Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. A report published recently in the journal Weed Science has found that a population of the common weed waterhemp in Nebraska is resistant to the herbicide 2,4-D. The news comes as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers approving several new crops that have been[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Law to Detoxify Dry Cleaners
Use of “perc” now subject to tougher safety measures CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to impose tougher safety measures on the use of perchloroethylene (a solvent commonly known as “perc”) by dry cleaners. House Bill 4526 requires dry cleaners to use “best management practices”[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Warns People to Avoid Contact with Bats
Dozens of people already reporting exposure to bats SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, state public health director, is reminding people to avoid contact with bats as this is the time of year when bats are the most active and health officials see the most bat exposures. “The Illinois Department[Read More…]
USDA Offers Food Safety Preparation Tips as Tropical Storm Isaac Nears Florida
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012—As Floridians ready their homes for Tropical Storm Isaac’s potential blast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) urges them to make food safety a part of their preparation efforts. Power outages and flooding that often result from weather emergencies compromise the safety of[Read More…]
Showdown in the West: Durango Pesticide Debate Offers New Twist
Brookside Park is one of two parks in Durango, Colorado, that is managed with organic protocols. DURANGO, CO.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. Defiantly declaring that pesticides used to control weeds and insects are safe when used as directed and stating “I don’t believe we’re making any children sick here,” the mayor of[Read More…]
New Mobile App from NIH Helps Women Learn About Their Health in 52 Weeks
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2012. 52 Weeks for Women’s Health, a new app that offers women access to a year’s worth of practical health information, highlighted week-by-week, is now available. The app is based on the popular Primer for Women’s Health: Learn about Your Body in 52 Weeks, published by the[Read More…]
New Challenge Calls on Software Developers to Create App for Women’s Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Reducing Cancer Among Women of Color App Challenge. The Challenge calls on entrepreneurs to create an application for mobile devices that can help underserved and minority women fight and prevent cancer. The challenge is a[Read More…]
U.S. Representative Markey Calls on EPA to Step Up Protections for Pollinators
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. U.S. Representative Edward Markey, (D-MA) has sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging it to investigate a possible link between the use of common pesticides and reductions in honey bee populations. The letter comes as EPA is accepting public comments on a[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Isaac Continuing West-northwestward; New Warnings and Watches for Bahamas and Cuba, Aug. 23, 2012 – UPDATE 5 pm AST
Miami—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2012 – Update 5 pm AST. Tropical Storm Isaac is continuing to move west-northward. New warnings and watches have been issued with this update for the Bahamas and Cuba. Summary As of 500 pm AST (2100 UTC) Tropical Storm Isaac was located 16.0n, 67.1w about 180 miles (285[Read More…]
Nano-origami Project Combines Art and Engineering to Further Technology
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2012. Engineers and artists at the University of Michigan will receive nearly $2 million from the National Science Foundation for a four-year research campaign to find out whether the ancient art of origami could bring nanotechnology into the third dimension. Industry is highly proficient at patterning[Read More…]
