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Science Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2024-11-20 ( 5 items )  
Center for Science in the Public Interest: Mehmet Oz Unqualified to Run Medicare & Medicaid (10)
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

Council for Scientific & Industrial Research: MMP and DSI Showcase Mining Modernisation Strategies at 2024 Mining Technology and Innovation Event (10)
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

Food & Water Watch: NYC Declares Drought Warning, First In 22 Years (10)
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

Johns Hopkins APL's Innovative Research Facility Celebrated on the Global Stage (10)
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

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab: Roads to Reservoirs - Expanding the Scope of Global Emissions Tracking (10)
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