NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: The Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Solid Waste Management is notifying 11 counties and their municipalities that generate the most waste in Tennessee that they are eligible for recycling rebates based on their final 2009 waste generation reporting data. Recycling rebates are made available to the top 11 counties that generate the most waste in   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, a tiger reserve consists of core or critical tiger habitat and buffer or peripheral area. An area of 31207.11 sq.km. has been notified by 16 tiger range States (out of 17) as core or critical tiger habitat including the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Besides, 'in-principle' approval has been accord  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The National Forest Policy, 1988 provides for social forestry, farm forestry etc. on the various categories of land other than notified / recorded forests. These activities including agro forestry can be undertaken on non forest land. The State Governments are encouraging plantation of trees on various categories of non forest lands to meet the requirement of the peo  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Reports relating to disturbance of wildlife habitat/corridor around Corbett Tiger Reserve on account of tourism infrastructure have come to light. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has not specifically monitored ambient air quality and noise levels in National Parks. As per the information provided by Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve, there is no air or noise po  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued the following news release: The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is issuing an Air Quality Alert for Friday, August 20. The region -- Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking and Madison counties - is likely to experience ozone pollution levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on the national Air Quality Index (AQI) scale (http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/fc/content/pdf/Air_Quality_Alert_Press  more

BOONE, N.C., Aug. 19 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news release: Local school groups often tour the various renewable energy projects at Appalachian State University. The tours are conducted by Appalachian's Wind Applications Center, which is part of the Department of Technology's Energy Center. Stops include the university's wind turbine near the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, the biodiesel processing facility off State Farm Road, the energy efficient model dwe  more

BELGRADE, Serbia, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following news release: On Monday, August 16th, Ambassador Mary Burce Warlick, along with a basketball team from the U.S. Embassy in Serbia, visited the sports and humanitarian basketball camp entitled "I Came to Play!" which is taking place at youth camp "Letenka" at Fruska Gora. "It is not so important whether you win or lose but how you play the game. In life, only fair players deserve respect and serve as an example to the commun  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 18 -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb has congratulated the 19 recipients of the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - especially the two ANU winners - which were announced overnight. Professor David Lindenmayer from the Fenner School of Environment and Society won the Environmental Research Award and Dr Rowena Martin from the Research School of Biology won the Early Career Research Awa  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news release: Earlier this summer, when workers attached the words "Honors Commons" to a red brick building in the heart of the Austin Peay State University campus, a major milestone was reached. For the first time in APSU history, the University had a designated space for high achieving students. This fall, those students will meet, study, socialize and attend classes inside the newly renovated Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Army announced today that it has considered the potential impact of technology demonstrations originally scheduled for October off the Hawaii coast and determined that an environmental assessment (EA) should be performed prior to the demonstrations. The demonstration of a Remotely Operated Underwater Munitions Recovery System and a concurrent demonstration of munitions destruction technologies wil  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: There has been a reduction in the number of birds visiting the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. State Government of Rajasthan infomed the Ministry of Environment and Forests that various reasons including shortage of water, disruptions along the migratory route, etc have been attributed to this reduction. However, there is no direct evidence of pollution affecting the number o  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- United Nations issued the following news release: Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks on World Humanitarian Day, observed 19 August: We just had a brief but very solemn ceremony remembering our fallen colleagues seven years ago in Baghdad. They are not the only ones, unfortunately. We have lost so many colleagues, so many humanitarian workers. Our thoughts are always with those heroic colleagues who have given their lives in the cause of humanity.   more

ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 19 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Anderson University (http://www.anderson.edu/) and STAR Financial Bank (http://www.starfinancial.com/) are partnering to build a simulated financial trading room in the Falls School of Business (http://www.anderson.edu/falls/). Construction of the new facility will begin this fall and is being funded by a $125,000 commitment from STAR Financial Bank. The trading room will serve as a real-time, high-tech l  more

BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 19 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: A new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/default.asp) of Yeshiva University has provided concrete evidence that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) process sensory information such as sound, touch and vision differently than typically developing children. The study, which appears in the August 19 online issue  more

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 19 -- Arizona State University issued the following news release: Looking for a chance to get out and learn about our human past while enjoying the vibrant downtown Phoenix area? The Arizona Science Center is offering two September events featuring faculty in Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. If you're interested in the Aztec and Maya civilizations (and those intriguing 2012 predictions), you may want to check out professor of archae  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a copy of the following congressional testimony: Thank you, Chairman Markey and Members of the Subcommittee, for the opportunity to testify on the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) role in the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill response. My name is Bill Lehr and I am a Senior Scientist with the Emergency Response Division of the Office of   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources referred the case against a former Scott City gas station to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue civil penalties for violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law. The department referred the gas station formerly known as Bob's Sinclair to the attorney general alleging there is an underground storage tank on-site t  more

