Theme Study Part of Broader Initiative to Ensure National Park Service Tells More Complete Story of Nation’s Diverse Heritage NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced a new theme study, as part of the National Park Service Heritage Initiative that will identify places and[Read More…]
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Ford Recalls 1.1 Million SUVs to Fix Power Steering
Ford is also recalling 196,639 Taurus cars in cold-weather areas for a faulty license-plate lamp assembly MICHIGAN—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. Ford Motor Co. (F) is recalling about 1.1 million sport-utility vehicles in North America, including the Escape and Explorer, to fix sensor and electronic flaws that could lead to the sudden[Read More…]
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 29, 2014 Recall number: 14-196 Trident pool sanitation system Recall Summary Name of product: Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems[Read More…]
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 29, 2014 Recall number: 14-195 Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M Recall Summary Name of product: Holmes Ceramic Heaters Hazard: The[Read More…]
Landmark Study: Human Population Growth, Consumption Has Increased Species Extinctions by More Than 1,000 Times Natural Rate
Extinction Rate Would Be Much Higher if Not for Conservation Efforts PORTLAND, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. A new study published in the internationally recognized journal Science has determined that the current rate of species extinctions is more than 1,000 times greater than the background rate calculated from the fossil record and[Read More…]
Middle-Class Homeowners Are a Major Force in Driving Rooftop Solar in Emerging Markets
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released an analysis of the residential solar markets in Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. While these states are developing strong residential solar markets, the number of residential installations in each of these states is minimal compared to the more established[Read More…]
Moms Tell EPA to Ban Glyphosate After Residues Found in Breast Milk
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. This week, a group of concerned mothers and environmentalists met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials to discuss a recent pilot study that detected glyphosate residues in breast milk. Organized by Mom’s Across of America, which is seeking to stop the sale and use of glyphosate,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014 – 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your patience — I apologize for the delay. Before I take your questions, I wanted to mention that today the House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with a provision that replaces the[Read More…]
Rep. Farr Statement on Rohrabacher-Farr Medical Marijuana Amendment
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 219-189 to pass the bipartisan Rohrabacher-Farr amendment to the FY 2015 CJS Appropriations bill to prevent the federal government from prosecuting medical marijuana patients or distributors who are in compliance with the[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hail Unprecedented, Major Victory in Congressional Vote to Curb DOJ Enforcement
The 216-189 House floor vote forces Obama Administration to end federal attacks in medical marijuana states Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. In an unprecedented 219-189 floor vote late tonight, the House of Representatives approved the end of funding for Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement in medical marijuana states. Advocates are hailing[Read More…]
