WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating a process under the Clean Water Act to identify appropriate options to protect the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska from the potentially destructive impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine. The Pebble Mine has the potential[Read More…]
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Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants Awarded
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced that 32 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants have been awarded from the fall 2013 application period. A total of $24,115.25 has been distributed. “The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant provides children[Read More…]
Scientists Uncover Trigger for Most Common Form of Intellectual Disability and Autism
Finding May Explain Many Brain Disorders, Lead to Prevention and Treatment NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014 — A new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists shows that the most common genetic form of mental retardation and autism occurs because of a mechanism that shuts off the gene associated with[Read More…]
NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. NASA’s aerospace industry partners continue to meet milestones under agreements with the agency’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP), as they move forward in their development of spacecraft and rockets that will transport humans to destinations in low-Earth orbit. Blue Origin, Boeing Space Exploration, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)[Read More…]
USDA Report Cites Concerns with GE Crops as the Agency Approves New Uses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. A report released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers the trends of genetically engineered (GE) crops over the past 15 years, since they were first introduced. Responding to increasing GE use, USDA also points to major concerns such as increasing herbicide resistance[Read More…]
Illinois Awarding $1 Million in Grants to Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Sales
First-ever combined tobacco/liquor seminars, teen video contest also announced CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. To help protect the health of our children, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is awarding $1 million in grants to communities throughout the state to implement the Kids Can’t Buy ‘Em Here tobacco enforcement program. “This effort[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady on a Nutrition Facts Label Announcement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014 – 1:22 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to have you all here. Let me start by thanking Shanese for that very kind introduction and for her wonderful remarks. Let me just say, Shanese, when we heard in the back that you were[Read More…]
Green Bay Receives EPA Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Green Infrastructure Grant
GREEN BAY—(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the award of a $500,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to the City of Green Bay, WI, to fund a green infrastructure project to improve water quality in Lake Michigan. EPA Region 5 Administrator / Great Lakes National Program[Read More…]
Snowstorm to Cause Major Disruptions From Chicago to NYC
AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation, but winter will roar during the first several days of the month and impact more than 100 million people. Early indications are that a long-duration snow event will expand from the northern Rockies and central Plains[Read More…]
‘Yoga Mat’ Chemical Found in Nearly 500 Foods
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014. The controversial “yoga mat” chemical that Vani Hari, creator of FoodBabe.com, campaigned to remove from Subway sandwich bread has turned up in nearly 500 items and more than 130 brands of bread, stuffing, pre-made sandwiches and snacks, according to an analysis by the Environmental Working Group.[Read More…]
