SALINAS, California, June 15 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: A study released by the USDA-Agricultural Research Service announced the development of new breeding lines of green leaf, red leaf, and romaine lettuce with remarkable resistance to leafminer, corky root, and downy mildew. This advancement marks a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture, offering farmers robust options to combat common pests and diseases without more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 14 (TNSres) -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: The recently released U.S. Coast Guard 2023 Recreational Boating Statistics shows some good news on the boating safety front, with fatalities falling by 11.3% to 564 from 636 in 2022, and overall incidents decreasing by 4.9% from 4,040 to 3,844. Nonfatal injuries also dropped by 4.3% from 2,222 in 2022 to 2,126 in 2023. Over the long haul, the Coast Guard report also noted that whe more PR

VIENNA, Austria, June 15 (TNSres) -- The International Press Institute issued the following statement on June 14, 2024, with media freedom groups: * * * The undersigned organizations welcome the recent study on the actions taken by Member States to implement the European Commission's Recommendation on the protection and safety of journalists. However, our coalition finds that the report lacks a critical assessment of on-the-ground realities that reduce the effectiveness of initiatives that oth more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 14 (TNSres) -- Pacific Environment posted the following news release on June 12, 2024: Several environmental groups filed a legal petition (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/oceans/pdfs/2024-06-12-TAPS-Petition-FINAL.pdf) today asking the Department of the Interior for a new analysis of the climate damage and other harms related to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The petition also calls for a plan to phase down the pipeline's operations. The Center for Biol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSres) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: * * * Jewish philanthropist and leader Julius Rosenwald partnered with African American communities to build schools across the South. Together, we can ensure their legacy lives on to inspire the next generation of righteous Americans. * * * Julius Rosenwald in 1929. Library of Congress, National Photo Company Collection WASHINGTON - Today, the National Park Servic more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 14 (TNSres) -- The World Federation of Advertisers issued the following news release: WFA research shows that measurement, targets and identifying diverse suppliers are key barriers to implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in content production. This new playbook offers best practice and brand examples for marketers looking to take action. New research from the WFA reveals that nearly half of major multinationals (49%) are struggling to measure Divers more PR

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas, June 15 (TNSres) -- The Command and General Staff College Foundation issued the following news release: The Simons Center's most recent collegiate intern, Tom Kuehnel, an undergraduate student from Hamburg, Germany studying at Park University, conducted a final briefing on his project to his advisors, Park University representatives and Simons Center leadership in the McCoy Meetin' House at Park University on June 14, 2024. Kuehnel's project for the Simon's Center res more PR

TURIN, Italy, June 15 (TNSres) -- Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo issued the following news: Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo (FCSP) stands out in the contemporary philanthropic landscape for its innovative and progress-driven approach. In the context of its evolution into a data-driven organisation, FCSP has launched an insights column dedicated to exploring the crucial role of Data for the common good. The third article in the series, entitled "Open Data for a better society" emphasises t more PR