NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 — Researchers have successfully developed and tested a new prostate cancer screening method that uses the combined power of a novel drug therapy and changes in PSA levels over time to identify men with a high PSA who are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer[Read More…]
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Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania Have Worst Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants
‘Toxic 20’ States: KY, OH, PA, IN, WV, FL, MI , NC, GA , TX , TN , VA, SC, AL, MO, IL, MS, WI, MD, DE WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 – Residents of Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania are exposed to more toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants than in[Read More…]
New Data Confirm Slaughter Of False Killer Whales In Hawaiian Longlines
Fisheries Service finds whales killed at unsustainable levels Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. On August 7, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued new data confirming that the Hawaiʻi-based longline fisheries are killing false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens, a large dolphin species) at unsustainable rates. The new information highlights[Read More…]
Faith-Based and Socially Responsible Investors Call on EPA to Strengthen Air Safeguards at PVC Plants
Investors urge EPA to protect environmental justice communities PVC plant, Mossville, LA Photo by CDC Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012. Public pressure is mounting for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen toxic air pollution standards at polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chemical plants, especially for two that were singled out for[Read More…]
New Jersey State Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Program to Open Today
State Website Updated With Comprehensive Information Including Interactive Map for Finding Doctors — Patients, Families and Advocates Celebrate Long-Awaited Milestone Trenton, New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act reaches a major milestone today when the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services opens the patient[Read More…]
US, Mexico Sign Agreement Addressing High Priority Border Environmental Issues
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Yesterday U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson joined Mexico’s Secretary for the Environment and Natural Resources Juan Elvira Quesada to sign the Border 2020 U.S.-Mexico Environmental program agreement. The signing was witnessed by a number of leaders including the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E.[Read More…]
Illinois Health Department Confirms H3N2v Influenza Case
Common flu precautions recommended SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratory has confirmed one case of what is known as the H3N2v influenza virus, which has now been reported in four states this year – Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. IDPH is working with local, state[Read More…]
Illinois Health Department Back-to-School Reminder: Schedule Dental Exams for Children
Free Dental Screenings being held at Illinois State Fair August 9-19 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. As a new school season approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and caregivers that August is a good time to schedule dental exams for children. IDPH also will be facilitating free[Read More…]
Groups Urge EPA to Ban Dangerous Rat Poisons
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012. On Monday, Beyond Pesticides joined with 23 public health and environmental advocacy groups to send a letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging it to follow through with its original plan to cancel the sale of most toxic rat poisons to residential consumers. In[Read More…]
Condominium Residents Win Fight Against Pesticide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012. Residents of a large condominium in New Jersey have won their fight against the use of pesticides on the complex’s lawn. The homeowner’s association agreed with residents’ pleas to alter its treatment of lawns, instituting an integrated pest management (IPM) policy to avoid using toxic pesticides.[Read More…]
