NRDC-CEEW Report Shows Concentrated Solar Power Essential to Meeting India’s Over-Stressed Energy Demand SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 – In the wake of historic summer blackouts that left more than 700 million Indians without power, a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council[Read More…]
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UPDATE: Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 11, 2012 1:30 PM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 1:30 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Meningitis Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 170 States: 11 Deaths: 14 Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October 11, 2012 1:30 PM EDT Persons with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections, by State [View Larger[Read More…]
Secretary of Energy Chu Congratulates 2012 Chemistry and Physics Nobel Laureates
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today congratulated Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka for winning the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for studies of G-protein–coupled receptors” and Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland for winning the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics for “ground-breaking experimental methods that[Read More…]
Sierra Club Partners with Award-Winning Photographer to Capture Human Costs of Coal
Sierra Club and Sierra Magazine release “Cost of Coal” Photo Project SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. The Sierra Club and Sierra Magazine released a new photography project examining the effects of coal on the lives of everyday Americans. The feature, “Cost of Coal,” follows the life-cycle of coal, using sharp,[Read More…]
Arctic Summer Wind Shift Could Affect Sea Ice Loss and U.S./European Weather, Says NOAA-Led Study
Image from the North Pole webcam shows (July 27, 2010) ponds created by the summer sea ice melt. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Changes in summer Arctic wind patterns contribute not only to an unprecedented loss of Arctic sea ice, but could also bring about shifts in North[Read More…]
Bourne Pursuit: Improving Computer Tracking of Human Activity
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. Contrary to what you might see in police dramas, you don’t have to be Jason Bourne to shake off a computer tracking you through a video feed. Cross paths with someone who vaguely resembles you, and the computer is likely to swap your labels. But researchers[Read More…]
UPDATE: Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 11, 2012 – 4:30 AM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 4:30 AM EDT Exserohilum rostratum Current Situation As of October 10, 2012, CDC’s fungal disease laboratory has confirmed the presence of the fungus Exserohilum in 10 people with meningitis and the fungus Aspergillus in one person with meningitis. Clinicians should continue to contact patients who have[Read More…]
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Supports ‘Image Gently’ Campaign
National Effort Raises Awareness of Child Safety for X-Ray, CT Scans SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012 The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging healthcare professionals to “Image Gently” when conducting x-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans on children. IEMA recently sent a letter to nearly 16,000 medical radiation technologists, x-ray[Read More…]
Pesticides Key Contributor in Childhood Diseases, Highlights Need for Policy Change
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2012. A new report highlights the growing body of research that links pesticides to the rampant rise of learning disabilities, childhood cancer and asthma in the United States, and calls for swift policy change to protect future generations. In particular, the report points out that children are[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Cites Douglas County Mine Owner for Air, Water Pollution
Springfield –(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a Douglas County mine operation has been cited for air and water pollution violations. Alpena Vision Resources, LLC, a Michigan company, is licensed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Mines and Minerals to perform reclamation and[Read More…]
