BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 2 -- American Student Assistance issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: American Student Assistance(R) (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, announced today that CEO and President Jean Eddy has been named a Power of Women (#POW) winner for 2024. Eddy joins a highly accomplished cohort of current and prior winners. "I'm deeply honored to be recognized with this prestigious award from ASU+GSV more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 2 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: President Biden recently nominated three candidates to fill upcoming vacancies in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Former Undersecretary of Energy and Climate solutions for Massachusetts, Judy Chang, is among the nominees. "Judy Chang's nomination sends a strong signal that the White House is committed to sound energy policy, a just transition to clean energy, and openness to re more PR

QUINCY, Massachusetts, March 1 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: In response to the ongoing wildfires affecting Texas and Oklahoma, the National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA(R)) is providing resources for reporters covering these fires. NFPA is committed to ensuring that media have access to relevant safety information, expert insights, and data necessary to inform the public and those directly involved in the emergency respo more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: Gaza farmers' two-month-long "golden time" of agricultural production has been destroyed by Israel's military bombing and sealing of northern Gaza, ruining the enclave's richest farmlands which are one of its biggest sources of fruit and vegetables. With Israel's actions also severely restricting humanitarian aid, the loss of local agricultural production is worsening malnutrition and hunger, leading to starvati more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 1 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024: * * * Statement by Julie McNamara, Union of Concerned Scientists Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan shared new plans for a comprehensive approach to addressing climate- and health-harming pollutants from existing gas-fired power plants. This change comes as the agency is readying finalization of carbon standards for fossil fuel-fire more PR