New Effort Underway to Protect East Coast’s Coral Canyons NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2014 — Recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-led explorations into deep undersea canyons off the East Coast have uncovered a steady stream of scientific discoveries, including over 40 different species of corals, some potentially brand new ocean[Read More…]
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Groups Join State of California in Holding Railroads Responsible for Oil Spills, Disaster Planning
Railroads claim they are not responsible for hazardous fuels they transport across the state A crude oil train near the Richmond, CA, railyard. Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice San Francisco, CA —(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2014. On Dec. 5, a coalition of concerned citizen groups, sportfishermen, and environmental organizations joined with the State[Read More…]
Rare Atlantic Coast Shorebird Protected Under Endangered Species Act
Red Knot, Imperiled Long-distance Flyer, Threatened by Loss of Horseshoe Crabs, Habitat and Climate Change PLEASANTVILLE, N.J.—(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2014. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected the red knot as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The robin-sized shorebird, which twice a year makes an epic 9,000-mile[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 50th Building to Join Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative
City continues aggressive energy efficiency push with Commercial Buildings Initiative milestone and $1.6 million in additional funding for energy efficiency upgrades in apartment buildings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the 50th building to join Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative alongside United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The Commercial[Read More…]
More Than 80 Scientists Urge Federal Protection of Northern Long-eared Bats
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Some of the world’s leading bat biologists are among more than 80 scientists who sent a letter today calling for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Interior Department to move forward with last year’s proposal to give critically imperiled northern long-eared bats the full protection of[Read More…]
EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners to Save Money, Energy This Winter
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save money and energy by improving the energy efficiency of their homes through recommended, customized and prioritized home-improvement projects. “As we enter the winter months,[Read More…]
EPA Presidential Advisory Committee Issues Report on Ecological Restoration in the U.S. – Mexico Border Region
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. The Board is an independent federal advisory committee that develops recommendations to the president on U.S. – Mexico border environment and infrastructure issues. The report, “Ecological Restoration in the U.S. – Mexico Border Region,” was accepted by CEQ on behalf of President Obama. “The rapid population[Read More…]
The Sierra Club Releases Fracking 101 Animated Video
Features Narration by Actor Edward James Olmos on the Dangers of Fracking WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Today the Sierra Club released Fracking 101, an animated video that explains the basics of hydraulic fracturing — or “fracking” — and the dangers this natural gas collection method poses to our environment[Read More…]
Nursery Stops Use of Neonic after Home Depot Adopts Labeling Requirement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. In response to Home Depot’s decision to start requiring all nursery plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids to carry a label to inform customers, at least one nursery supplier has decided to change its management practices. J.Berry Nurseries, a company based out of Grand Saline,[Read More…]
Anti-fracking Protesters to Rally Outside BLM Auction in Reno
Coalition Urges BLM to Cancel Lease Sales to Protect Water, Health and Environment RENO, Nev.—(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2014. Protesters wearing blue and carrying water jugs will rally outside the U.S. Bureau of Land Management office in Reno on Tuesday morning to protest the auction of fracking leases on public lands. The[Read More…]
