“I decided that I could roll with [change] or be crushed by it, and I learned to roll with it.” NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnold is profiled in Patricia R. Olsen’s “The Boss” column in The New York Times: “I was born[Read More…]
Science
Pruning the Power Grid
New algorithm quickly identifies the most dangerous risks in a power grid amid millions or billions of possible failures. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Each summer, power grids are pushed to their limits, as homes and offices crank up the air conditioning in response to rising temperatures. A single failure in[Read More…]
ACLU Stands With Texas Women
AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas are in Austin today as the state legislature begins a second special session called by Gov. Rick Perry in a continuing fight over sweeping abortion restrictions. Thousands of Texans are expected to rally at the state[Read More…]
Fourth of July and Summer Safety Health Tips
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck reminds us of the following health tips to help avoid injury and illness during the summer. FOOD SAFETY – for cookouts and picnics, temperature is key to avoiding[Read More…]
Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect MONDAY In Vermont
MONTPELIER, VT-(ENEWSPF)- Legislation adopted this year to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession will go into effect on Monday. Vermont is the 17th state in the nation to decriminalize or legalize marijuana possession. “This is a much-needed step forward toward a more sensible marijuana policy,” said Matt Simon, legislative analyst[Read More…]
New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Final Approval From Legislature; Gov. Hassan Will Sign It Into Law
CONCORD-(ENEWSPF)- New Hampshire state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Wednesday that will allow state residents with serious illnesses obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The bill will now be transmitted to Gov. Maggie Hassan, who announced last week that she will sign it into[Read More…]
U.S. Conference Of Mayors Calls On Federal Government To Respect State And Local Marijuana Laws
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Conference of Mayors unanimously adopted a resolution Monday that urges the federal government to refrain from interfering in the implementation of state and local marijuana laws, such as those adopted by voters in Colorado and Washington that establish state- and locally-regulated marijuana markets for adults.[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Confronting the Growing Threat of Climate Change
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people about a plan he unveiled a few days ago that confronts the growing threat of climate change, which will cut carbon pollution, protect our country from the impacts of climate change, and lead the world in a coordinated[Read More…]
PSC Awarded Free Water Station from Elkay
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) President Terri L. Winfree (left) and Sustainability Coordinator Allessandra Cairo (second from left) welcome to PSC (from third from left) Steve Nero and James Jarog of MagicPure and Steve Norbut and Araceli Lee of Elkay. MagicPure is the preferred distributor in[Read More…]
Proposal To Let Maine Voters Decide If Marijuana Should Be Regulated Like Alcohol Receives Near Majority Support In State House Vote
Augusta, ME-(ENEWSPF)- A proposal to let Maine voters decide if marijuana should be regulated like alcohol received near majority support Friday in a vote of the Maine House of Representatives. The proposed amendment to LD 1229, a bill introduced by Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) with a bipartisan group of 35[Read More…]
