Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011 – 2 PM EDT About this product: This graphic shows an approximate representation of coastal areas under a hurricane warning (red), hurricane watch (pink), tropical storm warning (blue) and tropical storm watch (yellow). The orange circle indicates the current position of the center of the tropical[Read More…]
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5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Part of Colorado
COLORADO—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that the strongest earthquake in nearly 40 years shook southwestern Colorado late Monday. The 5.3 magnitude quake struck an area in the central part of Colorado Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 05:46:19 UTC, 12:46:19 AM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), about 290[Read More…]
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Washington, DC; Two Virginia Nuclear Reactors Taken Off Line
Washington, DC—(ENWESPF)—August 23, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Washington, DC. The epicenter was located in Mineral, Virginia. Striking on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 17:51:03 UTC, 12:51:03 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), the epicenter was located at coordinates 37.975°N, 77.969°W, a depth[Read More…]
UN Agency Reports First Signs of Antarctic Ozone Depletion This Year
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 August 2011. Signs of ozone depletion are again appearing over the Antarctic, the United Nations reported today, adding that prevailing temperatures and polar stratospheric clouds indicate that the degree of ozone loss this year will most likely be about average in comparison to the past decade. However,[Read More…]
Anti-Aging Techniques Not Yet Viewed as Acceptable U of T Research Shows
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Studies from the University of Toronto’s psychology department show that people who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques such as sun-avoidance and facial creams and younger adults are more negative about[Read More…]
Learning the Lessons of Fukushima
Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants. Cambridge, Massachusetts—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011. Among the lessons to be learned from the accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daichii nuclear powerplant, according to a new report from MIT, are that emergency generators should be better protected from flooding and[Read More…]
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges That Claim Nivea Skin Cream Can Help Consumers Slim Down
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized the Order settling charges against Beiersdorf, Inc. for falsely claiming that regular use of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream can significantly reduce users’ body size. The company also agreed to pay $900,000 as part of[Read More…]
Beyond Pesticides’ Back to School Checklist
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. It’s that time of the year again for kids to return to the classroom. For others it’s their first time meeting new friends, new teachers in a new school. However, children may face unexpected dangers from antibacterial chemicals and other pesticides used in and around schools.[Read More…]
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia
Sumatra, Indonesia-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Service has issued a report of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake striking southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake happened on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 20°2:20 UTC, at a precise location of 6.410°S, 103.985°E, and a depth of 31.3 km (19.4 miles). The epicenter was[Read More…]
Roundup May Be Damaging Soil and Reducing Yields, Says USDA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) official speaking at an agricultural conference said that the heavy use of Roundup, an herbicide manufactured by Monsanto and used heavily on “Roundup Ready” genetically engineered (GE) crops, appears to be causing harmful changes in soil and potentially hindering yields[Read More…]
