Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA/CZECH REPUBLIC Chemical Weapons / U.S. Monitoring Situation Closely Secretary Clinton’s Remarks in Prague / Czechs Play a Leading Role SYRIA Security Environment in Syria / Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) U.S. Continues to Monitor Movement of Chemical Weapons Assad Regime / Syrian[Read More…]
Day: December 3, 2012
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, December 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Japan’s Regulator Examines Fissure Near Tsuruga Plant Industry/Regulatory/Political Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority last week began examining a fissure beneath Japan Atomic Power Co.’s Tsuruga nuclear energy facility in Fukui prefecture to determine whether it is associated with a nearby active fault. NRA officials investigated samples of[Read More…]
NOAA, California Partner to Improve Forecasts of Powerful ‘Atmospheric River’ Winter Storms
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A storm darkens the sky at the mouth of the Russian River, north of Bodega Bay, Calif. NOAA scientists and colleagues are installing the first of four permanent “atmospheric river observatories” in California this month, to better monitor and predict the impacts of powerful winter storms[Read More…]
Research, Response for Future Oil Spills: Lessons Learned From Deepwater Horizon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A view of the oil source as seen during an overflight on May 20, 2010. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) A special collection of articles about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill provides the first comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the science used in the unprecedented response effort by[Read More…]
New NOAA Experimental Tool Offers Customizable Views of Great Lakes Water Level Data
Researchers, educators, residents can compare decades of data on a single screen Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 Low water levels at Old Mission Point Lighthouse at Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, taken in July 2000. Download here. (Credit: NOAA.) The new NOAA Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard, to be presented this week[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago is Expanding Its Commitment to Green and Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Its Own Fleet
Twenty Electric Vehicles Will be Added to Fleet in Coming Years as Recent and Pending Purchases, Contracts, and Bid Opportunities Will Advance Mayor’s Goal of Transitioning Fleet to Green Alternatives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an expansion of Chicago’s commitment to green vehicles for its own fleet,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago to Hire 75 New General Laborers
Agreement with Laborers Local 1001 Fosters Job Creation, a Flexible Workforce and Millions in Savings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Today, Mayor Emanuel announced the City of Chicago and the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) announced will hire 75 general laborers under the recent Laborers Local 1001 agreement that supports a[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in Youth Jobs and Expansion of Effective Community Programs With NATO Legacy Funds
New Investment into “Youth Working for Success” Initiative Will Provide 400 More Youth Jobs, After-School Programs and Specialized Mentoring Services CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that $1 million in NATO legacy funds will be invested in a new initiative – Youth Working for Success – to help[Read More…]
U.S. EPA to Set Enforceable Clean Water Limits for 100,000 Miles of Florida Waters
Judge fails to grant extension sought by the EPA; Major victory for Florida’s environment Tallahassee, FL–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. In a case with national implications, a Florida federal judge on Friday failed to grant an extension sought by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the EPA has agreed to immediately propose[Read More…]
Senators Kirk And Durbin Send Four Finalists For U.S. Attorney To The White House
Illinois Senators Praise Four Talented Finalists; Thank Non-Partisan Screening Committee Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. U.S. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) today recommended four finalists for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois to President Obama for consideration. The four finalists are, in alphabetical order: Jonathan Bunge;[Read More…]
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