Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. “This is an exciting time for the solar industry in the United States, made even more clear by the latest industry job figures. According to the Solar Foundation, today there are more than 140,000 Americans employed up and down the U.S. solar supply chain and across[Read More…]
Science
Chicago Park District Receives ‘Exceptional Workplace’ Award from Il Parks and Recreation Association
Organization Lauded for Commitment to Overall Health of Employees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. The Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) today awarded the Chicago Park District with the “Exceptional Workplace” Award during the IPRA Annual Conference held in Chicago. The honor was given to the Chicago Park District to recognize the[Read More…]
Florida: Medical Cannabis Measure Qualifies For 2014 Ballot
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The Florida Division of Elections today confirmed that proponents of a 2014 statewide measure to allow for the physician-supervised use of cannabis have gathered sufficient signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The measure seeks to authorize doctors to recommend[Read More…]
State-sanctioned Wolf Kills in Northern Rockies, Midwest Hit 2,500
Grim Milestone Highlights Need for Ongoing Federal Protection in Lower 48 SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. In a foreshadowing of how wolves will be managed across most of the lower 48 states if the Obama administration drops federal protections, 2,567 gray wolves have now been killed by hunters and trappers in[Read More…]
Reducing Sodium in Restaurant Foods is an Opportunity for Choice
Communities reduce, replace, reformulate to offer lower-sodium options Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. Americans eat out at fast food or dine-in restaurants four or five times a week. Just one of those meals might contain more than an entire day’s recommended amount of sodium. CDC has strategies for health departments and[Read More…]
NIH Research Network Finds Many Youth Have High Levels of HIV
Study succeeds at early diagnosis but suggests high risk of HIV infection for youth Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–Januay 24, 2014. More than 30 percent of young males who had sex with other males and who were subsequently enrolled in a government treatment and research network were found to have high levels of[Read More…]
Oklahoma Judge: Restrictions on Emergency Contraception Violate State Constitution
Oklahoma women will continue to have same access to safe and effective emergency contraception as other women across the U.S. OKLAHOMA–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Late yesterday, an Oklahoma district court judge permanently struck down an unconstitutional state law restricting women’s access to emergency contraception. Judge Lisa Davis ruled from the[Read More…]
New Minimally-Invasive Surgery Treats Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Custom-made stent spares patients the impact, recovery time of open surgery CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. Twelve years ago, a routine ultrasound found what Chicago resident Lou Casa could not feel — a tiny, pulsating, potentially fatal bulge in the part of the aorta passing through his stomach region called an abdominal[Read More…]
UN: WHO Boosts Hope on Pain Relief, Palliative Care
Geneva–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. The Executive Board of the World Health Organization on January 23, 2014 adopted a groundbreaking resolution urging countries to ensure access to pain medicines and palliative care for people with life-threatening illnesses. The resolution addresses the health needs of the 20 million people who die each year[Read More…]
Overwhelming Majority of Latinos Want Strong Presidential Action to Combat Climate Change, Poll Shows
Pollsters: In comparable surveys on Latino priorities, only immigration reform scored higher levels of intensity WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014 – An overwhelming majority of Latinos in the United States want strong presidential action to curb the threat of climate change, according to new poll conducted for the Natural Resources Defense Council[Read More…]
