Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tapped a senior scientist at a nonprofit watchdog group to head the agency’s internal scientific integrity program. Francesca Grifo, PhD, former senior scientist and director of the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) scientific integrity program, is becoming EPA’s new scientific[Read More…]
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76 Cities Call for National Action on Climate Change
Communities Unite to Urge Obama, EPA to Make Ambitious Use of Clean Air Act to Curb Greenhouse Gas Pollution GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. Great Barrington and Williamstown, Mass., have joined scores of other U.S. cities in calling on President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency to make full[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Releases O&C Legislation that Increases Timber Harvest, Creates Private-Sector Jobs, Protects Old Growth and Sensitive Areas
The Oregon and California Land Grant Act of 2013 Would Also Streamline Environmental Review of Timber Sales; Protect Wilderness Areas, Drinking Water, Streams and Fish; Allow for Consolidation of Lands WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. Seeking to improve the management of O&C lands and boost timber harvests while upholding bedrock environmental[Read More…]
Extreme Views Against Birth Control Head to U.S. Supreme Court, In Cases with Far-Reaching Implications
“The choice about whether to use birth control should be between a woman and her doctor, and no boss should be able to interfere.” – Cecile Richards WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will hear claims made by two for-profit corporations that they have[Read More…]
Close Results on GE Labeling in Washington State Raises Public Awareness of the Trouble with Modified Crops
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. With nearly all the votes counted for Washington State’s Initiative 522, results show the measure defeated by a razor thin margin. After somber reports on Election Day had the measure trailing by 11%, supporters of I-522 urged patience as ballots continued to stream in (Washington runs[Read More…]
ARPA-E Announces $30 Million for Distributed Generation Technologies
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. Yesterday, the Department of Energy announced up to $30 million in Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) funding for a new program focused on the development of transformational electrochemical technologies to enable low-cost distributed power generation. ARPA-E’s Reliable Electricity Based on ELectrochemical Systems (REBELS) program will[Read More…]
Thanksgiving is Family Health History Day
Knowing your risks today can lead to a healthier tomorrow SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2013. As many families gather for Thanksgiving, the conversation often drifts toward talking about traits and characteristics that run in their family, such as eye and hair color. This year, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar[Read More…]
Tahoe National Forest Wins Court Protections
Court rules to restrict motorized off-road vehicles Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. A U.S. District Court ruled in favor of increased protections for Tahoe National Forest from motorized off-road vehicles. In a lengthy oral ruling delivered from the bench last Friday, Judge John A. Mendez of the U.S. District Court for[Read More…]
Time to Take Out the Turkey, Nov. 25, 2013
How long does it take to thaw a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving? SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. It’s not too early to start thinking about the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Depending on the size of the turkey, it can take up to six days to thaw. “It’s important to make sure your[Read More…]
FDA Requires Removal of Certain Restrictions on the Diabetes Drug Avandia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requiring the removal of certain restrictions on prescribing and use of the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) to reflect new information regarding the cardiovascular risk of the medicine. Today’s actions are consistent with the recommendations of expert[Read More…]
