STScI-(ENEWSPF)- Is it a case of nature versus nurture when it comes to two “cousin” exoplanets? In a unique experiment, scientists used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to study two “hot Jupiter” exoplanets. Because these planets are virtually the same size and temperature, and orbit around nearly identical stars at the[Read More…]
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UN Ocean Conference Opens with Calls for United Action to Reverse Human Damage
Fishermen at work in Evia, Greece (January 1973). UN Photo/Tsagris NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 June 2017 – Opening a “game-changing” international conference on the health of the world’s oceans and seas, top United Nations officials today urged coordinated global action to protect the planet. Speaking in the UN General Assembly Hall, Secretary-General[Read More…]
NOAA Seeks Public Comments on Proposals for Atlantic Geophysical Survey Interaction with Marine Mammals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on proposals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that would allow companies that are proposing to conduct geophysical surveys in the Atlantic Ocean using seismic air guns to incidentally, but not intentionally, harass marine mammals. The agency is proposing to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on 41st Street Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
Construction begins on second of five new bridges over Lake Shore Drive improving lakefront access on the South CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Alderman Sophia King (4th) and members of the Bronzeville community to break ground on a new pedestrian and bike bridge at 41st Street over[Read More…]
Chicago Trader Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Stealing Proprietary Trading Secrets from His Employer
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. A Chicago trader has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for stealing his employer’s proprietary trading code. Over a five-month period in late 2013 and early 2014, DAVID J. NEWMAN downloaded and stole all of the proprietary computer code and trading[Read More…]
Sierra Club Sues to Protect Key Safeguards to Limit Methane Pollution
Methane Filing Marks First Lawsuit Brought Against Trump Administration for Attempting to Suspend Climate Pollution Standards Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. Today, less than a week after Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate agreement, the Sierra Club and its allies filed a lawsuit to block[Read More…]
Latino Labor Leaders Visit Congress to Defend NEPA
Workers who build our national infrastructure defend their voice in its development Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. This week, Latino labor leaders representing the interests of more than 2 million union members will present a letter to members of Congress to support the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in anticipation[Read More…]
Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria, June 5, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 70 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results[Read More…]
Australian, U.S. Ministers Work Together to Ensure Strength of Alliance
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defense Minister Marise Ann Payne speak to the press about the Australia-U.S. Defense Ministerial Consultations held in Sydney, June 5, 2017. DoD photo by Jim Garamone SYDNEY–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017 By: Jim Garamone The United[Read More…]
Trump Officials Push for Atlantic Oil Exploration Using Harmful Seismic Blasting
Permits Would Hurt Endangered Whales, Open Way to Offshore Drilling Opposed by East Coast Communities WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2017. The Trump administration today issued draft authorizations to five companies to search for oil off the Atlantic Coast — from Florida to Delaware — using loud seismic airgun blasts that hurt whales,[Read More…]
