Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. Two reports released last week add to the growing concerns surrounding the overuse of antibiotics in livestock and the corresponding public health and safety impacts of increases in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as superbugs. Researchers at the University of Texas investigated whether infections of a common and[Read More…]
Science
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investments in Conservation and Illinois State Parks
Announces Expansion at Starved Rock State Park, Land Acquisitions and $6.5 Million in State Park Capital Projects OGLESBY—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the acquisition of a 51-acre parcel of land adjacent to Starved Rock State Park that will provide additional wildlife space and serve as a buffer[Read More…]
Dramatic Blast of Chilly Air Hits Midwest, to Cool Down East
AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports the chilliest air since last spring will blast the northern Plains and Midwest this weekend and will make areas from the Central states to the East and South feel like autumn for a couple of days. The sweep of autumn air will follow a dose of drenching[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing on Government Response to the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa, Oct. 3, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014 — 4:36 P.M. EDT MS. MONACO: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us here this afternoon. As you all can see, I’m joined here by a number of senior leaders in the United States government addressing this response. And let me take a minute to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And CDPH Encourage Chicagoans To Get Their Yearly Flu Shot
Healthy Chicago initiative continues to increase awareness and opportunities for residents to take charge of their quality of life and well-being CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today launched its yearly awareness campaign to remind residents to get their flu shot. The[Read More…]
Consumer and Worker Rights Groups File Amicus in Opposition of New Poultry Inspection System
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2014. Today, consumer and worker rights groups filed a joint amicus curiae brief with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in the case of Food & Water Watch v. USDA. The lawsuit challenges the agency’s New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) rules, a plan[Read More…]
Victory for Consumers! California Court Dismisses Challenge Against Egg Law
Eliminating Battery Cages in Chicken Farms Will Reduce Risk of Salmonella Poisoning Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. Center for Food Safety (CFS) today thanks U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller for dismissing a legal challenge to California’s AB 1437, a law that protects public health by prohibiting the sale of eggs[Read More…]
100,000 Sierra Club Members Call for Enforcement to Prevent Import of Illegally Sourced Wood
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. One year ago federal agencies launched an investigation into Lumber Liquidators, the top-selling flooring retailer in America, for allegedly importing illegally sourced wood products from the Russian Far East. Now, more than 100,000 Sierra Club supporters are calling on the Obama administration to fully enforce the[Read More…]
Court Strikes Down Environmental Review of Controversial Kern Water Bank
California Officials Failed to Consider Environmental Impacts of Bank Operation SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. A California judge has struck down the environmental review of the Kern Water Bank, saying state regulators didn’t do enough in 2010 to examine how its operation effects the state’s water resources and wildlife. The ruling[Read More…]
Fifth Circuit Deals Blow to Texas Women; Only 7 Health Centers to Remain Open for Entire State
AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. The U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has allowed a law to take effect that imposes medically unnecessary and prohibitively costly requirements on women’s health centers and will force them to close. This law will leave only seven women’s health centers for the state’s[Read More…]
