SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. As a new year has started, the Office of the State Fire Marshal warns residents across the state to pay special attention to the distinct signals sent by carbon monoxide alarms when their life has expired. Frequently, people may believe that a beep coming out of their[Read More…]
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State Department Briefing on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Special Briefing conducted by Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. MODERATOR: Good afternoon. We’re pleased today to have Assistant Secretary Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, who will discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline project. A[Read More…]
California Supreme Court Grants Review of Controversial Medical Marijuana Cases
Advocates applaud decision to review Long Beach & Riverside dispensary regulation cases Sacramento, CA –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. The California Supreme Court issued an order yesterday indicating its intent to review two controversial medical marijuana cases that have resulted in the suspension of several local dispensary ordinances across the state. As[Read More…]
Coalition Appeals Massive Dredging Permit for Coos Bay that Paves the Way for Export of Liquefied Natural Gas and Coal
Permit opens the door to dirty and dangerous fossil fuel exports in Oregon Coos Bay, OR–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. A coalition of local residents, grassroots environmental and clean-energy groups today filed an appeal of the Oregon Department of State Lands’ decision to issue a dredging permit for the Port of Coos[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Earlier today, I received the Secretary of State’s recommendation on the pending application for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. As the State Department made clear last month, the rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s[Read More…]
As Quakes Wreak Havoc for Second Year, UN Urges Seismic Threats Be Taken Seriously
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2012. The United Nations is urging that seismic threats be taken seriously as it published new data today showing that major earthquakes claimed thousands of lives and affected millions of people in both 2010 and 2011. The new statistics published by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction[Read More…]
Ice Traction Aids? Avoid Salt on Lawns and Plants
MAINE:–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Here’s a breakdown of various products available for use, with a review of whether or not they’ll harm your landscape: http://www.safelawns.org/blog/index.php/2011/01/calcium-based-ice-melt-is-safer-for-lawns/ ROCK SALT — This is among the cheapest of the products that actually melt the ice, but it’s also among the most harsh things you can[Read More…]
The Faster-Than-Fast Fourier Transform
For a large range of practically useful cases, MIT researchers find a way to increase the speed of one of the most important algorithms in the information sciences. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The Fourier transform is one of the most fundamental concepts in the information sciences. It’s a method for representing[Read More…]
Report Warns of Higher U.S. Oil Prices in Midwest If Keystone XL Pipeline is Built
NRDC, Oil Change International: Oil Dependence Raises New Security Concerns WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would increase oil prices for American consumers in the Midwest while adding to the profits of Canadian oil companies, according to a new study released today by the Natural Resources[Read More…]
GMO Development in Europe Takes a Hit, Focus on U.S. Markets To Intensify
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Given the persistent wariness of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Europe, Germany’s BASF will stop developing new products targeting the European market. The group announced on January 16 that it plans to refocus its activities in the sector on more receptive regions. Unfortunately, this means BASF[Read More…]
