Coast to Coast Victories for the Food Movement as Political Power Swells OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Voters in both Josephine County and Jackson County, Oregon overwhelmingly approved ballot measures to prohibit the cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) crops in the counties. The Jackson inititiave passed 66-34, while the Josephine initiative passed[Read More…]
Science
NIH Study Links High Cholesterol Levels to Lower Fertility
Couples with highest cholesterol took longest to achieve pregnancy Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. High cholesterol levels may impair fertility in couples trying to achieve a pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Buffalo (New York), and Emory University in Atlanta. Couples[Read More…]
FDA Targets Illegal Online Pharmacies in Globally Coordinated Action
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other federal and international agencies, took action this week against websites that sell potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs to U.S. consumers. The FDA and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also conducted extensive examinations at[Read More…]
NOAA Predicts Near-normal or Below-normal 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season
El Niño expected to develop and suppress the number and intensity of tropical cyclones Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. In its 2014 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a near-normal or below-normal season. The main driver of this year’s outlook is the anticipated development of El Niño this[Read More…]
National Audubon Society Announces 2014 Professional Callison Award Winner
Dr. Stephen Kress Recognized For Seabird Restoration Program New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. The National Audubon Society presented its 2014 Charles H. Callison Award for Professionals to Dr. Stephen Kress. The award was announced on May 16th at the National Audubon Society board meeting in Seattle. Now in its 20th year,[Read More…]
NASA Releases Earth Day ‘Global Selfie’ Mosaic of Our Home Planet
NASA’s “Global Selfie” Earth mosaic contains more than 36,000 individual photographs from the more than 50,000 images posted around the world on Earth Day, April 22, 2014. Image Credit: NASA Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. For Earth Day this year, NASA invited people around the world to step outside to take[Read More…]
Minnesota Bans Hazardous Antibacterial (Triclosan) in Consumer Personal Care Cleaning Products
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. The highly toxic and controversial antibacterial/antimicrobial pesticide triclosan has been banned from consumer personal care cleaning products in the state of Minnesota by an act of the state legislature. This public health measure, SF 2192, signed by the Governor last week, states that “no person shall offer for[Read More…]
President Obama Designates Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2014. As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama will sign a proclamation today to establish the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in south-central New Mexico, an action that, according to independent analysis, could generate $7.4[Read More…]
NY Senate Health Committee Passes Comprehensive Bi-Partisan Medical Marijuana Bill, May 20, 2014
New York Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Medical Marijuana State; Patients and Families Cheer Step Forward, Call for Vote in Full Senate Albany—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2014. Today, the New York State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. This is the first time in years[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Pushes Bill to Expand Oregon Caves Protections
Oregon Caves expansion would give struggling region an economic boost Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on legislation from Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) that would protect and expand the Oregon Caves National Monument. DeFazio’s legislation, The Oregon Caves Revitalization Act (HR 2489),[Read More…]
