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Universities Space Research Association: Findings From IXPE Data Reveal Key Insights on Corona Around Black Holes
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:
Groundbreaking research using data from NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission has revealed new insights into the shape and properties of a black hole's corona, a key structure surrounding black holes. Led by Universities Space Research Association's (USRA) postdoctoral researcher, Lynnie Saade, at USRA's Science and Technology Institute, these findings were recently published in The Astrophysical Journal and represent a significant advance in our understanding
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COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:
Groundbreaking research using data from NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission has revealed new insights into the shape and properties of a black hole's corona, a key structure surrounding black holes. Led by Universities Space Research Association's (USRA) postdoctoral researcher, Lynnie Saade, at USRA's Science and Technology Institute, these findings were recently published in The Astrophysical Journal and represent a significant advance in our understandingof black hole environments. The work was conducted at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Many black holes are encircled by accretion disks --turbulent whirlpools of gas and debris, --and they also feature superheated coronas. These coronas are dynamic regions of plasma that are responsible for most X-ray emissions from black holes though scientists have only theoretical insights into their behavior. This latest discovery offers the first glimpse into the shape of these coronas, potentially deepening our understanding of how they help to generate the energy released when the black holes absorb materials.
"Scientists have long speculated on the makeup and geometry of the corona," said Lynnie Saade. "Is it a sphere above and below the black hole, or an atmosphere generated by the accretion disk, or perhaps plasma located at the base of the jets?"
Results from the IXPE, which specializes in X-ray polarization, help map the shape and structure of coronas. IXPE observes X-rays, and studies objects that are not just small, but also very distant. X-ray polarization is needed "to determine the geometry of these objects which are too small and distant to image."
According to Lynnie Saade, "IXPE provides the means to study the black hole's accretion geometry, or the shape and structure of its accretion disk and related structures, including the corona."
IXPE demonstrated that, among all black holes for which coronal properties could be directly measured via polarization, the corona was found to be extended in the same direction as the accretion disk - providing, for the first time, clues to the corona's shape and clear evidence of its relationship to the accretion disk. The results rule out the possibility that the corona is a compact region above and below the black hole or at the base of a relativistic jet.
This research has significant implications. With the increasing availability of data on the shape of the corona, scientists can refine their models and develop a deeper understanding of its nature and behavior.
IXPE has not observed all black holes. This research has only studied 12 black holes, among them Cygnus X-1 and Cygnus X-3, stellar-mass binary black hole systems about 7,000 and 37,000 light-years from Earth, respectively, and LMC X-1 and LMC X-3, stellar-mass black holes in the Large Magellanic Cloud more than 165,000 light-years away.
Stellar-mass black holes typically have a mass roughly 10 to 30 times that of Earth's Sun, whereas supermassive black holes may have a mass that is millions to tens of billions of times larger. Despite these vast differences in scale, IXPE data suggests both types of black holes create accretion disks of similar geometry. Future research is needed to explore more black holes and advance our understanding of the corona.
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Additional Information: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ad73a3
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About IXPE
IXPE, which continues to provide unprecedented data enabling groundbreaking discoveries about celestial objects across the universe, is a joint NASA and Italian Space Agency mission with partners and science collaborators in 12 countries. IXPE is led by Marshall Space Fight Center; Ball Aerospace, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, manages spacecraft operations together with the University of Colorado's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics in Boulder. https://www.nasa.gov/ixpe
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About USRA
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology, and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities and conducts other major research and educational programs. An association of 121 university members, it engages the broader university community, employs in-house scientific talent, and offers innovative research, development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at https://www.usra.edu.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.usra.edu/findings-from-ixpe-data-reveal-key-insights-on-corona-around-black-holes/
[Category: Science]
Outdoor Industry Association Applauds Introduction of 'America the Beautiful' Act
BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement celebrating the introduction of the "America the Beautiful Act" by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.). The bipartisan bill would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase funding for public land management.
"Record numbers of Americans are visiting our public lands each year,
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BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement celebrating the introduction of the "America the Beautiful Act" by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.). The bipartisan bill would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase funding for public land management.
