Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) and other dignitaries symbolically commence construction of the Block Island Wind Farm at a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27, 2015. Source: Deepwater Wind Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress highlights how the abundance of[Read More…]
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Wood Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Declines Driven by Habitat Destruction Across Midwest, Northeast Wood turtle photo by Diane Baedeker Petit, USDA RICHMOND,Vt.—(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the wood turtle may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The[Read More…]
Two Pacific Northwest Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
Cascade torrent salamanger photo by Steve Wagner. PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–Septmeber 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that two increasingly rare salamanders in Oregon and Washington may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The Center first petitioned[Read More…]
New Report Reveals Major Flaws in Industry Attack on Stronger Ozone Standard
Billions identified in overinflated cost estimates Misinformation is a key tactic in polluters efforts to avoid strengthening ozone standards. Source: Andrea Hricko Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. As a court-ordered deadline looms for a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on strengthening national clean air standards for ozone, a[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with KCBX for Petcoke Pollution Violations
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with KCBX Terminals Company (KCBX) for alleged water pollution and open dumping violations at its north terminal located at 3259 E. 100th St. Under the terms of the settlement, as of June 15, 2015, KCBX has ceased all[Read More…]
Experimental Ebola Vaccine Regimen Takes New Steps Under HHS Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. As part of the international effort to develop vaccines that protect against Ebola and similar viruses, the advanced development of an experimental vaccine regimen will take new steps with support from a four-year, $28.5 million agreement between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office[Read More…]
Scan May Identify Best Candidates for Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery
NIH-funded study links enlarged brain cavities to need for second surgery after birth Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. Fetuses with enlarged ventricles — the fluid-filled cavities inside the brain — may be less likely than their counterparts to benefit from surgery in the womb to treat spina bifida, according to a[Read More…]
Harvard Meta-Analysis Ties Childhood Cancer to Pesticide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A study released this week in the journal Pediatrics finds that children’s exposure to pesticides in and around the home results in an increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers. Researchers made their findings through a meta-analysis, reviewing 16 epidemiologic studies published since 1993 on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Macoupin Energy, LLC Settlement for Groundwater Contamination
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a consent order to resolve groundwater contamination issues at the Shay No. 1 Coal Mine (Shay Mine) in Macoupin County. The consent order filed today and entered by the court in Macoupin County will resolve groundwater quality violations at Shay[Read More…]
FDA Issues Orders That Will Stop Further U.S. Sale and Distribution of Four R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Cigarette Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued orders that will stop the further sale and distribution of four currently marketed R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company cigarette products – including its Camel Crush Bold brand – because the company’s submissions for these products did not meet[Read More…]
