CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced that the state’s Michael A. Bilandic Building has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR award, recognizing it as one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the nation. The Bilandic Building in Chicago has increased its energy efficiency by nearly[Read More…]
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DOE Secretary Chu Announces $130 Million for Advanced Research Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that up to $130 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will be made available to develop five new program areas that could spark critical breakthrough technologies and secure America’s energy future. Today’s funding opportunity announcement[Read More…]
NIH-Supported Survey to Study Functional Change in Older Adults
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries will receive an invitation in May to be part of a special study looking at the impact of age-related changes on functional ability. The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) will be seeking some 9,000 people aged 65 and older to[Read More…]
BP’s Criminal Negligence Exposed
(PHOTO: EPA) One year after BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, the number of lawsuits against the oil giant continues to mount Ryan Lambert is enraged. The owner of a charter fishing business, he had always supported the oil industry in his home state of Louisiana. He previously trusted BP,[Read More…]
NOAA: All Federal Waters of the Gulf Once Closed to Fishing Due to Spill Now Open
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 1,041 square miles of Gulf waters immediately surrounding the Deepwater Horizon wellhead, just east of Louisiana. This is the twelfth and final reopening in federal waters since July 22, and opens all of the areas in Federal waters[Read More…]
Sierra Club Tests Hundreds Nationwide for Levels of Toxic Mercury in their Bodies
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19 – Over the past two months, the Sierra Club has conducted tests in more than 30 cities across the United States to help concerned moms and others find out how much toxic mercury is in their bodies. The Sierra Club’s nationwide hair testing program aims to raise awareness[Read More…]
EPA Launches Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. Administrator Lisa P. Jackson yesterday announced the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) initiative. This announcement reflects EPA’s commitment to the goals of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a priority of President Obama’s. Strong relationships with faith[Read More…]
Energy Secretary Chu Announces New Funding and Partnership with Google to Promote Electric Vehicles
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to reduce U.S. oil imports by one-third by 2025, Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced new steps underway at the Department of Energy to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles. This includes the availability of $5 million in new[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Guidelines Updated For First Time In Decades
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. For the first time in 27 years, clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease dementia have been revised, and research guidelines for earlier stages of the disease have been characterized to reflect a deeper understanding of the disorder. The National Institute on Aging/Alzheimer’s Association Diagnostic Guidelines for[Read More…]
DOE Offers $2.1 Billion Conditional Commitment Loan Guarantee to Support California Solar Thermal Power Plant
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $2.1 billion loan guarantee to support Units 1 and 2 of the Blythe Solar Power Project, sponsored by Solar Trust of America, LLC. The concentrating solar thermal power plant includes two[Read More…]
