Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the launch of BeTobaccoFree.gov, a comprehensive website providing one-stop access to the best and most up-to-date tobacco-related information from across its agencies. This consolidated resource includes general information on tobacco, federal and state laws and policies, health statistics, and[Read More…]
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EPA Focuses on Food Waste for 15th Annual America Recycles Day
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Today on the 15th annual America Recycles Day, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed its commitment to helping Americans reduce wasted food by working with grocers, universities, stadiums and other venues through its Sustainable Materials Management Food Recovery Challenge. According to EPA estimates, food is now the[Read More…]
State of Illinois Health Department Encourages Smokers to ‘Call it Quits!’
November 15 is the Great American Smokeout CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging Illinois smokers to “Call it Quits” today by participating in the 37th annual Great American Smokeout. Held annually on the third Thursday in November, The Smokeout is a national tobacco cessation[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Clean Water Initiative
Addresses Business and Environmental Leaders at 2012 American Water Summit ROSEMONT –(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted his recently announced $1 billion Illinois Clean Water Initiative in an address to the 2012 American Water Summit. The 3rd annual summit is being held in Illinois for the first time[Read More…]
Weather Data From Nation’s Largest Wind Farms Could Improve U.S. Models, Forecasts
Private companies share weather data with NOAA Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012 Two of the nation’s largest producers of wind-generated electric power will share privately-collected weather data with NOAA, providing agency scientists with additional observations from wind farms across the nation for research and operations. NOAA now has data sharing agreements[Read More…]
Global Temperatures Were Fifth Highest on Record For Ocotber
Arctic sea ice doubles from last month, yet remains second lowest on record for October Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. The globally-averaged temperature for October 2012 was the fifth warmest October since record keeping began in 1880. October 2012 also marks the 36th consecutive October and 332nd consecutive month with a[Read More…]
New Device Could Allow Heartbeat to Power Pacemaker
U-M innovation could eliminate the need for surgeries to replace pacemakers with depleted batteries LOS ANGELES–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. An experimental device converted energy from a beating heart to provide enough electricity to power a pacemaker in a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012. The findings suggest[Read More…]
Born-Again Star Foreshadows Fate of Solar System
Abell 30: a born-again planetary nebula EU–(ENEWSPF)–15 November 2012. Astronomers have found evidence for a dying Sun-like star coming briefly back to life after casting its gassy shells out into space, mimicking the possible fate our own Solar System faces in a few billion years. This new picture of[Read More…]
Improving Quality Health Care in Illinois Rural Communities
Governor proclaims November 15, 2012 National Rural Health Day in Illinois SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. In an effort to increase awareness of rural health-related issues, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, is celebrating the second National Rural Health[Read More…]
Affordable Green Homes for Metro East Families Celebrate Grand Opening
State housing agency financed homes powered by solar and wind energy JERSEYVILLE –(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2012. For residents like maintenance worker John Boyd, Lexington Farms Subdivision’s wind and solar power yields utility bill savings to make living more affordable. “Living at Lexington Farms Subdivision means I have an affordable monthly rent[Read More…]
