Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2012. Add “Creates American Jobs” to your list of reasons to buy organic. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), producing U.S. foods organically creates thousands more jobs than if that food were produced using dhemucal-intensive agricultural methods. The OTA report, “2010 Impacts of the U.S. Organic[Read More…]
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Illinois to Receive $9,495,638 in Grants From the New Health Care Law for Community Health Centers
Grants from the Affordable Care Act will help build and expand health centers, create jobs, and expand access to an additional 860,000 patients nationwide Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2012. Today Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $9,495,638 in grants awarded to community health centers in Illinois due to the[Read More…]
In Fracking Secrecy Court Case, Newspapers Get Support From Doctors, Scientists, Advocates
Group files legal brief arguing public, journalists are entitled to fracking health impact info Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2012. In a court case over gas industry secrecy, doctors, scientists, researchers and advocates are lending support to newspapers fighting for access to information that could shed light on the health impacts of[Read More…]
Unmanned Robots Protect Plant Workers, Play Pivotal Role in Fukushima Daiichi’s Recovery Efforts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2012. Packbot enters Fukushima Daiichi unit 3’s reactor building for the first time since the accident. (Click to enlarge.) When many of us think of robots, images of Wall-E, Optimus Prime, R2-D2 and other droids from our favorite science-fiction movies come to mind. However, robots have many[Read More…]
Citing Lack of Efficacy, EPA Orders Hospital Disinfectant Removed from Market
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2012. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered the manufacturer of an antimicrobial disinfectant intended for use in hospitals to remove the product from sale. Citing a violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order[Read More…]
IDOT Highlights Commitment to Sustainability Practices During Earth Week
Agency Promotes Green Initiatives Statewide SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2012. Marking national Earth Week in Illinois, Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today highlighted several innovative sustainability practices and programs under way across the state. Schneider underscored the department’s commitment to activities that build environmental awareness, preserve state funds, and make the most effective[Read More…]
Crow Tribe, United States and State of Montana Sign Historic Water Compact
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012. The Crow Tribe Apsáalooke Nation, the United States of America and the State of Montana executed the Crow Tribe-Montana Water Rights Compact in an historic signing ceremony today at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Crow Chairman Cedric Black Eagle[Read More…]
Conservation Groups Seek to Break World Record with Largest-Ever Polar Bear Uprising
President Obama: “No drilling in the Polar Bear Seas this summer” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012. On Saturday, concerned citizens will come together for “Polar Bear Uprisings” across the country and around the world to deliver a message to President Barack Obama – no drilling in the Polar Bear Seas this summer.[Read More…]
NOAA Releases Final Management Plan for Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012 A scuba diver swims amid a school of fish at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) A new rule prohibiting killing, injuring, touching or disturbing whale sharks and rays is part of the final management plan, regulations and environmental assessment for NOAA’s[Read More…]
Space Station Trio Lands Safely In Kazakhstan
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012. Three members of the Expedition 30 crew undocked from the International Space Station and safely returned to Earth on Friday, wrapping up a five-and-a-half-month mission in space. Commander Dan Burbank of NASA and Russian Flight Engineers Anatoly Ivanishin and Anton Shkaplerov landed their Soyuz TMA-22 spacecraft in[Read More…]
