Day: February 15, 2011

Low Mow, No Mow Lawns: A Rundown

Cumberland, Maine–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011.  Lots of people in the U.S. seem to be in the mood these days to be rid of their lawn, or at least some of it. We get loads of questions about conversions to vegetable gardens, or to wildflower meadows. The volume of those questions dwarfs[Read More…]

UN Special Envoy Calls for Overhaul of Haitian Education System

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 February 2011 – The Special Envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Haiti is calling for an urgent overhaul of the country’s education system, which she says is the cornerstone of the impoverished nation’s future prosperity. Michaëlle Jean made the request today as[Read More…]

Sierra Club Statement on Presidential and House Budget Proposals

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011.  Yesterday President Obama released his budget proposal for the 2012 fiscal year.  Late last week, House Republicans released their budget proposal or 2011 Continuing Resolution on funding for vital government programs. In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club released the following statement: “The[Read More…]

Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

AARP: Budget Would Protect Seniors’ Access to Doctors For Two Years, but Unfairly Cut Home Energy Assistance

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Administration’s FY2012 budget request: “AARP recognizes that the large federal budget deficit provides many challenges that we must address as a nation.  Our members believe it is important for the President and[Read More…]

NOAA: January 2011 Ranked 17th Warmest on Record

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011.  Last month was the 17th warmest January for combined global land and ocean surface temperature since records began in 1880. La Niña, with its cooling effect on the central and eastern tropical Pacific, continues to be a factor in global ocean temperatures. The monthly analysis from[Read More…]

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