NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. The world will increasingly experience water scarcity for agriculture as a result of climate change, a phenomenon that will affect the livelihoods of rural communities and the food security of urban dwellers, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a survey released today.[Read More…]
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Commerce and NOAA Release National Aquaculture Policies
National Aquaculture Policies to Increase Domestic Seafood Production, Create Sustainable Jobs, and Restore Marine Habitats Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. The Department of Commerce and NOAA today released national sustainable marine aquaculture policies to meet the growing demand for healthy seafood, to create jobs in coastal communities, and restore vital ecosystems.[Read More…]
U.S. Slightly Cooler and Wetter Than Normal in May
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Last month, the contiguous United States had dramatic shifts in regional temperatures, but overall May was slightly cooler and wetter than normal. The spring was marked by record moisture in the Northwest and the Ohio River Valley, while drought conditions intensified across the South, according to[Read More…]
Parrots and Crows Show Their Inventive Side
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. A team of researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Vienna have tested the technical skills and innovation abilities of two of the most intelligent birds known, kea parrots and New Caledonian crows. New Caledonian crows regularly use and manufacture complex tools in the wild to[Read More…]
Potential New Target for Smoking Cessation Without Weight Gain
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. A new study uncovers a brain mechanism that could be targeted for new medications designed to help people quit smoking without gaining weight. This research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, shows that a specific subclass[Read More…]
Track Star and UN Advocate Carl Lewis to Visit Dominican Republic and Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. Nine-time Olympic gold medallist and United Nations advocate Carl Lewis will embark tomorrow on a visit to the Dominican Republic and Haiti to meet with national leaders and visit forestry and agricultural projects. The United States track star, who was designated a Goodwill Ambassador for the[Read More…]
More Than One Billion People Worldwide Face Some Form of Disability
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–9 June 2011. More than one billion people worldwide experience some form of disability, the United Nations and the World Bank said today in a report that calls for the elimination of barriers that often force the people with disabilities to “the margins of society.” The World Report on Disability,[Read More…]
Department of Energy Announces up to $70 Million to Advance Technology and Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. In support of President Obama’s goal of generating 80% of the country’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2035, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the availability of up to $70 million in new funding over three years for technology advancements in geothermal[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on MWRD Vote to Support Disinfecting Sewage that Enters Chicago River
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after learning that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago voted to support the disinfection of wastewater before it enters portions of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. “Chicago is a world-class city with an[Read More…]
NRC Continues Examination of Emergency Procedures at U.S. Nuclear Plants
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today issued inspection results for the 104 operating U.S. nuclear power reactors, regarding their guidelines for continuing to protect the public even if accidents were to damage their reactor cores. “While overall we believe plants are safe and all of the[Read More…]
