CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. By Meredith Heagney At a recent Roosevelt University career fair for actuarial science, students in suits holding freshly printed resumes walked from table to table, introducing themselves to potential employers. Hands were shaken, greetings were exchanged and the words every job-hunter loves to hear were uttered: “We’re[Read More…]
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August Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Opens Nov. 6 at DePaul University’s Fullerton Stage Theatre
August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” premiers at the Fullerton Stage Theatre on Nov. 6. The production, directed by Phyllis E. Griffin will run through Nov. 15. (Artwork courtesy of Grip Design) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2015. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Senator Ayotte’s Support for Clean Power Plan Should Inspire Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) announced her support for the Clean Power Plan yesterday evening, making her the first Republican Senator to support the landmark policy to curb carbon pollution from power plants, protect vulnerable communities, and galvanize America’s transition to a clean energy economy. In[Read More…]
Lack of Diversity in Nation’s Courts Tied to Judicial Elections; Hinders Fairness in Judiciary
Texas Supreme Court justices listen to oral arguments in Texas’ latest school finance trial at the state Supreme Court, September 1, 2015, in Austin, Texas. Source: AP/Eric Gay Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. A new report released today by the Center for American Progress argues that the lack of diversity[Read More…]
Environmental Groups: Federal Government Tried to Hide Serious Harm to Endangered Species From Industrial Cooling Systems
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. In a case challenging a 2014 federal rule governing industrial cooling systems, 21 environmental groups from across the country are asking a U.S. Court of Appeals to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (“the Services”) to[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenging EPA Approval of Harmful Herbicide Advances
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. Late Friday, Center for Food Safety and Earthjustice filed their opening brief in their ongoing legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) approval of the herbicide Enlist Duo for use on genetically engineered corn and soybeans. The challenge was originally brought in November 2014, shortly after[Read More…]
San Juan Puerto Rico Agrees to Make Investments in Clean Water
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2015. Under a settlement with the Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Municipality of San Juan has agreed to make substantial upgrades to its storm sewer systems. The upgrades and related cleaning activities are aimed at eliminating or minimizing daily discharges of large[Read More…]
New UN Health Report Links Processed Meats to Cancer in Humans; Red Meat Also a Likely Cause of the Disease
Red meat on sale at Hamarwayne market in Mogadishu, Somalia. Photo: AMISOM/Omar Abdisalan Lyon, France–(ENEWSPF)–26 October 2015 – The cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the consumption of processed meats like hotdogs, ham, sausages and meat-based sauces causes colorectal cancer, while eating red meat[Read More…]
Support One Earth Film Fest 2016 with First-Ever Fall Fundraiser, One Earth Rocks on November 6
Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2015. Get your GREEN GROOVE ON at Wire Music Club, 6815 Roosevelt Road, in Berwyn on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the One Earth Rocks fundraiser event that will benefit the ‘One Earth Film Fest 2016’ — the Midwest’s premier environmental film fest. There will be[Read More…]
Dept. of Education Fact Sheet: Testing Action Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2015. One essential part of educating students successfully is assessing their progress in learning to high standards. Done well and thoughtfully, assessments are tools for learning and promoting equity. They provide necessary information for educators, families, the public, and students themselves to measure progress and improve outcomes[Read More…]
