NRDC: President Obama Puts National Interest Ahead of Big Oil WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The following is a statement by Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, regarding the Obama administration’s decision on the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline: “The pipeline was rejected for all the right reasons. President[Read More…]
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Coalition Appeals Massive Dredging Permit for Coos Bay that Paves the Way for Export of Liquefied Natural Gas and Coal
Permit opens the door to dirty and dangerous fossil fuel exports in Oregon Coos Bay, OR–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. A coalition of local residents, grassroots environmental and clean-energy groups today filed an appeal of the Oregon Department of State Lands’ decision to issue a dredging permit for the Port of Coos[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Earlier today, I received the Secretary of State’s recommendation on the pending application for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. As the State Department made clear last month, the rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 18, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Keystone XL Pipeline ITALY Cruise Line / U.S. Embassy Work During Tragedy RUSSIA/IRAN Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Comments Ambassador McFaul’s Expertise IRAN U.S. Engagement Remains Open Sanctions on Iranian Crude / Consultations / Issue of Talks Iranian Film Director Asghar Farhadi SYRIA[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $19 Million in Federal Funding for Local Infrastructure Projects
Community Development Assistance Grants Will Support Needed Improvements in 59 Small, Rural Communities Statewide SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced nearly $19 million in federal funding to address the infrastructure needs of 59 small and rural communities throughout Illinois. Awarded through the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP), the[Read More…]
President Obama Denies the Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- President Barack Obama issued a statement on the White House Web site stating that he is denying the Keystone XL Pipeline, in part because the “arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact, especially the health and safety of the American[Read More…]
Charlottesville, Va., City Council Passes Resolution Opposing War on Iran
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The City Council of Charlottesville, Virginia, home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and the University of Virginia, passed on Tuesday evening, January 17, 2012, a resolution believed to be a first in the country, opposing the launching of a war on Iran, as well as calling[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh Demands Affordable and Reliable Public Transportation
PENNSYLVANIA—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2012. Today the Port Authority of Allegheny County announced a new set of service changes that if implemented would result in a 35 percent service reduction. Nearly half of the county’s current routes could be eliminated, stranding 45,000 riders and eliminating 600 transit jobs. Transportation across Pennsylvania is[Read More…]
As Quakes Wreak Havoc for Second Year, UN Urges Seismic Threats Be Taken Seriously
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2012. The United Nations is urging that seismic threats be taken seriously as it published new data today showing that major earthquakes claimed thousands of lives and affected millions of people in both 2010 and 2011. The new statistics published by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction[Read More…]
Ice Traction Aids? Avoid Salt on Lawns and Plants
MAINE:–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Here’s a breakdown of various products available for use, with a review of whether or not they’ll harm your landscape: http://www.safelawns.org/blog/index.php/2011/01/calcium-based-ice-melt-is-safer-for-lawns/ ROCK SALT — This is among the cheapest of the products that actually melt the ice, but it’s also among the most harsh things you can[Read More…]
