Amendment to Pa. Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) announced with support of energy companies, labor and environmental advocates Harrisburg–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Today State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) introduced a bill to amend Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. He was joined by the Sierra Club, Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) and representatives[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Local Groups Push to Protect Clean Water in Southern Indiana
File comments on federal permit request that would allow a surface coal mine to destroy more than 15 miles of streams in Gibson County SOMERVILLE, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The Sierra Club and Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) filed objections this week to Peabody Energy Corp.’s plans to destroy more than 15[Read More…]
IDB’s Multilateral Investment Fund, Audubon Unveil $2.6 Million Birding Ecotourism Partnership To Support Economic Development and Biodiversity Conservation in the Americas
Birds To Create Jobs for Local Communities in Belize, Guatemala, Paraguay and The Bahamas Lindblad Expeditions New York, N.Y.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In a novel regional program that uses bird-watching to create sustainable jobs in communities while simultaneously protecting biodiversity and natural resources, the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of[Read More…]
BASF Sues EU Commission for Restricting Pesticides Harmful to Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. On November 6 BASF, a German agrochemical company, took legal action in the General Court of the European Union (EU) to challenge the EU Commission’s decision to restrict seed treatment uses of the insecticide fipronil. BASF joins chemical companies Bayer and Syngenta in challenging the EU’s[Read More…]
Help the Philippines Typhoon Victims
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In the aftermath of one of the worst storms ever recorded, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced and the death toll continues to rise. The survivors are in the immediate need of food, clean water, and shelter. Here’s how you can help: The following mGive[Read More…]
Justice Department Requires US Airways and American Airlines to Divest Facilities at Seven Key Airports to Enhance System-wide Competition and Settle Merger Challenge
Divestitures at Airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Near Washington, D.C. Opens Door for Low Cost Carriers to Compete Resulting in More Choices and More Competitive Airfares for Consumers Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Department of Justice today announced that it is requiring US Airways[Read More…]
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls a Range of Pouch Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling pouch products within its Baby Stage 2, Tots Mish Mash and Kids lines after discovering a manufacturing defect that may cause spoilage in some pouches. Recalled products can be identified by the “Best By” dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14[Read More…]
Palmer Candy Company Voluntarily Recalls HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters and HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Palmer Candy Company of Sioux City, IA is recalling 102 cases of HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters and 90 cases HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]
USPlabs LLC Announces a Recall of OxyElite Pro Dietary Supplements Due to Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. USPlabs LLC, Dallas, TX is voluntarily conducting a national recall of all lots and sizes of the OxyElite Pro dietary supplement products listed below. These products contain Aegeline, a synthesized version of a natural extract from the Bael tree. Epidemiological evidence shows that use of[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Making God Laugh’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the heartwarming family comedy ‘Making God Laugh,’ written by noted Chicago actor and playwright Sean Grennan. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre: December 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th at 7:30 p.m., and the 8th, and 15th at 2[Read More…]
