NRDC: ‘Budget Balances Needs of Today With the Wellbeing of Future Generations.’ WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2012. The annual “Green Budget” report, sent to Congress today, outlines key federal investments and cuts that will keep air and water clean, and wildlife and outdoor spaces protected. The Natural Resources Defense Council and more[Read More…]
Science
Could Venus be shifting gear?
EU–(ENEWSPF)–10 February 2012. ESA’s Venus Express spacecraft has discovered that our cloud-covered neighbour spins a little slower than previously measured. Peering through the dense atmosphere in the infrared, the orbiter found surface features were not quite where they should be. Using the VIRTIS instrument at infrared wavelengths to penetrate the[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: Women’s Preventive Services and Religious Institutions
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2012. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans will cover women’s preventive services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible beginning in August, 2012. This new law will save money for millions of Americans and ensure Americans nationwide get the high-quality care they[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh Demands Healthcare for the 99%
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2012. On Saturday, February 11th, members of Occupy Pittsburgh will demonstrate to take on health care giants UPMC and Highmark, two “not-for profit” insurance companies whose primary work is to ensure their own profitability. In a match that could have been fought in a professional wrestling[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Concludes Hearing on Vogtle New Reactors, First-ever Combined Licenses to be Issued
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2012. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has concluded its mandatory hearing on Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) application for two Combined Licenses (COL) at the Vogtle site in Georgia. In a 4-1 vote, the Commission found the staff’s review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and[Read More…]
Governor Proclaims Thousand Cankers Disease A Threat To Illinois’ Walnut Trees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) to be a viable threat to Illinois’ native Black Walnut tree population. Quinn approved regulatory measures this month to restrict the movement of potentially-infested products into Illinois as a preventative measure to protect the economical and environmental[Read More…]
Victory for Clean Air: First Energy to Retire Three West Virginia Coal Plants
Sierra Club calls for responsible transition for workers at the plants West Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2012. In a victory for clean air and local residents’ health, Ohio-based First Energy Corp. announced the retirements of three of its coal-fired power plants in West Virginia. The plants are slated to close on September[Read More…]
Is Arch Coal About to Mine Historic Blair Mountain?
Local and National Groups Rally to Townspeople’s Defense Logan, WV–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2012. Residents of Blair, West Virginia have noticed increased activity from mining company Arch Coal around the historic Blair Mountain Battlefield site. Members of the town have become more and more concerned about Arch’s activities and fear they are[Read More…]
New Satellite Instrument For Improved Weather Forecasts Put Into Service
Commissioning of all instrumentation on America’s new Suomi NPP satellite nearly complete Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2012 In this CrIS image the orange colors represent very warm sea surface temperatures, while magenta represents both very cold temperatures, as well as high-altitude cloud tops. When all of CrIS’s channels are used, users[Read More…]
NOAA Doubles Gulf of Maine Winter Flounder Catch Limits
New science shows overfishing has ended Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2012 Gulf of Maine winter flounder. (Credit: NOAA) NOAA announced yesterday that it is doubling the amount of Gulf of Maine winter flounder commercial fishermen can catch from almost 510,000 pounds to more than 1.1 million pounds for the current fishing season,[Read More…]
