Day: April 22, 2013

Energy Department Announces New Innovative Projects to Develop Advanced Drop-in Biofuels for Military Jets and Ships

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today announced nearly $18 million in four innovative pilot-scale biorefineries in California, Iowa and Washington that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power our cars, trucks, and planes that meet military specifications[Read More…]

EPA Honors Winners of First-Ever Campus RainWorks Challenge

University of Florida and Illinois Institute of Technology lead in design of green infrastructure on campus WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the four winners of the Campus RainWorks Challenge, a new design challenge created to inspire the next generation of landscape architects, planners and[Read More…]

Joint Press Conference with Secretary Hagel and Israeli Defense Minister Ya’alon in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 22, 2013

Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013. MODERATOR:  We will start with a statement by the minister of defense, Mr. Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, followed by a statement by the secretary of defense, Mr. Chuck Hagel.  Please, questions will be afterwards.  ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER MOSHE YA’ALON:  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.  Shalom.  I[Read More…]

Clean Air Act Settlement with Wisconsin Utilities to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50,000 Tons Annually

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013. The Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced a Clean Air Act (CAA) settlement with Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) that will significantly reduce air pollution from three coal-fired power[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Surveys Flood Damage Along the Illinois River

Ogle, Stark Counties Added to State Disaster Declaration MARSEILLES–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn continued to survey devastation caused by last week’s heavy rains and flooding, yesterday traveling to Marseilles, Ottawa, North Utica and Morris along the Illinois River. Governor Quinn also added Ogle and Stark counties to his state[Read More…]

Chicagoan Ruth Rothstein to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Roosevelt University

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  Ruth Rothstein, a nationally recognized health-care activist who worked her way up from entry level jobs to become the chief executive officer of major health organizations in Chicago, will receive a Doctor of Social Justice degree, honoris causa at Roosevelt University’s May 3 Commencement ceremony. “Ruth Rothstein[Read More…]

Parents’ Food Practices Can Affect Children’s Weight Status

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  Are parents’ practices related to food intake associated with adolescent’s weight status? The study, “Food-Related Parenting Practices and Adolescent Weight Status: A Population-Based Study,” in the May 2013 Pediatrics (published online April 22) found that the use of controlling food-related parenting practices, including food[Read More…]

Warts Most Often Transmitted in Schools and Families

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013.  Warts are a common skin condition among grade school children. They are caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted by direct contact with contaminated skin or indirectly via objects that carry the virus. To avoid transmitting the virus, public health recommendations[Read More…]

Thousands Urge President Obama, Secretary Lew to Support 
Robin Hood Tax

Rally Follows on Heels of Reintroduction of Ellison Bill H.R. 1579 in Congress National Peoples’ Action, National Nurses United, Jobs with Justice, HealthGAP, Friends of Earth, Public Services International, Amalgamated Transit Union hit the streets of Washington DC to demand a Robin Hood Tax! See photos:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalpeoplesaction/sets/72157633287320655 Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22,[Read More…]

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