Clean energy economy offers women untapped employment opportunities WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced the availability of “Why Green is Your Color: A Woman’s Guide to a Sustainable Career,” which is designed to help women find and keep higher paying jobs in the clean energy economy.[Read More…]
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Sierra Club Fights Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
Asks for First Ever Full Environmental Impact Statement of Marcellus Shale Fracking Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. This Monday, the Sierra Club filed the first formal objection with the Department of Energy against the export of domestic gas produced from fracking. This objection called the export proposal an unwise plan which would[Read More…]
BSEE and NOAA to Complete Arctic Oil Spill Response Mapping Tool
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…]
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…]
