Green Bay, Wisconsin –(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of Wisconsin, and Brown County today announced that they are wrapping up work on the foundation for the Cat Island chain restoration project in Lower[Read More…]
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New Maryland Coalition Urges Governor O’Malley to Cease the Drafting of Fracking Regulations
Marylanders Against Fracking and Delegate Shane Robinson Warn of Fracking’s Negative Impacts Baltimore, Md.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. State and national groups concerned by Governor O’Malley’s imminent plans to begin drafting fracking regulations launched the Marylanders Against Fracking coalition today to call on the governor to cease any further work to allow[Read More…]
Michelle Obama Calls on Americans to Drink More Water
Environmental Working Group’s Filter Guide Can Help WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)-September 12, 2013. Environmental Working Group applauds First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to get Americans to drink more water instead of soft drinks. Consuming plenty of water daily has a number of positive effects on people’s health. “Once again, the First Lady[Read More…]
Major Fracking Bill Passes California Assembly
SACRAMENTO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Legislation passed yesterday by California legislators would take important steps toward improving oversight of potentially dangerous methods of drilling for oil or natural gas or stimulating production, but it would give too much leeway to state officials trying to protect the public from the potential environmental and[Read More…]
Dating of Beads Sets New Timeline for When Early Humans Arrived in the Near East
Researchers found marine shell beads at Ksar Akil (Lebanon) UK–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2013. An international team of researchers led by Oxford University has new dating evidence indicating when the earliest fully modern humans arrived in the Near East, the region known as the Middle East today. They have obtained the radiocarbon[Read More…]
Childbirth Risks Not the Same for All Obese Women
‘Healthy’ obese women who’ve had a baby before are at less risk than first-time mums of normal weight. UK–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2013. Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study by Oxford University shows the risks are not the same for all obese women.[Read More…]
Monsanto Funds Anti-GE Labeling Efforts in Washington
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Monsanto recently made a multi-million dollar contribution to an organization fighting to stop a ballot initiative in Washington State that would force food processors to label genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. Monsanto has poured millions of dollars into multiple anti-labeling efforts, previously contributing over $7 million against[Read More…]
EPA Announces First 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant and Priorities at Great Lakes Week
MILWAUKEE—(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 12, 2013 – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe yesterday announced a new 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant at Great Lakes Week in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will receive more than $1.5 million for several Milwaukee Estuary and Great Lakes projects. “The Great[Read More…]
Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department Release Fuel Economy Tool for Used Vehicles
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing efforts to increase fuel efficiency, reduce carbon pollution and address climate change, the U.S. Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a new label that features EPA fuel economy estimates and CO2 estimates for used vehicles sold[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Urges Public to ‘Be Informed, Get Ready’ for Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. September is National Preparedness Month and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding all Illinoisans to use this month to make a plan and prepare an emergency supply kit for their homes. “By taking a few simple steps –creating a disaster supply[Read More…]
