Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2012. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today they are partnering to enhance the Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA®) for the Arctic region by summer 2012. ERMA® is the same interactive online mapping tool used by[Read More…]
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January 2012 the fourth warmest for the contiguous United States
Locations across Alaska record cold for the month (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. During January, warmer-than-average conditions enveloped most of the contiguous United States, with widespread below-average precipitation. The overall weather pattern for the month was reflected in the lack of snow for much of the Northern Plains, Midwest,[Read More…]
Audubon Celebrates Creation of Everglades Refuge
Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge marks an early win in Audubon’s strategy for protecting Important Bird Areas Tallahassee, FL –(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. An early win in Audubon’s strategy for protecting Important Bird Areas as part of a new Atlantic Flyways strategy came about in the Greater Everglades this month.[Read More…]
Why Ban Lawn Pesticides? The List of Reasons Keeps Growing
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. With several states and additional Canadian municipalities considering bans on synthetic pesticides used to maintain landscapes, we’re often asked to summarize all the reasons why we advocate for legislation that makes certain products illegal. Here’s the primer: LAWNS AND SAFETY The industry that manufactures and applies synthetic[Read More…]
IL Health Department Encourages Testing, Education on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sponsoring health fairs, testing events and symposiums through its Center for Minority Health Services to encourage HIV testing and continue providing education and resources about the disease in black communities statewide.[Read More…]
Nine in 10 U.S. Adults Get Too Much Sodium Every Day
Main sources of sodium include many common foods Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items. The latest Vital Signs[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Administration Announces New Steps to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2012. The Obama Administration today announced new efforts to fight Alzheimer’s disease, including immediately making an additional $50 million available for cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research. In addition, the administration announced that its Fiscal Year 2013 budget will boost funding for Alzheimer’s research by $80 million. Today’s announcement also[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Week Kicks Off Feb. 13
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. The medical cannabis community is under attack, and we must be heard! More than 100 DEA raids, dozens of federal prosecutions, manipulation of the tax code, and threats to landlords and elected officials — the aggressive, anti-medical cannabis efforts of Obamaʼs Justice Department must stop! Join[Read More…]
Tell USDA to Support Phase-Out of Synthetic Amino Acid for Poultry
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) is accepting public comments until April 6, 2012 on a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) proposal to begin phasing out the use of the synthetic methionine, with a reduction in the current allowable level. Methionine is[Read More…]
Congress Approves Durbin Provision to Encourage Sustainable Airport Design
Language promotes Chicago’s leadership in setting environmental standards WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. A provision, authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), that would help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) create a standardized, voluntary set of best practices to help airports operate and build sustainable facilities was included in the FAA[Read More…]
