United Kingdom–(ENEWSPF)–11 October 2011. Wildcat vehicle with Oxford University technology on board. Credit: Oxford University Robotic car technology being developed at Oxford University that interprets its surroundings and makes decisions about where to go could eliminate the agony and cost of traffic jams. Whilst human drivers might use[Read More…]
Environmental
Dirty Water Bill Offered as Amendment in Senate, Act Now
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2011. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) has offered an amendment to a currency bill in the Senate this week which would strip protections against pesticide contamination from the Clean Water Act (CWA). The language of the amendment is the exact same language as Senate bill S. 718,[Read More…]
‘Clean Energy Revolution’ Crucial to Ensure Growth in Poorer Countries – Secretary General Ban
NORWAY–(ENEWSPF)–10 October 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today for a “clean energy revolution” to help the estimated three billion people that lack modern power and urged countries to recognize the impact that energy security has on all aspects of development. “Three billion people rely on charcoal or wood for cooking and[Read More…]
Jova Turns Toward the Northeast as a Strong Category Three Hurricane, October 10, 2011 (2 PM PDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2011 – UPDATE 2 PM PDT. The National Hurricane Center reports that Jova has turned toward the northeast as a strong Category Three Hurricane. Watches and Warnings The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the northwestern coast of Mexico from north of Cab[Read More…]
Shocking Keystone XL Pipeline Conflict of Interest Exposed by New York Times
Pipeline permit applicant TransCanada recommended firm with which it had close ties to conduct State Department’s environmental review; firm produced fatally flawed review WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2011. An exposé in Saturday’s New York Times reveals that the State Department “flouted the intent of a federal law” in hiring contractor Cardno[Read More…]
Leftover Toxic Pesticide Incites Anger in Maryland
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2011 California led the charge to ban methyl bromide, but stockpiles still remain that may be used in certain situations. In Maryland, where we have more SafeLawns followers than any state outside of New England, folks are asking us to get involved in a growing controversy surrounding the[Read More…]
U.S. Experiences Warmer Than Average September
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011 Significant events for September 2011. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) During September, a persistent upper-level weather pattern brought above-average temperatures to the western third of the country, below-average temperatures to the central United States, and above-normal temperatures to the Northeast. The remnants of tropical storm Lee brought significant[Read More…]
Toxic Brain Chemical Must Be Banned: Health Professionals Demand EPA Take Action
Children in rural communities get a “double-dose” of the pesticide chlorpyrifos from food and drift from neighboring fields Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2011. As children settle into the new school year, health professionals are demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ban the neurotoxic chemical chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used on[Read More…]
State Department Accused of Overseeing ‘Broken’ Process at Final Keystone XL Public Hearing
Landowners, indigenous leaders, youth and other concerned citizens to speak out against dirty tar sands oil pipeline, but will biased State Department listen? WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2011. The State Department is expected to face tough questions today about the mounting evidence of oil industry cronyism and bias in its review[Read More…]
EPA Announces Funding to Restore Northern Lake Michigan and Put People Back to Work
EPA provides over $1.1 million for Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Band watersheds Traverse City, Michigan—(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects in Northern Michigan totaling $1.1 million. The projects will help to restore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National[Read More…]
