Planned Parenthood Kicks Off National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month with Data Showing that Latinos See Reducing Teen Pregnancy as a Major Priority New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. New polling shows that Latinos in the U.S. believe that addressing teen pregnancy is a major priority — an even higher concern within their[Read More…]
Day: April 26, 2013
Southern California to Save 40 Billion Gallons of Imported Water Annually by 2035
New Sustainability Ranking: SoCal home to Top Five Water Agencies with Most Ambitious Plans to Cut Bay Delta and Colorado River Water Imports SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013 – Southern California water agencies are planning the most aggressive measures in the state to reduce their reliance on water imports, according to[Read More…]
Is Puerto Rico Joining The Pot Legalization Parade Too?
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. With little media attention stateside, Senator Miguel Pereira has introduced legislation that would legalize marijuana in the US territory of Puerto Rico. Also, activists for marijuana law reform took to the streets of San Juan this past 4/20 weekend to show public support–one of the first[Read More…]
Keystone XL: What is Foggy Bottom Hiding?
State Department denies request for quick release of lobbyist documents; appeal filed WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. The State Department has denied Friends of the Earth’s request for expedited release of internal documents that could shed light on the web of lobbyists TransCanada and the Province of Alberta have hired in[Read More…]
Vega Poised for Commercial Launches
Fully assembled Vega VV02 on pad EU–(ENEWSPF)–26 April 2013. The second Vega launch marks the transition to commercial exploitation, showcasing a mature launcher with increased capabilities and flexibility to meet the different demands of the launchers market. On 3 May, Vega flight VV02 will demonstrate extended capabilities made possible in[Read More…]
Report Confirms Recent Renewal of Sudan’s Support to LRA Leader Joseph Kony
New report uses satellite imagery and testimony from Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) defectors to document the renewal of Sudan’s support to the LRA from 2009 until at least early 2013, and to pinpoint the likely location of rebel leader Joseph Kony’s recent camp in Sudanese-controlled territory Eyewitnesses testify that elements[Read More…]
On Chernobyl Anniversary, UN Chief Says Impact of Disaster Must Never Be Forgotten
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 April 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the 27th anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history by stressing that the impact of the Chernobyl disaster must never be forgotten and calling for continued international assistance for the people and regions affected. “As we today[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Reducing Flight Delays Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Rep. Jan Schakowsky stated the following about her vote on H.R. 1765, the Reducing Flight Delays Act: “Today I voted in favor of H.R. 1765, the Reducing Flight Delays Act. I did so because we cannot afford the job losses and economic consequences from delays that[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Reintroduces the Fairness in Taxation Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky reintroduced the Fairness in Taxation Act today: “Our country faces an inequality crisis. While the amount of earned income – and accumulated wealth – by the top one percent of earners continues its dramatic rise, most Americans have seen little or no[Read More…]
Waukegan, North Chicago Community Members Unite in Effort to Move Lake County Beyond Coal
Residents and Advocacy Organizations Present New Effort to Phase Out Midwest Generation’s Waukegan Coal Plant and Move Lake County to a Clean and Healthy Future WAUKEGAN–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Community residents from Waukegan and North Chicago held a press conference today to announce their working partnership to move Lake County beyond[Read More…]
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