Day: November 23, 2015

Male and female Drinking Patterns Becoming More Alike in the US

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015.  In the United States, and throughout the world, men drink more alcohol than women.  But a recent analysis by scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, indicates that longstanding differences between men and women in[Read More…]

New York Elected Officials Urge Governor Cuomo to Phase Out Coal by 2020

State Leaders Seek Immediate Commitment Ahead of International Climate Talks NEW YORK CITY –(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015.  Senators, Assemblymembers, and City Council Members came together today at a City Hall press conference to urge Governor Cuomo to commit to transitioning New York off of coal-fired power by 2020 in advance of[Read More…]

Earthjustice Statement on Release of Tongass National Forest Management Plan

Earthjustice urges the U.S. Forest Service to end large-scale, old-growth logging much faster in its final plan. An aerial view of regrowth following clear-cuts in the Tongass National Forest. Source: Shutterstock JUNEAU, AK —(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015. Late Friday afternoon, the U.S. Forest Service announced its proposal for a new management[Read More…]

Pesticides Bound to Particles and Not Detectable in Water Harm Aquatic Organisms

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015.  Commonly-used pesticides can impact aquatic species over multiple weeks, even when chemicals are no longer detectable in water nor monitored by regulators, according to new research. The study, titled A long-term assessment of pesticide mixture effects on aquatic invertebrate communities, published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Releases 2015 Safe Holiday Shopping Guide

Attorney General’s Guide Details Dangerous Products of 2015, Offers Helpful Tips for Parents to Create Safe, Positive Online Experiences Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the past year[Read More…]

Press Conference by President Obama, Nov. 23, 2015

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015 – 2:34 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Let me begin by once again thanking the government and the people of Malaysia for hosting us at the U.S.-ASEAN and East Asia Summits.  These gatherings are enormous undertakings, but thanks to Malaysia’s leadership and incredible[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton Proposes New Tax Cut for Middle-Class Families Caring For a Loved One

IOWA—(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. At a town hall meeting in Iowa yesterday, Hillary Clinton proposed plans that support the millions of families paying for, coordinating, or providing care for aging or disabled family members. Clinton called for the creation of a new tax credit for middle-class families who care for ailing parents and grandparents as well[Read More…]

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