Decision Comes Two Days After Wolf Pups Observed in Southern Oregon FORTUNA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. In response to a 2012 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity and allies, the California Fish and Game Commission voted yesterday to protect gray wolves under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The 3-1 vote[Read More…]
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Norovirus is the Leading Cause of Disease Outbreaks from Contaminated Food in the U.S.
The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks Norovirus Questions and Answers. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Most norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food occur in food service settings, according to a Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infected food workers are frequently the[Read More…]
EPA’s Response on Pesticide Drift and Children’s Health Challenged
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Environmental advocacy groups filed an Administration Objection and a court appeal last week in order to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) refusal to quickly correct errors in pesticide registrations and immediately implement measures to protect children from exposure to dangerous pesticides that drift from fields[Read More…]
‘Vote Medical Marijuana’ Campaign Airs TV Ads Calling Out Congressional Opponents of Medical Marijuana
Patient advocates are producing ads in an effort to educate public, hold federal policymakers accountable Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC in Maryland and South Florida over the next few days to draw attention to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $105 Million Settlement with GlaxoSmithKline
Attorneys General Alleged GSK Violated State Consumer Protection Laws by Illegally Marketing Advair, Paxil & Wellbutrin Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a $105 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK). The settlement resolves allegations by Madigan and 44 other state attorneys general that GSK unlawfully promoted its[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Positive in Illinois for 2014 Reported
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive bird and mosquito batch reported in Illinois for 2014. Henry County Health Department employees collected a positive bird on May 29, 2014 in Colona and Madison County Health Department employees collected a[Read More…]
City of Chicago Sues Big Pharma for Deceptively Marketing Highly Addictive Prescription Painkillers
Drug Manufacturers Knowingly Downplayed Serious Risks, Promoted Unfounded Benefits Associated With Highly Addictive Painkillers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against five pharmaceutical manufacturers for misrepresenting the benefits of opioids, a class of highly addictive[Read More…]
Groups Fight to Protect Endangered Species From Dangerous New Pesticide
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Conservation and food safety groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency today for failing to protect endangered species from a new, toxic pesticide called cyantraniliprole. EPA risked far-reaching harm to both aquatic and terrestrial species by approving the widespread use of this new pesticide in[Read More…]
Tonto National Forest Pushes Plan for 3,700 Miles of Off-road Vehicle Routes
Plan Threatens Mexican Spotted Owls, Endangered Flycatchers, Watersheds PHOENIX—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a new travel-management plan for Arizona’s Tonto National Forest that would allow off-road vehicles on more than 3,700 miles and risk destruction of watersheds and wild areas, including habitat for endangered species like[Read More…]
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Threatened Marbled Murrelets From Clearcutting on Liquidated Oregon State Forests
Logging of Parcels Liquidated from Elliott State Forest Will Harm Marbled Murrelets, Other Wildlife, Water and People EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014. Conservation groups filed a notice of intent to sue Seneca Jones and Scott Timber today to prevent the imminent clearcutting of three large parcels of Elliott State Forest lands[Read More…]
