NRDC: “A Major Weakening of the Clean Air Act” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014 – The House today passed a destructive bill to block the first-ever national safeguards against carbon pollution, which would represent a major weakening of the Clean Air Act, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. “At a time when[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Lava Floods the Ancient Plans of Mars
Lava flows in Daedalia Planum EU–(ENEWSPF)–6 March 2014. Two distinct volcanic eruptions have flooded this area of Daedalia Planum with lava, flowing around an elevated fragment of ancient terrain. Daedalia Planum and Mistretta Crater in context The images were acquired by ESA’s Mars Express on 28 November 2013 towards the[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Sponsor Resolution for ‘Jan Karski Day’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) yesterday introduced a resolution that would designate April 24, 2014, as “Jan Karski Day” to honor the legacy of the member of the Polish underground resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II who was among the first[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Joins Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday joined Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce a resolution condemning the Russian military siege of Crimea, calling for a withdrawal of those troops, and a negotiated settlement to any concerns regarding[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Experts Urge Probe into Recent Violence Amid Venezuelan Protests
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–6 March 2014 – A group of independent United Nations human rights experts has asked the Venezuelan Government for prompt clarification of allegations of arbitrary detention and excessive use of force and violence against protesters, journalists and media workers during recent protests. “The recent violence amid protests in Venezuela need[Read More…]
Sierra Club: U.S. House Passes Polluter Protection Act
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2014. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Polluter Protection Act,” H.R. 3826, which seeks to block commonsense public health standards for industrial carbon pollution from dirty power plants. Power plants are major sources of industrial carbon pollution, responsible for approximately 40 percent of all carbon[Read More…]
Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 05, 2014 Recall number: 14-122 Hitachi Koki Grass Trimmer – Hitachi CG22EAS(SLP) Recall Summary Name of product: Grass trimmers Hazard: The[Read More…]
Twin-Star Recalls Duraflame Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 05, 2014 Recall number: 14-120 Recalled Duraflame-branded electric space heater Recall Summary Name of product: Duraflame electric space heaters Hazard: The[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Assures Ukrainian Prime Minister that NATO Stands by Ukraine
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—6 March 2014. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk on Thursday (6 March 2014) that “in these difficult moments, NATO stands by Ukraine. NATO stands by the right of every nation to decide its own future. NATO stands by Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,[Read More…]
Home Security Company ADT Settles FTC Charges that Endorsements Deceived Consumers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2014. As part of its ongoing crackdown on misleading endorsements in advertising, the Federal Trade Commission has charged the home security company ADT LLC with misrepresenting that paid endorsements from safety and technology experts were independent reviews. Under an agreed-upon settlement, ADT is prohibited from misrepresenting paid[Read More…]
