Month: November 2012

Nereidum Montes Helps Unlock Mars’ Glacial Past

  Nereidum Montes EU–(ENEWSPF)–1 November 2012.  On 6 June, the high-resolution stereo camera on ESA’s Mars Express revisited the Argyre basin as featured in our October release, but this time aiming at Nereidum Montes, some 380 km northeast of Hooke crater. The stunning rugged terrain of Nereidum Montes marks the[Read More…]

U.S. EPA Fails to Protect Salmon from Dangerous Chemicals

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012.  Conservation groups and fisherman have filed lawsuits against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demanding that pesticide restrictions be implemented around salmon streams. Regulatory buffers surrounding streams and watersheds have not been fully implemented by EPA, though it is required to by law. The National Marine Fisheries[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan, State’s Attorney Glasgow Take Action in ExxonMobil Refinery Incident

Complaint Seeks Investigation of Oil Release, Cleanup in Surrounding Area Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow filed a four-count complaint and sought a preliminary injunction today against ExxonMobil Oil Corp. alleging environmental violations after apparent operational errors at the company’s refinery in[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, November 1, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012 — In Helmand province today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested the Taliban facilitator responsible for the Aug. 7 insider attack in Paktiya province  that killed one U.S. service member and wounded three. During the operation, Afghan troops also seized what is believed to be[Read More…]

Illinois State Board of Education Holds Public Meeting at Southland College Prep Charter High School

Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School ( center, pointing) leads members of the Illinois State Board of education on a tour of the three-year-old school that serves south suburbs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) RICHTON PARK, IL—November 1, 2012—Members of the Illinois State Board of Education interacted with[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, October 31, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing BAHRAIN Bahraini Government Protest Ban SYRIA Syrian Opposition / Composition and Cohesiveness China’s Role in Syrian Crisis / Seeking Broader Support INDIA US Partnership with India / Political Changes JAPAN / CHINA Senkaku Islands Dispute LEBANON Near Eastern Affairs Assistant Secretary Beth[Read More…]

Remarks by President Barack Obama and Governor Chris Christie After Surveying Damage from Hurricane Sandy

Brigantine, New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012.  Photos from President Obama and Governor Christie’s tour of the damage from Hurricane Sandy and stop in Brigantine are posted online here. GOVERNOR CHRISTIE:  Good afternoon, everybody.  And thank you all for coming today.  I want to thank the members who are here as well.[Read More…]

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