Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. A federal grand jury in Macon, Georgia allege that Steven A. Murray and his company, Bio-Tech Management wrongly used pesticides in multiple nursing homes across the state of Georgia. This misapplication is particularly egregious as the elderly are especially vulnerable to pesticide exposure and the resulting adverse[Read More…]
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Lawsuit To Protect The San Pedro River Advances
Massive new development and groundwater pumping threaten river and wildlife Phoenix, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. The challenge to the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ (ADWR) approval of a massive groundwater pumping project that threatens the survival of the Upper San Pedro River in Southern Arizona took a major step forward Thursday[Read More…]
Walmart Plans to Curb Risky Chemicals in Store Items
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Yesterday’s announcement by mega-retailer Walmart that it will require suppliers to limit or eliminate some chemicals from products it sells shows that consumer awareness of toxic exposure risks is driving changes in the market even in the face of government inaction and delay, according to Environmental[Read More…]
REPORT: Dynegy Protecting Itself from High Risk Purchase of Illinois Coal Plants; Plans to Pass Risk to Illinois Communities
Illinois Pollution Control Board to Hear Dynegy’s Request to Not Comply with Illinois Clean Air Law until 2020 In Gamble on Future Energy Markets CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Today, ACM Partners, an independent financial research firm, released the findings of a report on the pending no-cash sale of five central and southern Illinois[Read More…]
NOAA Launches Website Holding Millions of Chemical Analyses from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Includes data on underwater hydrocarbon plume, dispersants Deepwater Horizon platform site. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. NOAA announced the release yesterday of a comprehensive, quality-controlled dataset that gives ready access to millions of chemical analyses and other data on the massive Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The dataset,[Read More…]
Despite Public Opposition, House Extends Monsanto Protection Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. A three-month extension of the controversial budget provision protecting genetically-modified seed manufacturers from litigation was included in the U.S. House of Representatives’ spending bill on Tuesday evening. Public interest and responsible business advocates say the provision undermines the federal courts’ ability to safeguard farmers and the environment from potentially hazardous genetically engineered (GE) crops. The[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin, Davis, Bustos Bipartisan Bill to Improve Illinois Locks and Dams Moves Forward
Provision In House Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) Could Help Repair & Upgrade Aging Locks & Dams On Mississippi & Illinois Rivers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Today, Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.-17) and Rodney Davis (R-Ill.-13) announced that a key[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Over $40 Million for State and Local Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects
Reiterates Call for Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that $40.03 million is being made available in allocations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and will be distributed to all 50 States, the Territories,[Read More…]
Senator Gillibrand Introduces Amendment to Allow Storm-Impacted Homeowners, Businesses, and Communities to Use Federal Disaster Relief Aid for Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Upgrades
Senator’s Legislation Would Apply Retroactively to Residents, Localities Hit by Superstorm Sandy and Received Disaster Aid Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced an amendment to the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 that would[Read More…]
Construction of Foundation for Cat Island Restoration Project Nears Completion
Green Bay, Wisconsin –(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of Wisconsin, and Brown County today announced that they are wrapping up work on the foundation for the Cat Island chain restoration project in Lower[Read More…]
