Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released a list of pesticide products available for use on marijuana cultivated within the state. The list, which contains 257 pesticide products, aligns with similar product lists published by Washington State and Colorado, and raises the same concerns[Read More…]
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Health Professionals Call for Revision of EPA Fracking Study
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Citing clear evidence of water contamination linked to fracking, more than 100 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals said today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should revise the conclusion of its landmark study on the controversial drilling technique. The comments from the health professionals came at[Read More…]
Proposed Oregon Legislation Would Allow Communities to Protect Farmers’ Traditional Crops from Contamination by Genetically Engineered Crops
Salem, OR –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. With backing from groups representing family farmers and food advocates, Oregon Representative Paul Holvey has introduced legislation that would give local governments back the right to protect farmers growing traditional crops from contamination by genetically engineered crops. The Transgenic Contamination Prevention Bill (HB 4122) would[Read More…]
Energy Department Announces $58 Million to Advance Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Technologies
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced more than $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements and released a report highlighting the successes of DOE’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program while touring the newest vehicle technologies at the Washington Auto Show today.[Read More…]
Sierra Club Launches New National Campaign for 100% Clean Energy
#ReadyFor100 challenges 100 U.S. cities to commit to 100% clean energy San Francisco, CA –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. On the heels of the historic Paris Climate Agreement, the nation’s largest grassroots environmental group is throwing its weight behind clean energy with its new #ReadyFor100 campaign. With 2.4 million members and supporters,[Read More…]
Energy Department Announces $18 Million to Develop Solar Energy Storage Solutions, Boost Grid Resiliency
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. As part of the Energy Department’s Grid Modernization Initiative announced by Secretary Ernest Moniz last week to improve the resiliency, reliability and security of the nation’s electrical power grid, DOE today announced $18 million in funding for six new projects across the United States. These[Read More…]
Energy Department Announces New Investments in Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors to Help Meet America’s Carbon Emission Reduction Goal
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2016. In support of the Administration’s goal to produce more carbon-free energy, today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of two companies, X-energy and Southern Company, to further develop advanced nuclear reactor designs. These awards, with a multi-year cost share of up to $80[Read More…]
Earthjustice Files Challenge to Utility-Sponsored Solar Amendment
Misleading measure should not go before voters Florida International University Solar House at Engineering Campus. Junior Henry / CC BY 2.0 Tallahassee, FL —(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2016. Earthjustice has filed a legal brief with the Florida Supreme Court, which argues that the utility-backed “Smart Solar” amendment should be removed from the[Read More…]
Sales of Organic Pest Controls Growing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2016. A new analysis finds that sales of organic pest control products are now on par with their traditional chemical pest controls for U.S. garden retailers, with retailers reporting that the organic options have a higher increase in sales than their chemical counterpart each year. The report,[Read More…]
California Ballot Measure Would Restore Bird Habitat, Provide Clean Water and Ensure Flood Protection
Tax proposal would raise $500 million to create a healthier bay for people and wildlife American Coot. Photo: Alan Murphy/Audubon Photography Awards OAKLAND, Calif. –(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2016. In a move that seeks to breathe new life into one of the Western Hemisphere’s most important natural places, the San Francisco Bay[Read More…]
