Two tiny clams, members of the superfamily Galeommatoidea, attached to their host, a spiny sand crab. The clams, members of the species Mysella pedroana, are located near the base of the crab’s right eye. The superfamily contains about 500 described species of clams, most of which are less than[Read More…]
Day: August 9, 2012
Combining PSA Testing with Novel Drug Therapy Helps Doctors Identify Hard-to-Diagnose Prostate Cancer
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 — Researchers have successfully developed and tested a new prostate cancer screening method that uses the combined power of a novel drug therapy and changes in PSA levels over time to identify men with a high PSA who are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer[Read More…]
Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania Have Worst Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants
‘Toxic 20’ States: KY, OH, PA, IN, WV, FL, MI , NC, GA , TX , TN , VA, SC, AL, MO, IL, MS, WI, MD, DE WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 – Residents of Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania are exposed to more toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants than in[Read More…]
Driven by Fuel Efficiency, U.S. Auto Industry Jobs Up Nearly A Quarter Million Since 2009
New Final Federal Fuel Economy Rules for 54.5 MPG Expected in Mid-August; Highlighting MI, IN, and OH Employment Impacts, Report Available at New DrivingGrowth.org Website DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 – With the launch of new federal vehicle fuel economy rules only about one week away, the American auto industry has grown[Read More…]
New Data Confirm Slaughter Of False Killer Whales In Hawaiian Longlines
Fisheries Service finds whales killed at unsustainable levels Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. On August 7, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued new data confirming that the Hawaiʻi-based longline fisheries are killing false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens, a large dolphin species) at unsustainable rates. The new information highlights[Read More…]
Faith-Based and Socially Responsible Investors Call on EPA to Strengthen Air Safeguards at PVC Plants
Investors urge EPA to protect environmental justice communities PVC plant, Mossville, LA Photo by CDC Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2012. Public pressure is mounting for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen toxic air pollution standards at polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chemical plants, especially for two that were singled out for[Read More…]
New Jersey State Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Program to Open Today
State Website Updated With Comprehensive Information Including Interactive Map for Finding Doctors — Patients, Families and Advocates Celebrate Long-Awaited Milestone Trenton, New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act reaches a major milestone today when the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services opens the patient[Read More…]
US, Mexico Sign Agreement Addressing High Priority Border Environmental Issues
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Yesterday U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson joined Mexico’s Secretary for the Environment and Natural Resources Juan Elvira Quesada to sign the Border 2020 U.S.-Mexico Environmental program agreement. The signing was witnessed by a number of leaders including the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E.[Read More…]
Illinois Health Department Confirms H3N2v Influenza Case
Common flu precautions recommended SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratory has confirmed one case of what is known as the H3N2v influenza virus, which has now been reported in four states this year – Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. IDPH is working with local, state[Read More…]
Illinois Health Department Back-to-School Reminder: Schedule Dental Exams for Children
Free Dental Screenings being held at Illinois State Fair August 9-19 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. As a new school season approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding parents and caregivers that August is a good time to schedule dental exams for children. IDPH also will be facilitating free[Read More…]
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