National Monument Will Honor Native American Culture, Generate Tourism and Economic Benefits for Local Economy WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. Today President Obama signed a proclamation establishing Chimney Rock as a National Monument. Chimney Rock, located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, offers a spectacular landscape rich[Read More…]
Science
U-M Researchers Identify New Brain Mechanism That Causes People to Overeat
When U-M researchers gave extra morphine-like drug stimulation to the top of the neostriatum in rats, it caused the animals to eat twice the normal amount of sweet fatty food. For this study, that food was M&M milk chocolate candies. The neostriatum is located near the middle and front of[Read More…]
Vaginal Delivery Safe for Head First Births Before 32 Weeks
NIH study compares early preterm birth outcomes for caesarean, vaginal deliveries Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. Infants born to mothers attempting to deliver vaginally before the 32nd week of pregnancy are as likely to survive as those delivered by a planned cesarean, provided the fetus is in the head-first position, according[Read More…]
Study: Synthetic THC Analogue Mitigates Diabetic Neuropathy, Is ‘Well Tolerated’ In Patients
Calgary, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–September 212, 2012. The oral administration of the synthetic THC analogue nabilone (brand name: Cesamet) mitigates neuropathic pain and is well tolerated, according to clinical trial data published online by the scientific journal Pain. Investigators at the University of Calgary, Department of Neurosciences assessed the use of nabilone versus[Read More…]
Electronics Manufacturers and Retailers Join EPA Challenge for Safe Management of Used Electronics
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched its Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge, an initiative to make protective electronics refurbishing and recycling practices the industry standard. EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response Lisa Feldt, joined by leaders from Best Buy, LG[Read More…]
EPA Funds Water Treatment Research
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. In the face of widespread pesticide contamination of U.S. waterways and the lack of drinking water standards for hundreds of pesticides, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has devoted a $499,778 grant towards developing low-cost water decontamination facilities serving less than 10,000 people. Though conventional water[Read More…]
New Research Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Roundup and GMO Toxicity
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. Many rats fed with corn that was genetically modified to resist the weed killer known as Roundup developed tumors within two years. The latest scientific study linking the weed killer known as Roundup to cancer and other negative health impacts has put the French government on[Read More…]
NOAA Announces $4.5 Million in Environmental Literacy Grants to Support K-12 Science Education and Stewardship Projects
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry one of the grant recipients Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. NOAA announced yesterday the results of its recent competitions for education grants to enhance science education activities in classrooms, aquariums, museums and other institutions across America. A total of $4.5 million in grants from the[Read More…]
La FDA Publica Datos Preliminares Sobre Los Niveles De Arsénico en Los Productos Derivados Del Arroz y el Arroz
La recolección completa de datos terminará a finales de 2012, la agencia da prioridad a evaluaciones adicionales para proporcionar una base científica a recomendaciones futuras Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. Como parte de un esfuerzo continuo y proactivo para monitorear la seguridad de los alimentos y los contaminantes, la Administración[Read More…]
Meadville, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny College Highlighted by U.S. Energy Department for Its Investments in Clean Energy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released its third video in the “Clean Energy in Our Community” video series, highlighting clean energy investments by Allegheny College, located in northwest Pennsylvania. The school’s investments in energy efficiency and sustainability, along with its support for clean, renewable fuels, are[Read More…]
