GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 November 2012 – Temperatures this year are the ninth highest on record since 1850 despite the effect of La Niña, a meteorological phenomenon which is supposed to have a cooling influence on the Earth’s atmosphere, says a new United Nations report released today. High temperatures were accompanied by unprecedented[Read More…]
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Statement by BP: EPA’s Temporary Suspension Does Not Affect BP’s Existing Contracts with US Government
Company working with EPA to demonstrate “present responsibility” and have temporary suspension lifted LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—28 November 2012. Today’s announcement by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding BP’s temporary suspension relates only to future potential contracts with the US government. The temporary suspension does not affect any existing contracts the company[Read More…]
Space Stars: Generations — Lockhart, Shatner, Wheaton Videos Celebrate NASA Spinoff Benefits to Life on Earth
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2012. June Lockhart, William Shatner and Wil Wheaton are the latest entertainment icons featured in new public service announcements that highlight how some of NASA’s outstanding accomplishments in space are used to improve our life on Earth. Spanning generations of silver screen and television portrayals of humanity’s exploration[Read More…]
NIH-funded Researchers Show Possible Trigger for MS Nerve Damage
Results of study in mice may lead to new treatments Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2012. High-resolution real-time images show in mice how nerves may be damaged during the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis. The results suggest that the critical step happens when fibrinogen, a blood-clotting protein, leaks into the central nervous[Read More…]
Report Finds Water Pollution in Florida Costs up to $10.5 Billion, Annually
EPA action on clean-up plan expected soon Tallahassee, FL–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2012. In the first comprehensive review of its kind, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), based at Tufts University, has released a white paper entitled Valuing Florida’s Clean Waters. The paper finds that algae and red tide outbreaks caused by water pollution[Read More…]
International Space Station Salutes the Sun
International Space Station EU–(ENEWSPF)–28 November 2012 This weekend the International Space Station will turn itself to position ESA’s SOLAR instrument for a better view of the Sun. It will be the first time the Station has changed attitude for scientific reasons alone. SOLAR has been monitoring our Sun’s[Read More…]
Methyl Iodide Uses To Formally End in the U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2012. Earlier this year the maker of the fumigant methyl iodide indicated it would stop producing the toxic chemical. Now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the registrant, Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to formally terminate all agricultural use[Read More…]
TruGreen’s Loss is the Planet’s Gain
Company Suffering Massive Drop in Sales The sad dalmatian is getting even sadder, just as the planet may see an inkling of good news. MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2012. While admitting earlier this month that it overvalued its bleeding behemoth lawn care division by nearly a billion dollars, ServiceMaster has told its[Read More…]
United Nations Environment Program Report Urges Policymakers to Account for Thawing Permafrost in Climate Projections
NSIDC research scientist Kevin Schaefer (left) is lead author in a U.N. Environmental Program (UNEP) report that highlights the impact of permafrost carbon feedback on global climate. The Lena River delta in Siberia (right) is an example of permafrost and shows polygons formed by the intersection of ice wedges. —Credit:[Read More…]
Driver Distraction: Do As I Say, Not As I Do (or What You Think I Do)
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2012. While it may come as no surprise that parents who talk on cell phones, send texts or eat and drink while driving have teenagers who are more likely to do the same, what teens think their parents do behind the wheel matters more than what mom[Read More…]
