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Pearson Online Academy Kicks-Off 2023-2024 School Year with Global Student Body and New Tri-Credit Career Offering

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from across the globe logged on to their virtual classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year at Pearson Online Academy, a leading U.S.-based fully accredited virtual private school  serving students in grades K-12 across the country and abroad. Led and operated by education pioneers of virtual learning, the international school offers an individualized alternative to traditional private or international homeschooling programs. Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.

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  • Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.
  • We're excited to kick off the new year and are eager to welcome our new and returning students back for another year at Pearson Online Academy," said Hannah Rinehart, school director of Pearson Online Academy.
  • Pearson Online Academy encourages interested families to attend an online information session where they can ask questions and determine if virtual school is the right fit for their student.
  • For more information about Pearson Online Academy's online schooling for grades K-12, families can visit http://www.PearsonOnlineAcademy.com or contact an admissions advisor at 1-877-804-6222.

American Public University System's Supernova Search Group Receives NASA Grant to Conduct Research on Plants in Outer Space

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced that the Spirulina Algae Group, part of the University's Supernova Search Group, has received a NASA research grant to study the use of spirulina, a blue-green algae, for growing plants in space environments. The research focuses on the use of Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®1, scientifically known as Arthrospira platensis, to help support plant health, nutritional value, and production rates for many plants in similar conditions to Mars and the Moon.  

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  • The research seeks to identify sustainable solutions to help support astronauts on prolonged missions using algae-based systems.
  • The research, funded by NASA's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) , will help in NASA's development of an outer space settlement capable of growing its own food and supporting human life.
  • The Spirulina Group includes Dr. Miller, American Public University undergraduate student Emma Follis; American Military University alums Terry Trevino and Dr. Larry Harrison (professor, University of Hawaii); Erin Stamper (Cyanotech Corporation); and Dr. Brian Murphy (West Hawaii Explorations Academy).
  • "We're very excited about what the future holds for this dynamic, faculty-led student research team," said APUS Provost Dr. Elizabeth Johnson.

NASA Selects Scientific Support for Goddard Institute for Space Studies

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Autonomic Integra of Gaithersburg, Maryland, for specialized scientific support services to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Autonomic Integra of Gaithersburg, Maryland, for specialized scientific support services to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York.
  • This is a cost-plus fixed-fee completion contract with one base year and four one-year options to extend the contract through Feb 29, 2028.The total value of the contract, including options, is approximately $20,875,025.
  • This contract will provide specialized scientific support in the following areas: scientific programming and analysis; systems programming analysis including systems programming, data handling, and data teleprocessing; computer facility operations including computer security; library and publications services; logistical support; and project management support.
  • GISS is a laboratory in the Earth Sciences Division of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and a unit of the Columbia University Earth Institute.

NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend Continues

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
  • "This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • Recently, NASA scientists, as well as international scientists, determined carbon dioxide emissions were the highest on record in 2022.
  • GISS is a NASA laboratory managed by the Earth Sciences Division of the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

NASA, First Street Foundation Announce Collaboration on Climate Risk Research

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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NASA will now receive bulk access to First Street's national high-resolution, property-specific, climate-adjusted risk hazard and statistical data, as well as technical insights into the foundation's methodologies.

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  • NASA will now receive bulk access to First Street's national high-resolution, property-specific, climate-adjusted risk hazard and statistical data, as well as technical insights into the foundation's methodologies.
  • The two groups will work together to further improve physical models and risk products related to floods, fires, heat, and other climate-driven hazards.
  • The goals of the collaboration are to quantify economic impacts from climate and promote climate risk awareness to individuals, communities, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.
  • "First Street's nonprofit mission is to quantify and communicate America's growing climate risk to inspire people to take action," said Dr. Ed Kearns, chief data officer at First Street Foundation.

AILIMPO - European lemon, an example of sustainability at every level

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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In addition to growing a natural product with healthy properties, European lemon growers have given this citrus fruit added value through environmental sustainability.

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  • In addition to growing a natural product with healthy properties, European lemon growers have given this citrus fruit added value through environmental sustainability.
  • MADRID, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Food sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of the consumer's purchasing decision.
  • As a result, the European lemon industry has been focused on improving its sustainability and environmental impact for several decades now.
  • Thanks to various projects carried out by European producers, lemons have been proved to be a good ally in the fight against climate change.

AILIMPO - European lemon, an example of sustainability at every level

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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In addition to growing a natural product with healthy properties, European lemon growers have given this citrus fruit added value through environmental sustainability.

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  • In addition to growing a natural product with healthy properties, European lemon growers have given this citrus fruit added value through environmental sustainability.
  • MADRID, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Food sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of the consumer's purchasing decision.
  • As a result, the European lemon industry has been focused on improving its sustainability and environmental impact for several decades now.
  • Thanks to various projects carried out by European producers, lemons have been proved to be a good ally in the fight against climate change.

2021 Tied for 6th Warmest Year in Continued Trend, NASA Analysis Shows

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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NASA uses the period from 1951-1980 as a baseline to see how global temperature changes over time.

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  • NASA uses the period from 1951-1980 as a baseline to see how global temperature changes over time.
  • Collectively, the past eight years are the warmest years since modern recordkeeping began in 1880.
  • "Science leaves no room for doubt: Climate change is the existential threat of our time," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • NASA's full dataset of global surface temperatures for 2021, as well as details of how NASA scientists conducted the analysis, are publicly available from GISS.

NASA Announces New Chief Scientist, Senior Climate Advisor

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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NASA established the senior climate advisor position to ensure effective fulfillment of the Biden-Harris Administration's climate science objectives for the agency.

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  • NASA established the senior climate advisor position to ensure effective fulfillment of the Biden-Harris Administration's climate science objectives for the agency.
  • "I also want to thank Jim and Gavin for their invaluable leadership to NASA and the world as chief scientist and senior climate advisor."
  • As chief scientist and senior climate advisor, Calvin will serve as principal advisor to the administrator and other agency leaders on NASA science programs, strategic planning, and policy.
  • NASA has issued a climate action plan aimed at continuing critical Earth science and climate research and averting mission impacts due to climate.

NASA Joins White House National Climate Task Force

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading agency observing and understanding environmental changes to Earth, NASA has joined the National Climate Task Force.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading agency observing and understanding environmental changes to Earth, NASA has joined the National Climate Task Force.
  • President Joe Biden issued an executive order Jan. 27, which initially outlined details of the task force.
  • The administration's climateagenda outlines putting climate at the center of the country's foreign policy and national security and encourages a governmentwide approach to climate change.
  • "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing us today," said Gavin Schmidt, acting NASA senior climate advisor and director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York.