WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. A new multimedia report and video with eyewitness accounts from rebel-held areas in Sudan’s Blue Nile state document how Khartoum’s campaign of indiscriminate air strikes, coupled with an escalation in ground fighting, is driving out the civilian population and causing a regional humanitarian crisis, according to the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on the Passage of Republican-Led Farm Bill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passage of the Republican-led Farm Bill: “Today the House passed the Republican-led Farm Bill, over my strong objection. The bill completely eliminates Title IV, which covers nutrition programs, most notably the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly[Read More…]
Historic Energy Plan Retires One-Fifth of Georgia Power’s Coal Plants, Creates New Solar Program
Positions Georgia as Clean Energy Leader in the Southeast ATLANTA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Yesterday the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve Georgia Power’s proposal to retire 20% of its coal plants and added a major new program to bring 525 megawatts (MW) of solar power developments to Georgia by[Read More…]
Proposal for New Coal Export Terminal through Gulf Facing Major Setbacks
After one year, the RAM Terminal has still not received Clean Water Act permits from the Army Corps of Engineers NEW ORLEANS, LA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. In the wake of President Obama’s recent commitment to reduce carbon emissions, proposals to increase the volume of coal exports through the Gulf region are[Read More…]
National Audubon Society Receives Esri Special Achievement Award for Exceptional Application of Geospatial Technology
Digital mapping technology powers conservation policy analysis nationwide REDLANDS, CALIF.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. The National Audubon Society yesterday received a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the Esri International User Conference (Esri UC) in San Diego, Calif. The award acknowledges vision, leadership, hard work and innovative use of Esri’s geographic[Read More…]
Responsive Brain Stimulation Could Improve Parkinson’s Treatment
UK–(ENEWSPF)–12 Jul 13. The new system cancels out Parkinson’s-related brainwaves only when needed. Researchers in Oxford have demonstrated a significant improvement in the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease with deep brain stimulation. Deep brain stimulation involves permanently inserting electrodes into the brain to deliver electrical impulses that cancel out the[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, July 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. “For more than four years I have had the privilege of serving President Obama and his Administration as the Secretary of Homeland Security. The opportunity to work with the dedicated men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, who serve on the frontlines of our[Read More…]
Mixture of Arsenic and Estrogen Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. New research concludes that exposure to a combination of both arsenic and estrogen, at levels U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers “safe” for humans, can cause cancer at elevated levels in prostate cells. Texas Tech University researchers revealed that humans exposed to a combination of both[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Human Chain Effort: A Smashing Success in More than 50 U.S. Cities! On July 2nd, the Alliance’s Human Chains events, designed to stop the chained CPI cut to Social Security benefits, took place in more than 50 cities and included more than 2,800 participants. Alliance members[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces She Will Not Defend State’s Unconstitutional Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
PHILADELPHIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced today that she will not defend Gov. Corbett and the Secretary of Health in the recent lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on marriages of same-sex couples. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, ACLU national, and volunteer counsel from[Read More…]
