Public utilities commission finds no new gas-fired plants needed for now San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. After determining that the existing electricity supply can meet the state’s system needs through the year 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted unanimously today to defer any new procurement of fossil fuel[Read More…]
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USGS Releases Global Estimate for Undiscovered, Technically Recoverable Conventional Oil and Gas Resources
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19,k 2012. Excluding the United States, the world holds an estimated 565 billion barrels (bbo) of undiscovered, technically recoverable conventional oil; 5,606 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of undiscovered, technically recoverable conventional natural gas; and 167 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas liquids (NGL), according to a new[Read More…]
Public Invited to Virtually Join NOAA Exploration of the Gulf, Live From the Seafloor
Exploration visits unexplored areas and gas seeps in northern Gulf of Mexico Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer conducts operations in the northern Gulf of Mexico. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) From today through April 28, the public can watch live undersea video and listen in as ocean explorers at[Read More…]
NOAA Proposes Removing Eastern Steller Sea Lions From Endangered Species List
Agency seeks public comment Steller sea lions. Photo: Jamie King, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, NMFS Permit #358-1888 Juneau, AK –(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. NOAA is proposing to remove the eastern Steller sea lion, currently deemed “threatened,” from the list of endangered wildlife, after a status review by its[Read More…]
Wildlife Coexistence Partnership Supports More Than 100 Projects Nationwide in 2011
Defenders of Wildlife helps ranchers, communities coexist with wildlife in nine states and Mexico WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012 – Defenders of Wildlife is taking a comprehensive, proactive approach to helping people and wildlife coexist. Through its Wildlife Coexistence Partnership program, Defenders implemented or provided incentives for projects in nine states across[Read More…]
Chicago Wins Sustainable Cities Award
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center and Siemens Corporation Honor Highlights City’s Ongoing Efforts to be the Most Environmentally Friendly City in the Nation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. Chicago was chosen yesterday as the winner of the Business Civic Leadership Committee’s annual Sustainable Community Award, as part of a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Stabilize Illinois’ Medicaid System
Proposal Saves Medicaid System for Millions SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a plan to stabilize Illinois’ Medicaid system and prevent collapse of the program, one of his top priorities this session. The Governor’s plan creates $2.7 billion in Medicaid savings – which includes more than $2 billion[Read More…]
CDC Issues State Health Care-associated Infection Report
Despite uneven progress, U.S. moving in positive direction toward eliminating serious infections Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. A new state-by-state breakdown of health care-associated infections shows reductions in infection rates across the country. The report also pinpoints that some medical procedures will require stronger infection prevention efforts to maximize patient safety.[Read More…]
Far-off Cousin of Part-time African Lake Found on Titan
Ephemeral lakes on Titan and Earth EU–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2012. A region on Saturn’s moon Titan has been found to be similar to the Etosha Pan in Namibia, Africa. Both are ephemeral lakes – large, shallow depressions that sometimes fill with liquid. Ontario Lacus is the largest lake in the southern[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Stabilize Illinois’ Medicaid System
Proposal Saves Medicaid System for Millions SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a plan to stabilize Illinois’ Medicaid system and prevent collapse of the program, one of his top priorities this session. The Governor’s plan creates $2.7 billion in Medicaid savings – which includes more than $2 billion[Read More…]
