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One Year In, Target’s Future at Heart Strategy is Already Helping Create a Better Tomorrow: 9/20/2019 5:04:23 PM; One year ago, Target unveiled our Future at Heart corporate responsibility strategy. The concept is simple: A commitment to put the needs of people, communities and the planet at the center of everything we do, to help create a better tomorrow.
‘The climate crisis is an oceans crisis’ – major IPCC report to highlight climate threats to world’s oceans: 9/19/2019 12:45:29 PM; A stark warning on the state of the world’s oceans and frozen areas is expected from a landmark UN report, highlighting the urgent need for a global treaty to allow large-scale protection of the oceans.
Meet New People. Learn New Skills. Support Your Community.: 9/19/2019 6:30:00 AM; The Elizabeth Hospice invites individuals interested in helping adults and children impacted by serious illness and those grieving the death of a loved one to a free volunteer orientation session.
Regulatory Compliance Management and the Crucial Role of Qualified Environmental Professionals: 9/17/2019 1:39:46 AM; The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will turn 50 years old on December 2, 2020. Some states began issuing environmental protection laws even before the birth of the EPA.
Ocean Conservancy Launches #SuperCleanupChallenge to Remove 54 Tons of Ocean Plastic and Trash for Super Bowl LIV; Reveals Top Trash Items Found on Florida Beaches: 9/11/2019 6:03:19 AM; Ocean Conservancy announced the #SuperCleanupChallenge and revealed its beach cleanup schedule for the 2019-20 NFL season, beginning with its annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on September 21.
ONE welcomes the nomination of Jutta Urpilainen as Commissioner for International Partnerships: 9/11/2019 5:55:46 AM; On behalf of its 2 million members in Europe, ONE welcomes the nomination of Jutta Urpilainen as Commissioner for International Partnerships. Emily Wigens, Director of ONE’s European election campaign, said: “Jutta Urpilainen’s nomination comes at a crucial time as the EU considers the future of its relationship with Africa.
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart.org Announce $500,000 Commitment to Assist with Hurricane Dorian Relief and Recovery: 9/10/2019 10:34:48 AM; In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in North Carolina, South Carolina and the Bahamas, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Walmart.org are committing up to $500,000 in cash and in-kind donations for relief and recovery.
The UPS Foundation Commits $1 Million And Activates Disaster Relief Network To Support Immediate Needs And Long-Term Recovery From Hurricane Dorian: 9/10/2019 8:59:45 AM; • Funding and in-kind transport of urgently needed supplies in motion to support impacted communities in The Bahamas and the U.S. • Response teams are bringing relief, recovery and reconstruction planning.
National Preparedness Month and Certified Professionals Helping Businesses, Institutions, and Communities Plan Ahead: 9/9/2019 12:13:39 PM; National Preparedness Month (NPM) has been observed each September in the United States since 2004. It is organized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which teams up with Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign and other partners.
Electricity consumption from China’s internet industry to increase by two thirds by 2023 – Greenpeace: 9/9/2019 6:01:22 AM; China’s internet data center industry emitted an estimated 99 million tonnes of CO2 in 2018, new research from Greenpeace East Asia and the North China Electric Power University shows.
Help Our Community’s Grieving Children by Becoming a Support Group Volunteer Facilitator: 9/4/2019 6:30:00 AM; The Elizabeth Hospice, the leading provider of free grief support services for children and teens, is looking for volunteers to help facilitate peer-based support groups at their Children’s Bereavement Centers in Escondido and Mission Valley.
What is the circular economy? Register to attend the Foundation’s webinar: 9/4/2019 2:51:47 AM; From businesses to governments to international institutions, many of the world’s leading and largest organisations have announced targets and strategies to transition towards the circular economy.
Dr Jason D Heap—International Education Consultancy Enters Fifth Year of Global Service: 9/1/2019 6:20:20 PM; On June 22, 2014, Dr Jason D Heap—a graduate of The University of Oxford, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Payne University, and Walden University—established an international-reaching education consultancy service.
Yemen: Heavy fighting in Aden creates new wave of casualties: 8/29/2019 11:46:48 AM; Heavy fighting in Aden, Yemen, has created a new wave of casualties, as the local trauma hospital run by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) received 51 wounded people in a few hours, including 10 who were dead on arrival.
Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Prepare for Hurricane Dorian: 8/29/2019 11:43:12 AM; As Hurricane Dorian strengthens and approaches Florida’s east coast, Save the Children urges parents and caregivers to talk to their children about hurricanes and take immediate steps to keep kids safe.
Global Wildlife Meeting Ends with Stronger Protection for Some Species, Lingering Questions for Others: 8/29/2019 11:41:07 AM; • Hawksbill turtles, sea cucumbers, tokay geckos, and Asian big cats among the big winners at CITES CoP18. • Parties vote to maintain the existing international ban on elephant ivory trade, but fail to strengthen country-specific actions to tackle ivory trafficking.
Golfers and Non-Golfers Help Ensure that Community’s Grieving Children Receive Critically Needed Services: 8/27/2019 7:30:00 AM; Golfers and non-golfers are invited to attend Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic on Friday, September 13 at Twin Oaks Golf Course This tournament, auction and dinner is hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader that provides comfort and counsel to children and adults facing the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness, and restores hope to …
Legionnaires’ Disease and Occupational Exposure Risks to Legionella Bacteria: 8/26/2019 3:30:05 PM; Last month the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced that its administration building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza would temporarily close and the toll booths would be automated as state and Baltimore City health officials assessed where two employees diagnosed with legionellosis may have contracted the illness.
Avoid and report email and phone scams: 8/26/2019 10:24:02 AM; Several scams in the form of email, phone, text, and social media solicitations (including Facebook Messenger) claiming to be from or associated with the Ford Foundation and/or President Darren Walker are circulating.