CHICAGO, Aug. 17 -- Kendall College issued the following news release: Kendall College's School of Culinary Arts and the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFE) presented the 2010 CAFE/Kendall Green Award to Faith Jennetta, program coordinator and baking instructor for the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), a high school located in Addison, Illinois. The CAFE/Kendall Green Award is the first-ever, national award to recognize national secondary and postsecondary culinary   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Government has received the draft Zonal Master Plan for Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani Eco-sensitive Region (2002-2022) prepared by the Government of Maharashtra through the High Level Monitoring Committee (HLMC) for Mahableshwar-Panchgani Eco-sensitive Region constituted by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, alongwith its recommendations / suggestions. The Ministry of  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project has the National component and the State level components in the States of Gujarat, Orissa and West Bengal. Under the National component, the main activities include hazard mapping and establishing the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management. Under the project, cleaning of beaches, solid waste  more

DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 19 -- Durham County issued the following news release: The Utility Division of the Durham County Engineering Department reported approximately 25,000 gallons of sewage spilled from a sanitary sewer line and discharged into an unnamed tributary of Burdens Creek in the near vicinity of the Triangle Expressway construction project between Hopson Road and NC147. The sewage spill was caused by an interconnect pipe failure. On the afternoon of August 17, 2010, Durham County wa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y. (7th CD), issued the following news release: On Wednesday, August 18, Representatives Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, The Bronx) and José E. Serrano (D-The Bronx) called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson to take further action to remediate the harm caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) contamination in schools and other buildings. "Our schools should be PCB-free zones," said Congressman Crowley. "This why  more

GEELONG, Australia, Aug. 18 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: A new $15million research precinct at Deakin University's Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds has been officially opened today (Wednesday 18 August) by Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. The new precinct received $13.8million funding support from the Commonwealth Government's Better Universities Renewal Funding program and will be the base for Deakin's growing research prog  more

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: EPA has approved revised Iowa water quality standards to support recreational activities and the protection of aquatic life. The approved water quality standards verify the state's designated uses for 64 water body segments in Iowa. "EPA is committed to assuring that the waters relied upon and enjoyed by the people of Iowa are protected by the Clean Water Act," said Karl Brooks, regional ad  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The production of minor forest produces like chiraunji, lac, gum, tendu leaves, etc. is not decreasing in the country. NTFPs nationalized by the State Government are auctioned in the state including naxal affected areas by following the prescribed procedures in the respective State and the profit is ploughed back to collectors including tribals in accordance to the norm  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Water Resources: The report titled "The Himalayan Challenge - Water Security in Emerging Asia" brought out by Strategic Foresight Group has mentioned about the studies which indicate that the glaciers will be seriously affected by global warming and that the glacial melting will eventually reduce river flow in low season. The report further states that in the next 20 years, the four countries   more

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 18 -- The New York State Comptroller issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli in his July 2010 Cash Report noted some positive signs after four months of the 2010-11 fiscal year, though he stressed that the economic recovery remains tenuous and the State's finances are subject to additional downward pressures. "July revenue showed some positive signs, but the state still faces significant risks in its budget that might require add  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 18 -- The New York State Comptroller issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed the audit: Laurens Central School District - Transportation Cost Savings. "My office's audits of local governments improve their financial management practices," DiNapoli said. "These audits are tools for local officials to make sure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars and provide th  more

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be recognized by the Audubon Society for its support of the Mattawoman Creek and surrounding forestlands and for fostering the creation of an Important Bird Area (IBA). The dedication and celebration will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 21 at Mattingly Park in Indian Head, Md. "With this prestigious recognition, we co  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Compensatory afforestation (CA) is one of the conditions stipulated by the Central Government to minimize adverse impact on the micro-ecology of the area in cases of diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes. CA is to be done over equivalent non-forest land to be identified contiguous to or in proximity of Reserved Forest or Protected Forest to enable the Fores  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: There is no proposal under consideration to make production of eco-labelled products on a mandatory basis. However, the Government implements a scheme for "Labelling of Environment Friendly Products" with a view to encourage production of eco-labelled products on a voluntary basis. At present, 16 categories of products like soaps and detergents, paper, food items, lubri  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Planning Commission, as part of its plan formulation exercise, allocates funds for various Ministries. For the schemes of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, an allocation of Rs 10,000 crores was made for its 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12), within which allocation of Rs. 1351 crores was approved for 2007-08, Rs. 1500 crores for 2008-09, Rs. 1880 crores for 2009-10  more

