SAN RAMON, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. Today Rainforest Action Network activists traveled to Chevron’s headquarters in San Ramon to issue an arrest warrant for Chevron CEO John Watson for international environmental and human rights crimes. The action came the day that Brazilian prosecutors filed criminal charges against Chevron executives after the[Read More…]
Day: March 21, 2012
Supreme Court Allows EPA to Enforce Clean Water Act
NRDC: ‘Polluters Will Still Be Held Accountable’ WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012 — In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today left intact the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to issue compliance orders that protect our health and our environment. The following is a statement from Jon Devine, senior attorney in the water[Read More…]
Study Provides Clues for Designing New Anti-addiction Medications
NIH-funded research shows 3D model of activity on key receptor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. Scientists are now one step closer to developing anti-addiction medications, thanks to new research that provides a better understanding of the properties of the only member of the opioid receptor family whose activation counteracts the rewarding[Read More…]
Federal Judge Puts Final Nail in Coffin of Bush-era Logging Plan for Oregon
Ruling returns forests to Northwest Forest Plan and protection of water, fish, and wildlife Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. Late yesterday, a federal court in Oregon formally struck down a Bush-era plan that abandoned scientific protections for federal public lands in western Oregon and would have opened up those lands to[Read More…]
Cancer-Causing Methyl Iodide Pulled
Manufacturer pulls fumigant pesticide off U.S. market, California officials urged to support safe transitions for strawberry farmers Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. After years of promoting their product in the face of scientific opposition, pesticide manufacturer Arysta LifeScience yielded to mounting pressure and pulled cancer-causing methyl iodide off the U.S. market.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Belgium to Boost Jobs, Exports
Trip to Support Illinois Tourism, Trade and Business Investment BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today departed on an economic and jobs trip to Brussels, Belgium where he will seek to expand Illinois trade, tourism and business opportunities. In addition to participating in several events organized by NATO in[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to honor Chicago woman as its March ‘Veteran of the Month’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) will honor later this month Iris M. Feliciano, a life-long Chicagoan and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, at its March 2012 “Veteran of the Month” during a Women’s Veterans Program presented by the Student Veterans of America, the Veterans of Foreign[Read More…]
Enhanced Rules to be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits
Recent Filers Risk Benefits if They Refuse Training, Skills Exam CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today new federal rules for individuals receiving unemployment insurance benefits. The enhanced rules require individuals to comply with measures to ensure that they are updating their jobs skills and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, Cook County President Preckwinkle and Mayor Emanuel Announce First-Ever Converged Data Site
Through innovative collaboration, merged data will lead to better services, access to vital information and further innovation Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today unveiled www.MetroChicagoData.org, the nation’s first “convergence cloud” site that brings public data from the City of[Read More…]
Noted Scientist Sentenced to 13-Year Prison Term for Attempted Espionage, Fraud and Tax Charges
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2012. Stewart David Nozette, 54, a scientist who once worked for the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the White House’s National Space Council, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for attempted espionage, conspiracy to defraud the United[Read More…]
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