Pope Francis addresses the 70th session of the U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, September 25, 2015. Source: AP/L”Osservatore Romano Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. As global leaders convene today at the opening of the Paris climate talks—officially known as the United Nations’ 21st Conference of the Parties—a new column from the Center for American[Read More…]
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The Growing Population of Latinos Will Redefine U.S.-Mexico Relations
Members of a Latino family walk past a reflection of a patriotic mural in Fremont, Nebraska, on July 21, 2010. Source: AP/Nati Harnik Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. Today, the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, or CIDE, the Center for American Progress, and the Mexican Council on Foreign[Read More…]
Studies Add to Mounting Evidence of Neonic Dangers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. Last week, two studies were published that link neonicotinoid (neonic) insecticide exposure to detrimental effects in bees and butterflies. The first study, published in the international scientific journal Nature, found that bumblebees exposed to neonics suffered pollination services impairment that reduces their delivery to apple crops.[Read More…]
Should Our Children Be Genetically Engineered?
Call for ban on germline genetic engineering of human beings BERKELEY, CALIF. —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. On the eve of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences and Medicine International Summit on Human Gene Editing, the Center for Genetics and Society and Friends of the Earth released a new report today,[Read More…]
Hillary for America Releases Details of Clinton’s Plan To Create Jobs By Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2015. Hillary for America released the details of Hillary Clinton’s five-year, $275 billion plan to create jobs and increase wages by investing in the modernization of our nation’s infrastructure. Clinton’s plan is a comprehensive proposal to invest in infrastructure across the board: in our transit systems, roads and bridges, ports[Read More…]
Monday Classes and Activities at University of Chicago Hyde Park Campus Canceled Due to Threat
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 10:23 am: The University continues to be in regular contact with both federal and local authorities. As we indicated yesterday, classes are canceled and faculty and staff are advised to remain off campus. We have an increased security presence on campus today. We will provide a further update as[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, Nov. 30, 2015
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. The President met today with Chinese President Xi Jinping to reaffirm their shared determination to work together and with others to achieve an ambitious climate agreement at the Paris climate negotiations. They set priorities for U.S.-China relations in 2016. The two leaders committed to continue narrowing[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the First Session of COP21
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015 – 12:47 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not only[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton and Mayor Walsh Launch ‘Hard Hats for Hillary’, Preview Infrastructure Investment Plan
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015. Hillary Clinton joined Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh to launch “Hard Hats for Hillary” at a grassroots organizing event in Boston’s Faneuil Hall today. In her remarks, Clinton previewed tomorrow’s announcement of her plan to create good-paying jobs, increase wages, and strengthen our economy by investing in the modernization of our[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 29, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the past year to help Illinois families ensure their home is safe for the holidays. In addition, the guide details practices[Read More…]