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the filing of a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Garfield Medical Center, Inc., an acute care facility in Monterey Park, Calif. In its lawsuit, the EEOC contends that Garfield Medical Center allowed a male co-worker to harass at will, subjecting a class of female employees to a barrage of inappropriat  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: There are 87 elephants housed in various zoos in the country. State-wise details of the number of elephants are as follows:- Find table here: (http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=64915) Yes, Sir. Till date 14 No of elephants have been shifted from different Zoo's. The decision to relocate the elephants from all the zoos to elephant camps/ rehabilitation ca  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: There have been reports of encroachments in some of the Protected Areas in the country from time to time. As per information available in the Ministry, the details of encroachments in National Parks in India till 2007 are at Annexure. Management of Protected Areas is primarily the responsibility of the concerned State/UT Governments. Encroachments in Protected Areas   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The break-up of the number of projects in Chhattisgarh for which environmental and forestry clearances have been granted during the last three years by the Ministry are given below: (A) Environmental clearance Find table here: (http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=64990) The State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Chhattisgarh has   more

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: EPA Region 7 has awarded eight grants totaling $217,036 to schools, universities and organizations in the Agency's four-state region to fund the development of new environmental education projects. The proposals came from the four Region 7 states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. "The variety of organizations and diversity of proposals selected to receive these Environmental Education  more

ATLANTA, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: On Friday, August 20, 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg will join state and local officials in Raleigh, NC to recognize the city's Water Re-use green infrastructure project. The project, estimated to cost approximately $465,735, is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA), through the State Revolving Fund. EPA will recognize Ral  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: As part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action plans today to address the potential health risks of benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). The chemicals are widely used in both consumer and industrial applications, including dy  more

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $475,669 grant to the Philadelphia International Airport to help put eight highly efficient, low emission, low-floor passenger buses into service at airport. By replacing older diesel powered shuttle buses this project will reduce air pollution and improve air quality. EPA's grant was awarded under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. In addi  more

LODI, N.J., Aug. 19 -- Felician College issued the following news release: The 2011 edition of Americans Best Colleges (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/bacc-north-rankings) published by U.S. News & World Reports indentified Felician College as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the northern region of the country. Felician is the only New Jersey college to be included in this category. Felician was also ranked among the top six colleges in the region for racial an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: FERC Order to Mahoning Hydropower, LLC Regarding Order Issuing Preliminary Permit and Granting Priority to File License Application 1.On May 25, 2010, Mahoning Hydropower, LLC filed an application, pursuant to Section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Mahoningside Hydroelectric Project No. 13795, to be located a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Donald H. Clarke Law Offices of GKRSE 1500 K Street NW, Suite 330 Washington, D.C. 2005 Reference: Response to Request for Extension of Time to Submit Pre-Application Documents FERC Order to Ohio/West Virginia Robert C. Byrd, Winfield, Marmet, Willow Island, Belleville, and Racine Hydrokinetic Projects McGinnis, Inc. Regarding Response   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Water Resources: The floods in Brahmaputra River play havoc with the Brahmaputra Basin states including North Eastern states particularly the Assam. The Government of Assam has informed that every year due to three to four successive waves of floods from May to October most of the areas in Assam remain submerged under floods causing widespread damages to the crops, important public properties a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 19 -- The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery, working with its advertising agency, St. John & Partners, offered eight summer internships to a talented group of Florida college seniors majoring in advertising, marketing, communications and public relations. The students used creative marketing and public relations strategies to develop a media campaign designed to improve winner awareness and increase Lottery sales.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Wednesday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, NM, to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation. The center is a partnership of academia, industry, and government, developed for the purpose of creating a world-class consortium that will add  more

MARION COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 19 -- Marion County issued the following news release: If you want to learn the latest about green construction and environmental sustainability, you don't have to travel far. A quick drive to the new Forest Public Library provides a lesson in green that's gold-certified. The U.S. Green Building Council has declared Marion County's Forest Public Library (905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha) LEED (R) Gold certified. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is  more

FROSTBURG, Md., Aug. 19 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release: The Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies at Frostburg State University announces a new season of the Mountain Herbalist Series beginning Monday, Sept. 13. The series is designed to increase awareness of useful plants and reconnect people with natural resources and mountain traditions. All events will be Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain City Traditional Arts at 25 E. Main St. in Frostbur  more

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 18 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on an application from the Milwaukee law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. to be accepted into Wisconsin's innovative Green Tier program. Godfrey & Kahn's application is for Tier 1 of the program, which is designed to move beyond regulatory compliance and to recognize and reward companies that are committed to superior env  more

