MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this 4-minute video is worth an epic tome. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg, the piece speaks to why we need to reduce pesticides . . . far more eloquently than words really ever could: http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xHkq1edcbk4?rel=0 Source: http://www.safelawns.org/blog
Day: June 14, 2012
Honda Recall of Certain Model year 2012 Honda Civic Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2012. Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda Civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the driver’s side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate. Consequence: If this occurs, the vehicle will have a[Read More…]
Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. 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…]
NATO, Australia Announce Plans to Deepen Security Ties to Meet Common Threats
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard committed to deepening NATO-Australia security cooperation on Thursday (14 June) after they signed a new accord formalising bilateral relations. CANBERRA–(ENEWSPF)–14 June 2012. Mr. Fogh Rasmussen and Ms Gillard signed the NATO-Australia Joint Political Declaration during their meetings in[Read More…]
Enter Audubon Magazine’s 4th Annual Photo Awards
Deadline September 5 Carol Graham Fryer – 2011 Audubon magazine photo Grand Prize winner New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Award-winning Audubon magazine invites nature photographers and birdwatchers to enter their best bird photos in the fourth annual Audubon Magazine Photography Awards, presented in association with Nature’s Best Photographymagazine. Photographers can compete[Read More…]
FTC Suit Halts Bogus Health Insurance Scam
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Federal Trade Commission has halted a telemarketing scam that allegedly tricked consumers who were seeking affordable health insurance into buying worthless medical discount plans. Health Care One LLC and three affiliated companies agreed to settlements that will bar them from any healthcare-related enterprise and from[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Releases New Report: Triumphs and Challenges on the 30th Anniversary of Plyler v. Doe
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Center for American Progress today released a report, “Triumphs and Challenges on the 30th Anniversary of Plyler v. Doe,” which examines the landmark Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe, which guaranteed the right to a public education for all children, regardless of their immigration status.[Read More…]
Aerial Mosquito Spraying for West Nile Virus Criticized by Health and Environmental Advocates
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Across the U.S., some communities are responding to the threat of mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus (WNv) with aerial insecticide spray programs. This method of mosquito management is widely considered by experts to be both ineffective and harmful due to the hazards associated with widespread pesticide exposure.[Read More…]
Carbon Emissions: U.S. Fares Better When Considering Climate
ANN ARBOR, Mich–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The U.S. has long been among the world’s worst emitters of carbon dioxide, but when accounting for climate in addition to GDP, it is nowhere near the bottom of that list, according to University of Michigan researchers. “Increased concern about carbon dioxide emissions has resulted[Read More…]
Global Science: U.S. is Still in the Game
ANN ARBOR, Mich–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Globalization is a benefit to U.S. scientific achievement, not a threat. That’s the conclusion of a new book that weighs the evidence from a number of recent surveys to answer its title question: “Is American Science in Decline?” American science is in good health, according[Read More…]
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