Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The inhalation of the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) significantly mitigates tobacco smokers’ desire for cigarettes, according to clinical trial data published online in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Investigators at University College London conducted a double blind pilot study to assess[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2013 – The world experienced “unprecedented high-impact climate extremes” between 2001 and 2010 and more national temperature records were broken during that period than in any other decade, according to a United Nations report launched today. The report, The Global Climate 2001-2010, A Decade of Extremes, says the[Read More…]

The State of the Birds 2013: Report on Private Lands New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013.  National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnold yesterday issued the following statement on the release of The State of the Birds 2013: Report on Private Lands: “American landowners play a critical role in the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013.  As the East Coast prepares for its peak tourism season and for what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting to be an active hurricane season, the Center for American Progress released a report recommending how to channel disaster assistance into more resilient rebuilding strategies that will minimize[Read More…]

Doctors Without Borders Pricing Analysis Also Extends to HIV Diagnostic and Monitoring Tools  Download Report [2.05 MB] Download Report [4.86 MB] LUMPUR/NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–JULY 2, 2013—The price of first- and second-line antiretrovirals (ARVs) to treat HIV are falling because of increased competition among generic producers, but newer ARVs continue to be[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. What GAO Found Effective tax rates (ETR) differ from statutory tax rates in that they attempt to measure taxes paid as a proportion of economic income, while statutory rates indicate the amount of tax liability (before any credits) relative to taxable income, which is defined by[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013.  A subconscious prejudice against blacks may not have an effect on how whites feel about President Obama or policies intended to benefit blacks, a new study indicates. “These findings differ from previous research, which suggested that subconscious negative attitudes toward blacks—also referred to as “implicit prejudice”—eroded[Read More…]

State-specific findings co-released with labor, business groups show job creation and lower bills in FL, IL, MI, MT, NH, NC, OH, OR, PA and VA WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013 – The nation can significantly cut carbon pollution from power plants, the centerpiece of President Obama’s climate action plan, while adding thousands[Read More…]