WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2015. Secretary Ernest Moniz issued the following statement today on the 2014 National Solar Jobs Census: “Solar power is a key component of our all-of-the-above approach to American energy, creating good-paying American jobs that support our growing clean energy economy. According to a new report released by[Read More…]
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FDA Approves First-of-kind Device to Treat Obesity
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the first weight loss treatment device that targets the nerve pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. The Maestro Rechargeable System, the[Read More…]
Scientific Review Supports New Clean Water Protections
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015— A new scientific report showing that small streams and wetlands can affect downstream water quality and help supply drinking water to millions of Americans is further evidence that these water bodies need protection from pollution, the Natural Resources Defense Council said today. The long-awaited study released today[Read More…]
New Financial Report Reveals CWLP Coal Plant Drained At Least $41 million From Springfield, Il City Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. A financial analysis released today by Synapse Energy & Economics found that City Water & Light and Power’s (CWLP) operation of Units 31 & 32 at its Dallman coal-fired power plant has drained at least $41 million from Springfield’s city budget in recent years and will[Read More…]
Federally Approved ‘Take of Grizzly Bears Threatens Recovery
Conservationists demand agency consideration of escalating mortality Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. Federal biologists acknowledge that the growth of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population level has flattened over the past decade. Neal Herbert / National Park Service Bozeman, MT —(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2015. Recent federal approvals for the lethal “taking”[Read More…]
President Obama Takes Unprecedented Steps to Cut Methane Pollution from New and Existing Sources on Public Lands
New rules would significantly impact oil and gas operations in the Southwest TAOS, NM –(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2015. As part of the Obama administration’s plans announced today to cut methane pollution generated by America’s oil and gas industry, the White House said that the Bureau of Land Management would introduce new rules this spring aimed[Read More…]
Progress Being Made in Infection Control in U.S. Hospitals; Continued Improvements Needed
CDC report provides first snapshot of state efforts to prevent MRSA and deadly diarrheal infections National Healthcare Associated Infections Progress Report. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2015. Progress has been made in the effort to eliminate infections that commonly threaten hospital patients, including a 46 percent decrease in central line-associated[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Amendments to Keystone XL Pipeline Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidy for Tar Sands Cleanup, Reduce Wasted Natural Gas
Amendments Would Close Loophole Exempting Tar Sands From Oil Spill Cleanup Fees and Ensure Taxpayers Receive Fair Share from Energy Production Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced two amendments to a Senate bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Wyden’s amendments would require foreign oil companies[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Files Amendment on Tar Sands Pipeline Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday filed an amendment that would put the Senate on record acknowledging that climate change is being caused by humans and is a major threat to the planet. Sanders plans to offer the amendment to a bill that would force approval of[Read More…]
When Will Illinois Issue Medical Marijuana Business Licenses?
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. Illinois has had a medical marijuana law on the books for about a year now. Thousands of people have applied to become patients, and numerous entities and individuals have applied for a cultivation and/or distribution license. Illinois does not allow patients to grow marijuana for themselves, so[Read More…]
