Category Archives: Environment

FDA: Over-the-Counter Asthma Inhalers Containing Chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) Will No Longer Be Made or Sold After Dec. 31, 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says users of epinephrine inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) should plan now to get a prescription for a replacement product because these inhalers will not be made or sold after Dec. 31, 2011. Epinephrine inhalers, … Continue reading →

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Women Lead The Fight Against Climate Change

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Women are leading the fight against climate change and other urgent environmental issues that confront the planet, according to Dr. Sarah Otterstrom, Executive Director of Paso Pacifico, at the Clinton Global Initiative.  In Nicaragua, women are leading reforestation efforts and … Continue reading →

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U.S. Statement on Drought, Desertification, and Land Degradation

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered the following statement on behalf of the United States at the United Nations General Assembly. “It is my honor to join you today to focus on the … Continue reading →

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Helping to Save Vanishing Species One Stamp at a Time

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

With the dedication of its fourth semipostal stamp today, the U.S. Postal Service is helping to save vanishing species 11-cents at a time — specifically tigers, African and Asian elephants, rhinos, great apes and marine turtles. The net proceeds from … Continue reading →

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ATI Statement on Results from Today’s Hearing in Freedom of Information Act Case Against U. of Virginia

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

Today in Prince William County court Judge Gaylord Finch delayed arguments and the scheduled production of documents in American Tradition Institute’s Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the University of Virginia. A brief hearing was held to discuss a Motion … Continue reading →

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U.S. Takes Diplomatic Action Against Icelandic Whaling

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

U.S. President Barack Obama today announced diplomatic measures to be taken by the United States against Iceland in condemnation of its whaling activities. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW; www.ifaw.org) welcomed the move and urged the U.S. government to … Continue reading →

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