WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * In response to the current wildfires in Los Angeles County, Zach Norris, Greenpeace USA California Climate Director said: "What we're seeing in Los Angeles is not just a tragedy--it's a warning. These wildfires, driven by fierce winds and drought, are just the beginning for our planet in  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: The wildfires in Los Angeles are being described as the most destructive in the region's history. ACP members who wish to provide support in the recovery efforts can help via the following organizations. There are also resources available for physicians impacted by the wildfires. Ways ACP members can help those affected by the L.A. wildfires Physicians for a Healthy  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 11 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Brentwood to Bethpage Connector Project Begins Transformative 175-Mile Trail Initiative * * * New York, NY -- Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national leader in land conservation and trail creation, is proud to announce $16.4 million in federal funding for Suffolk County for the first phase of the Long Island Greenway - the 12-mile Brentwood to Bethpage Connector. This milestone marks the   more