ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. When it comes to controlling hay fever-triggering ragweed plants on Detroit vacant lots, occasional mowing is worse than no mowing at all, and promoting reforestation might be the best solution. Those are the findings of a new University of Michigan study that surveyed vacant lots in[Read More…]
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New York State Reaches Deal to Ban Ivory
Reflects Support from 80 percent of voters ALBANY–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014 – A deal was reached today on a final bill that, when passed, will ban the trade of ivory antiques in the state and increased penalties for traffickers, a move that can make significant progress in curbing the ongoing slaughter[Read More…]
New Molecules Around Old Stars
Water-building molecule in Helix Nebula EU–(ENEWSPF)–17 June 2014. Using ESA’s Herschel space observatory, astronomers have discovered that a molecule vital for creating water exists in the burning embers of dying Sun-like stars. When low- to middleweight stars like our Sun approach the end of their lives, they eventually become dense,[Read More…]
Beyond Pesticides Releases Pollinator-Friendly Seed Directory for Pollinator Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. Given that plant starts in many garden centers across the country are grown from seeds coated with bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides, or drenched with them, Beyond Pesticides has launched the Pollinator-Friendly Seed Directory, a comprehensive list of companies that sell organic seeds to the general public. Included[Read More…]
Landmark Agreement Signed to Restore and Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Annapolis, MD–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. This afternoon, the Chesapeake Executive Council—which represents the seven watershed jurisdictions, a tri-state policy group and federal agencies including the Department of the Interior—signed the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, committing Chesapeake Bay Program partners to a set of interrelated goals to advance the restoration, conservation and[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Adds a Test to Newborn Screening
All newborns in Illinois will now be tested for severe combined immunodeficiency SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced that IDPH is now testing all babies born in Illinois hospitals for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other immunodeficiencies. SCID is an inherited[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Reform Illinois’ Medicaid System
Landmark New Law Modernizes Outdated Medicaid System, Restores Dental and Podiatric Care to Patients, Supports Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to modernize and improve Illinois’ Medicaid system. The new law will benefit Illinois’ three million residents who currently receive Medicaid, as well as[Read More…]
Governor Cuomo Undermines Negotiations on Medical Marijuana, Makes Last-Minute Series of Demands in Disappointing Effort to Sink Legislation
Outraged Patients and Families Demand Governor to Stop Playing Politics With Peoples Lives; Senate Should Vote Immediately Albany—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2014. Today Governor Cuomo leaked to the media his list of changes he wants made to New York’s comprehensive medical marijuana bill – the Compassionate Care Act – before he’ll support it. The[Read More…]
‘Vote Medical Marijuana’ TV Ads Air All Week Spotlighting Congressional Members in Washington State
Patient advocates produce new ads in an effort to educate public, hold federal policymakers accountable Spokane, WA—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2014. The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running two new 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC, CNN, and HLN in eastern Washington every day this week. The ads[Read More…]
Bionic Pancreas Outperforms Insulin Pump in Adults, Youth
NIH grantees test device for people with type 1 diabetes to replace fingerstick tests, manual insulin injections Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. People with type 1 diabetes who used a bionic pancreas instead of manually monitoring glucose using fingerstick tests and delivering insulin using a pump were more likely to have[Read More…]
