Lawsuit Challenges EPA Decision to Allow a Dangerous Chemical in Pet Products WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015 – Yesterday, NRDC filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the agency’s decision to allow the continued use of a highly toxic pesticide called tetrachlovinphos (TCVP) in flea control[Read More…]
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Feds Agree to Implement Seafood Import Ban to Protect Whales and Dolphins
New Regulations Will Prohibit Fish Imports That Fail to Meet U.S. Standards for Marine Mammal Protection NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015. In a landmark settlement reached yesterday, the U.S. government agreed to adopt new rules that ensure seafood imported into the United States meets high standards for protecting whales and dolphins.[Read More…]
Brutal Cold to Blast Eastern Half of US, Challenge Records in Midwest
AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports in a weather pattern common for January, waves of arctic air will flow from the Midwest to the Northeast and South into the coming weekend. The waves of arctic air coming in this week will be painful for those who have to spend time outdoors, unless properly dressed. In addition[Read More…]
Enhanced Airport Entry Screening To End for Travelers from Mali to the United States
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will remove Mali from the list of Ebola-affected nations subject to enhanced visa and port-of-entry screening. Travelers from Mali will no longer be required to undergo[Read More…]
Strict Rest After Concussion Does Not Improve Recovery
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2015. After a concussion, children and adolescents are instructed to rest, but little data exists regarding the optimal period of rest following this type of injury. The study, “Benefits ofStrict Rest After Acute Concussion: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” published in the February 2015 Pediatrics (published[Read More…]
Study Shows Small Screens in Children’s Bedrooms Can Harm Sleep
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2015. Research has shown children who have a television in their bedrooms have later bedtimes and shorter sleep duration. A new study shows similar sleep problems in children who have a “small screen,” such as a smartphone in their room. The study, “Sleep Duration,Restfulness, and[Read More…]
Hawai’i Council to Appeal Court Ruling that Strikes Down GE Restrictions
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. Hawai’i County plans to appeal a federal judge’s ruling invalidating a 2013 county law restricting genetically engineered (GE) crops on the island. The County Council voted 5-4 in December to appeal the ruling after the judge ruled last November that Hawai’i County cannot enforce a law[Read More…]
Tucson Lion Killings Dropped Dramatically in 2014
Historic Bighorn Restoration Program Helping Both Sheep and Mountain Lions TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. The number of mountain lions killed by hunters in southern Arizona’s Catalina and Rincon Mountains declined 40 percent in 2014, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department records. This follows a 9 percent decline in 2013.[Read More…]
Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Experiencing Delays
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2015. Illinois has one of the most restrictive medical marijuana programs in the nation. The list of qualifying conditions is short compared to many other states, and even if a patient can qualify, there will be no way to obtain medical marijuana until licensed growers are established and[Read More…]
Hydro Nano Gas Could Be the Answer for Neutralizing Carbon Fuel Emissions
SWEDEN—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2014. Hydro Infra Technologies (HIT), a Swedish clean tech company based in Stockholm, has developed an innovative patent pending approach for neutralizing carbon fuel emissions by generating a novel gas called Hydro Nano Gas (HNG). In spite of all the advancement happening in the energy sector, global economies[Read More…]
