Month: November 2015

Environmental Working Group: Obama Administration Ethanol Proposal A ‘Missed Opportunity’ for Climate

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015.  The Obama Administration’s unprecedented decision today lowering the amount of corn ethanol that refiners must add to gasoline misses an opportunity to go even further and pave the way for second-generation biofuels, EWG said. In its decision finalizing the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014, 2015, and[Read More…]

EPA Finalizes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels

WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017. This rule finalizes higher volumes of renewable fuel than the[Read More…]

Update on University of Chicago Campus Threat, Nov. 30, 2015

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015 – 4:15 PM CST.  Robert J. Zimmer, President of the University of Chicago issued the following statement: The University of Chicago has received confirmation from the FBI that an individual is in custody in connection with yesterday’s threat against the University. Classes and events remain canceled for[Read More…]

Immigrant Father Files Petition to InterAmerican Human Rights Commission Against U.S. and Mexican Governments Hours Before his Scheduled Deportation

Manuel Roman is a father of two U.S. citizens who is scheduled to be deported tomorrow. The petition alleges that the US has not followed its own criteria for enforcement and that the treatment of Manuel and his family constitutes human rights violations. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2015. Hours before[Read More…]

Statement By Dept. of Homeland Secretary Johnson on Steps to Further Secure the US, Nov. 30, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015.  In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, federal, state and local law enforcement and homeland security officials in this country have been in a heightened state of readiness. This past Thanksgiving week, many Americans witnessed this first-hand at airports, train stations, parades, public places[Read More…]

Salt Creek Ballet Will Perform the Nutcracker at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts on Dec. 5

UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2015. The Salt Creek Ballet will perform The Nutcracker Saturday, December 5 at 1 and 5 p.m. at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. A magical tale featuring Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, a brand new set and costumes – along with waltzing flowers, giant mice,[Read More…]

Report: Climate Change Threatens Most of the World’s Bird Species

New Global Survey of Studies on Birds and Climate Change Shows Severity of Threats and Diversity of Solutions Red-crowned Cranes. Photo: David Courtenay/Audubon Photography Awards NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2015.   Climate change threatens to shrink and shift the ranges of most of the world’s bird species, and more than[Read More…]

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