TRACKING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN WASTEWATER

AUDIO: Dr. Alexandria Boehm, professor at Stanford University, and WastewaterSCAN principal
During the winter months, infectious diseases like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 typically rise across the country. Tracking these viruses is essential to helping prevent their spread and keeping communities healthy.

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COVID-19 CHALLENGES: EXPERTS SAY THERE IS A TREMENDOUS UNMET NEED FOR NEW NEXT-GEN COVID-19 TREATMENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH-RISK GROUPS

Dr. William Schaffner, professor Vanderbilt University
(New York, NY, Monday, November 27, 2023) – As we are in our fourth holiday season in the COVID-19 era, we continue to rely on our two-pronged approach of vaccinations and currently available treatments to...

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Americans Are Making Extra Cash Through Gig Opportunities

AUDIO: Christina Hinssen, Driver on the Spark Driver Platform in Ohio
(Bentonville, AR, Wednesday, September 7, 2022) – The ability to receive groceries and other essentials at home has been critical to pandemic life for many Americans. In fact, nearly 80% of U.S. consumers have shopped...

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USDA Urges Public To Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos, Public Information Officer, USDA
(Washington, D.C., Monday, August 1, 2022) – August is “Tree Check Month” and the United States Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to examine their trees and report any signs of the invasive pest, the...

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June Is World Oceans Month – New Report Finds That 71% of Americans Want the U.S. To Reduce Its Reliance on Plastic

AUDIO: Anthony Tusino, Senior Program Officer, World Wildlife Fund
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 21, 2022) – Eleven million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year. This World Oceans Month, we need to take action to ensure plastic materials do not have...

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New York’s Energy Crisis and Impact of Electrification Legislation

AUDIO: Jessica Azulay, Program Director, Alliance for a Green Economy
(Albany, NY, Thursday, March 24, 2022) – Amidst the greatest energy crisis in the last decade and with gas prices climbing in the United States due to the crisis in Ukraine, it’s clearer than ever...

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Report Shows More Than 167,000 Children Lost Parents and Caregivers to COVID-19 & Includes Plan of Action to Help Them

AUDIO: John M. Bridgeland, Co-Founder and CEO, COVID Collaborative
(Washington, DC, Thursday, January 6, 2022) – The COVID-19 pandemic has been the single deadliest acute public health crisis in American history. More than 760,000 Americans have died in 22 short months, many leaving behind...

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