WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Today, the Sierra Club submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The TTIP is an expansive trade deal proposed between the U.S. and the European Union, and the Sierra Club is concerned about its potential[Read More…]
Year: 2013
SEIU on Immigration Mark-up: Momentum Grows as Committee Keeps Bill Intact
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee debated and voted on a number of amendments addressing border enforcement, making improvements and leaving intact core elements of the S.744 immigration bill that strengthens civil and human rights and creates a clear and direct roadmap to citizenship for aspiring Americans.[Read More…]
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 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: May 09, 2013 – Recall number: 13-187 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mower, model 74145[Read More…]
NASA Curiosity Rover Team Selects Second Drilling Target on Mars
PASADENA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. The team operating NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover on Mars has selected a second target rock for drilling and sampling. The rover will set course to the drilling location in coming days. This second drilling target, called “Cumberland,” lies about nine feet (2.75 meters) west of the[Read More…]
Dust in the Clouds
Cirrus clouds form around mineral dust and metallic particles, study finds. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. At any given time, cirrus clouds — the thin wisps of vapor that trail across the sky — cover nearly one-third of the globe. These clouds coalesce in the upper layers of the troposphere,[Read More…]
Was the Legendary ‘Hanging Garden’ in Nineveh?
UK–(ENEWSPF)–10 May 2013. The legendary ‘Hanging Garden of Babylon’ has since ancient times been recognised as one of the Seven Wonders of the World – but no trace of it has ever been found. After 20 years of research, Dr Stephanie Dalley may have discovered why. Dr Dalley, an honorary[Read More…]
Congress Must Act to Prevent Domestic Abusers and Stalkers from Accessing Guns
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Today, as Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA) introduces new legislation to protect the victims of stalking from gun violence, the Center for American Progress released a new report detailing how loopholes in current gun laws leave untold numbers of women vulnerable to gun violence committed by men[Read More…]
Avoiding Tickborne Disease
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia, ehrlichiosis SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, it’s important to take precautions against tick bites and the illnesses they can carry, like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia and ehrlichiosis. Tickborne diseases can cause[Read More…]
IEMA and American Lung Association Announce Student Winners in Video, Poster Contests
Contests promote awareness of radioactive gas linked to lung cancer SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Students from across the state recently put their creative talents to work to help spread the message about the hazards of radioactive radon gas. More than 700 posters and 224 one-minute YouTube videos were submitted to the[Read More…]
EPA Sets New Rules for Antimicrobial Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on May 8 a final rule to revise and update use patterns and data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides. Though the new rule is the first revision to EPA data requirements for antimicrobial pesticide registrations since 1984, and the registration[Read More…]
