NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011, 4:21 pm Last Friday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held the final public hearing for comment on the draft Environmental Impact Study for the proposed Spectra Pipeline (or “The NJ- NY Expansion Project”). This will be a 30-inch diameter high-pressure pipeline that will bring methane[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 October 2011.   Of the world’s 7 billion, 1.8 billion are young people between the ages of 10 and 24 With the world population projected to reach 7 billion in five days’ time, actions taken now will decide whether the future will be healthy, sustainable and prosperous or[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2011.  A new report highlights scientific research and empirical experiences around the globe that demonstrate the failure of genetically modified (GM) seeds and crops to deliver on their advertised promises to increase yields, reduce pesticide usage, and tolerate drought with “climate ready” traits. A Global Citizens Report[Read More…]

Legislature to Reconvene to Consider Rerouting Controversial Proposed Tar Sands Pipeline LINCOLN, NE–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  Yesterday Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced that he will call a special legislative session to consider rerouting a proposed pipeline that would pump Canadian tar sands crude oil, one of the world’s dirtiest fuels, 1,700[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  NOAA today released the 2010 Final Report on the Performance of the Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery. This report builds upon earlier release of catch and value information for the 2010 groundfish season and includes new information on fishery performance, leasing of quota, costs and employment. NOAA[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a $60 million investment over 3 years for applied scientific research to advance cutting-edge Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies. CSP technologies use mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight to produce[Read More…]

Miami, Fla—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2011 – 2 PM EDT.  The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hurricane Rina is expected to become a major hurricane soon. Watches and Warnings The government of Belize has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the coast of Belize from Belize City northward. Summary of Watches[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  Farmers in California and other states have begun planting bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to attract bees, whose populations have been severely declining in recent years under a complex set of circumstances. Farmers hope to sustain native bees and strengthen dwindling honey bee populations as well as[Read More…]

Spill would be disaster for whooping cranes, other endangered wildlife, and fresh water for millions of people OMAHA, Neb–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  The Center for Biological Diversity, Western Nebraska Resources Council and Friends of the Earth expanded their suit against the Keystone XL pipeline today to challenge claims that spills from[Read More…]

MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2011.  The film ‘A Chemical Reaction’ has been shown twice to large audiences during October, once in St. Paul and also in Minneapolis, and since then smaller groups have inquired about screening the film — which continues to be an instrumental tool in a growing international movement. Here’s[Read More…]