Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. The Federal Trade Commission testified before Congress today on actions it has taken to help ensure that concussion protection claims made for football helmets and other sports equipment are truthful and supported by reliable scientific evidence. Testifying on behalf of the Commission before the House Energy[Read More…]
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EPA Awards More than $500,000 to Schools to Help Reduce Children’s Exposure to Pesticides
Integrated pest management practices are shown to reduce pesticide use WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three grants to facilitate integrated pest management practices in schools. This funding will help reduce student’s exposure to pests and pesticides in the nation’s schools, while saving money, energy[Read More…]
Pesticides Linked to 30% Decline in French Men’s Sperm Count
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2014. Part deux of a 2012 study finding that sperm counts in French men had decreased 30% over the past 16 years came to a second startling conclusion in a 2014 analysis: the cause for those dramatic decreases may be pesticides. 2012 Sperm-Count Study Published in the[Read More…]
New Scientific Review of Epilepsy and Medical Marijuana Provides Scientific Foundation for Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Claims
“Cannabis in the Treatment of Epilepsy” comes as demand grows for using the plant to treat intractable seizure disorders Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 12, 2014. The medical research group American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) issued a new scientific review today entitled, “Cannabis in the Treatment of Epilepsy,” which it is offering for free[Read More…]
NY State Assembly Includes Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill in House Budget Bill, Jumpstarting Negotiations With Senate and Governor
Day of Actions Include Public Hearing on Bill, Evening Event in Nearby Latham, and Powerful New Video About Patients, Doctors and the Compassionate Care Act Albany—(ENEWSPF)—March 12, 2014. Today, the State Assembly is introducing and passing their one-house budget proposal, which, for the first time ever, includes the New York’s comprehensive[Read More…]
Pesticide Blamed for Deaths of Hundreds of Wild Birds
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2014. As many as 700 birds have been found dead in a wildlife reserve in New South Wales, Australia. Preliminary tests reveal that the pesticide, fenthion, was the cause of death for many little correlas, galahs and sulphur-crested cockatoos found over the past two weeks. Certain uses[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Underscores Administration Support for California During Historic Drought
Tours Operational Facilities with Federal and State Officials SACRAMENTO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2014. During a visit to California this week, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell examined the on-the-ground conditions of the historic drought and related water issues and reiterated the full support of the Obama Administration to provide relief and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Bureau County Food Processor Admits Illegally Disposing Dairy Waste
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that a Bureau County food processor has paid a civil penalty of $39,000 after admitting to water pollution and open dumping violations for illegally disposing of dairy waste. Madigan said a consent order stemming from a 2012 lawsuit against Walnut, Ill.-based[Read More…]
President Obama Establishes Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of California Coastal National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2014. As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama today signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. Using his authorities under the Antiquities Act, President Obama designated the[Read More…]
What the U.S. Health Care System Can Learn from Other Countries
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11 – A Senate panel chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) heard today that other major countries offer better health care at less cost than the United States. “What this hearing is really about is two fundamental issues. First, the U.S., the wealthiest country on the planet, is the[Read More…]
