Agency’s action is a retreat from transparency Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. On Friday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew a pair of proposed regulations that would have increased transparency of health and safety information related to potentially dangerous chemicals. The two rules are years-old initiatives to compile a federal chemicals[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Groups Call on California’s Senator Pavley to Withdraw Flawed Fracking Bill
Dangerous new amendments undermine existing environmental law SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Following Friday’s adoption of anti-environmental amendments to Senate Bill 4, the only remaining bill in the California legislature addressing hydraulic fracturing, major environmental, consumer and progressive groups including Sierra Club, Food & Water Watch, MoveOn.org Civic Action, CREDO, Friends[Read More…]
Tuesday: Historic U.S. Senate Hearing on Marijuana Legalization
Majority of Americans Now Support Legalizing and Regulating Marijuana like Alcohol; Senator John McCain: “I Respect the Will of the People” Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a first-ever Senate hearing on the issue of marijuana legalization and the tension between state and federal[Read More…]
Kiwanis Club to Host 62nd Annual Pancake Day
Park Forest—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. The Kiwanis Club will host its 62nd Annual Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. The event will feature all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and lots of fun.[Read More…]
Back from G20, UN Secretary General Ban Considering Proposals to Prompt Political Solution to Syria Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 September 2013 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said that two-and-half years of conflict in Syria have produced only “embarrassing paralysis” in the Security Council and that he was considering proposals to the 15-member body in the search for a political solution. In his first press conference[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on Resignation of NAACP’s Ben Jealous
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. On Sunday, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous announced he would step down from his position at the end of the year. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune Released the Following Statement in Response: “Just a few weeks ago in Washington, civil rights activists marched with environmentalists, union[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden on Ben Jealous Stepping Down from NAACP
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Benjamin Jealous, president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, announced Sunday that he is stepping down from the organization at the end of the year. In response to his announcement, Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, issued[Read More…]
NAACP President and CEO Announces Plan to Step Down from Association at Year’s End
Benjamin Todd Jealous will remain in role through December 31, 2013 Baltimore, MD—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous yesterday announced plans to transition out of his role as President and CEO on December 31, 2013. Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors, accepted[Read More…]
Take Action! Organic Comment Period Now Open Until October 1
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is now accepting public comments until October 1, 2013 for its upcoming fall meeting, to be held October 22-24, 2013 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY (140 North Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40202). Beyond Pesticides has compiled a list[Read More…]
EPA Web Tool Expands Access to Scientific, Regulatory Information on Chemicals
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to significantly improve access to chemical specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). “This online tool will improve access to chemical health and safety information,[Read More…]
