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…]
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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…]
USDA Announces Recipients of Conservation Innovation Grants in 40 States
Grants support pioneering efforts in conserving and protecting natural resources, enhancing agricultural productivity WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the winning proposals for the 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Through CIG, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing nearly $22.5 million in innovative conservation technologies[Read More…]
A Man the U.S. Should Have Known Better; Cancer Claims Environmental Advocate Jack Layton
Cancer Claims Canadian Leader at 61 MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Thomas Mulcair, left, poses with Jack Layton, who passed away today at age 61. SafeLawns and the environmental community lost an amazing ally this morning when Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party in Canada, passed away at 61[Read More…]
Simple Security For Wireless
Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. In early August, at the Def Con conference — a major annual gathering of computer hackers — someone apparently hacked into many of the attendees’ cell phones,[Read More…]
Illinois Residents Will ‘Be Solar Inspired’ by Attending the World’s Largest Solar Energy Event on Saturday October 1st
Chicago IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011 Be solar inspired! View renewable energy systems in action! The Illinois Solar Tour is a FREE self-guided, statewide event that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to become energy independent. Renewable energy system owners and[Read More…]
First Human West Nile Virus Cases in Illinois for 2011 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus cases reported in Illinois for 2011. The Cook County Health Department reported a man in his 80s became ill earlier this month and the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reported a man[Read More…]
Another Earthquake, This One 5.2 Magnitude, Strikes Vanuatu
Vanuatu-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of another earthquake, this one 5.2 magnitude, striking Vanuatu. Clocking in on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 01:24:13 UTC, or 08:24:13 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), the quake struck at a depth of 32.9 km (20.4 miles). The epicenter was[Read More…]
USGS: 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Republic of Vanuatu, South Pacific
Vanuatu-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Republic of Vanuatu, an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The quake hit on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 16:55:02 UTC, 11:55:02 AM (CDT) – Central Daylight[Read More…]
Persistent Pesticides Appear to be One Cause of Diabetes
Maine–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2011. While a study out of Sweden earlier this year reported a link between Type II Diabetes in the elderly and persistent organic pollutants, a more recent study out of Finland appears to have found that POPs cause Type II Diabetes in some people. According to an article[Read More…]
