NEW ZEALAND–(ENEWSPF)–7 September 2011.  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the leaders of Pacific island nations today called for urgent international action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stressing that climate change remains one of the greatest threats to the security, well-being and livelihoods of the peoples of the region. They “emphasized the need[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final cancellation order on August 8, 2011 for Rozol Prairie Dog Bait following a court order issued on July 27, 2011, which finds that EPA failed to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). As required[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2011.  California’s approval of the dangerous and controversial agricultural chemical, methyl iodide, suffered serious questions with the release of new documents showing the fumigant’s registration process was flawed. The documents, which were made public as part of a lawsuit challenging the state’s approval of the chemical, show[Read More…]

Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 8 PM AST.  The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hurricane Katia is now expected to produce large waves and gusty Winds on Bermuda. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect: A Tropical Storm Watch is in Effect For: Bermuda A Tropical Storm Watch[Read More…]

Gilmore City, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. Ag Company Offers Calcium Products Ideal for Fall Application If you had mostly dandelions on your lawn last spring, it’s probably because your soil wanted to grow dandelions and not grass. The so-called weeds, in other words, were messengers sent by Mother Nature to tell[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011.  U.S. Department Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced nearly $17 million in funding over the next three years for research and development projects to advance hydropower technology. Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive[Read More…]

Negotiators meeting in Chicago should ditch unfair investment provisions that threaten the environment CHICAGO, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011.  As representatives from the United States and eight other Pacific countries gathered behind closed doors in a Chicago hotel to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, environmental, public health, family farm, labor and[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011.  The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued mid-cycle assessment letters to the nation’s 104 operating commercial nuclear power plants.  The agency’s most recent assessments show that all plants continue to operate safely. “We ensure nuclear power plants are safe, inspecting them and rating their performance regularly,[Read More…]

Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 11 AM AST.  The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hurricane Katia has weakened a little. However, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda. Watches and Warnings The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm watch for Bermuda. Summary of Watches[Read More…]

Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 5 AM AST.  The National Hurricane Center reports that major Hurricane Katia is moving steadily northwestward. Dangerous rip currents remain the main hazard along the U.S. east coast and Bermuda. There are no coastal Watches or Warnings currently in effect. Discussion and 48-hour Outlook[Read More…]