Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–November 28, 2011 NASA MODIS image of Tropical Cyclone Gonu (June 4, 2007). Download here. (Credit: courtesy of NASA) A ‘brown cloud’ of pollution over the Indian Ocean resulting from human activities has led to stronger tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea, according to an international team of scientists. The[Read More…]
Day: November 28, 2011
Active 2011 Hurricane Season Breaks ‘Hurricane Amnesia’
Irene the first hurricane to hit U.S. in three years; Northeast reminded it’s also vulnerable Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011 Hurricane Irene – August 27, 2011. Hurricane Irene made landfall at approximately 7:30 am EDT on Aug. 27, 2011, near Cape Lookout, N.C. with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (Category 1).[Read More…]
Middle Class Recognizing the Arrogant Frenzy of Radical Measures By Republicans
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. Leslie Marshall, from the The Leslie Marshall Show, talks with United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard about recent elections and the middle-class recognizing the radical ideas of Republicans and the Tea Party. “It’s really rather disgusting that you’ve got a lot of these Republican Governors[Read More…]
USW Economics Presentation: Fighting for an Economy that Works for All of Us
Pitssburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. USW’s Director of Education Lisa Jordan gave a great presentation at the recent AFL-CIO Next Up young workers summit explaining why the economy went so bad for the 99 percent and how we can stand and fight for a better way. Check out the video: Source:[Read More…]
Department of Transportation Unveils ‘OMG’ PSA to Warn Teens About the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Regal Cinemas and Outcast’s PumpTop TV to Air PSAs Across the Country WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation today unveiled “OMG,” a new public service announcement (PSA) to warn teenagers against the dangers of distracted driving. The PSA is available on the newly redesigned Distraction.gov website, along[Read More…]
Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces More Than $215 Million for Repairs to Damaged Roads and Bridges
37 States and Territories Receive Reimbursement for Emergency Relief Efforts WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The U.S Department of Transportation will provide more than $215 million to states across the nation to cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Leaders of the United States and the European Union (EU) recognize that transatlantic trade and investment constitutes the largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and driving competitiveness on both sides of the Atlantic. Given the successes of our existing economic[Read More…]
Joint Statement: US-EU Summit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. 1. We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met today at the White House to affirm our close partnership. Drawing upon our shared values and experience, and recognizing our deep interdependence, we are committed to ensuring that our partnership brings greater prosperity[Read More…]
Energy Department Nuclear Systems Are Powering Mars Rover
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Mars Science Laboratory rover, which launched from Cape Canaveral this weekend, is powered by nuclear systems developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), marking the 28th space mission supported by nuclear energy. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of nuclear-powered space exploration. To[Read More…]
Secretary Chu Announces 2011 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award Winners
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today the winners of the 2011 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award for their outstanding contributions in research and development supporting the Department of Energy and its missions. Nine winners were named today in eight categories. Winners in each category will[Read More…]
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