NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2013 – As the magnitude of the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan unfolds in the Philippines, the United Nations and its partners are mounting a massive humanitarian operation, battling heavy rains, blocked roads and damaged airstrips and seaports to reach millions across the region desperate for food,[Read More…]
Day: November 12, 2013
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Sierra Club Work Together to Promote Bear Safety
Jackson, WY–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The Sierra Club and the Bridger-Teton National Forest have joined forces to help prevent conflicts between people and bears. As part of ongoing ‘bear aware’ work, the partnership has placed bear-proof food storage containers at campsites on the Forest at Bailey Creek, Pacific Creek, Toppings Lake[Read More…]
Job-Creating Clean Energy Bill Introduced to Cut Pollution, Grow Economy
Amendment to Pa. Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) announced with support of energy companies, labor and environmental advocates Harrisburg–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Today State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) introduced a bill to amend Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. He was joined by the Sierra Club, Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) and representatives[Read More…]
Local Groups Push to Protect Clean Water in Southern Indiana
File comments on federal permit request that would allow a surface coal mine to destroy more than 15 miles of streams in Gibson County SOMERVILLE, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. The Sierra Club and Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) filed objections this week to Peabody Energy Corp.’s plans to destroy more than 15[Read More…]
IDB’s Multilateral Investment Fund, Audubon Unveil $2.6 Million Birding Ecotourism Partnership To Support Economic Development and Biodiversity Conservation in the Americas
Birds To Create Jobs for Local Communities in Belize, Guatemala, Paraguay and The Bahamas Lindblad Expeditions New York, N.Y.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In a novel regional program that uses bird-watching to create sustainable jobs in communities while simultaneously protecting biodiversity and natural resources, the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of[Read More…]
BASF Sues EU Commission for Restricting Pesticides Harmful to Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. On November 6 BASF, a German agrochemical company, took legal action in the General Court of the European Union (EU) to challenge the EU Commission’s decision to restrict seed treatment uses of the insecticide fipronil. BASF joins chemical companies Bayer and Syngenta in challenging the EU’s[Read More…]
Help the Philippines Typhoon Victims
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In the aftermath of one of the worst storms ever recorded, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced and the death toll continues to rise. The survivors are in the immediate need of food, clean water, and shelter. Here’s how you can help: The following mGive[Read More…]
Justice Department Requires US Airways and American Airlines to Divest Facilities at Seven Key Airports to Enhance System-wide Competition and Settle Merger Challenge
Divestitures at Airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Near Washington, D.C. Opens Door for Low Cost Carriers to Compete Resulting in More Choices and More Competitive Airfares for Consumers Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Department of Justice today announced that it is requiring US Airways[Read More…]
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls a Range of Pouch Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling pouch products within its Baby Stage 2, Tots Mish Mash and Kids lines after discovering a manufacturing defect that may cause spoilage in some pouches. Recalled products can be identified by the “Best By” dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14[Read More…]
Palmer Candy Company Voluntarily Recalls HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters and HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. Palmer Candy Company of Sioux City, IA is recalling 102 cases of HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters and 90 cases HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]
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