Wildlife Scientist’s Research Highlights Dangers of Rodenticides on Wildlife ARCATA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. The Center for Biological Diversity today announced a $2,500 reward for information about the fatal poisoning of a Northern California dog owned by a leading researcher studying how the same controversial poison affects endangered species. A PDF[Read More…]
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Rates of Indoor Tanning Among Female High School Students Lowest in States with Multiple Restrictions on Youth Access
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. In states with mulitple youth restrictions, the odds of indoor tanning among teen girls were 42% less. Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to[Read More…]
Methane Leaks in U.S. are Undercounted, New Study Shows
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. About 50 percent more of the greenhouse gas methane has been seeping into the atmosphere than previously thought, according to far-reaching findings that synthesize two decades’ worth of methane studies in North America. Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas. The study was a broad-based[Read More…]
Happy Valentine’s Day and National Condom Week from Planned Parenthood!
Planned Parenthood Marks Valentine’s Day and National Condom Week by Urging Partners to Protect Their Sexual Health Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014 — Today is Valentine’s Day and the start of National Condom Week (February 14-21), and Planned Parenthood is encouraging sexually active individuals to talk with their partners about the importance of condom use.[Read More…]
Interactive Map of Human Genetic History Revealed
UK—(ENEWSPF)–14 February 2014. A global map detailing the genetic histories of 95 different populations across the world, showing likely genetic impacts of European colonialism, the Arab slave trade, the Mongol Empire and European traders near the Silk Road mixing with people in China, has been revealed for the first time.[Read More…]
Oregon Bill to Restrict Bee-Killing Pesticides Gutted
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. Legislation in Oregon that would have banned the use of four neonicotinoid pesticides for home and garden uses has been severely gutted, following push back from agricultural and nursery interests. The legislative panel will instead propose creating a much weaker requirement to set up a task[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Next Steps in Crack Down on Harmful Pet Coke Dust
New Ordinance Would Ban New Pet Coke, Coke, and Coal Facilities in Chicago and Prohibit Existing Facilities from Expanding; City is Finalizing Regulations After End of 50-Day Public Comment Period CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman John Pope (10th), and Alderman Ed Burke (14th) announced yesterday that they will[Read More…]
Obama Administration to Offer 40 Million Acres in the Gulf of Mexico for Oil and Gas Development
Final Notice of Sales for Central and Eastern Planning Areas WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P.[Read More…]
Nations Commit to Accelerating Progress against Infectious Disease Threats
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. Today the United States joined 26 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from the threat of infectious disease, and committing to the goals[Read More…]
Lawsuit Filed to Spur Recovery of Endangered California Frogs
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Interior Department Wednesday for failing to develop a recovery plan for Southern California’s mountain yellow-legged frogs. Although the frogs have been protected under the Endangered Species Act for more than a decade, the U.S. Fish and[Read More…]
