NEW DELHI–(ENEWSPF)–SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 – Novartis will go before the Indian Supreme Court tomorrow in the latest attempt by the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company to undermine a key public health safeguard in Indian patent law specifically designed to prevent drug companies from abusively patenting known medicines. If successful, the move[Read More…]
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Departments of Energy and Interior Award Nearly $17 Million for Advanced Hydropower Technologies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. U.S. Department Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced nearly $17 million in funding over the next three years for research and development projects to advance hydropower technology. Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth Opposes NAFTA-Style Investment Chapter in Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
Negotiators meeting in Chicago should ditch unfair investment provisions that threaten the environment CHICAGO, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011. As representatives from the United States and eight other Pacific countries gathered behind closed doors in a Chicago hotel to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, environmental, public health, family farm, labor and[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Mid-Cycle Assessments for Nation’s Nuclear Plants
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued mid-cycle assessment letters to the nation’s 104 operating commercial nuclear power plants. The agency’s most recent assessments show that all plants continue to operate safely. “We ensure nuclear power plants are safe, inspecting them and rating their performance regularly,[Read More…]
U.S. Blood Supply Vulnerable To Parasitic Infection Spread By Ticks
To reduce risk, Babesia test is needed to screen blood donors Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011. Babesia, a tickborne parasite of red blood cells, is being transmitted through blood transfusions, according to results of a collaborative study, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of data from the past[Read More…]
September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
More than 2,900 newborns screened & diagnosed with sickle cell disease Under Illinois Program SPRINGFIELD, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011. September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding families that newborn screening, parental education and comprehensive care can markedly reduce this debilitating illness.[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Bermuda, September 6, 2011 (UPDATE 11 AM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 11 AM AST. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hurricane Katia has weakened a little. However, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda. Watches and Warnings The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm watch for Bermuda. Summary of Watches[Read More…]
Major Hurricane Katia Moving Steadily Northwestward, September 6, 2011 (UPDATE 5 AM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 5 AM AST. The National Hurricane Center reports that major Hurricane Katia is moving steadily northwestward. Dangerous rip currents remain the main hazard along the U.S. east coast and Bermuda. There are no coastal Watches or Warnings currently in effect. Discussion and 48-hour Outlook[Read More…]
Low Doses of Pesticides Put Honey Bees at Risk
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. Scientists in France have discovered that honey bees are at a higher risk of dying from infection by Nosema ceranae (N. ceranae) when they are exposed to low doses of insecticides. The results, presented in the journal PLoS ONE, support the theory that combining more N.[Read More…]
Katia Becomes a Category 3 Hurricane, September 5, 2011 (UPDATE 5 PM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2011 – UPDATE 5 PM AST. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Katia has become a major hurricane. The biggest threat continues to be dangerous rip currents along the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda. While there are no coast Watches or Warnings in effect, interest in[Read More…]
