Washington Environmentalists Applaud Leadership from President Obama on Climate Seattle, WA –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Today the EPA and the Obama Administration released the final version of the landmark Clean Power Plan. A coalition of local environmental advocates applauded this important step toward healthier air and a stable climate. “I think[Read More…]
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Bee-Toxic Pesticide with Some Banned Uses in Oregon Found in Bees Killed There
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Oregon state investigators found lethal levels of a banned, bee-toxic insecticide in the systems of dead bees discovered last month in downtown Portland. The Oregon Department of Agriculture released results last week of investigations into the June 26 bee deaths near Pettygrove Park, as well as[Read More…]
CDC Funding Helps States Address Infectious Disease Threats
Awards build epidemiology and laboratory capacity for public protection Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced awards of nearly $110 million to help states and communities strengthen their capacity to track and respond to infectious diseases. The awards represent an increase of about[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: EPA Takes Historic Climate Action, But It’s Only a Down Payment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized rules to reduce carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, under the Clean Air Act. Electric power plants produce approximately 2.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year — amounting to almost 40 percent of the United States’ total[Read More…]
6 Things Every American Should Know About the Clean Power Plan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015 By EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Today, President Obama will unveil the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan—a historic step to cut the carbon pollution driving climate change. Here are six key things every American should know: 1. IT SLASHES THE CARBON POLLUTION FUELING CLIMATE[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue
Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you, Sameh. Good morning, everybody. I can say for myself I am really delighted to be back here in Cairo, and very happy to be here with Ambassador Steve Beecroft, who is doing a great job here, and with a strong delegation[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama to Announce Historic Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants
The Clean Power Plan is a Landmark Action to Protect Public Health, Reduce Energy Bills for Households and Businesses, Create American Jobs, and Bring Clean Power to Communities across the Country Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Today at the White House, President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy[Read More…]
Kraft Heinz Company Voluntarily Recalls Select Varieties of Kraft Singles Products
Only 3-Lb. and 4-Lb. Packages of Kraft Singles Included in Recall Northfield, Ill. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2015. The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select code dates and manufacturing codes of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 3, 2015
Come see works by many familiar artists at Tall Grass Arts Association’s new exhibit ‘Autumn Soft Breezes’ that opens on Friday, August 7. Photo Source: Tall Grass Arts Association. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. An important community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at Unitarian Universalist Community Church[Read More…]
Filmmaker and Investigative Journalist Behind ‘You’ve Been Trumped’ Exposé to Screen Latest Film at Cinema Detroit
DETROIT, MI –(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2015. Filmmaker Anthony Baxter, known for his scathing critiques of Donald Trump’s golf developments, will visit Detroit this week to premiere his latest film here and learn about the ongoing Detroit water crisis. The screening of A Dangerous Game, an explosive documentary which examines the eco-impact[Read More…]
