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New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:09 EDT

The public will be better protected from potential hikes on their energy bills, as a new initiative looks to cut the UK's reliance on more expensive sources of power. - - The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge was launched. - - It will offer grants which support the development of new tech focused on energy storage, including advanced batteries and underground hydrogen storage. - - Backed by £28 million from government through UK Research and Innovatio...

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EPA Releases New Guidance to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water, Protect American Children

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:43 EDT

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead. This guidance advances the agency's commitment to clear and plain language communication while sharing information, definitions, and useful examples to help water systems comply with lead pipe replacement requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule. Reducing exposure to lead—a powerful neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to children—...

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FDA Approves First Therapy for Patients aged 8 years and older with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:28:48 EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an accelerated approval for Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adults and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), a rare, inherited genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase, which prevents the body from properly breaking down stored glycogen into glucose. Genglycos is th...

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Applications are Now Open for the 2026-2027 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program!

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:13:05 EDT

The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program ! - - The Congressional Advocacy Program is a competitive program that gives movement leaders the opportunity to expand their knowledge of congressional and grassroots engagement and network with policymakers, thought leaders, and political influencers, while developing core leadership competencies to become effective catalysts...

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Hundreds of health and nutrition facilities closed as Somalia's child crisis deepens

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:28:09 EDT

“In Somalia today, aid cuts are closing doors to healthcare, shutting down nutrition services, and pushing water, education and protection further out of reach. As ever, children are paying the price. - - “On the back of unprecedented cuts in humanitarian aid, 205 health and nutrition facilities have already closed. The impact on children has been immediate: in the first six months of this year, Somalia has seen a 32 per cent increase (from the same period last year) in children being admit...

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Governor Hochul Extends Invitation to Canadian Travelers to Visit New York State

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:45:43 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today extended a special invitation to Canadian travelers by announcing the launch of a NY LOVES CANADA promotion on the I LOVE NY website. This program highlights to Canadian travelers deals and opportunities throughout the state available to visitors during the final weeks of summer in August and September, with some promotions running through December. Savings vary by attraction or lodging, with several offering discounts to encourage travel and offset the curren...

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WEEE need to talk about prevention to fix Europe's e-waste rules

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:20:14 EDT

Europe is buying and discarding more electronics than ever. As the EU prepares to revise its electronic waste rules, environmental and social organisations are calling for a fundamental shift: from managing ever-growing quantities of waste to preventing it in the first place. - - What happens to our phones, laptops and washing machines when we dispose of them? Too often, products that could be repaired or reused are damaged during collection, recycled prematurely or disappear into undocu...

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Children account for half of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:09:01 EDT

Children under 15 account for half of all 46 suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau. UNICEF is scaling up its support to the Ministry of Public Health in direct response to the country's first-ever mpox outbreak. - - “This is the first time mpox cases have been reported in Guinea-Bissau, making even a small outbreak a major public health event,” said Sandra Martins, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Guinea Bissau. “While the country's surveillance system remains extremely fragile, we face the...

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Beyond Forecasting: Strengthening Pakistan's Flood Early Warning System for Local Action

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:58:12 EDT

Pakistan stands on the frontline of climate change. From devastating riverine floods to increasingly frequent flash floods, hill torrents, urban flooding, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), communities across the country are facing a new generation of rapidly evolving hazards. - - Pakistan has made significant progress in strengthening its Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) over the past several decades. Investments in hydro-meteorological monitoring, weather forecasting, river flow p...

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WHO and Africa CDC welcome the allocation of Ebola vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:51:47 EDT

Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG). The request was for use of the vaccine in the current Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. Ervebo vaccine is licensed and recommended for use in outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (previously called Zaire ebolavirus). On Monday, the ICG informed the DRC go...

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Thales and Systematic partner to strengthen Denmark's Air Defence capabilities

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:20:45 EDT

- - • Thales and Systematic have formed a strategic partnership to deliver modern, combat-proven air defence solutions to strengthen the Danish Armed Forces. - - • Announced at DALO Industry Days in Herning, Denmark, the partnership combines Systematic's command-and-control capabilities with Thales' air defence expertise - reinforcing both companies' long-term commitment to Denmark and European sovereign defence solutions. - - • The partnership contributes to the delivery of NATO's Air Com...

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BofA Directs $250,000 to American Red Cross to Support Fire Recovery

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:55:13 EDT

Key points - - - • Bank of America is directing two hundred fifty thousand dollars$250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts following the wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and western mountain states, including in and around Spokane, WashingtonWA. - - • Funding will help provide emergency shelter, meals, supplies and other critical assistance to individuals and families affected by the wildfires. - - • Bank of America is matching employee donations to...

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BBVA Donates €2 Million to Support Those Affected by the Earthquake in Colombia

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:50:39 EDT

BBVA has announced a €2 million donation to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs and help with the recovery and reconstruction of the areas affected by the earthquake in Colombia. The funds will be channeled through UNHCR, UNICEF, and 'Empresas Unidas por Colombia', an initiative led by the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI). BBVA has also launched a fundraising campaign among customers and employees, along with other support measures in Colombia and Spain. - - “In an emerg...

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From Paper to Platform: Jamaica's Education Ministry Wraps Up Stakeholder Consultations on Digitizing Teacher Data

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:07 EDT

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Joint SDG Fund, has successfully concluded a month-long stakeholder consultation series on digitizing teacher and staff records, which is a key milestone in the Ministry's move toward a unified digital personnel record within the Education Management Information System (OpenEMIS). - - The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by t...

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WHO/UNICEF report highlights gaps in health facility sanitation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:49:32 EDT

A new WHO and UNICEF report reveals significant gaps in essential water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental health services in health-care facilities worldwide. Despite notable gains since 2015, only four in ten facilities meet basic sanitation standards and fewer than six in ten achieve basic environmental cleaning standards such patient rooms and wards, operating theatres, examination and treatment areas, toilets and sanitation facilities, leaving patients and health workers exposed t...

