Imperial Valley News Center
Stanford research cites child mortality as major factor in lifespan inequality gap
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- Written by Clifton B. Parker
Stanford, California - Around the world people have been living longer, with life expectancy pushing past 70 in many countries. However, people aren’t simply living longer on average: Inequality among individuals in the length of life has shrunk over time.
American political speech is increasingly partisan
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- Written by Krysten Crawford
Stanford, California - Here’s a test for measuring partisanship in American politics today: Turn on C-SPAN and – without looking at the name of the lawmaker on screen – see how long it takes to tell whether the member of Congress is a Republican or a Democrat. Chances are high that you’ll figure it out in less than a minute.
Presidential Policy Directive on United States Cyber Incident Coordination
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Washington, DC - Today, the President approved a Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) on United States Cyber Incident Coordination. This new PPD marks a major milestone in codifying the policy that governs the Federal government’s response to significant cyber incidents.
Acting Governor Torlakson Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties
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Sacramento, California - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson today issued emergency proclamations for Los Angeles and Monterey counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres of land, threatened thousands of homes and other structures and caused the evacuation of residents.
U.S. Participates in Trilateral Meeting on Next Steps in Syria
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Washington, DC - The United States participated in a trilateral meeting today in Geneva with Russian officials, convened by the UN Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura. The UN Special Envoy updated the two chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the United States and Russia, on the status of his consultations with the parties and shared his perspectives on the next round of talks.
Energy Department Releases New Hydropower Vision Report and $9.8 Million in Funding to Support the Future of Hydropower in the United States
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a new report looking at the future of hydropower through 2050. The report, Hydropower Vision: A New Chapter for America’s First Renewable Electricity Source, finds that with continued technology advancements, innovative market mechanisms, and a focus on environmental sustainability, hydropower in the United States (U.S.) could grow from 101 gigawatts (GW) to nearly 150 GW of combined electricity generation and storage capacity by 2050. Achieving this growth would help advance America’s low-carbon economy and leverage renewable energy sources.
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