Penguins of Kerguelen EU–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2012. A worldwide chain of Galileo ground stations on some of the remotest sites on Earth is nearing completion ahead of this year’s launch of two more satellites. Engineers spent a hectic Christmas and New Year on the main island of the Kerguelen group in[Read More…]
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary on TransCanada Plans to Build Pipeline Bringing Crude Oil from Cushing, Oklahoma to Gulf of Mexico
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. The President welcomes today’s news that TransCanada plans to build a pipeline to bring crude oil from Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Gulf of Mexico. As the President made clear in January, we support the company’s interest in proceeding with this project, which will help address the[Read More…]
Illinois Medical Marijuana HB 30 Full Text
IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. Creates the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Provides that when a person has been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition, the person and the person’s primary caregiver may be issued a registry identification card by the Department of Public Health[Read More…]
Polar Protection on Ice
London, U.K.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. The polar waters of the Arctic and Antarctic are in jeopardy as a result of substantial delays to the development of environmental protection rules which will reduce the impact of shipping on these delicate regions. Last week the International Maritime Organization[1] shelved the development of environmental[Read More…]
With Industry Objecting, EPA Sets Dioxin Exposure Limits for Acute Effects
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2012. For the first time since its initial evaluation almost 30 years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised, despite objections from the chemical industry, its dioxin exposure assessment for acute human health risks –setting an “acceptable” level of 0.7 picograms per kilogram per day.[Read More…]
Build a Birdhouse and More in March at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Spring is on its way – why not come out and hike through Thorn Creek Woods and stop in and visit the nature center? Nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, the nature center resides[Read More…]
NRDC Renews Call to Ban Most Common Lawn Weed Killer
Center for Food Safety Asks for Public Comment to Fight Increased Use of 2,4-D MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2012. What would you think of a product that had these types of warnings on the label: “EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING-POISON . . . Keep out of reach of children . . . Avoid contact[Read More…]
Wyoming Asks Supreme Court to Hear Roadless Rule Case
Earthjustice will be there to defend forest protections Bozeman, MT–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. Today, the State of Wyoming announced its intention to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider hearing its challenge to the landmark Roadless Rule, which protects 50 million acres of pristine National Forest lands. Wyoming lost its challenge[Read More…]
Second Court Victory In One Week To Uphold Local Fracking Ban
People go toe-to-toe with oil & gas industry. And win Middlefield, NY–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. For the second time in a week, a court has ruled in favor of a small town’s right to ban industrial gas development, including the controversial gas development technique known as fracking. State Supreme Court Justice[Read More…]
Chevron Paid Thousands to Influence Government Trade Talks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2012. Chevron Corp. paid thousands of dollars to sponsor an exclusive corporate reception today in Washington, DC, which will be attended by foreign ambassadors and U.S. state governors, in an effort to influence ongoing talks of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This influence peddling occurs on the heels[Read More…]
