Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. With recent outbreaks of whooping cough, pertussis, and measles being reported across the nation, the Center for American Progress today released a report recommending changes to state and federal childhood vaccine-exemption policies in order to better protect communities from potentially dangerous yet highly preventable diseases. The[Read More…]
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Court Suspends Nanosilver Pesticide Use in Clothing, Cites EPA’s Improper Approval
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on November 7 said that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had improperly approved the use of nanosilver by one U.S. textile manufacturer. The decision came in response to Natural Resource Defense Council’s (NRDC) lawsuit against EPA[Read More…]
U.S.-Russia Twenty-Year Partnership Completes Final Milestone in Converting 20,000 Russian Nuclear Warheads into Fuel for U.S. Electricity
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced the final shipment of low enriched uranium (LEU) derived from Russian weapons-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) under the 1993 U.S.-Russia HEU Purchase Agreement, commonly known as the Megatons to Megawatts Program. Under this Agreement, Russia downblended 500 metric tons of[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests Over $7 Million to Deploy Tribal Clean Energy Projects
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Tribal nations and building stronger, more resilient communities that are better prepared for a changing climate, the Energy Department today announced nine tribal clean energy projects to receive more than $7 million. Highlighted during the 2013[Read More…]
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Testimony Before House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. As prepared for delivery. Good morning Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Johnson, and other distinguished members of the Committee. I am pleased to be here to talk about the central role science plays at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Let me begin by stating that science is[Read More…]
FDA Approves Imbruvica for Rare Blood Cancer
Second drug with breakthrough therapy designation to receive FDA approval Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Imbruvica (ibrutinib) to treat patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer. MCL is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hold Press Conference Ahead of Public Hearing on Fate of Washington State Program
Stakeholders speak out to defend state’s 15-year-old law and urge legislators to preserve, strengthen patients’ rights Seattle, WA—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2013. Patient advocates and various stakeholders will hold a press conference today at 4pm at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey to draw attention to this evening’s statewide public hearing on the[Read More…]
Climate Change Increases Storm Severity and Toxic Chemical Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2013. As the world sheds tears from reading the reports of human suffering and looks on in horror at the pictures of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, the debate of whether increased occurrences of super-storms like Haiyan are just over the horizon because of man-made climate change[Read More…]
New Prevention Guidelines Address Blood Cholesterol, Obesity, Healthy Living and Risk Assessment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and other specialty societies, have released four guidelines focused on the assessment of cardiovascular risk, lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risk and management[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Reduces Costs and Acquires Cleaner Energy with New Electricity Supply Agreement for City Facilities
Agreement Eliminates Coal from City’s Portfolio for the First Time And Saves City $1.2 Million in Electricity Costs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) have selected Constellation NewEnergy, an Exelon company, as the electricity supplier for the City of Chicago’s facility[Read More…]
