WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Brian Willis A coalition of environmental organizations filed two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests today with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for information pertaining to Rick Perry’s proposal to FERC that could force electricity customers to[Read More…]
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Menominee Tribe Takes Action to Protect Its Namesake River (Video)
Lawsuit aims to ensure Clean Water Act protections for regionally and nationally important waters Keshena, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Melissa Cook, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, and Janette Brimmer, Attorney, Earthjustice, Yesterday, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (“Tribe”), represented by Earthjustice, gave legal notice of intent[Read More…]
Will County Green Announces Electronic Recycling in the South Suburbs
Park Forest residents from both Will and Cook Counties May Participate Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Have old electronics, TVs or computer monitors sitting around your house gathering dust? Want to get rid of them for free? There are places in Will County where you can properly[Read More…]
Sauk-Calumet Group of Illinois Sierra Club’s Nov. 13th Meeting to Discuss Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Patrick Coffey The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on November 13, at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. Karen Hudson of SRAP (Socially Responsible Agricultural Project) will talk about CAFO’s (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), which[Read More…]
Earthjustice on Sam Clovis Withdrawing His Nomination: Preposterous From Day One
Trump’s nominee to serve as the top scientist at the Department of Agriculture was a conservative talk radio host and climate science denier Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Rob Friedlander, National Press Today, Sam Clovis withdrew his nomination to serve as the top scientist at the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
U.S. Winter Outlook: NOAA Forecasters Predict Cooler, Wetter North and Warmer, Drier South
Drought likely to persist in northern Plains Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2017 By: Lauren Gaches Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook recently, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up.[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Refers Land Mart, Inc. to Attorney General for Enforcement
Illinois EPA Cites Release from Underground Storage Tank impacting Combined Storm/Sanitary Sewer SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2017 By: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Alec Messina has referred an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General’s office against Land Mart, Inc. for releasing gasoline into the combined storm/sanitary[Read More…]
Animals in Autumn- For Kids at Thorn Creek Woods on Sunday, November 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson Children can explore how plants and animals prepare for the cold weather and darker days at Animals in Autumn-For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, November 12, 1-3 p.m. Participants will create a bird feeder, conduct an experiment and[Read More…]
Autumn Night Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve on November 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Autumn Night Hike will be held Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Come join us to share the smells, sounds and sights on Thorn Creek trails at night. A naturalist will guide us in[Read More…]
Owls & The Moon: Art Program at Thorn Creek Nature Center on October 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Owls and the Moon program of artistic and spooky fun is for children – or adults – who love nature and Halloween. Join us at Thorn Creek Nature Center Sunday, October 29, from 1-2 p.m. Internationally-known artist Pat Moore, an[Read More…]