"Record numbers of Americans are visiting our public lands each year,and we have a duty to the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts to ensure we leave these places better than we found them," said Kent Ebersole, President of Outdoor Industry Association. "OIA and its members applaud this bipartisan effort by Senators King, Daines, Cramer, and Warner to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund and take care of the infrastructure backlog across our public lands. There is no better return on investment than protecting these places that Americans have treasured for generations."
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Original text here: https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/outdoor-industry-association-applauds-introduction-of-america-the-beautiful-act/
[Category: Business]
National Association of Manufacturers Ready to Work With Bessent to Ensure That We Can Continue to Drive Economy Forward
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024:
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National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the nomination of Scott Bessent to be the next Treasury Secretary:
"President Trump's 2017 tax reforms were rocket fuel for manufacturing, and their transformative impact cannot be overstated. They put into place competitive policies that fueled record job creation, wage growth, capital investment and innovation.
"With the nomination of Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury,
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024:
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National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the nomination of Scott Bessent to be the next Treasury Secretary:
"President Trump's 2017 tax reforms were rocket fuel for manufacturing, and their transformative impact cannot be overstated. They put into place competitive policies that fueled record job creation, wage growth, capital investment and innovation.
"With the nomination of Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury,we have an opportunity to build on this momentum. President Trump recently pledged at the NAM's fall board meeting that he will make these tax cuts permanent, and Scott will play a vital role in achieving that goal.
"Scott's deep expertise in financial markets and his dedication to fostering economic growth make him an outstanding choice to lead the Treasury Department. Manufacturers are ready to work with him to ensure that manufacturing can continue to drive the economy forward."
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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.91 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit http://www.nam.org.
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Original text here: https://nam.org/manufacturers-ready-to-work-with-bessent-to-ensure-that-we-can-continue-to-drive-economy-forward-32734/?stream=series-press-releases
[Category: Business]
Nacha: Payments Innovation Alliance Releases New Conversation Guide to Assist Family Members Avoid Scam Attempts
RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published a new discussion guide, Let's Talk Turkey, a resource aimed at helping family and friends discuss and avoid common scams targeting mobile devices. With an increasing number of fraudulent activities, including impersonation scams, unsolicited texts and unknown calls, the guide provides straightforward advice to help users
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RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published a new discussion guide, Let's Talk Turkey, a resource aimed at helping family and friends discuss and avoid common scams targeting mobile devices. With an increasing number of fraudulent activities, including impersonation scams, unsolicited texts and unknown calls, the guide provides straightforward advice to help usersidentify and block these threats before falling victim.
"Scams targeting mobile devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated, preying on individuals' trust and the convenience of mobile technology," said Jennifer West, AAP, APRP, Senior Director, Payments Innovation Alliance, Education and Accreditation. "'Let's Talk Turkey' is designed to help people spot the warning signs of fraud, avoid risky interactions and protect their personal and financial information."
The release of "Let's Talk Turkey" reflects the Alliance's ongoing commitment to supporting financial institutions and other organizations with resources to educate their consumer customers about protecting their financial information for better financial security. Released before the holidays to spur impactful discussions while loved ones are gathered, the free guide offers easy-to-follow tips and scenarios to help mobile device users--of all ages--stay vigilant.
"Let's Talk Turkey" was compiled by the Alliance's Cybersecurity and Payments AI Project Team, a group dedicated to developing resources to help organizations and the public understand evolving threats related to potential cyberattacks and AI-based fraud. To learn more about other initiatives visit https://www.nacha.org/cybersecurity-response-project-team. Organizations interested in joining the Alliance should visit https://www.nacha.org/payments-innovation-alliance.
