ALBANY, N.Y.—(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2014. A coalition of New York scientists, citizens and environmental groups filed a petition today asking the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to award state endangered species protection to the eastern hellbender, a type of salamander that can grow up to 2 feet long. Hellbenders have[Read More…]
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Drugmakers Mum on Huge Price Hikes
Legislation Filed to Save Taxpayers $500 Million WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014 – Sharp increases in prices for many generic drugs were examined today at a Senate hearing where three pharmaceutical companies refused to testify. Generic drugs, copies of drugs no longer protected by patents, historically have cost much less than brand-name[Read More…]
New Report: Walmart’s Dirty Energy Secret
New Report Reveals Retailer’s Heavy Dependency on Coal-Fired Electricity, Undermining Company’s Pledge to Be an Environmental Leader Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. As a growing group of environmental leaders call on Walmart to stop greenwashing and commit to real sustainability, a new study finds that Walmart is one of the[Read More…]
U.S. House Bill Introduced to Overturn Ban on Veterans Affairs Physicians Recommending Medical Marijuana
“Veterans Equal Access Act” would allow VA physicians to discuss medical marijuana with their patients without federal censure Washington, DC – (ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. U.S. House Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), along with ten bipartisan Congressional cosponsors introduced the “Veterans Equal Access Act” (VEAA) today, marking a[Read More…]
Full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Refuses to Rehear Mississippi Law Designed to Close Last Abortion Clinic
Last abortion clinic in the state to remain open while legal challenge continues NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has refused to reconsider the constitutionality of Mississippi’s arbitrary and medically unwarranted law forcing a physician performing abortions to have admitting privileges at[Read More…]
Newly Released Documents Reveal Collusion Between FDA and Pfizer on Arsenic-Based Animal Feed
Documents highlight influence of pharmaceutical industry, prompts advocates to call for re-examination of approvals in animal feed Washington, D.C.— (ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. New documents released today by Food & Water Watch show that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) colluded with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer to downplay the results[Read More…]
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Collaboration among federal and state agencies, rice growers and industry has created federally enforceable restrictions of the pesticide thiobencarb to protect threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead trout in California. “Working hand-in-hand with our partners we have met the critical environmental and economic goals of protecting[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Corker Introduce Water For The World Act of 2014
Bill Will Help Provide Access to Clean Drinking Water without Spending New Money or Creating New Bureaucracy WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bob Corker (R-TN) yesterday introduced The Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014, bipartisan legislation to dramatically improve access to clean water[Read More…]
UO-Industry Collaboration Points to Improved Nanomaterials
University of Oregon microscope puts spotlight on the surface structure of quantum dots for designing new solar devices EUGENE, Ore. —(ENEWSPF)–Nov. 20, 2014 — A potential path to identify imperfections and improve the quality of nanomaterials for use in next-generation solar cells has emerged from a collaboration of University of[Read More…]
FDA Approves Extended-release, Single-entity Hydrocodone Product with Abuse-deterrent Properties
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Hysingla ER (hydrocodone bitartrate), an extended-release (ER) opioid analgesic to treat pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Hysingla ER has approved labeling describing the product’s[Read More…]
