Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015 SUMMARY: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Chrysler Recalls 284,153 Dodge Chargers, August 3, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015 SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and[Read More…]
NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015 Recalled NVIDIA SHIELD tablet Recall Summary Name of product: NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: NVIDIA toll free at (888) 943-4196 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on EPA Clean Power Plan to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. Statement by: Sandra G. Hassink, MD, FAAP, president, American Academy of Pediatrics: “The American Academy of Pediatrics commends the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking a step forward today to protect child health by releasing a final rule to limit carbon emissions from existing[Read More…]
Key Protein Found to Have Role in Long-term Complications from Traumatic Brain Injury
NIH-study shows protein found at higher levels in military members who have suffered multiple TBIs Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. A protein previously linked to acute symptoms following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), may also be responsible for long-term complications that can result from TBI, according to research from the National[Read More…]
NRDC: The Clean Power Plan: An Idea that will Change the World
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015 — The Clean Power Plan announced today by President Obama is a game-changer — the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from power plants. The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president, of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “It’s a simple idea that will change the world: Cut[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Clean Power Plan Finalized to Help Curb Climate Change
Washington Environmentalists Applaud Leadership from President Obama on Climate Seattle, WA –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Today the EPA and the Obama Administration released the final version of the landmark Clean Power Plan. A coalition of local environmental advocates applauded this important step toward healthier air and a stable climate. “I think[Read More…]
Bee-Toxic Pesticide with Some Banned Uses in Oregon Found in Bees Killed There
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Oregon state investigators found lethal levels of a banned, bee-toxic insecticide in the systems of dead bees discovered last month in downtown Portland. The Oregon Department of Agriculture released results last week of investigations into the June 26 bee deaths near Pettygrove Park, as well as[Read More…]
CDC Funding Helps States Address Infectious Disease Threats
Awards build epidemiology and laboratory capacity for public protection Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced awards of nearly $110 million to help states and communities strengthen their capacity to track and respond to infectious diseases. The awards represent an increase of about[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: EPA Takes Historic Climate Action, But It’s Only a Down Payment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized rules to reduce carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, under the Clean Air Act. Electric power plants produce approximately 2.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year — amounting to almost 40 percent of the United States’ total[Read More…]
