CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced four environmental justice grants totaling $100,000 to non-profit and tribal organizations in the Great Lakes region. These grants for projects in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin will help to conduct research, provide education and develop solutions to health and environmental issues[Read More…]
Year: 2012
Secretary General Ban Stresses ‘People Power’ and Partnerships at Start of Second Term as UN Chief
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 January 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has begun his second term as Secretary-General of the United Nations by pledging to harness “the strong power of partnerships” to respond to the planet’s biggest challenges, such as tackling climate change, combating poverty and empowering women and girls. In an interview today with[Read More…]
Uni-O Industries Recalls O-Grill Portable Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 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…]
Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, 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[Read More…]
Consumer Safety Groups Sue Food and Drug Administration Over Lax Nanotechnology Review
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. A coalition of six consumer safety groups filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 21, 2011, citing the FDA’s chronic failure to regulate materials derived from nanotechnology (nanomaterials) used in sunscreens, cosmetics and drugs. The lawsuit demands that FDA respond to[Read More…]
Healthcare Professionals Selected for New Innovation Advisors Program to Improve Care for Patients
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 3, 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that it has selected 73 individuals from 27 States and the District of Columbia for its Innovation Advisors program. A list of Innovation Advisors can be found at http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=4240. The initiative, launched by the CMS Innovation[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 1, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 1, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Pernell J. Herrera, 33, of Espanola, N.M., died Dec. 31, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,[Read More…]
2012: The Year We Finally Reconstruct North Orchard Drive
A viaduct on Orchard Drive. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finally, after more than a decade of planning, engineering studies, reams of reports requiring approval, environmental studies, and, most importantly, securing funding — at last the reconstruction of North Orchard Drive will commence this spring. The Village Board took one[Read More…]
NASA’s Twin Grail Spacecraft Reunite in Lunar Orbit
Artist concept of GRAIL-B performing its lunar orbit insertion burn. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Pasadena, CA-(ENEWSPF)- The second of NASA’s two Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft has successfully completed its planned main engine burn and is now in lunar orbit. Working together, GRAIL-A and GRAIL-B will study the moon[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 2, 2012
Feeling the winter ‘blahs’? Plan your garden, or get involved with the Park Forest Community Garden Project. Learn more below. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-January 2, 2012. Nothing helps to chase away the winter ‘blahs’ better than planning your garden for the upcoming growing season. If you’re new to gardening[Read More…]
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