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news release: Commentary by Michele Riboul 59th Medical Wing Infection Control Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps one can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands properly. The skin is an important barrier protecting you against harmful microorganisms. Keeping your skin i  more

FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 19 -- Gov. Steve Beshear, D-Ky., issued the following news release: Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission (ALCo) has sold $468 million in taxable notes this week to refinance obligations that will help protect health care benefits for Kentucky's retired teachers. The bond sale will refinance loans the state obtained beginning in 2005 from the Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System (KTRS) Pension Fund to pay the KTRS Medical Insuranc  more

EASTON, Md., Aug. 19 -- Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., issued the following news release: Surrounded by fields of grain, Governor Martin O'Malley, joined by Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance, today announced record cover crop acreage and new innovative conservation efforts by Maryland farmers. Agricultural leaders, local farmers and local elected officials gathered for the event. The announcements were followed by locally-grown and made refreshments from producers associated with Shore Gourmet.  more

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Surrounded by fields of grain, Governor Martin O'Malley, joined by Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance, today announced record cover crop acreage and new innovative conservation efforts by Maryland farmers. Agricultural leaders, local farmers and local elected officials gathered for the event. The announcements were followed by locally-grown and made refreshments from producers associated with S  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 19 -- Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., issued the following news release: Today, Governor Chris Christie continued his commitment to grow and strengthen New Jersey's economy by utilizing and promoting energy initiatives as key to the State's technology future by signing the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act. The bipartisan measure will spur economic growth in the Garden State through the development of renewable energy resources and the creation of green jobs. The le  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred the case against a former Harrisonville gas station to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue civil penalties for violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law. The department referred Halfway Truck Stop, doing business as Halfway Tire Stop, to the attorney general alleging there are underground storage t  more

HASTINGS, Neb., Aug. 19 -- Hastings College issued the following news release: Hastings College continues to be recognized as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country by national publications. In its recent report, released Aug. 17, the U.S. News & World Report listed Hastings College among "America's Best National Liberal Arts Colleges" in its recent publication, America's Best Colleges 2011. Forbes.com has named Hastings College among its 2011 "America's Best Colleges," and t  more

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: Latest research from leading young South Australian scientists into reproductive health and nutrition will be the focus of a community forum called 'Blokes, Broads and Bubs' at Mawson Lakes tomorrow night (August 19). UniSA (http://www.unisa.edu.au/) scientist and 2009 Tall Poppy award winner Dr Matt Haren (http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/staff/homepage.asp?Name=Matt.Haren) will bring men'  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Aug. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine issued the following news release: A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues, and published in Reproductive Toxicology, found that maternal exposure to C8, a chemical used in the manufacture of non-stick surfaces, was not associated with an increased risk of birth defects and pregnancy complications. These findings are based on an examination of the vital   more

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University recently donated a great deal of furniture to Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. "Four truckloads of furniture from the university were sent to Goodwill locations in Winston-Salem, Kernersville and Asheville," says Dr. Don Scarborough, vice president for Community Relations at HPU. "The furniture is sold at very inexpensive prices, which allows people in the commun  more

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: The Navy's first and only forward-deployed Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, has resided in Iwakuni during the past few months to take part in training and maintenance of its aircraft as the squadron before heading out to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 7. "We have been training to keep our  more

GENEVA, Aug. 19 -- The United Nations Environmental Programme issued the following news release: Humanitarian action and relief efforts save lives and provide essential aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, conflicts and other crisis. But despite this critical role, humanitarian actions can result in damage to the environment, which is not often prioritised as a life saving issue. A new online resource centre developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will help boos  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Lafarge Umiam Mining Private Limited (LUMPL) started mining of limestone at Phalangkaruh, Nongtrai in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya after signing lease agreement with Shella Dorbar and on the basis of a letter issued by the concerned Divisional Forest Officer certifying that the mining area was non-forest land. Subsequently, during an inspection, by the off  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The number of cases involving violation of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Exim Policy, which have come to notice of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau's Regional offices during the last three years, show an increasing trend. The details of the cases are given in the Annexure. ANNEXU  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: An agreement for the project "Capacity Building for Industrial Pollution Management" was signed with the World Bank on 22.07.2010. The total cost of the project is USD 75.39 million (Rs. 339.26 crores approx.). The World Bank contribution would be 85% (Rs. 288.68 crores approx.) of the total cost. The objectives of project are (i) the development of a framework for e  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Central Government is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments/ Urban Local Bodies for creation of civic infrastructure for sewage management and disposal, through central schemes to bridge the gap between generation and treatment of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). A report of the Central Pollution Control Board shows against an estimated sewage generation  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The California Department of Insurance issued the following news release: Poizner Calls Insurers' Lawsuit "Appalling" in Attempt to Continue Illegal Rescissions Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today responded to an insurance industry lawsuit to block regulations that prevent the practice of unfair rescissions in the individual health insurance industry. "I find it unconscionable that insurers would sue to keep the Department from stopping the horrific  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The State has been advised for regulating the tourism related commercial activities in the area, besides declaring the surround of Corbett Tiger Reserve as ecologically sensitive under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, in the interest of wildlife conservation. Further, advisories have been issued to tiger States including Uttarakhand, for regulating tourist visita  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources referred the case against a Chaffee gas station to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue civil penalties for violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law. The department referred Kiefer's Service Station to the attorney general alleging there are underground storage tanks on-site that have not been properly maintain  more

