asleep.' Marcil says he lost a lot of friends to HIV in the early 2000s from opportunistic infections, and said the mental toll of living with the stigma was high. 'It can be difficult. You can really let it get you, and the way you feel mentally affects your whole physical being as well,' he said. 'I'm just very happy that I had drag.' Marcil has spent the years since his diagnosis doing drag shows to fundraise for causes close to his heart, including the HIV/AIDS movement. 'I started educating people on HIV and AIDS, and the difference between undetectable, detectable, untransmittable, transmittable' he said. His favourite thing is bringing joy and laughter through his performances. 'I mean, a good laugh from inside … [to] make you forget the issues you're dealing with and raise some money while I'm doing it,' he said. A history of care 'So many people in this community have survived things you only read about or watch in movies,' said Linda Truglia, executive director of Bruce House, an organization that has been providing support and housing for people in the AIDS community for decades. Since she started in 2011, Truglia says she's seen so many people die that finding ways to commemorate them has become an informal part of the job. That involves everything from conducting a traditional Indigenous funeral ceremony to buying plaques for the graves of people estranged from their families. 'I always go back to care — making sure people feel loved and cared for and like they mean something to us,' she said. Truglia says though death weighed heavily on this community in its early days, that has changed dramatically as people now live longer, healthier lives. She adds that their needs have changed too. Now, more of the organization's effort is going toward supporting their clients in the long-term, from stocking food banks to mental health support. Johnston's second life It's now been more than 30 years since Alex Johnston was first diagnosed with HIV. In that time, he says he's had to learn to embrace life again. But it didn't happen overnight. While new medications helped him go from near-death to physically thriving, it wasn't until recently that he felt stronger mentally. 'It's only been, like, two or three years … that I've been able to talk to anyone about [that time in my life] without falling apart,' he said. Johnston says he's now beginning to process the trauma and loss he faced — but with so few people still alive who went through it with him, it's a challenge to find others who really understand. 'I only have one friend left alive from that time, and he lives in New York City. When we get together, it's like we're war buddies,' he said. Today, despite the enormity of the loss he's experienced, Johnston says he feels blessed to be able to tell his story, no matter how difficult. 'Our motto of the AIDS movement is 'silence equals death,'' he explained. 'Even though I've suffered a lot, I've seen how much worse it can get. I'm very privileged to be alive.' If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help: Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on the website. Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre. This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about. Reporting by Ash Abraham and Anchal Sharma. Produced by Christine Maki. Videos by Francis Ferland. Original art by Eric Kostiuk Williams and Gustavo Hannecke. Graphics by Fred Demers and Brooke Schreiber. 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