Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012.  A study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology finds that exposure to dichlorophenols may be associated food allergies. Dichlorophenols are used as an intermediary in the manufacturing of some of the most commonly used pesticides, such as 2,4-D, and are[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2012.  This year, December 8th marks the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday known as the “Festival of Lights.” Hanukah is a time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, eating good food, and spending time with loved ones—not a time for toxic chemicals to be making[Read More…]

City of Pekin to Receive $4.8 Million Low-Interest Loan to Improve Waste Water Treatment System; Support Almost 400 Jobs PEKIN–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John Kim, and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister today announced that the first loan of the[Read More…]

PASADENA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012.  NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has used its full array of instruments to analyze Martian soil for the first time, and found a complex chemistry within the Martian soil. Water and sulfur and chlorine-containing substances, among other ingredients, showed up in samples Curiosity’s arm delivered to an[Read More…]

    Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. December 4th will be the first ever Wildlife Conservation Day.  And I have instructed U.S. diplomatic missions around the world to work to raise awareness about wildlife trafficking – some will host events, others will start a conversation with various communities.  Our goal is[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. For consumers, the holiday season is full of complicated choices, including the conundrum of how to find the perfect Christmas tree. The most important part of selecting a tree is not its size and shape, but rather finding one that will pose the least risk to[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A storm darkens the sky at the mouth of the Russian River, north of Bodega Bay, Calif. NOAA scientists and colleagues are installing the first of four permanent “atmospheric river observatories” in California this month, to better monitor and predict the impacts of powerful winter storms[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A view of the oil source as seen during an overflight on May 20, 2010. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) A special collection of articles about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill provides the first comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the science used in the unprecedented response effort by[Read More…]

Researchers, educators, residents can compare decades of data on a single screen Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 Low water levels at Old Mission Point Lighthouse at Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, taken in July 2000. Download here. (Credit: NOAA.) The new NOAA Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard, to be presented this week[Read More…]

Twenty Electric Vehicles Will be Added to Fleet in Coming Years as Recent and Pending Purchases, Contracts, and Bid Opportunities Will Advance Mayor’s Goal of Transitioning Fleet to Green Alternatives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an expansion of Chicago’s commitment to green vehicles for its own fleet,[Read More…]