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University will continue its tradition of bringing inspirational speakers to its Commencement exercises by featuring seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong, as the 2011 Commencement speaker. Armstrong will speak on Saturday, May 7, 2011, during Commencement exercises on the HPU campus. Armstrong will become part of an extraordinary lineup of HPU Commencement speakers, includin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The office of Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced grants totaling $1,236,093 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for four Michigan organizations. The grants are for projects ranging from emergency warning systems to environmental cleanups to educational initiatives. "These federally-funded projects will help improve our understanding of and our inte  more

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 20 -- The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following public notice: The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the hazardous waste post-closure plan for Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (MOUSA), P.O. Box 100, Meraux, LA 70075-0100 for the former LTU. The facility is located at 2500 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Meraux, St. Bernard Parish. The comment period has been extended from 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 26  more

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Aug. 18 -- The Wilderness Society issued the following news release: The Lucerne Valley Solar Project cleared its final environmental review this week and, according to the project's developers, will generate enough clean, reliable and renewable electricity to power almost 20,000 California homes. The project has the support of conservation groups working in California and nationally because it demonstrates that large-scale solar energy projects can be planned in a way  more

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life." The rifleman's creed is entrenched into every Marine's mind at boot camp, but the meaning of it doesn't stop there. To keep that mentality, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply, consumer management division completed weapons familiari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Opening Statement of Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Energy and Environment Subcommittee For anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, one of the best words you can hear is "remission." Whether it's cancer, HIV, or some other illness, a battery of modern cures can reduce the disease to lower, perhaps even undetectable levels. Yet even in remission, there is often   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The office of the New York City Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the first steps of an ambitious new program by the Department of Education and other City agencies to reduce chronic absenteeism and truancy during the school year that starts next month. The program is called "Every Student. Every Day" and was developed by the Mayor's Interagency Task Force on Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism led by John Feinblatt, the Mayor  more

CHICAGO, Aug. 19 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following news release: Mayor Richard M. Daley, Chicago Park District Superintendent Timothy J. Mitchell, City officials and community members today celebrated the opening of Park 542 located at Sangamon and Adams streets. In addition to this Park dedication, the City will have opened two beach houses, 25 new playgrounds, and will invest $14 million for ADA accessibility park improvements by the end of this year. "Here in  more

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 19 -- The city of Opelika issued the following news release: On August 17, 2010 Opelika's Mayor Gary Fuller joined municipal officials, resource advisors and League staff in Montgomery for the Alabama League of Municipalities' 2010 policy meeting of the Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee to develop state municipal policy for the upcoming year. The FAIR Committee met at 9:00 a.m. to listen to presentations from resource advisors who   more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release: Mediterranean fruit fly infestations in the Escondido and Fallbrook areas of San Diego County have been eradicated, ending quarantines that began in late 2009. The eradication of these infestations means San Diego County is now free from Mediterranean fruit fly infestations. "Fruit flies are dangerous pests for California farming and backyard gardens," said CDFA Secretary A.G  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Government has tied up with some USA's universities to raise the competence of the Indian Forest Service Officers on the areas of environmental policy and forestry management. Mid Career Training is mandatory at various levels for Indian Forest Service Officers in their career progression as per IFS (Pay) Rules. The Mid Career Training aims at upgradation of thei  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Rural Development: The Ministry of Rural Development will be marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Friday, August 20th with a National Workshop on the Mahatma National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, titled " Mahatma Gandhi NREGA making ICT an instrument for People's entitlement: A step towards Governance Reform and Transparency ". The Workshop, to be held at th  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: No proposal has been received from the Ministry of Tourism to modify the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 1991 to give boost to tourism industry. Based on the request made by Andaman and Nicobar Administration for relaxing CRZ Notification, 1991 for promoting tourism in islands, the Ministry of Environment and Forests had issued an amendment dated 29th Jul  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has scheduled a full slate of Texas Outdoor Family workshops this fall designed to introduce even more families to the ease and joy of camping in one of dozens of Texas state parks. Since its inception in 2008, 1,040 families have participated in the two-day, supervised outdoor education program, learning how set up a campsite, cook outdoors, hike, fish, use GPS  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Coastal Management issued the following news release: The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission has invited several coastal North Carolina stakeholders to participate in a workshop to discuss the current status of rules governing sandbag use on the N.C. oceanfront, and to gather input on options for the future of the commission's sandbag rules. Invited stakeholders include representatives   more

