NIH-funded research points to factors related to environment, cultural subgroup, and certain medical conditionse Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. In the largest study to date of hearing loss among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States, researchers have found that nearly 1 in 7 has hearing loss, a number similar to the[Read More…]
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Starting Antiretroviral Treatment Early Improves Outcomes for HIV-infected Individuals
NIH-funded trial results likely will impact global treatment guidelines Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. A major international randomized clinical trial has found that HIV-infected individuals have a considerably lower risk of developing AIDS or other serious illnesses if they start taking antiretroviral drugs sooner, when their CD4+ T-cell count—a key measure[Read More…]
Conservation Groups Seek to Intervene, Back City of Seattle’s Finding that Port Use by Shell is Illegal
Coalition supports planning department finding that Shell homeport violates Port of Seattle’s shoreline permit Jack Smith compels the Port of Seattle commissioners on March 24 to reverse their lease agreement with Foss Maritime. Joe Nicholson for Earthjustice Seattle, WA —(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2015. A coalition of conservation organizations is seeking to[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Analysis Debunks Myth that Economic Growth Cannot Happen While Cutting Carbon Emissions
A renewable energy manager walks past solar panels near Vacaville, California, in April 2011. SOURCE: AP/Rich Pedroncelli Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2015. Recent analysis from the Center for American Progress suggests that economic growth can happen while cutting carbon pollution. An issue brief released today by CAP shows that many[Read More…]
EU Regulators Bow to Pressure from American Trade Lobby on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. The same day that trade representatives from United States met with Secretary-General Catherine Day of the European Commission (EC), she sent a letter to the EC’s Environment Director-General Karl Falkenberg telling him to scrap draft criteria that could have led to a ban on over 30[Read More…]
Canadian Risk Assessment Finds GMO Salmon Susceptible to Disease
Newly released documents conflict with FDA findings WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. A never-before-seen draft environmental review of AquaBounty Technologies’ (ABTX) genetically engineered (GE) salmon reveals that Canadian government scientists disagree with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on key questions related to the safety and performance of what[Read More…]
With Controversy Over Secret Trade Deal Rising, 10 Public Interest Groups Call for Release of Emails Between Top Trade Negotiator and Wall Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Today, 10 organizations representing more than 10 million Americans called on U.S. Trade Representative — USTR — Michael Froman to publicly release all records of communication between himself and representatives of the ten largest U.S. financial institutions — including his former employer Citigroup — while[Read More…]
Chicago Organizers to Host Global Youth Peace Conference #ChicagoYouthPeace on June 4 – 6
Mobilizing, activating and empowering young people, in grades 5-12, to get organized and use their voices for peace and social change. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015 — From June 4th to 6th, Chicago will host the first Chicago International Youth Peace Conference at Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 50th St, and at[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services, May 28, 2015
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Responsible Budget Coalition Releases Statement on IL General Assembly Budget Action
Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2015. The Responsible Budget Coalition releases the following statement regarding General Assembly budget action: This spring lawmakers – reflecting the views of business leaders, human service providers, educators, seniors, and everyday families – have consistently registered their opposition to budget proposals that impose drastic and short-sighted cuts[Read More…]
