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2024 Data Asset Management Summit held in Shanghai 11-27-2024 07:50 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Global Social On November 25th, 2024, the Data Asset Management Summit (DAMS2024) was held in Shanghai. It focused on key issues in the field of data asset management, sought growth paths for the value of data assets, and explored new opportunities for the development of the data industry. The "Strength of China Data Asset 50+" project was established at the DAMS2024 to create the world's first high-end exchange platform for data asset management, along with a number of other initiatives. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/c48b795000912ab0dfc99518f078d478.jpg Initiated by the National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Distribution and Exchange Technologies, the Shanghai Data Exchange, and the Research Institute of Shanghai Data Group, the "SCDA 50+" has nearly 100 data asset management experts among its founding members, including Yang Shanlin, a scholar at the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Shanghai released the Shanghai Declaration at the forum, pledging Shanghai's full support for the development of a global data asset market and calling for greater international collaboration in this arena. The first Real World Asset Tokenization project in the agricultural sector, the Malu Grape data asset package, was unveiled at the summit, along with a number of other innovations. Developed by Shanghai startup Zuoanxinhui Data Technology, the package logs the planting, certification, distribution and other data of grapes grown in the Malu town of Shanghai in blockchain and turns them into a digital asset. Media Contact Company Name: Yicai Media Group Contact Person: Jiawei Qian Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=2024-data-asset-management-summit-held-in-shanghai ] Country: China Website: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/ This release was published on openPR.On Mahayuti Win, Sharad Pawar Credits These 2 Major Factors, Defends Yugendra Vs Ajit Contest In BaramatiTN MP calls for postponement of CA foundation exam scheduled on Pongal Day
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Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.” The synthetic chemicals are especially harmful because they’re nearly indestructible and can build up in various environments, including the human body. In addition to cancers and immune system problems, exposure to certain levels of PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol levels, reproductive health issues and developmental delays in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state’s lawsuit. The result has been “a toxic legacy for generations to come,” the lawsuit alleges. Since the chemicals are already in the local environment, protecting residents now often means installing complex and expensive water filtration systems. People with private wells have found highly elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in their water, according to the class action lawsuit. The Maryland facilities are located in a rural area just across the border from Delaware, where Gore has become a longtime fixture in the community. The company, which today employs more than 13,000 people, was founded in 1958 after Wilbert Gore left the chemical giant DuPont to start his own business. Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex , a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to coat nonstick pans. The membrane within Gore-Tex fabric has billions of pores that are smaller than water droplets, making it especially effective for outdoor gear. The state’s complaint traces Gore’s longstanding relationship with DuPont , arguing that information about the chemicals' dangers was long known within both companies as they sought to keep things quiet and boost profits. It alleges that as early as 1961, DuPont scientists knew the chemical caused adverse liver reactions in rats and dogs. DuPont has faced widespread litigation in recent years. Along with two spinoff companies, it announced a $1.18 billion deal last year to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with forever chemicals. The Maryland lawsuit seeks to hold Gore responsible for costs associated with the state’s ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts, among other damages. State oversight has ramped up following litigation from residents alleging their drinking water was contaminated. Until then, the company operated in Cecil County with little scrutiny. Gore announced in 2014 that it had eliminated perfluorooctanoic acid from the raw materials used to create Gore-Tex. But it’s still causing long-term impacts because it persists for so long in the environment, attorneys say. Over the past two years, Gore has hired an environmental consulting firm to conduct testing in the area and provided bottled water and water filtration systems to residents near certain Maryland facilities, according to a webpage describing its efforts. Recent testing of drinking water at residences near certain Gore sites revealed perfluorooctanoic acid levels well above what the EPA considers safe, according to state officials. Attorneys for the state acknowledged Gore’s ongoing efforts to investigate and address the problem but said the company needs to step up and be a better neighbor. “While we appreciate Gore’s limited investigation to ascertain the extent of PFAS contamination around its facilities, much more needs to be done to protect the community and the health of residents,” Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain said in a statement. “We must remove these forever chemicals from our natural resources urgently, and we expect responsible parties to pay for this remediation.”If you are into horror games and still haven't played Silent Hill 2, now is a great chance to start as the PS5 version of Silent Hill 2 is more than half off at Walmart for Black Friday . As one of several Black Friday video game deals going on right now, the Silent Hill 2 remake was one highly requested by fans, and it did not disappoint. The game makes you uncomfortable but in an effective and thrilling way. In true horror fashion, there's blackout darkness, suffocating fog, unknown noises, grotesque enemies, and isolation. From our review, Matt Purslow states "The remake is a modern reminder not just of an era where Konami was a master of survival horror, but also the significant power of Silent Hill 2’s unrelenting misery." So, are you ready to play one of the best horror games of all time? Get Silent Hill 2 for $30 ( $69 ) More PlayStation Black Friday Deals We've Found On the video game front, we found Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (which is fantastic) is at its lowest price ever. Alternatively, if you prefer FromSoftware, Elden Ring is also on sale which gives you an easy way to enjoy this year’s Game of the Year-nominated Shadow Of the Erdtree DLC (which is also discounted right now . If you want to convince a friend to grab a PlayStation 5 to play with you, or you're the greatest gift-giver of all time, you can spread the word or grab this deal on a PS5 now . If you’ve been looking to try out VR, the PSVR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle is $250 off . For more PlayStation deals, check out our hub for the best PlayStation Black Friday deals . Top 10 Walmart Black Friday Deals When Is Black Friday 2024? We’re in the home stretch: Black Friday falls on November 29 this year. All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. As mentioned above, there are already fantastic deals on PS5 consoles (including PSVR2 ), PS5 controllers , and tons more. Brian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN, GameSpot, & Kotaku. 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