By analyzing the size and shape of the bow shock on this March 25, 2008 coronal mass ejection (the loop extending to the left) scientists have devised a technique to measure magnetic fields near the sun. Credit: SOHO/LASCO (ESA & NASA) NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center-(ENEWSPF)- Those who study the[Read More…]
Science
Global Temperatures Were Seventh Warmest on Record for June
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The globe experienced the seventh warmest June since record keeping began in 1880. The Arctic sea ice extent was the second smallest extent for June on record. The monthly analysis from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides[Read More…]
NOAA is Taking Steps to Protect Sea Turtles in the Gulf
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. With additional areas in the Gulf opening to shrimping on Friday, NOAA is continuing to help fishermen comply with Turtle Excluder Device (TED) regulations designed to prevent turtles from being caught in shrimp trawl nets. NOAA’s Fisheries Service Office of Law Enforcement has put extra personnel[Read More…]
Salazar Approves Major Renewable Energy Projects, Identifies Next Step in Solar Energy Development
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Advancing the Obama Administration’s commitment to rapid and responsible development of large-scale renewable energy, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the approval of four new projects on public lands, the launch of environmental reviews on three others, and the next step in a comprehensive environmental[Read More…]
Alleged Fake CIA Vaccination Campaign Undermines Medical Care
Doctors Without Borders Condemns Use of Medical Aid for Military Objectives; Reported Ruse Risks Damaging Trust Critical for Health Workers and Humanitarian Aid NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–JULY 14, 2011—The United States government’s alleged misuse of a vaccination campaign in Pakistan for counter-terrorism purposes constitutes a dangerous abuse of medical care, which threatens[Read More…]
New Energy Star Initiative Recognizes Cutting-Edge Products with Highest Energy Efficiency
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today are announcing for the first time products recognized as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that have earned the Energy Star label. This pilot program is part of Energy Star’s overall commitment[Read More…]
NIH-funded Study Shows Reduction in Death for Men With Intermediate-Grade Prostate Cancer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Short-term hormone therapy given in combination with radiation therapy to men with early-stage prostate cancer increased their chances of living longer compared to treatment with radiation therapy alone, according to a clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of[Read More…]
HHS Announces New Investment in School-Based Health Centers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today announced awards of $95 million to 278 school-based health center programs across the country. Provided by the Affordable Care Act, the awards will help clinics expand and provide more health care services at schools nationwide. The[Read More…]
New Lawn Chemical Suspected in Mysterious Deaths of Trees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Millions of dollars’ worth of Norway spruce and white pine trees are mysteriously turning brown and dying this summer, and the chief suspect is a new lawn chemical. The product, Imprelis, a new herbicide manufactured by DuPont, is suspected by State officials and lawn care professionals[Read More…]
Heat Plus Moisture Equals Fungal Disease for Lawns
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011. Actinovate Can Suppress the Worst Lawn Problems Dollar spot Lawns are naturally waving their brown flags these days in the face of record heat in many parts of the country. “Cool-season” grasses — fescues, ryegrasses, bentgrasses and bluegrasses — just don’t like it[Read More…]
