Public Interest

CGTN: After 'extraordinary' 2020, what are Xi Jinping's expectations for 2021?

BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 2021, a year that marks the beginning of China's new five-year plan period  and the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party ofChina (CPC), is kn...

2021-01-04 08:31 4032

The Mind & Life Institute To Host a Conversation On The Crisis Of Climate Feedback Loops With His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama And Greta Thunberg, Along With Leading Scientists, To Discuss Steps For Combating Climate Change

The Free Livestreamed Event Will Take Place on January 9, 2021 at 10:30pm EST CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Mind & Life Institute announced a special conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, climate activistGreta Thunberg, and leading scientists from the Woo...

2020-12-30 00:00 5513

Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU Celebrates December 2020 Graduates in Virtual Reality with Avatar Robots, Holographic Commencement Speakers and Awards Delivered by a Drone

Class of 2020 honored in commencement ceremony featuring telepresence robots in a VR version of the school's new building, hologram speeches and the Dean piloting a drone PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering an innovative and inclusive experience fit for this historic year, Thunder...

2020-12-14 22:00 3376

CGTN: China vows new measures as world leaders gather to fight climate change

BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2015 Paris climate accord welcomes its fifth anniversary, more than 70 world leaders addressed a one-day virtual climate summit aiming to rally momentum and call for much greater climate action and ambition.    Surprising the world by announcing a g...

2020-12-14 10:33 2025

High prevalence of hospital malnutrition associated with poor clinical outcomes

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospital malnutrition is documented in many observational studies fromthe United States, Europe, and Latin America. A recently published literature review found that malnutrition is highly prevalent across different hospital patient groups in...

2020-12-14 10:00 1987

Padma Lakshmi, David Oyelowo, Cody Simpson and Olafur Eliasson team up with UNDP to shine a spotlight on inequalities caused by climate change and COVID-19

Featuring other celebrity advocates, including Alexis Ren and Ronen Rubinstein, UNDP's #HalfTheWorld campaign reminds us that if we don't address the two biggest crises of our time, half the world will be left behind.  NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the fifth anniversary of the Paris ...

2020-12-14 08:46 1479

CGTN: China vows new measures as world leaders gather to fight climate change

BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2015 Paris climate accord welcomes its fifth anniversary, more than 70 world leaders addressed a one-day virtual climate summit aiming to rally momentum and call for much greater climate action and ambition.    Surprising the world by announcing a g...

2020-12-13 16:42 2183

Partnership Releases 2021 State Legislative Agenda

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership has unveiled its 2021 State Legislative Agenda. The Partnership's Legislative Agenda was developed by its Government Policy Council, which consists of Business Members from the Partnership's 24 Affiliate Ch...

2020-12-11 01:43 1968

Bill and Melinda Gates call for collaboration, continued innovation to overcome challenges of delivering COVID-19 scientific breakthroughs to the world

Gates Foundation pledges additional $250 million to accelerate development and equitable distribution of COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines to end the pandemic SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced it will commit an additional$250 millio...

2020-12-10 13:01 2172

Latest Global Survey from ISAPS Reports Continuing Rise in Aesthetic Surgery Worldwide

Total surgical and nonsurgical procedures increased by 7.4% in 2019 HANOVER, N.H., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) released the results of its annual Global Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures today, showing a 7.4% increase in cosme...

2020-12-09 01:00 2706

CEOs Who Pledged to Advance Women Outpace Global Peers in Elevating Women in Leadership Roles

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, Catalyst CEO Champions For Change are advancing women across the leadership pipeline, according to the newly releasedTowards a More Equitable Future: The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change report. The report also identifies ways global companies c...

2020-12-08 21:00 3040

Over 65 speakers across 8 countries address critical themes of 'Readiness', 'Security' and 'Transparency' at URAP2 conference

Resilience for all from the next disaster - What should better preparedness mean after Covid-19, was discussed at two-day event, organised by UNSW,Sydney and SEEDS  SYDNEY, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The vulnerable are most severely impacted as the frequency of naturally-triggered disasters is...

2020-12-08 15:22 2105

Argus launches first Asian renewable diesel and SAF prices

SINGAPORE, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the first renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices forAsia. These prices are designed to meet the growing need for greater transparency in renewable fuel markets as cou...

2020-12-07 13:01 1820

CGTN: Marred by war crimes, Australia turns the table on China

BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The already strained relations between China and Australia further worsened this week, as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison asked for an apology from China after a Chinese diplomat tweeted an image that mockedAustralia's recently exposed war crimes in A...

2020-12-07 12:03 1663

IPC Statement On SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines And Psoriasis

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to have a considerable impact on the provision of appropriate care to people with psoriasis. In many countries there is currently great excitement about the potential initiation of vaccination programs to people at risk and...

2020-12-03 03:56 1712

U.S. Institute of Peace Opens Nominations for 2021 Women Building Peace Award

Annual award recognizes women peacebuilders from conflict-affected countries.  WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the pivotal role women play in building peace, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has opened nominations for the 2021Women Building Peace Award. This annual aw...

2020-12-02 01:31 1289

DLMS User Association Publishes Wi-SUN Communications Profile to Ensure Seamless Interoperability for Utilities

Collaboration provides utilities with a proven, global and secure end-to-end standard for smart devices on Wi-SUN-based networks SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wi-SUN Alliance and the DLMS User Association (DLMS UA) today announced the Wi-SUN Field Area Network (FAN) commun...

2020-11-30 21:00 2196

Save this Christmas with personalised and magical videos and calls from Santa!

Portable North Pole allows families around the world to safely connect and share magic during the best time of the year SANTA'S VILLAGE, North Pole, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Christmas will look a bit different. Being challenging for children to experience all the magic of Christm...

2020-11-25 06:05 2073

Galaxy Magnesium and the Institute of Metal Research Unite Leaders of Global Industry in Historic Conference

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A global assembly of researchers, businesses and governments from more than ten countries are converging, in person and virtually, inShenyang, China for the 7th Annual International Conference on Magnesium. FromNovember 19-22, leading authorities on magnesi...

2020-11-21 00:23 3829

G20 Riyadh Summit Week: Securing a Future for the World's Coral Reefs

As part of its commitment to Safeguarding the Planet and contributing to vulnerable habitat coral reef conservation. RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prof. Carlos M. Duarte, a professor in Marine Science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAU...

2020-11-19 06:31 1420
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