A solar eruption on Sept. 26, 2014, seen by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. If erupted solar material reaches Earth, it can deplete the electrons in the upper atmosphere in some locations while adding electrons in others, disrupting communications either way. Credits: NASA CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. New research on solar storms[Read More…]
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NIH Researchers Trace Origin of Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Sentry Cells’
An adult zebrafish brain showing fluorescent granular perithelial cells (green) atop blood vessels (purple). Finding in zebrafish may contribute to understanding cognitive decline of aging. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. National Institutes of Health researchers studying zebrafish have determined that a population of cells that protect the brain against diseases and[Read More…]
Legal Protest Targets Trump’s Plan to Frack 100,000 Acres in Colorado
Dinosaur National National Monument (Source: nps.gov) Fracking Threatens Colorado River, Endangered Species, Climate, Rocky Mountain National Park and Dinosaur National Monument DENVER—(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2017. Conservation groups have filed an administrative protest challenging a federal decision to offer for leasing in June more than 100,000 acres of federal public land in[Read More…]
NPR Makes Case for Ending Public Subsidy in Coverage of Effort to Repeal Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. The Republicans have been working hard to find a way to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that doesn’t leave most of their members of Congress unemployed. The basic problem is that their campaign against the ACA for the last seven years was a complete lie.[Read More…]
U.S. Hurricane Forecasters Embark on Preparedness Mission to Mexico and Caribbean
Public invited to tour U.S. Air Force Reserve ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. The 2017 hurricane season is fast approaching, and NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events, including tours aboard a hurricane hunter aircraft to help communities in Mexico and the[Read More…]
Hispanic and White Adolescents More Likely Than Black and Asian Peers to Develop Hypertension with Obesity
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2017. Race and ethnicity may tip the scale on how often adolescents with obesity also develop hypertension, according to a new study in the May 2017 Pediatrics. For the study, “Race and Obesity in Adolescent Hypertension” (published online Monday, April 10), researchers measured the blood[Read More…]
Sierra Club: City of Chicago Announces Commitment to Transition Public Buildings to 100% Renewable Energy
Mayor Emanuel announces plans to move public municipal operations to 100% clean energy by 2025 CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Sunday announced a commitment to transition Chicago municipal buildings and operations to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2025. Chicago’s commitment represents the largest fleet[Read More…]
On Monday, April 17 Sierra Club to Discuss How Donald Trump Threatens Environment and What You Can Do to Stop Him
Jack Darin, Director, Sierra Club of Illinois (Photo: Furnished) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2017. Chicago’s 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore invites you to the next monthly meeting of the 49th Ward Democratic Party as we welcome Jack Darin, Director of the Sierra Club in Illinois. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 17th,[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Announces Earth Week Celebration April 15 through April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to celebrate Earth Week with several events scheduled April 15 to April 22. April 15 Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. Receive a free tree from the[Read More…]
FDA Approves Two Hepatitis C Drugs for Pediatric Patients
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved supplemental applications for Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) and Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) in children ages 12 to 17. Harvoni and Sovaldi were previously approved to treat HCV in adults. These are the first[Read More…]
