Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. Two new studies raise concerns over the connection between the use of fungicides and the declining overall health of bee colonies. While the use of neonicotinoid insecticides has been established as a primary contributor to declining pollinator populations, these new studies shine a light on the use of fungicides[Read More…]
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Rep. Blumenauer Applauds Administration for Eliminating Barrier to Medical Marijuana Research
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) welcomed the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate its Public Health Service (PHS) Review Committee for non-federally funded medical marijuana research – an additional review process not applied to other Schedule I substances. Last[Read More…]
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Atlantic Seabird Threatened by Offshore Oil Drilling
Black-capped Petrel Imperiled by Obama Plan for Oil Leasing Off Atlantic Coast ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2015. The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency’s failure to determine if endangered species protections for the black-capped petrel are warranted. These cliff-dwelling seabirds forage[Read More…]
Cigna Says Anthem Proposal Inadequate and Not in Best Interests of Cigna Shareholders
Notes questions about Anthem’s lack of growth strategy, fundamental risks and other issues BLOOMFIELD, Conn.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2015 – Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) confirmed today it received a highly conditional, non-binding proposal from Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) on June 20, 2015. Cigna’s Board of Directors has carefully reviewed this proposal consistent with[Read More…]
Obama Administration Removes Crucial Barrier to Marijuana Research
Big Win for Marijuana Reform Advocates but More Has to Be Done; Senate Hearing on Medical Marijuana Scheduled for Wednesday Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2015. In a long-sought move anticipated by many marijuana reform advocates, the White House today announced that it was removing a major obstacle to marijuana research –[Read More…]
Hawaii Makes History by Raising Tobacco Age to 21
HAWAII—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2015. Today, with the stroke of Governor David Ige’s pen, Hawaii has become the first state in the nation to raise their tobacco sales age to 21. This courageous step in the face of a powerful tobacco lobby represents a milestone for tobacco prevention and public health[Read More…]
Revised Anti-Consumer ‘DARK Act’ Doubles Down on Blocking State Labeling, Regulation of GMOs
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2015. A new draft of the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) Act being circulated in the House of Representatives would not only preempt state laws that require labeling of food containing genetically engineered ingredients but would also strip away the right of local government to regulate GMO[Read More…]
United States Destroys Confiscated Elephant Ivory in Times Square
Encourages Other Countries to Follow Suit, Amplifies Global Call to End Wildlife Trafficking NEW YORK –-(ENEWSPF)–Junbe 19, 2015. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Dan Ashe and other leaders to destroy more than one ton of confiscated elephant ivory in[Read More…]
Thailand Confirms First MERS Case as Outbreak Spreads – UN Health Agency
WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier. Photo: UN Webcast video capture GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 June 2015 – Thailand has confirmed its first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in a male traveller from Oman, and the World Health Organization (WHO) today is urging countries in Southeast Asia to step up vigilance and[Read More…]
As Fast Track Passes House, Nurses Shift Pressure to Senate To Prioritize People Over Wall Street
Nurses phone banking against Fast Track Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2015. The House of Representatives passage of Fast Track trade authority was a betrayal of public health, American workers, and our very democracy—and nurses will be standing their ground as it moves on to the Senate, National Nurses United (NNU)[Read More…]
