Early risers have an opportunity to see five naked-eye planets in pre-dawn skies during late January and continuing through late February. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech CALIFONIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. Well, it’s not quite like the song about the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, but our solar system is experiencing an uncommon lineup[Read More…]
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Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Valentine Dance in Park Forest
Park Forest Recreation and Parks and Wright Fit Coaching presents: Getting To the Heart of the Matter Valentine Dance Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On behalf of American Heart Month, come out Friday February 12, 2016 from 7pm-10pm to Dinning on The Green, 349 Main St., Park Forest, IL, 60466 for a night of[Read More…]
Twin Study: Marijuana Use Does Not Effect IQ Decline
Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. The cumulative use of cannabis by adolescents has no direct effect on intelligence decline, according to longitudinal data published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Investigators at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Minnesota evaluated whether marijuana use[Read More…]
Bureau of Land Management Methane Rule an Important Step for New Mexico, Nation
Reductions will benefit climate, improve health, reduce waste, and generate revenue Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. The Bureau of Land Management today released for public comment a proposed rule to rein in out-of-control methane waste on federal lands by the oil and gas industry. BLM is required to minimize the waste[Read More…]
Oregon, Colorado Move Forward in Regulating Pesticides on Marijuana
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released a list of pesticide products available for use on marijuana cultivated within the state. The list, which contains 257 pesticide products, aligns with similar product lists published by Washington State and Colorado, and raises the same concerns[Read More…]
Health Professionals Call for Revision of EPA Fracking Study
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Citing clear evidence of water contamination linked to fracking, more than 100 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals said today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should revise the conclusion of its landmark study on the controversial drilling technique. The comments from the health professionals came at[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Oil Mitigates Symptoms Of Alzheimer’s-Induced Dementia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. The administration of liquid cannabis extracts containing THC is associated with the mitigation of various symptoms of Alzheimer’s-related agitation and dementia, according to observational trial data published online ahead of print in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis oil[Read More…]
New Video from NARAL Shows What’s at Stake On 43rd Anniversary of Roe v Wade And Ahead Of Critical SCOTUS Hearing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a video as part of their SCOTUS Project to draw attention to the impact of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. It vividly shows what is a stake on the 43rd Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and ahead of a[Read More…]
Seven Top Actresses Join Center for Reproductive Rights to Release Draw the Line Monologues, United in Support for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Elizabeth Banks, Amy Brenneman, Mercedes Mason, Mary McCormack, Dascha Polanco, Retta and Bellamy Young perform real stories of women’s obstacles to access critical reproductive health care across the U.S. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Ahead of the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, today the Center for Reproductive Rights released the[Read More…]
Proposed Oregon Legislation Would Allow Communities to Protect Farmers’ Traditional Crops from Contamination by Genetically Engineered Crops
Salem, OR –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. With backing from groups representing family farmers and food advocates, Oregon Representative Paul Holvey has introduced legislation that would give local governments back the right to protect farmers growing traditional crops from contamination by genetically engineered crops. The Transgenic Contamination Prevention Bill (HB 4122) would[Read More…]