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 19 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release: New tools and resources designed to assist providers of managed information technology (IT) services build better businesses are now available from CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade association for the IT industry, and MSP Partners. The four new business templates cover critical elements of operating a successful managed IT services business, including developing appropri  more

BOSTON, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: As more New England communities seek cost savings in a tight economy, many are looking to expand energy efficiency in schools and other municipal buildings, saving money and helping the environment. 36 schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are taking concrete steps to reduce their energy costs and help the environment. EPA's New England Community Energy Challenge helps   more

BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 19 -- The city of Bellevue issued the following news release: To mark the opening of the new Lake Hills Library, a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house will be Saturday, Sept. 11. Starting at 10 a.m., the event will take place at the new library at 15590 Lake Hills Blvd., just a few blocks east of the existing library. Please join community leaders, library staff, builders and residents in celebrating the landmark occasion. The new library is located in the redev  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. (at large), has issued the following news release: During a news conference highlighting successes at the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport Thursday afternoon, Senator Patrick Leahy told Rutland area leaders and airport officials that he and Congressman Peter Welch have secured a new $925,000 federal appropriation to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport that will make coming and going at the airport safer and more rel  more

ROME, Aug. 19 -- United Nations' World Food Programme issued the following news release: Following two surveys (in May and June) indicating increased malnutrition rates - especially among young children -WFP began a major round of food distributions in August to feed 670,000 children with nutritious rations and to provide their families with a ration of staple foods. WFP has appealed for US$213 million to assist 7.9 million people until the end of the year. As of mid-August, WFP is 65 perc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news release: NOAA Fisheries scientist Kenneth Sherman is one of two 2010 recipients of the Goteborg Award for Sustainable Development, considered the environmental equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Sherman, recognized for his work on large marine ecosystems, will share the award with Costa Rican activist Randall Arauz in a ceremony in Goteborg, Sweden on November 17.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced three new Expeditions in Computing awards today. The awards will provide up to $10 million in funding over five years to each of the selected projects, representing the single largest investments made by the directorate in basic computer science research. "There is a great dea  more

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 19 -- Richard Stockton College of New Jersey issued the following news release: Researchers will admit that it is a difficult task to mentally visualize the complex problems that they investigate each day. This visualization obstacle has been solved by Dr. Russell Manson and his colleagues at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Manson has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) major research instrumentation grant to bring a Geo Dome to Stock  more

KEYSER, W.Va., Aug. 18 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news release: Imagine that you are a new nurse, fresh out of college, working in your first emergency room. A patient is brought in unconscious with an unknown medical problem, and you must make the correct decisions to evaluate that patient's condition and help him get well. Would you know what to do? Thanks to the new Howard D. and Audrey Holden Naylor Nursing Simulation Lab, graduates of West Virginia Wesleyan  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee today broke ground on the award-winning $26.8 million NY Route 347 safety, mobility, and environmental improvement project in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County. This project is the first in a series of NY Route 347 corridor projects planned to improve safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: M/s Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. had submitted a proposal for obtaining Terms of Reference (TORs) for undertaking detailed Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study in respect of the proposed MP Atomic Power Project (2x700 MWe) at village Chutka, District Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Nuclear P  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Ohio EPA has approved a water quality certification for Oxford Mining Company LLC's West Mine surface mining project in Sections 21 and 22 of Rush Township (Tuscarawas County). The certification authorizes impacts to unnamed tributary streams to Crooked Creek. Mitigation measures will offset those impacts. Oxford Mining, of Coshocton, plans to conduct surface and auger mining activitie  more

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 19 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued $14,050 in penalties to Radar Holding LLC, of Condon, for operation and monitoring violations at the company's privately owned sewage treatment facility near Condon. Radar Holding owns and operates the facility on Mountain View Drive for the benefit of its residential development under a DEQ-issued Water Pollution Control Faciliti  more

