ROME–(ENEWSPF)–18 August 2011. Thousands displaced by the drought in Somalia are seeking shelter in the capital Mogadishu A United Nations-convened meeting to discuss ways to boost food security in the drought-prone Horn of Africa got under way in Rome today, as humanitarian agencies step up their response to cholera[Read More…]
Day: August 18, 2011
Better Mattresses Improve Care, Cut Hospital Costs: U of T Study
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Hospitals could reduce health care costs arising from pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, by investing in pressure-reduction mattresses for elderly patients in emergency departments, according to new research from the University of Toronto. In emergency departments (EDs), elderly patients are at high risk for pressure[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Safety for Rural Americans in 31 States and Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects to create jobs and improve the quality of life in rural communities in 31 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement as part of the Obama Administration’s week-long focus on the rural[Read More…]
The Health of Our Lands and Waters and the Health of Our Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. From the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has been a champion for the wise stewardship of America’s natural treasures, understanding the strong connection between the health of our lands and waters and the health of our economy. Smart, community-led conservation presents a tremendous opportunity to[Read More…]
Sierra Club: University Programs Celebrated for Green Efforts, Sustainable Initiatives, and Immersive Environmental Education
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Sierra magazine announces the fifth annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to the efforts of U.S. colleges that help solve climate issues and operate sustainably. The cover feature spotlights the schools that are making a difference for the planet, from UC Irvine’s energy-efficiency[Read More…]
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 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…]
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 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…]
NOAA’s National Weather Service Taking Action to Build a ‘Weather-Ready’ Nation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. NOAA is launching a comprehensive initiative to build a “Weather-ready” nation to make America safer by saving more lives and protecting livelihoods as communities across the country become increasingly vulnerable to severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and[Read More…]
Georgetti: Labor Must Win Class War
Las Vega Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. Workers in the United States and Canada are in a class war declared by big business and we’re losing, Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, told delegates. “It is a war that we must win if the labor movement is to survive,” he[Read More…]
President Obama Balks At Responding To Medical Marijuana Question At Town Hall
Cannon Falls, MN–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. President Barack Obama this week refused to offer a substantive reply to an audience member’s question regarding the administration’s failure to take steps to allow for the physician-recommended use of marijuana. During a Town Hall event on Monday the President was asked: “If you can’t[Read More…]
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