Land Cover Atlas helps communities “see” vulnerabilities and craft stronger resilience plans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. A new NOAA nationwide analysis shows that between 1996 and 2011, 64,975 square miles in coastal regions — can area larger than the state of Wisconsin — experienced changes in land cover, including a[Read More…]
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Keystone XL: Friends of the Earth Files for Release of State Department Records Surrounding EIS Revisions
FOIA request underscores lingering questions about integrity of KXL review process WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. Friends of the Earth filed a Freedom of Information Act request demanding the expedited release of all communication by State Department staff between January 31, 2014 and June 1, 2014 surrounding changes made to[Read More…]
Following Lawsuit, EPA Restores Stream Buffers to Protect Salmon from Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. In a victory for environmental groups, conservationists, and fishing groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a settlement last Wednesday to restore no-spray buffer zones around waterways to protect imperiled salmon and steelhead from five toxic pesticides. An initial agreement was reached in June, when[Read More…]
Energy Department Reports Highlight Strength of U.S. Wind Energy Industry
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. The U.S. continues to be a global leader in wind energy, ranking second in installed capacity in the world, according to two reports released today by the Department of Energy. Wind power is a key component of the nation’s all-of-the-above strategy to reduce carbon pollution, diversify[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Ban Smoking on State University Campuses
Also Signs New Law to Restrict Display of E-Cigarettes Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed legislation to prohibit smoking on the campuses of all state-supported colleges and universities. The smoking ban takes effect July 1, 2015 and applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces on campuses.[Read More…]
Chicago City Council Health Committee to Hold Hearing on Mental Health Clinic Closures Tuesday, August 19
After 3 years demanding voices of those affected be heard, Mental Health Movement gets city to hold hearings CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. Since before the City of Chicago close 6 of its 12 public mental health clinics over two years ago, the Mental Health Movement – led by those who access[Read More…]
Following Prolonged Water Shut-Offs, Food & Water Watch and Allies Urge Obama Administration to Declare Public Health Emergency in Detroit
Social Justice Organizations Demand Economic Relief for Affected Residents Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2014. Today, a coalition of over fifty social justice organizations including Food & Water Watch urged President Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell to declare the ongoing water crisis in Detroit a public health emergency.[Read More…]
Clean Air Victory For Indianapolis As IPL Phases Out Coal At Harding Street Plant
Announcement marks 177th coal plant, 500th coal-fired boiler to be retired since 2010 INDIANAPOLIS—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) today announced its plans to cease burning coal at the local Harding Street coal-fired power plant by 2016, marking an enormous victory for Indianapolis community groups and residents who[Read More…]
Stardust Team Reports Discovery of First Potential Interstellar Space Particles
The largest interstellar dust track found in the Stardust aerogel collectors was this 35 micron-long hole produced by a 3 picogram mote that was probably traveling so fast that it vaporized upon impact. The other two likely interstellar dust grains were traveling more slowly and remained intact after a soft[Read More…]
Oregon Law Allowing Contamination from Farm and Forest Practices Challenged
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2014. Residents of Southern Oregon are tired of being told that farming and forest industry rights to pollute and spray toxic chemicals trump their rights to live healthy lives, so they are taking the matter to court, except not in the way most would assume. Because unlike[Read More…]
