Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive dialysis in advance of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, are significantly less likely to need an emergency department visit or hospitalization in the week following the disaster and less likely to die within 30 days after the disaster,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Report: U.S. Pro Sports Shifting to More Sustainable Game Day Food
Green Sports Alliance and NRDC release first-of-its-kind study on concessionaires and venues providing fans with local, healthy fare CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015 – Leading professional sports venues that serve all major leagues are now promoting more sustainable food options to fans, according to a new report by the Green Sports Alliance[Read More…]
NRDC: China Announces New Long-Term Commitment to Curb Climate Change
BEIJING—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015 – China announced today a new long-term commitment to reduce its carbon intensity by 60-65 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. As the world’s largest carbon emitter and renewable energy market, this post-2020 climate commitment is intended to solidify China’s engagement at the Paris climate conference[Read More…]
Robert Redford Calls for Climate Action in United Nations Address
Robert Redford, actor, activist & NRDC Trustee, meets with Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, in advance of delivering a speech calling for international climate action. Source: Aristide Economopoulos/NRDC NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015 – Robert Redford, the noted artist and activist, called for urgent action on climate change in[Read More…]
Sierra Club’s Statement On China’s Climate Commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. Today, China submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), a significant commitment to curb carbon pollution and climate disrupting emissions that continues to build momentum leading up to the COP21 climate negotiations in Paris later this year. China’s commitment comes on the heels of the[Read More…]
UN Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America & Sierra Club Launch Why We Care Youth to Amplify Young Voices on Critical Importance of International Reproductive Health and Contraception
First-ever contest gives emerging leaders a platform to share their personal stories about reproductive health and rights as part of growing movement Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2015. The United Nations Foundation’s Universal Access Project, in partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Sierra Club, announced the first-ever Why We[Read More…]
Beyond Marriage: How More than Half of States Allow for Discrimination Against LGBT Americans
Corbin Aoyagi, a supporter of gay marriage, waves his flag during a rally at the Utah State Capitol, Tuesday, January 28, 2014. SOURCE: AP/Rick Bowmer Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges last week extending marriage equality throughout the nation, more[Read More…]
EPA Solicits Public Input on Protecting Monarchs from Herbicide Impacts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. As the Monarch butterfly suffers serious decline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the role of herbicides in killing the iconic species’ food source, milkweed, and developing an action plan that may fall short. The agency identified possible action that it may take to slow the[Read More…]
Legal Petition Urges EPA to Save Sea Life, Regulate CO2 as Toxic Substance
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. With the world’s oceans and sea life facing an unprecedented crisis from ocean acidification, the Center for Biological Diversity and former Environmental Protection Agency scientist Dr. Donn Viviani today formally petitioned the Obama administration to regulate carbon dioxide under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. The first-of-its-kind[Read More…]
Rare Midwest Frog and Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
MINNEAPOLIS—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the Blanding’s turtle, spotted turtle and Illinois chorus frog may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The Center first petitioned for these species — along with 50[Read More…]