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Original text here: https://www.nacha.org/news/payments-innovation-alliance-releases-new-conversation-guide-assist-family-members-avoid-scam
[Category: Business]
NYC Care Partners With Consulate General Of Mexico in New York, Met Council, and Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York on Health Care Access Presentations
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
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NYC Care community partner Met Council joined consular services pop-up in Sunset Park, connecting uninsured and low-income New Yorkers to health care resources
NYC Care is a health care access program available to New Yorkers regardless of one's immigration status or ability to pay
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NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care program today announced the launch of a health care outreach pop-up, in partnership with NYC Care community partner Met Council, Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
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NYC Care community partner Met Council joined consular services pop-up in Sunset Park, connecting uninsured and low-income New Yorkers to health care resources
NYC Care is a health care access program available to New Yorkers regardless of one's immigration status or ability to pay
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NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care program today announced the launch of a health care outreach pop-up, in partnership with NYC Care community partner Met Council, Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York(MANY) and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York. The pop-up event in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is part of a long-standing collaboration between Met Council's Benefits Access team and the mobile office ("Consulado Sobre Ruedas") of the Consulate General of Mexico in New York at the host organization, MANY. The partnership allows New Yorkers seeking consular services in neighborhoods across the city to be connected to a 'one-stop shop' of other services provided by Met Council, including SNAP enrollment (formerly known as food stamps), health insurance enrollment (e.g., Medicaid), Crisis Intervention (e.g., eviction prevention), and Family Violence, in addition to NYC Care. Met Council staff conduct hourly presentations covering general information about NYC Care, while disseminating outreach materials and providing in-language assistance to those who are interested in initiating the enrollment process. The consulate will provide additional details about next month's collaboration with NYC Care on its site.
"NYC Care's commitment to engaging New Yorkers about the importance of primary care means meeting them where they are and finding new and innovative ways to reach them. Through this partnership, immigrant New Yorkers seeking consular services will now find a wide range of resources available to them, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay," said Jonathan Jimenez, MD, MPH, Executive Director of NYC Care from NYC Health + Hospitals. "I want to thank NYC Care partner Met Council, Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York for their support as we continue to remove barriers to access to care."
"The Consulate General is a firm believer of NYC Care as a vital program for every resident of the City of New York," said Jorge Paz, Community Affairs Consul, Consulate General of Mexico in New York. "Through our collaboration with NYC Health + Hospitals, we promote access to health care at the Consulate and in various community hubs across all 5 boroughs."
"Met Council is proud to partner with NYC Health + Hospitals, the Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York, and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York on this important initiative. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities, and this collaboration with NYC Care allows us to do just that by ensuring individuals have the information and resources they need to access vital health care services. We are excited to join forces in this series of presentations to not only inform but empower our community members to take charge of their health through accessible and quality primary care," said David G. Greenfield, Met Council CEO.
"The Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York is a non-for-profit organization that offers different programs to the community in general. We are a community plaza, host to the mobile office of the Mexican Consulate (Consulado Sobre Ruedas). We offer educational, artistic, and cultural programs. We are located at 5606 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220. Information is available by calling 646-546-8611," said Felipe Salinas, Founder and President of the Multi-Ethnic Alliance of New York.
NYC Care has grown to over 145,000 active members and has provided over one million primary care appointments for its members. Since launching in 2019, it has provided hundreds of thousands of specialty care appointments, including 365,226 women's health appointments, 284,766 eye care appointments, and 187,425 behavioral health appointments. NYC Care's community-based organization partners have reached over 1 million New Yorkers, scheduled over 43,000 enrollment appointments, and facilitated over 17,000 direct enrollments. In June, the program announced that over 500,000 calls have been received by the NYC Care 24/7/365 hotline. From working with the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene to launch the Groceries to Go program providing discounted groceries for members, to developing multi-lingual video series about the program and deploying public awareness campaigns, NYC Care continues to champion the health needs of the city's most vulnerable.
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About NYC Care
NYC Care is a health care access program that provides comprehensive and low or no-cost healthcare services through NYC Health + Hospitals for New Yorkers who cannot afford or are ineligible for health insurance. NYC Care provides a membership card, 24/7 customer service, access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare services, like primary care, mental health services, and sexual and reproductive healthcare, low-cost medications, and member materials in multiple languages - regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay. Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273) or visit NYCCare.NYC to learn more and sign up today - privacy and confidentiality guaranteed.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to more than one million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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About Met Council
Founded in 1972, the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) has been fighting poverty and promoting the social welfare of New York's struggling populations including the impoverished, immigrants and the elderly. Met Council's "Kosher Food Network" is the largest kosher food pantry program globally, reaching hundreds of thousands of individuals annually. Its social services division supports tens of thousands of New Yorkers through direct assistance and helping to register them for applicable government programs. These include programs supporting victims of domestic violence, the elderly, Holocaust survivors, and affordable housing. For more information, please visit https://www.metcouncil.org.
