WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2024, by President Peter G. Lurie: * * * The nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be a shocking nomination under normal circumstances. But in the context of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s, nomination to lead HHS, the CMS parent agency, it makes perfect sense: It's as if Donald Trump is poised to turn over control of our vital health and med more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Nov. 20 -- The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research issued the following news release: During the event, the MMP featured a mix of exhibitions, technological demonstrations, breakaway sessions, an exciting panel discussion and an anchor address by DSTI's Deputy Director-General, Dr Mmboneni Muofhe; CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini and the Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Mzila Mthenjane. Through MMP's Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) Programme, the event showcas more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release: * * * Climate change fueled water shortages, forest fires underscore need for polluters to pay for climate resiliency * * * New York, NY -- New York City Mayor Adams has declared a drought warning for the city, a first in 22 years. New York City is experiencing its longest rainless streak in recorded history. Dry conditions contributed to a forest fire that broke out in Prospect Park last week. The news comes more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, received global recognition as a finalist for Lab of the Year by the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) for one of its newest state-of-the-art research and development centers: Building 201. Building 201 is a 263,000-square-foot facility featuring 90,000 square feet of lab spac more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Road Transportation: APL has been leading efforts to monitor road transportation emissions for the last four years. This year, the Lab expanded efforts to also monitor non-greenhouse-gas pollutants that stem from brake wear, tire wear and exhaust. * Wastewater Treatment Plants: APL analyzed emissions from wastewater treatment plants around the more PR