Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. Today, nearly 40 organizations and businesses, representing millions of consumer and farmer members across the country, submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)’s regarding the agency’s potential changes to biotechnology regulations under the Plant Protection Act (PPA).[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
NRDC: EPA Issues Clarion Call to Climate Action
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015 — The Environmental Protection Agency today released “’Climate Change in the United States: Benefits of Global Action,”’ at-once a sobering warning of the consequences of inaction and a clarion call to action. The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council:[Read More…]
EPA Report: For the US, Global Action Now Saves Lives and Avoids Significant Climate Change Damages
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released one of the most comprehensive analyses to date on the economic, health and environmental benefits to the United States of global climate action. The peer-reviewed report, “Climate Change in the United States: Benefits of Global Action,” examines how[Read More…]
New Studies Identify Fungicides as a Factor in Declining Bee Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. Two new studies raise concerns over the connection between the use of fungicides and the declining overall health of bee colonies. While the use of neonicotinoid insecticides has been established as a primary contributor to declining pollinator populations, these new studies shine a light on the use of fungicides[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Applauds Administration for Eliminating Barrier to Medical Marijuana Research
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) welcomed the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate its Public Health Service (PHS) Review Committee for non-federally funded medical marijuana research – an additional review process not applied to other Schedule I substances. Last[Read More…]
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Atlantic Seabird Threatened by Offshore Oil Drilling
Black-capped Petrel Imperiled by Obama Plan for Oil Leasing Off Atlantic Coast ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency’s failure to determine if endangered species protections for the black-capped petrel are warranted. These cliff-dwelling seabirds forage[Read More…]
Dr. Jill Stein Officially Running for President; Demands System Change
Presidential Announcement Coincides with Lawsuit Against Commission on Presidential Debates Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)– Dr. Jill Stein will formally launch her campaign as a Green Party candidate for President of the United States at a campaign kickoff event Tuesday, June 23 at 1:30 PM at the National Press Club (529 14th St.[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates El Salvador Travel Warning, June 22, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens that crime and violence levels in El Salvador remain high, and U.S. citizens traveling to El Salvador should remain alert to their surroundings. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated November 21, 2014, and includes updated information[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iraq Travel Warning, June 22, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. U.S.[Read More…]
Cigna Says Anthem Proposal Inadequate and Not in Best Interests of Cigna Shareholders
Notes questions about Anthem’s lack of growth strategy, fundamental risks and other issues BLOOMFIELD, Conn.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2015 – Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) confirmed today it received a highly conditional, non-binding proposal from Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) on June 20, 2015. Cigna’s Board of Directors has carefully reviewed this proposal consistent with[Read More…]
