State and utilities attempt to weaken regional haze plan and undermine air pollution protections San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Conservation and public health groups seeking to restore clear skies over some of our nation’s most scenic landscapes filed a motion to intervene today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Former DEA Heads Urge Justice Department to Block Historic Marijuana Regulation Implementation in Colorado and Washington
Seeking to Thwart Will of Voters, DEA Pushes For Continuation of Disastrous Drug War Policies On Eve of AG Holder’s Appearance Before Senate Judiciary Committee, Advocates Hopeful Obama Administration Will Continue to Allow Orderly Implementation of New Laws NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. For the second time in six months, former[Read More…]
Hospital Safety Should Be a Guarantee, Not a Gamble, Michigan Legislators Say
Michigan Safe Patient Care Act will solve nurse understaffing, save lives MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. State legislators are launching a new push to protect the lives and health of all Michigan residents by ensuring that hospitals provide enough nurses to give every patient safe, appropriate care. Responding to nurses’ pleas to[Read More…]
Herschel to Finish Observing Soon
Herschel and Rosette Nebula EU–(ENEWSPF)–5 March 2013 ESA’s Herschel space observatory is expected to exhaust its supply of liquid helium coolant in the coming weeks after spending more than three exciting years studying the cool Universe. Herschel was launched on 14 May 2009 and, with a main mirror 3.5[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on the Death of Dawn Clark Netsch
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after learning of the death of Dawn Clark Netsch, former Illinois Comptroller, Illinois State Senator and the first women in Illinois history to win the Democratic nomination for Governor: “More than any other person in our[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Settlement to Resolve Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste in DeSoto Landfill
Springfield–(ENEWSWPF)–March 4, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today the filing of a settlement with a Union County firm accused of illegally dumping hazardous waste materials in an area landfill. The settlement resolves a four-count complaint filed in Union County Circuit Court against Freeman Environmental Services, Inc., (FES) of Herrin.[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission to Host ‘Basic Canning’ Presentation Featuring Chef Kate Bradley
Chef Kate Bradley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Limited Seating — Tickets Now on Sale Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATE March 8, 2013 (Editor’s Note: the location of this event has been changed to the Wetlands Discovery Center, 30 N. Orchard, Park Forest) Based on numerous requests from members of the community, the Park Forest[Read More…]
Protest Scheduled Against Chicago’s 46th Ward Alderman Cappleman on March 6
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Hundreds of protesters will rally in front of the office 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman on Wednesday, March 6, from 5pm to 7pm at 4544 N. Broadway, Chicago. The rally will address several issues that Cappleman has publicly targeted such as the ousting of a Salvation Army[Read More…]
Silver Nanoparticles in Sewage Sludge Found to Disrupt Ecosystems
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Low concentrations of silver nanoparticles can cause significant disruptions to natural ecosystems, find scientists at Duke University. This research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides a “real-world” look at the effects of this increasingly ubiquitous material in our environment. Although nanotechnology may have great potential to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 4, 2013
This year’s Black History Month celebration at Freedom Hall included Janet Sutton and the Voices of ACME Chicago. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED March 8, 2013. Park Forest vehicle stickers and animal tags are now on sale. Vehicle stickers and animal tags must be properly displayed by April 30th. Additional[Read More…]
