MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2012. It has taken several years for science to catch up with common sense in the nonsense known as colony collapse disorder in bees. It was obvious to us more than five years ago that a class of pesticides known as neonicotines — imidacloprid, chothianidin and others —[Read More…]
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Earth’s Magnetic Field Provides Vital Protection
EUROPE–(ENEWSPF)–A chance alignment of planets during a passing gust of the solar wind has allowed scientists to compare the protective effects of Earth’s magnetic field with that of Mars’ naked atmosphere. The result is clear: Earth’s magnetic field is vital for keeping our atmosphere in place. The alignment took place[Read More…]
Cassini Spies Wave Rattling Jet Stream on Jupiter
PASADENA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)– New movies of Jupiter are the first to catch an invisible wave shaking up one of the giant planet’s jet streams, an interaction that also takes place in Earth’s atmosphere and influences the weather. The movies, made from images taken by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft when it flew by[Read More…]
NASA March 13 NuSTAR Media Briefing Postponed
PASADENA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF) — The Tuesday, March 13, media briefing to discuss the upcoming launch of the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) has been postponed. The spacecraft will lift off on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket, which will be released from an aircraft originating from the Kwajalein Atoll in the[Read More…]
Interior Announces Onshore Wind Energy Guidelines
Voluntary measures will help wind energy developers minimize impacts on wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2012. The Department of the Interior today released guidelines designed to help wind energy project developers avoid and minimize impacts of land-based wind projects on wildlife and their habitats. The voluntary guidelines will help shape the[Read More…]
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Restore the Nation’s Forests Through Science and Collaboration
Secretary Vilsack announces publication of the final land management planning rule WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final Planning Rule for America’s 193-million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic[Read More…]
Clover is Making a Lawn Comeback
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2012 ‘Dark Dancer,’ a four-leaf clover perennial intended for use in gardens, was initially bred with the Dutch white clover most commonly found on lawns. Dutch white clover is already greening on this northern lawn. The clover helps feed the surrounding grass plants by storing atmospheric nitrogen in[Read More…]
Methyl Iodide Maker Halts Sales in the U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2012. In a victory for environmentalists and farmworkers, manufacturers of the controversial and highly toxic fumigant methyl iodide announced it will cease selling its products containing the chemical in the U.S. market earlier this week. Representatives from the Tokyo-based company, Arysta LifeScience say that the decision was[Read More…]
Europe’s Smart Supply Ship on Its Way to Space Station
EU–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2012. ATV-3 launch on Ariane PR 9 2012 – ESA’s ATV Edoardo Amaldi lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, today at 04:34 GMT (05:34 CET, 01:34 local) on an Ariane 5 launcher, operated by Arianespace, heading towards the International Space Station. The Automated[Read More…]
Durbin Announces His Opposition to S.S. Badger Effort to Secure New EPA Permit
Calls company’s plan to clean up operations “far-fetched” and unrealistic WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012. In a letter to the owner of the S.S. Badger, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that he will actively oppose the company’s efforts to secure a permit that would allow the S.S. Badger to[Read More…]
