Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. With autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affecting nearly one percent of children in the United States, autism is an urgent public health issue with a profound impact on millions of Americans. World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of individuals with ASDs and rededicate ourselves to[Read More…]
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New Fishing Hooks Protect Bluefin Tuna in Gulf of Mexico But Allow Catch of Yellowfin Tuna and Swordfish
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011 James Barbour, NOAA fishing gear researcher, holds a swordfish. (Credit: NOAA) NOAA’s Fisheries Service will require commercial fishermen who fish for yellowfin tuna, swordfish and other species with longlines in the Gulf of Mexico to use a new type of hook, called a weak hook, designed[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Declares April ‘Earth Month’ in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today declared the month of April as Earth Month, after delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Sustainable Schools Symposium at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. The Governor also presented this year’s Environmental Hero Awards to groups and individuals who have shown[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Clean Fleet Partnership
Landover, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011 – 12:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Hello, everybody. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. I am thrilled to be here, proud to be joined here today by two of our outstanding Cabinet Secretaries, Steven Chu and Ray LaHood. Where are Steven[Read More…]
Statement by HHS Secretary Sebelius on National Autism Awareness Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. The following statement is attributed to the Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Every April we recognize National Autism Awareness Month and the special challenges faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in[Read More…]
Several Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals to Join UN Treaty Watch List
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 April 2011 – United Nations experts have recommended that two pesticides, one severely hazardous pesticide formulation and three industrial chemicals be added to a trade “watch list” under a UN-backed treaty aimed at helping poorer countries more effectively manage potentially harmful imported substances. The Rotterdam Convention on the[Read More…]
National Institutes Of Cancer Website Recognizes Cancer-Killing Properties Of Cannabinoids
Bethesda, MD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. The website of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a component of the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), has acknowledged the cancer-fighting properties of marijuana’s active components, but stopped short of recognizing that oncologists may recommend cannabis as an anti-proliferative treatment therapy. The agency last[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: National Clean Fleets Partnership
Public-Private Partnership to Engage Large Commercial Fleets to Significantly Reduce Petroleum Use Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. In 2008, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. On Wednesday, the President announced a bold goal of cutting that amount by one-third by 2025. To achieve this goal we will harness[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Cancer Control Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Over the past several decades, our Nation has made significant advances in the fight against cancer. Improvements in early detection and treatment of this disease have led to decreases in the rates of new cases and deaths, and many people who are diagnosed with cancer[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Our Nation’s children are our hope for the future, and caring for them is one of our greatest responsibilities. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy families, protecting children, and supporting communities throughout[Read More…]
