Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. In response to Home Depot’s decision to start requiring all nursery plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids to carry a label to inform customers, at least one nursery supplier has decided to change its management practices. J.Berry Nurseries, a company based out of Grand Saline,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Anti-fracking Protesters to Rally Outside BLM Auction in Reno
Coalition Urges BLM to Cancel Lease Sales to Protect Water, Health and Environment RENO, Nev.—(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Protesters wearing blue and carrying water jugs will rally outside the U.S. Bureau of Land Management office in Reno on Tuesday morning to protest the auction of fracking leases on public lands. The[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth Challenges All Who Seek Justice and Value Life to Stand Up and Take Action: #BlackLivesMatter
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2014. On Wednesday, a Staten Island grand jury failed to indict an NYPD officer who used an illegal chokehold on unarmed Eric Garner, leading to his death. Two weeks ago, twelve-year old Tamir Rice, was fatally shot in a two-second encounter with Cleveland police. Both follow several instances[Read More…]
Anglo American’s Negative Influence on Climate Policies Exposed
LIMA, PERU–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2014 – Multinational corporations such as Anglo American undermine crucial climate policies and promote false solutions, which allow them to profit from the climate crisis, according to a new report released today [8 December] during the UN climate talks. [1] The activities of mining giant Anglo American[Read More…]
ACLU Response to Revised DOJ Guidance on the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. The U.S. Department of Justice released a revised version of its Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, today. The initial Justice Department guidance was issued in 2003 by Attorney General John Ashcroft. The Ashcroft Guidance banned racial profiling, but contained gaping loopholes[Read More…]
Two Florida Reptile Dealers Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring and Trafficking in Protected Reptiles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2014. Two Florida men were sentenced on charges of conspiracy and trafficking in protected timber rattlesnakes and endangered Eastern indigo snakes on Friday, Dec. 5. A federal judge in Philadelphia sentenced Robroy MacInnes, 55, of Inverness, Florida, and Robert Keszey, 48, of Bushnell, Florida, to 18 months[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder, Secretary Duncan, Announce Guidance Package on Providing Quality Education Services to America’s Confined Youth
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced a Correctional Education Guidance Package aimed at helping states and local agencies strengthen the quality of education services provided to America’s estimated 60,000 young people in confinement every day. This guidance package builds on[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Hagel to Troops at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan
Gamberi, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2014. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Everybody got a chair? If you don’t want to sit down, stand up. Or sit down. This is not a lecture. Nobody’s going to be graded. First I want to thank you all. Thank you for giving me some time today[Read More…]
California Medical Association Votes Unanimously Against Denying Organ Transplants for Medical Marijuana Patients
CMA resolution comes as California lawmakers consider introducing a bill to address widespread problem of transplant denials San Diego, CA –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2014. The California Medical Association (CMA) voted unanimously this weekend to urge transplant clinics in the state against removing patients from organ transplant lists based on their medical[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op to Host Healthy Holidays Food Tasting on December 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2014. The South Suburban Food Co-op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, will host a Healthy Holidays Food Tasting on Saturday, December 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Come and taste healthier options for your traditional holiday[Read More…]
