NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 March 2011 – The potentially disastrous decline in bees, a vital pollinating element in food production for the growing global population, is likely to continue unless humans profoundly change their ways, from the use of insecticides to air pollution, according to a United Nations report released today. “The[Read More…]
Day: March 10, 2011
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 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…]
Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 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…]
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 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…]
Insights from Oil Spill Air Pollution Study Have Applications Beyond Gulf
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The oil slick, seen from the window of the Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft. Best known as one of NOAA’s “hurricane hunters,” the plane was outfitted with chemistry instruments for a mission in California during the spring of 2010. NOAA diverted it to the Gulf for[Read More…]
USW Slams Walker’s Assault on Democracy
Pittsburgh–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. This statement was released this morning by the United Steelworkers (USW) on actions taken last evening by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Republican Senators. In a clear violation of Wisconsin’s open meeting law, Wisconsin conservative senators yesterday voted without a quorum to strip the state’s public sector[Read More…]
NATO Ready to Support International Efforts on Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–10 March 2011. NATO Defence Ministers, meeting in Brussels today, agreed to increase the presence of NATO Maritime assets in the Central Mediterranean using ships from two of NATO’s Standing Maritime Groups. “It has been decided to increase the presence of NATO maritime assets in the Central Mediterranean under the[Read More…]
NATO Defence Ministers Approve Cyber Defence Concept and Take Next Step in Defence Reform
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–10 March 2011. NATO Defence Ministers approved today in Brussels a new Cyber Defence Concept that will pave the way for the Alliance to step up its defences against growing cyber threats. The new Cyber Defence Concept defines the protection of NATO’s own networks as the Alliance’s fundamental cyber defence[Read More…]
DOT Proposes to Improve Safety for Truckers and Workers Around Hazardous Material Loading and Unloading Operations
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced a proposed rule that would protect the public by improving the safe transfer of hazardous materials to and from rail cargo and highway cargo trucks. The proposed rule would require additional training for[Read More…]
DOT Secretary LaHood Announces $9.5 Million in Innovation Grants to Reduce Congestion and Create Long-Lasting Roads and Bridges
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced more than $9.5 million for 15 projects in 13 states and Puerto Rico that employ innovative construction technologies that more quickly and efficiently improve safety, reduce congestion and create high-quality, long-lasting highways and bridges. “President Obama has urged us to[Read More…]