OAKLAND, California, Sept. 24 -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release: General Mills has acknowledged the risks and costs of rising global temperatures to their operations and has adopted a Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in response. The company's plan to achieve this target identifies regenerative agriculture as a powerful lever in reducing carbon emissions associated with conventional farming. A primary goal of regenerative agriculture is regenerating h  more

COTATI, California, Sept. 25 -- The Animal Legal Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Tofurky and the Plant Based Foods Association will continue to challenge a Texas law imposing unclear and vague standards on plant-based meat producers * * * SAN ANTONIO -- The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has ruled in favor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and Good Food Institute on behalf of Tofurky and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), den  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The California Public Interest Research Group issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1061 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1061) Tuesday, which will prohibit the appearance of medical debt on California consumer credit reports. The legislation is similar to laws passed in New York (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S4907/amendment/A) a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) hosted an exclusive webinar with associate member Adastra, exploring data-driven ESG solutions in manufacturing on Sept. 24, 2024. CMTA's Vice President of Government Relations, Robert Spiegel, discussed SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and SB 261, the Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related F  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 25 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Brooklyn, NY - Today, CALSTART is unveiling its newly created ZET Ahead Dashboard, an innovative and interactive visualization of the progress of 17 states and the District of Columbia toward zero-emission truck and bus market transformation. The ZET Ahead Dashboard is designed to keep policymakers, i  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 25 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: California Nurses Association (CNA) applauds Governor Gavin Newsom for signing S.B. 1061, which would prevent medical debt collectors and health care providers from sharing medical debt information with credit reporting agencies. The bill, authored by Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) and sponsored by CNA, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and a diverse coalition of organizations, would also pr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: MIAMI, Fla. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has announced its successful Community Schoolyards program is expanding to the City of Miami Beach for the 2024-2025 school year. The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have selected Miami Beach's Biscayne Beach Elementary, a jointly owned school field, for the city's first project. The design process is underway, and the North B  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Today Consumer Watchdog called out Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a bill that would have allowed Californians to globally signal their data privacy preferences as a big loss for consumers that raises questions about the power tech monopolies like Google have over his office. The bill--Assembly Bill 3048 (Lowenthal)--would have made web browsers honor people's privacy preferences univers  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * All students benefit, research shows, especially children of color * * * Fostering a sense of identity and belonging through ethnic studies coursework dramatically impacts student success, according to new research released today, especially for immigrant youth and children of color. Coursework that centers students' varied ethnic identities improves grade point aver  more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * Fifth-grade students forced to teach kindergartners about book, My Shadow is Pink, violating their religious beliefs. * * * San Diego, CA--First Liberty Institute and The National Center for Law & Policy filed a complaint and a motion for preliminary injunction in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California urging the court to require Encinitas Union School District to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: Governments have stood by, letting the human, environmental, and financial costs spiral out of control. This lawsuit sends a clear message: the era of unchecked corporate destruction is ending. We hope this is just the beginning of holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for its toxic legacy. In respo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release: * * * Report finds significant growth in culturally diverse, whole, plant-based school meals * * * A new report, Plant-Based Trends in California's School Lunches, finds remarkable improvements on school menus in the state's largest 25 school districts. The new analysis from Friends of the Earth found that availability of healthy, plant-based lunches increased 60% from just 7% of menu options in 2019 to   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways: * Despite heat waves in Texas and California, electric grids held up well. * The growth of renewable energy sources ensured demand was met. * Solar generated 11.6% of total summer demand in Texas, a 40% year-over-year increase. * As they continue to prove themselves, the role of solar and storage in meeting demand will con  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Bloomington, CA A Superior Court judge ruled in favor of community and environmental groups who challenged San Bernardino County's approval of the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan in violation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If constructed as planned, industrial operations would have brought 1,300 heavy-duty diesel trucks and additional pollution to a predomi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 4 in 10 Immigrants Say that Former President Trump's Rhetoric Has Harmed Them * * * With immigration and border security getting attention heading into November's elections, a large majority of the public reports hearing false claims about immigrants from candidates or elected officials, and many immigrants say the rhetoric is negatively   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release: The Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program, in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), today announced six research teams awarded two-year grants to advance scientific understanding of FTD, totaling $3 million in new funding for this disease. This inaugural cycle of the Kissick Family Foundat  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the visit of Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic of the Republic of Croatia: "We were pleased to welcome Prime Minister Plenkovic to our Chamber offices. During his visit, we discussed opportunities to strengthen partnerships between the Los Angeles business community and Croatia. Wit  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * LA Phil Announces Full Lineup of Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. * * * The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces new details about Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings, a 12-hour festival featuring live performances and art installations activating every corner of the Walt Disney Concert Hall campus on Saturday, November 16, 2024, f  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: Rising newsroom leaders: You can make 2025 the year you step fully into your leadership, with new support from the Asian American Journalists Association for members accepted into the nation's top journalism leadership programs. The first round of applications is open now. Thanks to a generous gift from Simon and June Li, two fellows will attend top programs with support from AA  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 24 -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release: The report is the result of several years of tracking hundreds of press stories, academic papers, and analysis on their website ClimateInflation.org. The website links climate-induced droughts, flooding, rising sea levels, hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather events to reduced crop yields that have made grocery bills unaffordable for many families. Prices are now significantly higher for olive   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 24, 2024, to the National Interest: * * * Putin's Silence on Kursk Offensive Might Be a Giant Mistake By Ryan Bauer It has been over a month since Ukraine began its offensive into the Kursk region in southwestern Russia. Russia's media apparatus has continually downplayed (https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ukraine%E2%80%99s-kursk-operation-sends-clear-signal-russia-212685) the sign  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Who Is a Caregiver? By Carrie M. Farmer and Rajeev Ramchand Imagine a couple in their early 70s--let's call them Naomi and Will. For years, Naomi has prepared every meal for Will. The joke among their friends is that, when it comes to the kitchen, all Will is good for is heating up a can of soup. But now, Will's memory has been slipping; he's forgotten how to turn on the stove. So Nao  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: More than 14 million Americans now provide daily care to wounded, ill, or injured military service members or veterans, with the burden falling heaviest on the 26 percent who assist people aged 60 and under, according to a new RAND report (https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3212-1.html) commissioned by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. More than 40 percent of caregivers for those 60  more

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 25 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: * * * Explore the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure with Innovative Gear, Custom Builds, and Expert Insights at SEMA Show 2024 * * * The highly anticipated SEMA Overland Experience is set to return to the Diamond Lot, adjacent to West Hall, during the SEMA Show taking place November 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year's Overland Experience will showcase the latest trends   more