WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSreact) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on June 23, 2022: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum today clarifying the U.S. Forest Service's direction on climate policy. The memo (https://www.usda.gov/directives/sm-1077-004) follows a recent White House executive order (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/04/22/executive-order-on-strengthening-the-nations-forests-communities-and-local-e  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSpol) -- Environment America issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service's direction on climate policy. The memo, "Climate Resilience and Carbon Stewardship of America's National Forests and Grasslands," follows a recent White House executive order highlighting the importance of conserving mature and old-growth forests on federal lands as a climate solution. The memo, which lays ou  more

BRONX, New York, June 24 (TNSawa) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Dean Emeritus and Norris Professor of Law John D. Feerick '61 added yet another honor to his illustrious list of accolades--a doctorate of laws honoris causa from University College Dublin (UCD). The honorary degree was bestowed upon Feerick on June 14 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the American legal field. Feerick, 85, said he was overcome with emotion upon receiving the invit  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSreact) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service's direction on climate policy. The memo, "Climate Resilience and Carbon Stewardship of America's National Forests and Grasslands," follows a recent White House executive order highlighting the importance of conserving mature and old-growth forests on federal lands as a climate solution. The  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Joan Tupponce The first thought that raced through William Pelfrey Jr.'s mind when he heard the breaking news about the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was typical of any parent with young kids. "It made me want to get into my vehicle and drive to their schools," said Pelfrey, Ph.D., an expert in the field of homeland security, terrorism and radicalization and a professor   more