Becquerel Crater EU–(ENEWSPF)–5 September 2013. Exceptional structures deposited and shaped by water and winds adorn these interlocking craters and sculpt radiating patterns in the sands of Mars. Becquerel crater in context This mosaic, which focuses on Becquerel crater in Arabia Terra, is composed of four images taken by the high-resolution[Read More…]
Year: 2013
President Clinton’s Remarks on Health Care Policy and the Affordable Care Act
Little Rock, Arkansas–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013. PRESIDENT CLINTON: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much, Governor, Senator and Mrs. Pryor, Speaker Carter, Senator Lamoureux, Attorney General McDaniel, all the other officials who are here and my friends of many years. First, I want to thank Mara for her[Read More…]
Interior Holds Second Competitive Lease Sale for Renewable Energy in Federal Waters
Historic Sale for Wind Energy Development Offshore Virginia Advances President’s Climate Action Plan WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy sources and cut carbon pollution, the Interior Department yesterday completed the nation’s second competitive lease sale for[Read More…]
Volvo Recall of Certain Model Year 2014 S50, S80, XC50 and XC70 Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. SUMMARY: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is[Read More…]
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2005 – 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. SUMMARY: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,[Read More…]
Congressman Gutierrez Statement on Syria
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2013. Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday regarding the authorization for the use of military force in Syria: “I strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons against civilians. However, I have concerns about taking military action in Syria without a holistic plan and[Read More…]
New Analyses Find Evidence of Human-caused Climate Change in Half of the 12 Extreme Weather and Climate Events Analyzed From 2012
The “Explaining Extreme Events of 2012 from a Climate Perspective” report was published today by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. (Full report). High resolution (Credit: U.S. Navy) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Human influences are having an impact on some extreme weather and climate events, according to the report[Read More…]
NOAA Invests $1.3 Million With University and Federal Researchers for Hurricane Forecasting Advances
Image of Tropical Storm Dorian on July 24, 2013, from NOAA’s GOES East satellite. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality has funded seven multi-year proposals totaling $1.3 million this year for university partners and federal scientists to more rapidly and smoothly[Read More…]
NOAA Awards $967,000 to 11 Marine Debris Removal Projects
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources will continue organizing cleanups to remove debris from beaches in Kaho’olawe. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. NOAA’s Marine Debris Program announced that it provided $967,000 through NOAA’s Restoration Center to support locally driven, community-based marine debris prevention and removal projects.[Read More…]
Who Do You Fin You Are? Tuna’s Odd Family Tree
Tuna and mackerels have some strange relations. Photo © Tokyo Sea Life Park UK–(ENEWSPF)–05 September 2013. Some of the strangest fish in the sea are closely related to dinner table favourites the tunas and mackerels, an international team including Oxford University scientists has found. Deep sea fish such as the[Read More…]
