Harms Caused by Atrazine, Roundup Will Be Fully Assessed, Mitigated WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will analyze the impacts of atrazine and glyphosate — the two most commonly used pesticides in the United States — on 1,500 endangered U.S. plants and animals under the terms[Read More…]
Science
New Report Links Pesticides Used in Combination Near California Schools to Increased Cancer Risk
Policymakers urged to support comprehensive new rules that would protect children from fumigants and other hazardous pesticides Sacramento, California –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. A new report by the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) has shown an increase in cancer risk from fumigant pesticides frequently used in combination near schools.[Read More…]
Study: Synthetic THC Kills Leukemia Cells
Tubingen, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. The administration of FDA-approved synthetic THC (dronabinol) induces death in leukemia cell lines and offers a “low-toxic therapy option” for patients with cancer, according to findings published online in the journal BMC Cancer. German researchers evaluated the impact of dronabinol on leukemia cells. Investigators reported that[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Possible National Historic Landmark Status for S.S. Badger
Senator worked with EPA and environmental groups for nearly 4 years to stop S.S. Badger from dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after being assured by the Environmental Protection Agency that, a National Historic Landmark[Read More…]
1 in 3 Adults Don’t Get Enough Sleep
A good night’s sleep is critical for good health Did you get enough sleep last night? 35% of U.S. adults are not getting the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular[Read More…]
NIH-supported Trials Test Hormonal Therapy in Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels
Testosterone treatment improved sexual function, had smaller effect on walking, vitality. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. A preliminary study of testosterone therapy in older men with low levels of the hormone and clinical conditions to which low testosterone might contribute, found that restoring levels to those of healthy young men improved[Read More…]
Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes
NIH-funded global study suggests novel approach for preventing repeated cardiovascular events. Illustration of an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a brain blood vessel gets blocked. The gray area represents brain tissue that is not receiving nutrients as a result of the stroke. NINDS Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Pioglitazone, a drug[Read More…]
NRDC Sues EPA to Force it to Limit Toxic Chemical in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 – The Natural Resources Defense Council sued the Environmental Protection Agency in federal court in New York today to force it to set limits on perchlorate. Perchlorate is a toxic chemical that has been detected in the drinking water systems that serve up to 16.6 million Americans. Even[Read More…]
Community Groups and Local Leaders Call on Mayor de Blasio to Power NYC with Offshore Wind
NEW YORK CITY–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Today, more than 100 New Yorkers joined community groups, environmental justice leaders, national environmental organizations, and local officials on the steps of City Hall to thank Mayor Bill de Blasio for his commitment to power 100 percent of City operations with renewable energy and urge[Read More…]
Federal Court Prohibits Use of BP Oil Spill Restoration Funds to Build Beach Hotel
Victory: $58.5 million of “natural resource restoration” fund was slated to construct a lodge and conference center in Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores, Alabama sunset. Garret Farlow / Flickr CC BY 2.0 Gulf Shores, AL —(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2016. Yesterday, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama[Read More…]
