Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today about the evolving situation in Libya. They agreed that the situation had reached a tipping point and that Qadhafi needed to relinquish power once and for all. At the same time, they agreed tocontinueto work with allies and[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 22, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Some Evacuated Areas Around Fukushima Daiichi to Remain Off-Limits for Extended Period Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Some areas within the 12.5-mile exclusion zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility are to remain off-limits to evacuated residents for “a long time,” Japan’s government said. Officials had planned[Read More…]
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia
Sumatra, Indonesia-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Service has issued a report of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake striking southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake happened on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 20°2:20 UTC, at a precise location of 6.410°S, 103.985°E, and a depth of 31.3 km (19.4 miles). The epicenter was[Read More…]
Roundup May Be Damaging Soil and Reducing Yields, Says USDA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) official speaking at an agricultural conference said that the heavy use of Roundup, an herbicide manufactured by Monsanto and used heavily on “Roundup Ready” genetically engineered (GE) crops, appears to be causing harmful changes in soil and potentially hindering yields[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Libya, August 22, 2011 – 2:20 PM EDT
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011 – 2:20 PM EDT. THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just completed a call with my National Security Council on the situation in Libya. And earlier today I spoke to Prime Minister Cameron about the extraordinary events taking place there. The situation is still[Read More…]
Libya: UN Chief Urges Smooth and Peaceful Transition of Power
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 August 2011. Muammar al-Gadhafi addresses the general debate of the sixty-fourth session of the UN General Assembly (September 2009) With signs that the conflict that has raged in Libya for more than six months may soon end, Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon today appealed for a smooth and peaceful transition[Read More…]
South Sudan: UN Urges End to ‘Cycle of Violence’ After Deadly Ethnic Clashes
SUDAN–(ENEWSPF)–22 August 2011. The top United Nations official in South Sudan today called for an end to the “cycle of violence” engulfing the newly independent country’s state of Jonglei, where hundreds of people have been killed in recent days in fighting between ethnic groups. At least 600 people have reportedly[Read More…]
USDA Announces Recipients of Conservation Innovation Grants in 40 States
Grants support pioneering efforts in conserving and protecting natural resources, enhancing agricultural productivity WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the winning proposals for the 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Through CIG, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing nearly $22.5 million in innovative conservation technologies[Read More…]
Take Me Fishing™ Campaign, Sierra Club Water Sentinels, NMFWA and Zebco Donate Rods and Reels to Military Families
ALEXANDRIA, VA–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Thousands of military youth and their families across America now have a better chance to experience some of our greatest pastimes — fishing and spending time in the great outdoors — thanks to a robust partnership between The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Take Me[Read More…]
A Man the U.S. Should Have Known Better; Cancer Claims Environmental Advocate Jack Layton
Cancer Claims Canadian Leader at 61 MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Thomas Mulcair, left, poses with Jack Layton, who passed away today at age 61. SafeLawns and the environmental community lost an amazing ally this morning when Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party in Canada, passed away at 61[Read More…]