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 19 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Kickoff of "Fleet Forward" program for progressive diesel fleets will feature comments from Senator Jackie Dingfelder, DEQ's Director What: The Fleet Forward kickoff celebration is happening in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Fleet Forward recognizes businesses and organizations that operate cleaner and greener diesel fleets that reduce emissions by burning les  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: As United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) today mark World Humanitarian Day, highlighting the need for life-saving work around the world, efforts continue in Pakistan to reach more than 15 million people trapped or uprooted in critically flooded areas of the country. August 19th is the anniversary of the attack against UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003, and the oc  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects are considered under the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and its Amendment of 2009 which elaborate the process. As per the EIA Notification, 2006, the decisions on proposals need to be taken within 105 days from the receipt of the complete information. A total of 61 Special Economic Zone (SEZ) p  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Prime Minister's Office: The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the nation and especially the members of the Parsi community on the joyous occasion of Navroz - the Parsi new year. In his message, the Prime Minster has said that Navroz is the most important part of the Gahambar celebration of nature and the seasons, a festival dedicated to renewal and righteousness. He said Prophet Zarathush  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The studies carried out by Central Ground Water Board reveal that agriculture is the predominant user of ground water. As per the latest assessment of ground water resources carried out jointly by the Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Organizations, the withdrawal of groundwater for domestic and industrial uses together is about 8% of the total ground wa  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 18 -- The University of Canberra issued the following news release: Professor Tony Peacock received one of Australia's top science awards, the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka prizes, last night in Sydney. Chief Executive Officer for the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre based at the University of Canberra, Professor Peacock took out the gong for the highly contested category of 'Promoting Understanding of Science'. The award recognises his effor  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Government has made changes in the system to safeguard and strengthen to protect wildlife and reserve forests are as follows: i. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, has been amended from time to time and made more stringent against wildlife related offences. ii. Threatened species of wildlife are placed in the Schedules of the Wildlife (Protection), Act, 1972  more

DENVER, Aug. 18 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: So far in 2010, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory and Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratory have confirmed rabies in 99 animals. According to state health officials, 34 skunks, 54 bats, seven foxes, one domestic cat, one horse, one mule deer and one muskrat have tested positive for rabies this year. In 2009, 103 animals tested positive f  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 19 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: The PGA Tour opens the 2010 FedExCup Playoffs with The Barclays, Aug. 26-29, at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J., where GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent Todd Raisch has withstood one of the hottest summers on record to present excellent conditions on the golf course. A story in the New Jersey Star-Ledger Aug. 16, said that according to the Office of the New  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Reports from various sources on the illegal wildlife trade linkages in various countries pour in and action is taken wherever necessary in respect of any connected crimes on Indian soil. The ongoing demand for tiger body parts catering to the traditional Chinese medicine and the practice of tiger farming in China are causes for great concern. This creates deleterious ef  more

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19 -- Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., issued the following news release: This morning at 9:30, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will address the joint Senate Finance, House Appropriations and House Finance Committees in Richmond. Below are the Governor's remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you. Chairman Colgan, Chairman Putney, Chairman Purkey, members of the General Assembly money committees, ladies and gentlemen: good morning. As is the custom each summer, I come   more

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 18 -- Connecticut State Rep. Frank N. Nicastro, D-79th District, issued the following news release: Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol, Forestville) has been recognized by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for his 100% support of environmentally sound legislation during the 2010 legislative session. "I am honored by this report from the CTLCV. Many health problems such as asthma, allergies and others can be traced to environmental issues," Re  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Under Ganga Action Plan Phase-II, a scheme 'Construction of bathing ghat at Brijghat, Garhmukteshwar' was sanctioned by the Central Government. An amount of Rs. 104.83 lakh was released to U.P. Irrigation Department for implementation. The scheme was completed in June, 2009. Under the scheme, a 79 meter long bathing ghat along with one changing room for women has been c  more

HOUSTON, Aug. 18 -- The University of Texas System of MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: Dallas businessman and philanthropist H. Ross Perot has donated $20 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for research to advance and design novel targeted therapies. The funds will be divided equally between two new initiatives at MD Anderson: an Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy (IPCT) and a Center for Targeted Therapy (CTT). Perot's contrib  more

MACOMB, Ill., Aug. 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Studies of entrepreneurship in rural areas increasingly stress the importance of a supportive community environment and social networks in enhancing innovation, according to a recent Rural Research Report from the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. According to the report's author, Greg Wise, professor and community development specialist and director for the Center for Community and Economic Developme  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Water Resources: The Government of Gujarat has requested the Union Government for grant of permission for further construction and raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It has submitted a proposal for further raising of Sardar Sarovar Dam to Narmada Control Authority in 2008, which was considered in its 80th meeting held on 12.08.2008. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in its majority order   more

