WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The U.S. Department of Energy released a new report which assesses how America’s critical energy and electricity infrastructure is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Historically high temperatures in recent years have been accompanied by droughts and extreme heat waves, more wildfires than usual, and several[Read More…]
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Hospital Ends Toxic Lawn Pesticide Use and Supports Local Bill To Do the Same
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. In a show of support for a local initiative that would prohibit the use of cosmetic pesticide use on lawns and gardens within the city limits of Takoma Park, MD, the Washington Adventist Hospital there announced that as of June 17, 2013 it will no longer[Read More…]
Court Hears WA State Appeal on Climate Pollution Ruling
Washington Dept. of Ecology challenges ruling requiring the agency to regulate climate pollution from oil refineries Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Today, the Washington State Department of Ecology argued in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that it should not be required to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from oil refineries, and[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act
Governor proclaims July 16 as Americans with Disabilities Act Day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) will sponsor a special event showcasing Illinois’ continued commitment to persons with[Read More…]
Shell Oil to Spend Over $115 Million to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution at Houston Area Refinery and Chemical Plant
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Shell Oil and affiliated partnerships (Shell) have agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at a large refinery and chemical plant in Deer Park, Texas, by spending at least[Read More…]
When GPS Fails, This Speck of an Electronic Device Could Step In
This tiny “timing inertial measurement unit” could take over when GPS is unavailable. Image courtesy of Becky Peterson ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. In a pellet of glass the size of an apple seed, University of Michigan engineering researchers have packed seven devices that together could potentially provide navigation in the[Read More…]
Agriculture, Interior and Defense Departments Partner to Benefit Agricultural Lands, Wildlife Habitat and Military Readiness
First Sentinel Landscape Pilot in Washington State will Support Local Economy, the Conservation of Natural Resources and National Defense WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Defense Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment John Conger announced today a federal, local and private[Read More…]
Beekeeping Industry Files Suit to Stop New Pesticide Toxic to Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. Several beekeeping organizations have filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) to reverse a recent decision to register a new pesticide, sulfoxaflor, which is highly toxic to bees. The beekeepers are not satisfied that their submitted concerns were properly addressed by EPA before registration was[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Positive Bird in Illinois for 2013 Reported
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive bird reported in Illinois for 2013. The Monroe County Health Department collected a West Nile virus positive starling on June 27, 2013 in Waterloo. “We are now starting to see West Nile[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City Aggregation Doubles the Amount of Wind Energy to Customers, Removing the Equivalent of 100,000 Cars From Streets
Through Municipal Aggregation Agreement, Chicago’s More Than Two Million Customers Will Reduce the City’s Carbon Footprint by 16% CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that his administration negotiated a deal with energy suppliers to secure 5% of the electricity provided through its municipal aggregation program from Illinois wind[Read More…]
