Mount Rinjani EU–(ENEWSPF)–11 July 2013. Satellites show how we can promote economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner by putting a price on nature’s resources. Located on the Indonesian island of Lombok, the Mount Rinjani National Park is an important ecosystem for numerous endangered plants and animals. Just outside the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Senators Kirk, Durbin, Quigley Honor 1963 Loyola Men’s Basketball Team
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Only Illinois Division I Team to Win NCAA Championship, First to Start Four African-American Players WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-5) yesterday honored the 1963 Loyola University Chicago Ramblers with a resolution[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Helps Pass Amendment to Prevent the Downsizing of the Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Office
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky spoke on her amendment to the House Energy and Water Appropriation Bill: Today, the House passed the Higgins-Collins-Lipinski-Schakowsky amendment to prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from closing the Chicago District office. The downsizing could cost more than 200 Army Corps jobs[Read More…]
Voices of Reason Carry the Day at GOP Immigration Caucus
SEIU: “Chanting outside GOP meeting is an echo of the American public’s demand for immigration reform.” WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. As hundreds of working families and aspiring Americans rallied for commonsense immigration reform outside of the House GOP caucus meeting, Republican members considered their next steps to respond to America’s[Read More…]
BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2013. SUMMARY: BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine[Read More…]
Hollis Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Drowning Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 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: July 11, 2013 – Recall number: 13-236 Hollis DG03 Dive Computer Recall Summary Name of product: Hollis DG03 Dive Computers Hazard:[Read More…]
To Ease Impact of Quota Cuts on New England GroundFisheries, NOAA Proposes Opening Long-time Closure Areas
Safeguards also proposed to protect habitat and vulnerable species during opening Map showing proposed areas to be re-opened after long-time closure. Download here (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. As part of an overall effort to help fishermen adjust to new quota cuts for groundfish implemented last month, today, NOAA[Read More…]
FTC Mails Refund Checks to Consumers Who Bought Skechers’ Shape-Ups and Other ‘Toning’ Shoes
Company Paid $40 Million for Refunds to Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Advertising Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing 509,175 checks to consumers who bought toning shoes from Skechers USA, Inc. that the company promoted through allegedly deceptive advertisements. The checks must[Read More…]
Garment Worker Wages Declined in Majority of Top Apparel-Exporting Countries over the Last Decade, New Study Reveals
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Garment workers in many of the leading apparel-exporting nations not only face not dangerous conditions, such as the recent deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,000 workers, but the inadequate wages they are earning for their long hours of labor have diminished even[Read More…]
Department of Energy Releases New Report on Energy Sector Vulnerablities
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The U.S. Department of Energy released a new report which assesses how America’s critical energy and electricity infrastructure is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Historically high temperatures in recent years have been accompanied by droughts and extreme heat waves, more wildfires than usual, and several[Read More…]
