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- Child Refugees Across the World Draw their Hopes and Horrors
- 6/20/2019 8:00:05 AM
- • Some 35 million children have been driven from their homes by conflict, danger or persecution – the highest number on record [/b] • One in five children —420 million globally—live in a conflict-affected area • Child refugees from the world’s worst conflicts draw their fears and dreams To mark World Refugee Day, Save the Children is releasing a powerful …
- WWF Statement on Funding Bills
- 6/20/2019 7:57:13 AM
- In response to passage of a package of funding bills in the House of Representatives, including for the State Department, USAID, and other foreign assistance programs, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released the following statement from James Mazzarella, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs: “The funding bill passed today by the House of Representatives is a …
- Summer Jobs and Protecting Young Workers from Occupational Health and Safety Hazards
- 6/17/2019 12:59:57 PM
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently announced the agency, along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other organizations, are taking part in the social media campaign, My Safe Summer Job.
- Ocean Conservancy Report: To Tackle Ocean Plastic Crisis, Engage Women in South and Southeast Asia
- 6/17/2019 12:33:43 PM
- A report commissioned by D.C.-based environmental nonprofit Ocean Conservancy and released at an event at the National Press Club shows that engaging women in South and Southeast Asia may be critical in reducing mismanaged plastic waste in the region—a key contributor to the ocean plastic crisis.
- BP oil rig U-turns after failing to shake off Greenpeace ship
- 6/17/2019 12:31:46 PM
- A Greenpeace ship has overtaken a BP rig near the drill site of a major new oil well in the North Sea. Early this afternoon a Greenpeace ship, the Arctic Sunrise, got ahead of the 27,000-tonne BP rig 83 miles off the Scottish coast.
- Coaches vs. Cancer® Honors NCAA Coach Roy Williams with National Circle of Honor Award
- 6/14/2019 4:39:14 PM
- University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball head coach Roy Williams has been awarded the 2019 Circle of Honor Award, a prestigious national honor within the Coaches vs.
- New Plastics Economy: Reuse book launched
- 6/14/2019 4:03:28 AM
- At its Annual Summit in London, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative introduced its research on reuse models. Globally, converting 20% of plastic packaging into reuse models is a USD 10 billion business opportunity that benefits customers.
- 2019 Hurricane Season Begins and is a Reminder to Industry and Institutions to have an Emergency Preparedness Plan in Place
- 6/11/2019 12:04:11 PM
- The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st and continues through November 30th. It follows a 2018 season which was the third year in a row of above-average seasons with 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.
- International Justice Mission Announces Third Grant from Walmart.org to Combat Trafficking in Thai Fishing Industry
- 6/11/2019 11:48:35 AM
- International Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest international anti-slavery organization, has announced its third grant awarded by the Walmart Foundation to continue addressing human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, in the Thai fishing industry.
- ASPCA Commends Nevada Gov. Sisolak for Signing Animal Protection Bills
- 6/6/2019 7:17:15 PM
- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® ) commends Nevada lawmakers and Gov. Steve Sisolak for enacting critical animal protection measures to expand pet-friendly housing opportunities during the 2019 legislative session.
- IAEA Experts Collect Seawater, Marine Sediment and Fish Samples Near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
- 6/6/2019 6:28:48 PM
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts began a mission to collect samples of seawater, marine sediment and fishery products from coastal waters in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Nielsen Volunteers Bring Helping Hands and Positivity to North Carolina After Hurricane Florence
- 6/6/2019 2:23:05 PM
- At Nielsen, we’re committed to our communities, and we encourage our employees to volunteer and give back. Through Nielsen Cares, our global employee volunteer program, we encourage our associates to identify and lead projects that are aligned with our values to make a positive impact.
- Planned Parenthood Applauds Introduction of Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Care Act of 2019
- 6/6/2019 10:23:22 AM
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America applauded today’s introduction of the “Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Care Act of 2019,” which would increase access to life-saving cancer screenings.
- Cricket Wireless Donates $50,000 to Play On Philly at The Annual Roots Picnic
- 6/6/2019 10:14:31 AM
- In celebration of Black Music Month, Cricket Wireless was an official sponsor of the 12th Annual Roots Picnic, held in Philadelphia, PA on June 1st at The Mann in Fairmount Park. Cricket was the official sponsor of the Root’s Picnic Podcast Stage and was also spotlighted on the Questlove Supreme Podcast, streamed live at the festival.
- Energy Department Moves to Abandon Radioactive Waste
- 6/6/2019 3:52:39 AM
- The Department of Energy issued new rules giving itself the authority to abandon storage tanks with more than 100 million gallons of high-level radioactive waste at sites in South Carolina, Idaho and the state of Washington.
- Whole Genome Sequencing Shows Promise in Fight Against AMR
- 6/6/2019 3:16:59 AM
- The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report published today.
- U.S. Charities Launch Global Emergency Response Coalition to Expedite Action During Humanitarian Crisis
- 6/6/2019 12:36:04 AM
- Eight of the leading U.S.-based international relief organizations have renewed their commitment to the Global Emergency Response Coalition. Originally created in April 2017 to broaden awareness and take urgent action when disasters occur, the Coalition is made up of field-based, well respected and vetted organizations that are combining their capabilities and technical …
- ‘Clean air isn’t a luxury, it’s a basic human right’ – Greenpeace
- 6/6/2019 12:34:15 AM
- This World Environment Day we face the reality that more than 9 out of 10 people globally are breathing unsafe air. “Clean air isn’t a luxury, it’s a basic human right.
- Keep America Beautiful Partners With Pernod Ricard to Host One of the World’s Largest Social Impact Programs
- 6/5/2019 3:37:38 PM
- Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, is partnering with Pernod Ricard USA, the largest subsidiary of the world’s leading premium wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard SA, as it hosts the company’s ninth annual Responsib’All Day. Pernod Ricard USA will unite more than 19,000 employees worldwide in donating the day to …
- House Considers Measure to Protect Grand Canyon from Uranium Mining
- 6/5/2019 3:27:44 PM
- Today a House Natural Resources Subcommittee is holding a hearing on the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. The bill would permanently protect 1 million acres of public lands around the Grand Canyon from new uranium mining claims.
