Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Adolescent consumption of alcohol and tobacco fell to historic lows while self-reported annual use of cannabis held steady, according to survey data released today by the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — which has been sampling teens consumption of[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Liftoff for ESA’s Billion-star Surveyor
Gaia liftoff EU–(ENEWSPF)–19 December 2013. ESA PR 44-2013: ESA’s Gaia mission blasted off this morning on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on its exciting mission to study a billion suns. Gaia is destined to create the most accurate map yet of the Milky Way. By[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Manchin, Wicker Urge Federal Banking Officials to Protect Community Banks
Senators send letter to correct a bureaucratic oversight by the regulators of the Dodd-Frank Act’s Volcker Rule; Senators make sure community banks are protected from the broad brush of federal regulation WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today sent a letter[Read More…]
2013: Landmark Year for Clean Energy; Twilight for Coal
SAN FRANCISCO, CA –(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. 2013 was a momentous year for clean energy, as solar and wind generation hit record highs, prices plummeted, and wind and solar took on increased market share from coal. Installation of renewable energy capacity outpaced coal, oil, and nuclear growth combined. The coal industry[Read More…]
Fox Factory Recalls Evolution Mountain Bike Suspension Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 18, 2013 Recall number: 14-063 Black 34 Fox Suspension Fork Recall Summary Name of product: Evolution 2013 Mountain Bike Suspension Forks[Read More…]
Libbey Glass Recalls Cocktail Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 18, 2013 Recall number: 14-065 Libbey Cocktail Glass Recall Summary Name of product: Bristol Valley Cocktail Glasses with Sheer Rim Hazard: [Read More…]
Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 17, 2013 Recall number: 14-061 HP Chromebook 11 charger Recall Summary Name of product: HP Chromebook 11 power supply/charger Hazard: The[Read More…]
NOAA, EPA Seek Public Comment on Proposal to Disapprove Oregon’s Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Today, NOAA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announce the opening of a 90-day public comment period on the agencies’ proposal to disapprove the State of Oregon’s coastal nonpoint pollution control program. The two agencies have found that Oregon’s program falls short in three key[Read More…]
NOAA: Coastal Ocean Aquaculture Can be Environmentally Sustainable
Little to no effects on coastal ocean environment seen with proper safeguards, planning Download cover and full report here (Credit:NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 203. Specific types of fish farming can be accomplished with minimal or no harm to the coastal ocean environment as long as proper planning and safeguards are[Read More…]
Older Men are the Most Likely to Link Video Games with Aggression in the Real World
UK—(ENEWSPF)—19 December 2013. Video and computer games have seen a huge rise in popularity worldwide. The fact that such games provide an immersive virtual experience has led to public concerns, often articulated in the media, about a possible link between gaming and real world aggression. However, a new study by[Read More…]
