SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The Office of Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement regarding the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s bonding plan. “The Quinn Administration applauds the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for its support of a plan to immediately pay past due bills by restructuring these debts at attractive[Read More…]
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International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 3 May 2011 (19:50 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011 – UPDATE 19:50 UTC. On Tuesday, 3 May 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status 1. Current situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious. Changes[Read More…]
Headaches Most Common Disorder But Widely Untreated – UN Study
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. Headaches are the most common health disorders across the world, yet they remain neglected and under-treated, according to a United Nations study released today, which calls for greater investment in health care to treat the problem effectively through better services and awareness. In its Atlas of[Read More…]
Humanitarian Situation in Côte d’Ivoire Remains Alarming, Warns UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. More than three weeks after the end of the post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, the humanitarian situation in the country remains alarming for tens of thousands of civilians despite improved security, the United Nations refugee agency warned today. “As our teams reach more displaced people we[Read More…]
Global Population to Pass 10 Billion By 2100, UN Projections Indicate
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. The world’s population is projected to surge past 9 billion before 2050 and then reach 10.1 billion by the end of the century if current fertility rates continue at expected levels, according to United Nations figures unveiled today. Most of the increase will come from so-called[Read More…]
WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Sandbox Medical, LLC Recalls Pacifier Clip Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Pacifier Clip Units: About[Read More…]
Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Steelworkers Take Oil-Industry Safety Issues to Shareholders
SAN ANTONIO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The United Steelworkers (USW) are presenting shareholder resolutions at Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO), Valero (NYSE: VLO), Tesoro (NYSE: TSO), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), calling on the companies to improve disclosures on safety at oil refineries. The resolutions, which were filed by the AFL-CIO Reserve Fund, call[Read More…]
Secretary Salazar Releases 2011 State of the Birds Report
Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar released the 2011 State of the Birds Report, the nation’s first assessment of birds on lands and waters owned by the American people. The findings indicate tremendous potential for bird conservation: publicly owned habitats support at least half of the[Read More…]
