Month: August 2015

NRDC: The Clean Power Plan: An Idea that will Change the World

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015 — The Clean Power Plan announced today by President Obama is a game-changer — the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from power plants. The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president, of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “It’s a simple idea that will change the world: Cut[Read More…]

Sierra Club: Clean Power Plan Finalized to Help Curb Climate Change

 Washington Environmentalists Applaud Leadership from President Obama on Climate Seattle, WA –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015.  Today the EPA and the Obama Administration released the final version of the landmark Clean Power Plan. A coalition of local environmental advocates applauded this important step toward healthier air and a stable climate. “I think[Read More…]

CDC Funding Helps States Address Infectious Disease Threats

Awards build epidemiology and laboratory capacity for public protection Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced awards of nearly $110 million to help states and communities strengthen their capacity to track and respond to infectious diseases. The awards represent an increase of about[Read More…]

Friends of the Earth: EPA Takes Historic Climate Action, But It’s Only a Down Payment

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015.  Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized rules to reduce carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, under the Clean Air Act. Electric power plants produce approximately 2.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year — amounting to almost 40 percent of the United States’ total[Read More…]

6 Things Every American Should Know About the Clean Power Plan

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015 By EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Today, President Obama will unveil the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan—a historic step to cut the carbon pollution driving climate change. Here are six key things every American should know: 1. IT SLASHES THE CARBON POLLUTION FUELING CLIMATE[Read More…]

White House Fact Sheet: President Obama to Announce Historic Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants

The Clean Power Plan is a Landmark Action to Protect Public Health, Reduce Energy Bills for Households and Businesses, Create American Jobs, and Bring Clean Power to Communities across the Country Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015. Today at the White House, President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of August 3, 2015

Come see works by many familiar artists at Tall Grass Arts Association’s new exhibit ‘Autumn Soft Breezes’ that opens on Friday, August 7. Photo Source: Tall Grass Arts Association. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. An important community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at Unitarian Universalist Community Church[Read More…]

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