Ottawa–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. The Council of Canadians has released a briefing paper on safety issues regarding the proposed Energy East pipeline project. The brief illustrates what a spill from Energy East would look like, examines leaks and explosions that have occurred on the existing pipeline, and explains how regulations have[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement on Grocery Manufacturers Association Lawsuit to Preempt Vermont GMO Labeling Law
FINLAND, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), a multi-billion dollar lobbying group representing more than 300 food, pesticide and pharmaceutical companies, today filed suit in U.S. District Court in the State of Vermont to preempt Vermont’s H.112, a law requiring mandatory labeling of foods sold at retail containing[Read More…]
Reports Recommend Ways to Improve School Management and Finance Systems
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. A series of reports released today explores how improving federal education policy can strengthen the ways states manage their schools. The reports looks specifically at the effect of existing federal policy on the staffing, management, and financing of state education agencies, or SEAs. Findings from the[Read More…]
Build the Buzz for Pollinator Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. Monday marks the beginning of a week of celebration for the irreplaceable species that pollinate one in three bites of food we eat, yet are threatened by the rampant use of pesticides in landscapes across the country. Beyond Pesticides is doing all we can to BEE[Read More…]
EPA Identifies Safer Substitutes for Toxic Flame Retardants
Identified chemicals are persistent, accumulate in the environment and have reproductive, developmental, and neurological toxicity WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing safer alternatives to the flame retardants now used in consumer and commercial products, including building insulation and products with flexible polyurethane foam. “EPA’s findings[Read More…]
EPA Requires Ford to Correct Fuel Economy for Six Vehicle Models
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Ford Motor Company (Ford) is revising the fuel economy (mpg) estimates for six vehicle models to correct errors found in an internal Ford audit. Ford is required to correct fuel economy labels on affected vehicles within 15 days.[Read More…]
Statement by Attorney General Holder on the Passing of Ruby Dee
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2014. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Friday on the passing of actress Ruby Dee: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ruby Dee – a legendary actress and a lifelong champion for civil rights and social justice. “Rising from humble[Read More…]
FDA Approves Lymphoseek to Help Determine the Extent of Head and Neck Cancer in the Body
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Lymphoseek (technetium 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent used to help doctors determine the extent a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma has spread in the body’s head and neck[Read More…]
Jamaica Poised to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Approve Medical and Religious Use, and Expunge Past Offenses
Marijuana Reform Gaining Unprecedented Global Momentum NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2014. On Friday, Jamaican Minister of Justice Mark Golding released a statement announcing government support for a proposal to decriminalize the possession of up to two ounces of marijuana and the decriminalization of marijuana use for religious, scientific and medical purposes.[Read More…]
Army Statement on Sgt. Bergdahl, June 13, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2014. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was returned to the United States on June 13. He arrived at the San Antonio Military Medical Facility on Fort Sam Houston early this morning where he will undergo Phase III reintegration. U.S. Army South is the lead command for reintegration and will[Read More…]
