EU–(ENEWSPF)–20 September 2011. Assembly of the three-stage Soyuz The clock is ticking for the first Soyuz flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket, which will carry the first two satellites of Europe’s Galileo navigation system into orbit, is being prepared for launch on 20 October. Final[Read More…]
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University of Toronto-Led Research Improves Performance of Next-Generation Solar Cell Technology
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient colloidal quantum dot (CQD) solar cell ever. The discovery is reported in the latest issue of Nature Materials.[Read More…]
23,000 California RNs to Strike Thursday—09/22/11
Children’s Oakland RN Martha Kuhl, front, with other Children’s, Kaiser, and Sutter RNs in a rally at the NNU Convention in San Francisco September 15. Walkout to Protest Sutter’s Attack on RN Patient Advocacy Rights, Big Cuts in Nurses’ Healthcare, and to Support Kaiser Coworkers. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.[Read More…]
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Guatemala; 1 Confirmed Death
GUATEMALA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck at 2 PM EDT (18:00 UTC) about 32 miles (53 km) southeast of Guatemala City. Evelyn Ruano, a spokesperson with the President’s office reported to CNN that, “We felt some strong termors. We heard[Read More…]
38 Confirmed Dead Following 6.9 Earthquake Along India, Nepal Border
New Delhi—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 38 following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and its aftershocks which struck along the border of India and Nepal. Thirty-one deaths were reported in India with seven others in Nepal, according to each nation’s Home Ministry. More than 90[Read More…]
New UN Report Calls on Asia-Pacific Nations to Transition to Green Economy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 September 2011. A new United Nations report calls on countries in Asia and the Pacific to embark on a ‘green’ industrial revolution that takes advantage of improvements in resource efficiency so that they can prosper in the 21st century. The region currently accounts for more than half of[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care: A Thorough Review
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. This article, published last Friday in Pittsburgh, offers a fairly thorough review of natural lawn care, including links to many excellent products: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/homegarden/s_757182.html Source: safelawns.org
Findings Could Lead to Better Hydrogen Storage
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. Hydrogen has long been considered a promising alternative to fossil fuels for powering cars, trucks and even homes. But one major obstacle has been finding lightweight, robust and[Read More…]
National Nurses United Convention Calls for Stepped Up Push For Wall Street Transaction Tax
Michael Moore to NNU: ‘Your Movement on It is Genius’ Silver Spring,Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Delegates to the second convention of National Nurses United Friday called for a sweeping set of reforms to address the economic crisis swamping American families, and pledged to step up the campaign for a tax on[Read More…]
Sierra Club Releases Spanish-Language TV Ad Criticizing Smog Protections Delay
Delay Will Particularly Affect Latino Communities Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011. Today the Sierra Club released a Spanish-language television ad rejecting President Obama’s decision to delay long overdue, life-saving protections from smog, an acidic air pollutant that contributes to bad air quality days, asthma attacks and severe respiratory illnesses. View the[Read More…]
