Day: April 19, 2013

State Judge Announces Intention to Permanently Strike North Dakota’s Restrictions on Medication Abortion as Unconstitutional

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013.  At the conclusion of a three-day trial, District Court Judge Wickham Corwin announced today that he plans to issue a ruling permanently blocking the state’s onerous restrictions on medication abortion as unconstitutional. During today’s proceedings, Judge Corwin called any concerns about the safety of medication abortion[Read More…]

Get NORML on 4/20!

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Get NORML this 4/20 with one of the dozens of events being hosted across the country by our affiliate groups. There are events going on across the country including festivals, concerts, comedy shows, softball tournaments, and more. Check out some of these activities on the list[Read More…]

Job Creation and Growth with Space

Satellites support aquaculture EU–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2013.  Ireland is setting an example for how space technologies can contribute to economic growth and recovery through the maritime sector. Over 100 European specialists in policy, space technology, industry and maritime interests met this week on the Emerald Isle to learn more. Satellites can[Read More…]

Herscehl and Hubble See the Horsehead in a New Light

Herschel’s view of the Horsehead Nebula and surrounds   EU–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2013.  New views of the Horsehead Nebula and its turbulent environment have been unveiled by ESA’s Herschel space observatory and the NASA/ESA Hubble space telescope.   Hubble’s view of the Horsehead Nebula The Horsehead Nebula lies in the constellation[Read More…]

Jobless Rate Down in 26 States, Up in 7 in March, 2013; Payroll Jobs Down in 26 States, Up in 23

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2013. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in March. Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate decreases, 7 states had increases, and 17 states had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia[Read More…]

Ameren Sued in Federal Court for More than 1,000 Clean Air Act Violations at E.D. Edwards Coal-Fired Power Plant in Bartonville, Ill.

Community Groups Demand Clean Air and Water in Central Illinois after Decades of Pollution from Outdated Coal Plant PEORIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013.  Yesterday, the Sierra Club, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Natural Resources Defense Council and Respiratory Health Association filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Peoria against Ameren[Read More…]

Honda Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2013 CR-V, Odyssey and Model Year 2013 Acura RDX Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2013. SUMMARY: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As[Read More…]

Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2013. SUMMARY: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking. CONSEQUENCE: If the brake torque[Read More…]

Audubon Launches Hummingbird Citizen Science Project

New Mobile App to ID Birds & the Blooms that Feed Them Calliope Hummingbird – Richard Pick New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013.  As flowers bloom earlier because of warming temperatures, the impact on hummingbirds which rely on nectar could be severe. The National Audubon Society has launched a new Citizen[Read More…]

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