Extinction Rate Would Be Much Higher if Not for Conservation Efforts PORTLAND, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. A new study published in the internationally recognized journal Science has determined that the current rate of species extinctions is more than 1,000 times greater than the background rate calculated from the fossil record and[Read More…]
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Middle-Class Homeowners Are a Major Force in Driving Rooftop Solar in Emerging Markets
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. Today, the Center for American Progress released an analysis of the residential solar markets in Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York. While these states are developing strong residential solar markets, the number of residential installations in each of these states is minimal compared to the more established[Read More…]
Moms Tell EPA to Ban Glyphosate After Residues Found in Breast Milk
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. This week, a group of concerned mothers and environmentalists met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials to discuss a recent pilot study that detected glyphosate residues in breast milk. Organized by Mom’s Across of America, which is seeking to stop the sale and use of glyphosate,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014 – 1:37 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your patience — I apologize for the delay. Before I take your questions, I wanted to mention that today the House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with a provision that replaces the[Read More…]
Rep. Farr Statement on Rohrabacher-Farr Medical Marijuana Amendment
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Calif., released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 219-189 to pass the bipartisan Rohrabacher-Farr amendment to the FY 2015 CJS Appropriations bill to prevent the federal government from prosecuting medical marijuana patients or distributors who are in compliance with the[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hail Unprecedented, Major Victory in Congressional Vote to Curb DOJ Enforcement
The 216-189 House floor vote forces Obama Administration to end federal attacks in medical marijuana states Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2014. In an unprecedented 219-189 floor vote late tonight, the House of Representatives approved the end of funding for Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement in medical marijuana states. Advocates are hailing[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces $10.2 Million In Funding For Illinois Housing and Community Development
DuPage County to receive $5,060,645 in funding WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that nine communities in Illinois will receive a total of $10,219,186 in grant funding through three programs administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help develop urban communities. “This[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Kirk: University of Illinois Awarded Federal Funding For Farm Bill Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made $3 million in federal funding available to two coalitions – including one led by the University of Illinois – to develop new online tools to inform members[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces $2.36 Million in Grant Funding to Clean and Redevelop Contaminated Illinois Sites
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded eight grants totaling $2,368,520 to Illinois communities to assess, clean, and redevelop “brownfield” contaminated waste sites. Today’s funding is part of $67 million awarded nationwide by the EPA. The grants target[Read More…]
Dept. of Interior Signs Agreements with Three Additional Tribal Nations to Reduce Fractionation in Indian Country
Coeur d’Alene, Umatilla and Gila River agreements will facilitate purchases to individual landowners under Buy-Back Program WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2014. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor today announced that the Department has signed three additional agreements to facilitate the purchase of individual interests in fractionated trust lands and consolidate ownership[Read More…]