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Original text here: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/pressrelease/nyc-care-partners-with-consulate-general-of-mexico-in-new-york-met-council-and-multi-ethnic-alliance-of-new-york-on-health-care-access-presentations/
[Category: Health Care]
NMHC Statement on the Launch of the Bipartisan YIMBY Caucus
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Multifamily Housing Council issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Yesterday, National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Geno was pleased to participate in a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol to launch the new bipartisan YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) Caucus. She was joined by members of Congress and other housing leaders to announce the formation of the new two-party caucus dedicated to expanding housing supply and opportunity.
NMHC is proud to be an early supporter of the bipartisan YIMBY Caucus. The goal of
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Multifamily Housing Council issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Yesterday, National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Geno was pleased to participate in a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol to launch the new bipartisan YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) Caucus. She was joined by members of Congress and other housing leaders to announce the formation of the new two-party caucus dedicated to expanding housing supply and opportunity.
NMHC is proud to be an early supporter of the bipartisan YIMBY Caucus. The goal ofthe YIMBY Caucus is to promote the development of housing across the country.
"As was made clear during this past election season, housing was one of the top 3 issues on the minds of voters as they went to the polls this fall," said NMHC President Sharon Wilson Geno. "Even more importantly, it is clear housing affordability is not a "red" issue or a "blue" issue, but it is an "everybody" issue impacting urban, suburban, rural and every community in between in every state in our nation. NMHC is proud to support the creation of the bipartisan YIMBY Caucus. We look forward to working with the caucus to enact actionable solutions that will result in more housing choices for all Americans."
The newly formed Caucus will be led by Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and co-chaired by members of Congress from both parties including Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Oregon), Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.).
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Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is where rental housers and suppliers come together to help meet America's housing needs by creating inclusive and resilient communities where people build their lives. We bring together the owners, managers, developers and suppliers who provide rental homes for 40 million Americans from every walk of life--including seniors, teachers, firefighters, healthcare workers, families with children and many others. NMHC provides a forum for leadership and advocacy that promotes thriving rental housing communities for all. For more information, contact NMHC at 202/974-2300 or email the Council.
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Original text here: https://www.nmhc.org/news/press-release/2024/nmhc-statement-on-the-launch-of-the-bipartisan-yimby-caucus/
[Category: Real Estate]
American Lung Association: Proposed Rule to Curb Nitrogen Oxides Pollution From New Gas Turbines is an Important Step
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024:
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In response to the proposed updated New Source Performance Standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from new stationary combustion turbines, American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer issued the following statement:
"The American Lung Association is pleased to see this proposal to tighten limits on nitrogen oxide emissions from new combustion turbines, including those used in gas-fired power plants. The standards
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024:
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In response to the proposed updated New Source Performance Standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from new stationary combustion turbines, American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer issued the following statement:
"The American Lung Association is pleased to see this proposal to tighten limits on nitrogen oxide emissions from new combustion turbines, including those used in gas-fired power plants. The standardshaven't been updated since 2006. The proposed standards would reduce dangerous emissions and improve health, especially in communities near these future polluting sources. Nitrogen oxides cause a range of harmful effects on the lungs, including reduced lung function, increased asthma attacks and greater likelihood of emergency department and hospital admissions.
"This proposal is an important step forward for clean air, and we will advocate during the public comment period for even stronger provisions to reduce emissions. EPA is under a consent decree deadline to finalize the rule next year, and we will work to make sure the final rule is as protective of health as possible."
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About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
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Original text here: https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/fy25-gas-turbines-statement
[Category: Health Care]
