Washington, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. According to an analysis released today by the Center for American Progress, the National Park Service’s, or NPS’, annual list of deferred maintenance projects could be a Trojan horse for the Trump administration to give away hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money[Read More…]
Environmental
Monarch Butterfly Population Drops by Nearly One-third
Iconic Butterfly Has Declined by More Than 80 Percent in Recent Decades WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2017. The annual overwintering count of monarch butterflies released today confirms butterfly numbers fell by nearly one-third from last year’s count, indicating an ongoing risk of extinction for America’s most well-known butterfly. Scientists report that this[Read More…]
Sierra Club Slams Republican Bill to Eliminate EPA
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Congressional Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, has introduced a bill in the House that would terminate the EPA by the end of 2018. In response, Sierra Club Legislative Director Melinda Pierce released the following statement: “Congressional Republicans have finally pulled back the curtain and revealed[Read More…]
One Earth Film Festival Presents 6th Annual Green Carpet Gala on March 3
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Mingle with like-minded friends who believe in sustainability and creativity. Meet leaders of the environmental movement and filmmaking community. This is a place where ideas and art merge, where people who care about the planet express themselves frankly and elegantly. Join us for our Sixth[Read More…]
February 2017 Events at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. As old man winter howls down from the north and blankets Thorn Creek Woods, the hardy birds and mammals tuck themselves into the nooks of trees and bed down amongst fallen leaves. Hikers wear extra layers of clothes and are eager to make the first[Read More…]
170 Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Reject Ryan Zinke for Interior Secretary
Congressman Would Do Irreparable Damage to Endangered Species, Public Lands, Climate WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. One hundred seventy conservation groups today urged the U.S. Senate to reject Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) as the next interior secretary. Senators will vote in the coming weeks on whether to place Zinke in charge of[Read More…]
Hoo Eats Whom; the Owl Food Chain Program at Thorn Creek Nature Preserve on February 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. Entangle yourself in a group-constructed woodland web of life, and discover first-hand the interdependence of producers, consumers, predators and decomposers. Which one would you prefer to be, in the end? Then dissect an owl pellet to examine just “hoo” is the predator’s prey. The program[Read More…]
Beginning Birding for All at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. Come to “Beginning Birding for All” open house, Saturday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for help with all things birds! For basic bird identifications – and tricky ones, too -, choosing binoculars, bird feeding and feeder tips, local bird checklists and more.[Read More…]
Fukushima Reactor #2 Pressure Vessel Breached, Rising to “Unimaginable” Levels of Radiation
JAPAN–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 By Orcas George Radiation at highest level since 2011 Radiation levels inside a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station are at their highest since the plant suffered a triple meltdown almost six years ago. The facility’s operator, Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), said atmospheric readings as high[Read More…]
Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count Marks Its 20th Year
Birdwatchers around the world to take part February 17-20. NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017. A lot has changed since the first Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was held in 1998. Each year brings unwavering enthusiasm from the growing number of participants in this now-global event. The 20th annual GBBC is taking place February[Read More…]
