Day: February 21, 2012

California Farm County Says No to Methyl Iodide

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  Last week, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors urged California Governor Jerry Brown to reconsider the state’s approval of the carcinogenic fumigant methyl iodide. Monterey County, one of the largest agricultural counties in California, joins Santa Cruz County in mounting pressure to re-examine the controversial decision[Read More…]

Space Solutions for the Arctic

EU–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2012.  Policy, solutions and funding for new initiatives: ESA is joining forces at two events with decision-makers, universities, industry and users to map how space services can contribute to emerging challenges in the Arctic. At the forefront are climate change, transport safety and security, and sustainable exploitation.   Climate[Read More…]

NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch Gets Anti-Fraudulent Foreclosure Bill Introduced In The Illinois Legislature

State Rep. Constance A. Howard Introduces HB5665 to Stop Fraudulent Foreclosures Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Far South Suburban branch of the NAACP issued the following press release regarding HB 5665: Working with the NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban branch to fight against illegal foreclosures, State Representative Constance A. Howard introduced Illinois’[Read More…]

Governors State to Host Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., in room D34000. Information will be presented about admission criteria and course curricula.[Read More…]

NEW STUDY: Genetically Modified Corn Toxic to Humans

MAINE—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2012.  A study published last week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Applied Toxicology revealed that genetically modified corn containing the genes for Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is toxic to humans. The study further revealed that the herbicide known as Roundup is toxic to humans, even at small exposures. The[Read More…]

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