Federal Government Authorized Fracks From Oil Platforms Without Analyzing Threats to Rare Whales, Sea Otters, Turtles, Birds or Fish Sea otter photo by Michael “Mike” L. Baird. SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. The Center for Biological Diversity yesterday filed a notice of intent to sue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management[Read More…]
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Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on NASA Study Confirming Fossil Fuels as Source of Largest Methane Buildup
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Tuesday after a study released by NASA confirmed that the largest concentration of atmospheric methane in the United States – located in the Four Corners region of the Southwest – is directly related to leaks from[Read More…]
Report Finds Toxins/Carcinogens in Popular Brands of Toothpaste
Scorecard Identifies the “Dirtiest” and Safest, Even Organic, Alternatives CORNUCOPIA, WI–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2016. The latest report by The Cornucopia Institute, an organic industry watchdog, uncovers serious problems in cosmetics industry regulations. Regulatory weaknesses and loopholes allow for the use of questionable, even harmful ingredients in personal care products, such as[Read More…]
New FDA Rule on Food Additives Fails to Protect Consumers
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2016. On August 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a final rule defining when chemicals added to or used to make food can be considered “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS). The final rule comes in response to a 2014 lawsuit brought by Center for[Read More…]
Researchers Examine How Parkinson’s Disease Alters Brain Activity Over Time
Tracking neural changes could help researchers test therapies that slow disease progression. Tracking brain changes in people with Parkinson’s: A new study has found that neural activity in certain brain areas declines over time in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and two related syndromes. David Vaillancourt, Ph.D., University of Florida Bethesda,[Read More…]
New Tests Find Significant Decrease in Bee-Killing Pesticides in “Bee-Friendly” Plants
Poll shows 51 percent of Americans more likely to shop at retailers committed to not sell bee-killing pesticides WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2016. A report released today showed a significant decrease in the number of “bee-friendly” home garden plants sold at major retailers that have been pre-treated with pesticides[Read More…]
China Facing Epidemic of Heart Disease, Stroke
Cardiovascular problems propelled by increases in high blood pressure and obesity A health screening in Shanghai, China Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. A 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China appears to have been spurred largely by increases in high blood pressure, according to a new study from[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Over $800,000 for the American Academy of Pediatrics
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced $805,000 in federal funding to help the Elk Grove Village-based American Academy of Pediatrics improve awareness and access to care for children with epilepsy in America. The funding is expected to be used to help provide children and youth with[Read More…]
NASA Says Methane ‘Hot Spot’ in New Mexico Linked Directly to Gas Extraction and Coal Mining
Study says 250 polluters are responsible for half of the emissions causing the “hot spot” SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO—(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016 — NASA released a new study today examining what caused a methane “hot spot” to form in New Mexico. This new study of methane emissions generated by the oil and[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. Today, ahead of an event with Vice President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton affirmed her support for the Cancer Moonshot Initiative, which aims to end cancer as we know it: “When Vice President Biden lost his beloved son, Beau, to cancer, he found strength in his sorrow.[Read More…]
