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$30 Million for Flood Risk Reduction Project Is Largest Mitigation Grant in Georgia HistoryATLANTA -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director Tom Perez joined Savannah Mayor Van…

Announcement is latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water…

This study explores the impact of human-induced climate change on Northern Hemisphere winter weather, highlighting the dominant role of specific teleconnection…

EPA announces eight selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator through President Biden’s Investing in…

Media Contact: Madeline Broas, madeline.broas chips.gov (madelinebroaschipsgov)WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced significant interest in its funding opportunity for small supply chain projects.…

Small changes to U.S. trade policy could significantly reduce the number of migrants arriving at the southern border, according to our peer-reviewed study, which was recently published in The World Economy. Our research delved into…

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union recently partnered with the Idaho Falls Spud Kings…

A small mountain community in the Peruvian Andes has won a victory that could echo across Latin America. In a historic ruling, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has charged the Peruvian government with violating its people’s…

CHICAGO – November 6, 2023 – Today, Feeding America and the Ad Council announced the launch of a new public service announcement designed to raise awareness about hunger in the United States. The PSA features Feeding America…

The project seeks to capture and raise awareness of the diverse experiences from the Autism community. Rockville, MD, March 25, 2024 – This April, the Autism Society of America, America’s largest and oldest grassroots Autism…

1. IntroductionAccording to the International Organization for Migration, the global population of international migrants reached nearly 281 million people in 2020, accounting for approximately 3.6% of the world’s population . The…

Mining is an important economic sector for many countries in Latin America. Sharing the industry’s benefits fairly is crucial to supporting workers, local communities, governments, and building confidence in the industry…

Abstract With the Repblican takeover of the House of Representatives in 1994, environmental advocates were particularly afraid of the policies that had been espoused in Newt Gingrich's Contract with America. However, a closer…

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SEQSTER PDM Inc. (“SEQSTER”), the leading patient-centric healthcare technology company, has been selected by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) for its patient-centricity, 1-Click Records™…

New York, NY, March 5, 2024 – Today, “Belonging Begins With Us,” an Ad Council and American Immigration Council (AIC) campaign, partnered with the Team Up Project to release a new public service advertisement (PSA) encouraging people to…

3.1. New Land Cover ClimatologyFigure 3 exhibits the new land cover maps based on the 2010–2020 climatology of the ESACCI product, reclassified for the IGBP classifications (Figure 3A) and UMD classifications (Figure 3B), respectively.…

The Voice of America has selected Richard Frantz as its new Director of Studio and Production Operations. Frantz will lead the team responsible for all VOA television and radio studios, master controls, traffic and remote…

EPA continues to advance climate enforcement initiative with another HFC enforcement case March 21, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental…

Stamford, CT, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keep America Beautiful® today officially kicks off its 2024 Great American Cleanup®, the annual spring-cleaning event in which 300,000 Americans are expected to take part in activities…

March 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of nearly $24 million in grants to support states, U.S.…

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society Offers Programs for Safety, Employment, and Social Justice Issues.  Rockville, MD, March 18, 2024— This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be…

A former Boeing employee who raised concerns about the company’s safety and production standards was found dead on March 9 before he could provide his final deposition in an ongoing lawsuit against Boeing. John Barnett died from…

Rural America has long suffered from an epidemic of methamphetamine use, which accounts for thousands of drug overdoses and deaths every year. William Garriott, an anthropologist at Drake University, explored meth’s impact on…

ORONO, Maine — The third time was a charm. After losing its last two America East championship games that were played at the Memorial Gym, the University of Maine women’s basketball team wasn’t going to be denied again on…

The approximately two million family farmers that live across northern Central America are among the most vulnerable populations in the region. These family farmers typically cultivate staples like beans or maize on 1-2 hectares of land,…

The Autism Society of America Mourns the Tragic Loss of a Young Autistic Man and Calls for a Shift Towards Mental Health-Focused Emergency Response March 14, 2024, Rockville, MD – In the wake of the heartbreaking incident that led to the…

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Los Alamos, NM, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Travel—an online travel journal—recently named White Rock, New Mexico, the “Happiest Small Town in America” in their 2024 rankings. Based on the criteria of a town with a…

ORONO, Maine — The top-seeded University of Maine women’s basketball team found itself trailing 41-31 midway through the third quarter of Monday’s America East semifinal against No. 5 Binghamton. But the Black Bears used a…

The University of Maine men’s basketball team had its 2023-24 season come to a disappointing end on Saturday afternoon, getting blown away 84-58 at Bryant University in Rhode Island in the first round of the America East…

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and…

Washington, DC, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Selective Service acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the White House to codify their partnership on…

Chris Atkins, owner of Central America Fishing, with his trophy 20 lb peacock bass. Spend your week on a floating fishing lodge with AC, hot water showers, and all-inclusive meals & drinks Anglers can now experience the world's…

Chris Atkins, owner of Central America Fishing, with his trophy 20 lb peacock bass. Spend your week on a floating fishing lodge with AC, hot water showers, and all-inclusive meals & drinks Anglers can now experience the world's…

EPA’s Community, Equity and Resiliency initiative is supporting environmental justice communities to benefit from unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act funding March 7, 2024…

Bateman LB, 2022 8 focus groups; n = 676 AA focus groups + 2 Latinx19 years old and older Alabama and Texas Counties: Jefferson (urban), Mobile County (urban), and Dallas (rural) Mistrust, Fear, Information NeedsThe primary themes…

Today is International Firefighters’ Day. We set aside May 4 to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices of firefighters around the world, paying tribute to the bravery and selflessness of firefighters who risk their lives…

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Company will pay $664,267 penalty and submit required reports March 6, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today…

People often think of disasters as great equalizers. After all, a hurricane, tornado or wildfire doesn’t discriminate against those in its path. But the consequences for those impacted are not “one-size-fits-all.”That’s evident in the…

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine— March 4, 2024, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America Radio, the leading internet radio station dedicated to honoring veterans and their families, proudly announces a significant expansion in…

Autism Society Employs Autism Community for Vaccine Kits  March 4, 2024,  Rockville, MD – The Autism Society of America is excited to announce multiple collaborations with Ventures ATL, the SASD ASPIRE program in Wisconsin, and Autism…

Hosted by Markus Brunnermeier (Princeton University) Martin Guzman (Columbia University, SIPA) presented an analysis of the recent evolution of the productive sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. The discussion covered the…

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ORONO – The University of Maine women’s basketball team claimed its fifth America East regular season title in seven years on Saturday afternoon as graduate student guard Anne Simon poured in a game-high 25 points and junior…

As we enter the second year of the Russo-Ukranian war, it is prudent that the foreign policy community examine the impacts of the conflict on other regions, including Latin America.Despite the distance between Latin America and Ukraine,…

Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh made big plans for herself when she was young, although she never really factored becoming Miss America into that equation. However, after a tough competition in January, Marsh became the…

NIEHS has had an active recycling program since 1993, and as any staff scientist or other employee can attest, it can be a complicated process and easy to get wrong. Thankfully, Meredith Marley is here to explain it. “Remember that…

February 28, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS (February 28, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a site in Happy, Texas, will receive several million…

EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice…