For the first time, two passionate young adults to choose their own summer adventure SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. The Sierra Club is making it possible for two young adults to spend the summer enjoying, exploring, and protecting the planet. From historic climate rallies and high-adrenaline outdoor adventures to student leadership gatherings[Read More…]
Science
Major Green Group Sends Joint Letter to Obama to Take a Timeout on Natural Gas Exports
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Marchy 12, 2013. The Center for International Environmental Law, Clean Water Action, Earthjustice, Earthworks, Environment America, Friends of the Earth, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society has sent a letter to President Obama strongly pushing for a timeout on natural gas exports until critical national economic,[Read More…]
San Onofre: Nuclear Watchdog Files Request for More Documents on Design of Flawed Steam Generators
Friends of the Earth petitions PUC to speed probe into Edison’s responsibility SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Friends of the Earth filed a request yesterday for Southern California Edison to release documents expected to further confirm that the utility knew about worrying design problems with the defective replacement steam generators in[Read More…]
X-ray Snapshots from Big Black Holes to Tiny Viruses
Mimi virus EU–(ENEWSPF)–12 March 2013. Cameras designed for capturing black holes are now exploring a new frontier: they are helping us to get up close to viruses on Earth, opening the door to solving medical problems. These space cameras are opening new frontiers in life sciences by probing ultrafast[Read More…]
Whole Foods Says It Will Label GE Food in Stores within Five Years, as States Continue Push
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. March 12, 2013) Despite the loss of Proposition 37 in California last November, GMO labeling efforts are moving forward throughout the United States. Late last week Whole Foods Market announced its own plan to label food with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients sold in its stores, making[Read More…]
Joint Statement from the First Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the Government of Japan at the conclusion of the First Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space. Begin Text: Pursuant to their shared goal of advancing bilateral space cooperation[Read More…]
Hemophilia Awareness Month
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery. Because the genetic mutation that causes hemophilia is carried in the X chromosome, men are more severely affected.[Read More…]
Immunity Wans After Fifth Dose of DTaP Vaccine
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. The incidence of pertussis, or whooping cough, has increased in the United States since the 1980s, despite high rates of children receiving vaccines to protect against the disease. A study in the April 2013 Pediatrics, “Waning Immunity to Pertussis Following 5 Doses of DTaP,”[Read More…]
Frogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. A nationwide outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections in children from 2008 to 2011 was linked to African dwarf frogs kept as pets. The outbreak is described in the study, “U.S. Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Associated with Aquatic Frogs, 2008-2011,” in the April[Read More…]
New Legislation and Sequestration Will Limit Pesticide Oversight
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Recent sequester cuts and new proposed Congressional legislation could dramatically affect the safety of American waterways. According to a February 25 email, the White House Council on Environmental Quality estimates that the recent sequester could reduce federal funding for state environmental programs by $154 million. These[Read More…]
