Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. Every day, America’s national parks — from the smallest historic sites to the largest natural spaces — contribute to our Nation’s collective health and spirit. These places preserve our unique history and iconic symbols. They protect ecosystems and serve as reservoirs of biodiversity. They are[Read More…]
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Senators Durbin, Casey, Menendez, Lautenberg, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Establish a National Autism Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. During a month set aside to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Casey (D-PA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced legislation that would create a comprehensive strategy to address the[Read More…]
Departments of Agriculture and Energy Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011- To support President Obama’s goal of reducing America’s oil imports by one-third by 2025, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) today jointly announced up to $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value[Read More…]
DOE’s Oak Ridge and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs Join with Dow Chemical to Develop Next-Generation Cool Roofs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. The U.S. Department of Energy announced yesterday that Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have joined with Dow Chemical Company as part of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to fund key research that will help develop the next generation of[Read More…]
Senators Kerry, Snowe, Courtney, Latham Introduce Legislation to Ensure Skilled Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Congressmen Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Tom Latham (R-IA) today introduced legislation to fix an arbitrary Medicare policy that excludes coverage of skilled nursing care. Under current Medicare policy, a beneficiary must have an “inpatient” hospital stay[Read More…]
Earth Had 13th Warmest March On Record
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The Earth experienced the 13th warmest March since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña continued to be a significant factor. The annual maximum Arctic sea ice extent was reached on March 7 and tied with 2006 as the smallest annual maximum[Read More…]
Illinois Students Receive Educational Benefit from Generous Donation of Trees
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today announced the 10,000 Oak Tree Giveaway of seedlings to school districts throughout Illinois. Many school districts statewide have received oak tree seedlings, which were donated to the Illinois Department of Transportation by Living Lands and Waters. The announcement was made ahead[Read More…]
EPA Landmark Clean Air Act Settlement with TVA to Modernize Coal-Fired Power Plants and Promote Clean Energy Investments
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at 11 of its coal-fired plants in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The settlement will require TVA to invest a TVA estimated $3 to $5[Read More…]
DOE, Duke Energy and EPRI Partner to Test Advanced Energy Technologies for Utilities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has signed a partnership deal with Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power companies in the United States, and with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research organization that focuses on the electric power[Read More…]
CDC Study Finds Suicide Rates Rise and Fall with Economy
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2011. The overall suicide rate rises and falls in connection with the economy, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released online today by the American Journal of Public Health. The study, “Impact of Business Cycles on the U.S. Suicide Rates, 1928–2007” is the[Read More…]
