Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The United States today deposited its instrument of acceptance to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), becoming the 63rd member. IRENA formed in 2009 in response to growing international interest in the adoption of renewable energy technologies to meet the challenges of sustained economic growth,[Read More…]
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Department of Energy Announces Energy Frontier Research Centers Summit & Forum
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first Science for Our Nation’s Energy Future: Energy Frontier Research Centers Summit & Forum to be held on May 25-27, 2011, at the Renaissance Penn Quarter hotel in Washington D.C. The Summit will bring together scientists and[Read More…]
Triplets With Extremely Low Birth Weight Face High Risks
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. Among the smallest preterm infants, those born as triplets are at greater risk than single born infants or twins of dying or developing a disability before their second birthday, according a study by a research network of the National Institutes of Health. The analysis of more[Read More…]
FDA Expands Use of Banding System for Weight Loss
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the use of Allergan’s LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System, a device implanted around the upper part of the stomach to limit the amount of food that can be eaten at one time. The Feb. 16, 2011, approval[Read More…]
FDA: Risk of Oral Birth Defects in Children Born to Mothers Taking Topamax
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. New data suggest that the drug Topamax (topiramate) and its generic versions increase the risk for the birth defects cleft lip and cleft palate in babies born to women who use the medication during pregnancy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today. Before prescribing[Read More…]
Six-Month Drug Regimen Cuts HIV Risk for Breastfeeding Infants
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2011. Giving breastfeeding infants of HIV-infected mothers a daily dose of the antiretroviral drug nevirapine for six months halved the risk of HIV transmission to the infants at age 6 months compared with giving infants the drug daily for six weeks, according to preliminary clinical trial data[Read More…]
New Stingray Genus Discovered in the Amazon
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. A biologist from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has discovered a new kind of tropical freshwater stingray. Nathan Lovejoy, an associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UTSC, is co-author on a new study detailing the discovery of a new genus and two new[Read More…]
Forty Percent of Home Fires Caused by Cooking
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Many home structure fires occur when cooking equipment is left unattended, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). For the family chef, fire prevention can be as simple as remaining in the kitchen with a watchful eye on the stove, broiler, grill[Read More…]
IL Economic Development Director Announces $3.2 Million Available for Recycling Programs
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced that $3.2 million is available to assist local governments, businesses, and other public and private sector entities enhance their recycling efforts. The programs are funded through the Solid Waste Management fund, which is a[Read More…]
Energy and Defense Departments Announce New Steps to Enhance Cooperation on Clean Energy and Energy Security
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Building on already strong cooperation between the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today new steps between the Departments to strengthen national security through the continued development of advanced clean energy technologies. Furthering[Read More…]
