WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. New state-by-state polling reports find that the vast majority of Americans in both traditionally red and blue states accept climate science and want government action to clean up climate pollution. The state reports were released by Rep. Henry A. Waxman (CA-33) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (RI),[Read More…]
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Court Suspends Nanosilver Pesticide Use in Clothing, Cites EPA’s Improper Approval
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on November 7 said that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had improperly approved the use of nanosilver by one U.S. textile manufacturer. The decision came in response to Natural Resource Defense Council’s (NRDC) lawsuit against EPA[Read More…]
U.S.-Russia Twenty-Year Partnership Completes Final Milestone in Converting 20,000 Russian Nuclear Warheads into Fuel for U.S. Electricity
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced the final shipment of low enriched uranium (LEU) derived from Russian weapons-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) under the 1993 U.S.-Russia HEU Purchase Agreement, commonly known as the Megatons to Megawatts Program. Under this Agreement, Russia downblended 500 metric tons of[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests Over $7 Million to Deploy Tribal Clean Energy Projects
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Tribal nations and building stronger, more resilient communities that are better prepared for a changing climate, the Energy Department today announced nine tribal clean energy projects to receive more than $7 million. Highlighted during the 2013[Read More…]
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Testimony Before House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. As prepared for delivery. Good morning Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Johnson, and other distinguished members of the Committee. I am pleased to be here to talk about the central role science plays at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Let me begin by stating that science is[Read More…]
Climate Change Increases Storm Severity and Toxic Chemical Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2013. As the world sheds tears from reading the reports of human suffering and looks on in horror at the pictures of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, the debate of whether increased occurrences of super-storms like Haiyan are just over the horizon because of man-made climate change[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Reduces Costs and Acquires Cleaner Energy with New Electricity Supply Agreement for City Facilities
Agreement Eliminates Coal from City’s Portfolio for the First Time And Saves City $1.2 Million in Electricity Costs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) have selected Constellation NewEnergy, an Exelon company, as the electricity supplier for the City of Chicago’s facility[Read More…]
Feds Delay Help as Logging Pushes Rare Alaska Wolves Toward Extinction
SITKA, Alaska–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The Center for Biological Diversity and Greenpeace notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today that it is two years overdue in deciding whether to initiate an Endangered Species Act status review for southeast Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago wolves. A status review may lead to listing these[Read More…]
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Sierra Club Work Together to Promote Bear Safety
Jackson, WY–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The Sierra Club and the Bridger-Teton National Forest have joined forces to help prevent conflicts between people and bears. As part of ongoing ‘bear aware’ work, the partnership has placed bear-proof food storage containers at campsites on the Forest at Bailey Creek, Pacific Creek, Toppings Lake[Read More…]
Job-Creating Clean Energy Bill Introduced to Cut Pollution, Grow Economy
Amendment to Pa. Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) announced with support of energy companies, labor and environmental advocates Harrisburg–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Today State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) introduced a bill to amend Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. He was joined by the Sierra Club, Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) and representatives[Read More…]