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Governor Hochul Announces Start of $24.5 Million Project to Replace Two Bridges Connecting Interstates 84 and 684

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:53:33 EDT

Traducci�n al espa�ol - - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $24.5 million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County. The project will replace the aging structures with wider, more resilient bridges that will enhance safety and ensure continued smooth travel along this key gateway that links New England and the lower Hudson Valley. Additionally, e...

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UN tax talks: Global South push for fairer rules as rich nations drag their feet on properly taxing wealthiest polluters

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:07:09 EDT

As the fifth round of negotiations concludes at the United Nations in New York, an ambitious Global Tax Treaty – also known as the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation – remains within reach. Major improvements to the zero draft text are still needed, however, to deliver global tax rules that will help solve the connected climate, nature, and inequality crises, rather than letting corporate polluters and the super-rich off the hook. - - Nina Stros, Global Senior Policy...

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Building the New: How a Lyme Patient Advocate Landed in the NIH Director's Office

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 EDT

At 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, Bruce Fries, President of the Patient Centered Care Advocacy Group, emailed NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya with a comprehensive proposal: Strengthening NIH Research Standards: A Framework for Scientific Integrity, Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement. - - Eighty minutes later, Bhattacharya wrote back himself, thanking Fries and asking to meet. Four days later, Fries was in the Director's office at NIH headquarters, just the two of them, talking...

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Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:28:59 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine industry. Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes earned the prestigious Governor's Cup for their 2025 Pinot Blanc while Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes was awarded Winery of the Year. This is the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall that Weis Vineyards has been awarded Winery of the Year. The w...

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Peter G. Hammerschlag Introduces a Practical Vision for Transforming Modern Economies

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:48:46 EDT

Peter G. Hammerschlag's thought-provoking book, “Economic Governance Technology,” presents an innovative approach to reshaping the way economies are managed by combining modern science, technology, logic, and fundamental human values. A registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and holder of five U.S. patents, Hammerschlag draws from decades of hands-on engineering and business experience to propose practical solutions to lo...

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Safe & Sound Week in Puerto Rico Highlights the Importance of Protecting Workers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:47:50 EDT

Safe & Sound Week 2026 is being observed from August 10th through the 16th as part of a nationwide effort led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), PR OSHA, and safety organizations committed to advancing workplace health and safety. The annual campaign highlights the importance of effective safety and health programs that protect workers while strengthening businesses and institutions. - - Safe & Soun...

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Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and Harness Thermal Energy in Lower Manhattan

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:51:35 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a partnership to study a Thermal Energy Network (TEN) in the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 4/5/6 and Chambers Street J/Z station complex. The project will explore how to combat extreme heat on subway platforms while capturing and recycling excess heat to warm nearby municipal buildings during the winter. - - The project would be the first thermal energy network insta...

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Netflix Marks 10 Years in India, Deepens Partnership with Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:14:37 EDT

As Netflix marks ten years in India, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix India came together for a special evening celebrating how storytelling brings India's rich cultural heritage, diverse destinations and lived experiences to audiences around the world. As part of our ongoing partnership, the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix today launched “As Seen on Netflix”, a first-of-its-kind section on the Incredible India website aimed at helping audiences discove...

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Richard Tafel's “YOU Can Control Your Governments” Challenges Citizens to Reclaim Their Voice in Democracy

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 23:38:35 EDT

Citizens vote during elections, choose their representatives, and hope those officials will honor their concerns. Yet once the ballots are counted, many people feel that their influence disappears. Laws are passed, taxes are changed, public funds are spent, and major policies are introduced with little direct involvement from the citizens most affected by those decisions. - - In “YOU Can Control Your Governments: How to Restore Real Democracy to the Citizen,” author Richard Tafel asks...

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Creating Healthier Learning Spaces: Back-to-School Indoor Solutions in Puerto Rico

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:17:05 EDT

As students and educators across Puerto Rico prepare to return to classrooms for the 2026–2027 academic year, attention is once again turning to the importance of safe and healthy indoor environments. Establishing optimal indoor conditions is a key factor in supporting student success, staff well-being, and overall academic performance. - - Following the summer recess, reopening school facilities requires careful evaluation of building systems and conditions. This includes inspecting HVAC s...

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Governor Hochul Announces $13 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Workforce Development and Prepare More Than 450 New Yorkers for Clean Energy Careers

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:12:13 EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved $13 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development across New York State. The funding, approved by the NYPA Board of Trustees, includes $3 million to be directed to six workforce development programs that will equip more than 450 New Yorkers with the training, job placement resources and technical skills needed for careers in New York's growing clean energy economy. The awards also inc...

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WBCSD Heads of Climate Base Camp 2026: Leading through collaboration in times of uncertainty

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:51:20 EDT

Potsdam, 9-12 June 2026 - - The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) hosted the fourth edition of its Heads of Climate Base Camp in Potsdam. This time, bringing together 13 Heads of Climate from leading European companies for a period of intensive exchange, reflection and collaboration. Over the course of four days, the group stepped back from day-to-day pressures, connected with peers, and worked through shared challenges shaping the future of corporate climate action...

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Prior authorization reform is on the march. Next stop: House floor

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:28:17 EDT

Statement attributable to: - Willie Underwood, MD, MSc, MPH - President, American Medical Association - - “Quick-moving legislation to reform prior authorization—adopted today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee—shows that this idea has bipartisan support and political legs. The Ways and Means Committee last week supported the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2026, and the Energy and Commerce panel tucked it into another bill and then overwhelmingly passed it. For too...

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