Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. A study has found that increased human exposure to triclosan is correlated with elevated numbers of individuals carrying staph bacteria. This research adds to the growing scientific literature that questions the safety and efficacy of triclosan, an anti-bacterial chemical widely used in consumer products. The study,[Read More…]
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Senator Wyden Hails Historic Upper Klamath Basin Agreement Signing Along Banks of Spring Creek
Community celebrates water milestone Klamath Falls–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Senator Ron Wyden, Governor John Kitzhaber, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Senator Jeff Merkley, Undersecretary of the Department of Commerce Kathryn Sullivan, California Resources Secretary John Laird, Klamath Tribal Chair Don Gentry, and members of the Klamath Basin Task Force gathered today[Read More…]
Keystone XL Pipeline Project Review Process Extended by State Dept. to Provide More Time for Submission of Agency Views, April 18, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18 2014. On April 18, 2014, the Department of State notified the eight federal agencies specified in Executive Order 13337 we will provide more time for the submission of their views on the proposed Keystone Pipeline Project. Agencies need additional time based on the uncertainty created by the[Read More…]
Four Years After BP’s Deepwater Horizon Dumped 200 Million Gallons of Oil Into Gulf, 50-plus Citizen Groups Call on EPA to Extend Oil Giant’s Suspension From Government Contracts
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. With the approach of the fourth anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf, more than 50 conservation and public interest groups — the majority representing Gulf and Lake Michigan communities — today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reverse its premature decision[Read More…]
Court Strikes Down Toxic Loophole for Cement Plant Pollution
Ruling means less mercury and other toxic air pollution will be emitted Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has struck down an EPA-created loophole that would have made limits on toxic air pollution from cement plants harder to enforce. When the U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
Mountain Lion Poisoned as Rodenticides Move Up the Food Chain
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Test results have confirmed that the charismatic mountain lion named P-22 —that frequently roams the hills of the San Gabriel Mountains surrounding Los Angeles, California— has been exposed to highly toxic rat poisons. When remote cameras in Griffith Park caught images of the puma, state park[Read More…]
‘How’s My Waterway’ Now More User-Friendly App Lets Users Check Health of Waterways Anywhere in the U.S.
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an enhanced version of “How’s My Waterway,” an app and website to help people find information on the condition of thousands of lakes, rivers and streams across the United States from their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. The How’s[Read More…]
44,000 Endangered Species Condoms Given Away to Celebrate 44th Earth Day
TUCSON, Ariz.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. In honor of the 44th Earth Day celebration, the Center for Biological Diversity is distributing 44,000 free Endangered Species Condoms across the country. The condoms will be given away next week by more than 500 volunteers in all 50 states and at dozens of Earth Day[Read More…]
Actor/Environmentalist Robert Redford Urges Americans to ‘Join Me in Standing Up to Big Oil’
Redford calls drilling in remote, icy Arctic Ocean “a recipe for disaster.’’ WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014 – In a nationwide appeal, environmental activist Robert Redford today called on the American public to help put the Arctic Ocean off limits to oil industry drilling plans. The Hollywood director and actor singled out[Read More…]
Central Illinois Community Groups Hold Clean Energy Forum in Peoria
State Senator Dave Koehler and State Representative Jehan Gordon Join Diverse Group of Labor, Energy, Environmental and Health Leaders to Discuss Clean Energy Jobs in Central Illinois PEORIA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Yesterday, State senator Dave Koehler and State Representative Jehan Gordon joined the Sierra Club, the Blue Green Alliance, Citizen’s[Read More…]
