BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * Community-led grantmaking process recognizes organizations meeting essential needs throughout Greater Boston * * * The Boston Foundation today announced the 20 nonprofit partners that were chosen to share $1 million in this round of the Foundation's Safety Net Grants program. Awarded twice each year, Safety Net Grants provide two-year, $50,000 grants to support social service organ  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Ware Sr. as the new Deputy Director, marking a significant expansion of the organization's leadership team. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as CAIR-MA also welcomes Aneeqa Abid, an Engagement Coordinator to enhance support for Massachusetts residents affected  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 3 -- Environment New Jersey issued the following news release: The Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that they had officially approved the Atlantic Shores South project, which will produce up to 2,800 megawatts of clean, renewable energy from New Jersey's first offshore wind project. The project is the ninth large off-shore wind project to get approved by BOEM, and there are multiple utility scale projects that are operational  more

YARMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 3 -- The International Fund for Animal Welfare issued the following commentary on July 2, 2024: * * * Why Hasn't the US Ratified the High Seas Treaty? By Danielle Kessler, Director The clock is ticking to protect our oceans. One year ago, the High Seas Treaty was formally adopted by the UN, opening the opportunity to better protect marine biodiversity. IFAW, as a member of the High Seas Alliance, is calling upon all countries committed to signing the treaty, in  more

ALISO VIEJO, California, July 3 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Lakshman Swamy is a pulmonary and critical care physician with faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School * * * The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently appointed Lakshman Swamy, MD, MBA, physician co-editor-in-chief of American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC), its interdisciplinar  more

QUINCY, Massachusetts, July 2 (TNSres) -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: In an effort to help wildland urban interface (WUI) communities better protect their homes against wildfire, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF)--the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)--commissioned a comprehensive survey of residents, fire departments, and local governments in California and Oregon to explore percept  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on July 2, 2024, by principal climate scientist Kristina Dahl: * * * The Biden administration today announced a proposed rule to protect U.S. workers from extreme heat--the deadliest climate impact. This first-ever national heat safety standard would require employers to provide workers with access to shade, water, and rest breaks; create and routinely update emergency response plans;  more