Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released the latest report in a series on the intersecting phenomena of climate, migration, and security. This new report examines the implications of this nexus in five Chinese hotspots and discusses their impact on domestic and regional policy. “If China[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Consumers Continue to Demand More Organics
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. A survey by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) finds that consumption of organic products has continued to increase at a monumental pace. A growing organic sector is important as it creates healthier options for consumers, better working conditions for farmworkers, and more sustainable environment. As organic continues[Read More…]
Energy Department Announces National Champions of Student Energy Conservation Competition
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today announced the national champions of the America’s Home Energy Education Challenge (AHEEC), a student competition created to help families save money by saving energy. The sixth grade class from South Ripley Elementary School[Read More…]
Five Doctors Without Borders Staff Held in Syria Released
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) today confirmed that five of its staff members held in Syria have been safely released. The organization strongly condemns this abduction, which has forced the permanent closure of one of its hospitals and two health[Read More…]
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Hagel and Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon, May 15, 2014
Israel—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. STAFF: Good afternoon. The State of Israel and the ministry of defense would like to welcome United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. We’re going to begin the press conference with statements from Minister of Defense Ya’alon and Secretary of Defense Hagel. Afterwards we’ll take four questions.[Read More…]
Demonstrators in Hazmat Suits Urge California Coastal Commission to Halt Offshore Oil Fracking
Marin Protest Highlights Dumping of Fracking Chemicals Into California’s Ocean INVERNESS, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Wearing hazmat suits and carrying boogie boards, anti-fracking activists with the Center for Biological Diversity, Mainstreet Moms and 350 Marin will protest today at noon outside a California Coastal Commission meeting at the Inverness Yacht Club,[Read More…]
City Of Chicago and Shakman Plaintiffs File Joint Motion to Dismiss City from Shakman Lawsuit
Plaintiffs and City Move, with Support of Federal Monitor, to Find City in Substantial Compliance, Ending Decade of Federal Oversight and 45-Year Lawsuit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City and Shakman plaintiffs have filed a Joint Motion to set a hearing date and for a[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Doubles Size of Low Income Coupon Program at Chicago Farmers’ Markets
Coupons Match Amount Spent on Healthy, Locally Grown Food by LINK Customers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) will fund the Double Value Coupon Program (DVCP) at Farmers’ Markets across the City of Chicago, doubling the program from 15 markets[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Encore Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks’
Building on Last Year’s Success, Second Season Features More Than 1,000 Events, New Community Based Performers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Michelle Boone, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced[Read More…]
Study: Decriminalizing Marijuana Not Associated With Significant Long-Term Effects On Use Rates
Melbourne, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Liberalizing the legal status of cannabis is not associated with significant long-term changes in the plant’s use among the general population, according to data published in the Journal of Health Economics. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia and the Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and[Read More…]
