Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. The Trump administration is currently deciding whether the United States will remain in the Paris Agreement and stand by its climate commitments. The upcoming meetings of international forums—including the G-7 and G-20—will provide some clarity on the new U.S. role in the global climate effort and[Read More…]
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100 Drug Policy Researchers and Allies Will Take to the Streets of D.C. for National Science March
Researchers Call on Trump Administration to Ground Drug Policy in Facts and Science Instead of Fear and Stigma Drug Researchers Join Satellite Marches Across the Country Washington, DC. – (ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. On April 22, 2017, dozens of drug policy researchers and their allies will leave their colleges and universities[Read More…]
Earth Day Celebration at Thorn Creek Nature Center Saturday, April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2017. Earth Day at Thorn Creek Woods on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m. this year celebrates the soil right beneath your feet. Free fun for all ages! Did you know that soils are named and classified just like species of plants and animals? [Read More…]
Legal Protest Targets Trump’s Plan to Frack 100,000 Acres in Colorado
Dinosaur National National Monument (Source: nps.gov) Fracking Threatens Colorado River, Endangered Species, Climate, Rocky Mountain National Park and Dinosaur National Monument DENVER—(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. Conservation groups have filed an administrative protest challenging a federal decision to offer for leasing in June more than 100,000 acres of federal public land in[Read More…]
U.S. Hurricane Forecasters Embark on Preparedness Mission to Mexico and Caribbean
Public invited to tour U.S. Air Force Reserve ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. The 2017 hurricane season is fast approaching, and NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events, including tours aboard a hurricane hunter aircraft to help communities in Mexico and the[Read More…]
Sierra Club: City of Chicago Announces Commitment to Transition Public Buildings to 100% Renewable Energy
Mayor Emanuel announces plans to move public municipal operations to 100% clean energy by 2025 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Sunday announced a commitment to transition Chicago municipal buildings and operations to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2025. Chicago’s commitment represents the largest fleet[Read More…]
On Monday, April 17 Sierra Club to Discuss How Donald Trump Threatens Environment and What You Can Do to Stop Him
Jack Darin, Director, Sierra Club of Illinois (Photo: Furnished) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Chicago’s 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore invites you to the next monthly meeting of the 49th Ward Democratic Party as we welcome Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club in Illinois. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 17th,[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Announces Earth Week Celebration April 15 through April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to celebrate Earth Week with several events scheduled April 15 to April 22. April 15 Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. Receive a free tree from the[Read More…]
Weather, Existing Socio-economic Factors Compounded Colombian Landslide Tragedy – UN Agency
Using auxiliary power plants, emergency crews have restored power service to nearly 20 per cent of Mocoa, a city in Putamayo province, Colombia, after a deadly landslide on 31 March 2017. Photo: National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) Colombia COLUMBIA–(ENEWSPF)–4 April 2017 – Very heavy rainfall triggered the landslides that[Read More…]
Renewable Energy Sources Could Be Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Within 10 Years – UN-Backed Report
Sustainable energy. Photo: World Bank/Dana Smillie NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 April 2017 – A new United Nations-backed report has revealed overwhelming consensus that renewable power will dominate in the future, with many experts saying that even large international corporations are increasingly choosing renewable energy products either from utilities or through direct investment[Read More…]