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., Aug. 19 -- The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: A regular meeting of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Hessel Tribal Center in Hessel beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by "Matters Raised by the Membership" from 5 to 6 p.m. Under resolutions, the board will consider: Environment Program - Greenough Offices; USDA-Forest Service - Seed  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have detected a plume of hydrocarbons at least 22 miles long and more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, a residue of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The 1.2-mile-wide, 650-foot-high plume of trapped hydrocarbons was detected during a ten day subsurfa  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Defence: Government constantly reviews the security environment and accordingly decide induction of appropriate equipment and platforms including submarines for security of our maritime interest. It will not be in the interest of national security to disclose the exact number of the submarines. A programme for construction of six submarines is currently underway at M/s Mazagon Dock Limited.   more

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Aug. 19 -- St. Joseph's College issued the following news release: St. Joseph's College will host a Rubik's Cube Competition on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the McGann Conference Center on its Long Island Campus. Organized by SJC student and Rubik's Cube champion, Rowe Hessler, in connection with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Office of Student Life, the contest will bring more than 50 individuals from around the country and   more

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 19 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news release: St. John Fisher College has been cited on the third annual list of America's Best Colleges published on Forbes.com. This report ranks 610 undergraduate institutions based on the quality of the education they provide and how much their students achieve. Fisher was ranked number 357 out of 610. Of those 610 schools, 56 are in New York State. The only other Rochester-based schools included on this list are   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) made the following statement on the 90th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed the right to vote for women in America: "Ninety years ago today, the final vote necessary to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment was cast, giving women the right to vote across America. Today we honor the trailblazing women who fought for the r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., announced grants totaling $1,236,093 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for four Michigan organizations. The grants are for projects ranging from emergency warning systems to environmental cleanups to educational initiatives. "The Great Lakes are our state's greatest natural resource and it's crucial t  more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 19 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham issued the following news release: While the start of college is a positive, momentous event for many young people, it also can be an episode that pushes some into a dangerous battle with eating disorders, says University of Alabama at Birmingham Associate Professor of Psychology Mary Boggiano, Ph.D., who fought her own battle against bulimia as a college student. Hear her story. Stress can trigger an eating disorder, and  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Marine Fisheries issued the following news release: The Central/Southern Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Aug.26 at the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Field Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington. An agenda for the meeting is   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry of Environment and Forests through the Indo-Canada Environment Facility had supported the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) to conduct detailed studies on problems of ecology of mangrove wetlands of the country in partnership with the concerned State Forest departments. Apart from the MSSRF, grant-in-aid in research projects have been sanctioned  more

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Environmental Health issued the following news release: The state Division of Environmental Health today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Dare County. The advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state and Environmental Protection Agency's standards set for swimming and water play. T  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred the case against a Carthage gas station to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue civil penalties for violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law. The department referred T's Corner to the attorney general alleging there are underground storage tanks on-site that do not meet required corrosion protectio  more

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Aug. 19 -- Edmonds Community College issued the following news release: A no cost sample of a Computer Forensics Fundamentals class will be 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. Sept. 4 at Edmonds Community College. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, and the one-day course is good for 7 CPE credits or .7 CEU's. Open to the public. These classes fill fast. Email shailey@edcc.edu to register. This no-cost course is endorsed by Edmonds Community College, the Washington S  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 19 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred the case against a Rolla gas station to the Missouri Attorney General's Office to pursue civil penalties for violations of Missouri's Underground Storage Tank Law. The department referred Totem Pole Trading Post to the attorney general alleging there are underground storage tanks on-site that have not been properly maintai  more

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 -- Trinity College has issued the following news release: Cristina Conti '11, is among five college students to be named a 2010 recipient of a Jim Murray Scholarship, awarded by the foundation that is named for the award-winning journalist who was a long-time columnist for The Los Angeles Times and is enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Each year, a handful of students are selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship in honor of Murray, who gradu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20 -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis issued the following news release: Public school grounds will become environmental education laboratories when a 20-foot green and blue mobile technology trailer pulls into the parking lots at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Ind. and dozens of other elementary and middle schools in nine Indiana counties this fall and spring. Outfitted with interactive technology tools, web interface and sophisticated computerized  more

HOUSTON, Aug. 19 -- Texas Women's University issued the following news release: Texas Woman's University recently received a $900,000 grant from Houston Endowment. The grant will be used toward a study on the effectiveness of shelters and civil protection orders and their respective roles in helping abused women and children transition into safety. Leading the study is Dr. Judith McFarlane, professor of nursing and the Parry Chair in Health Promotion at the TWU Institute of Health Sciences  more

GREENSBURG, Pa., Aug. 19 -- Seton Hill University issued the following news release: Seton Hill University earned the number 12 spot among the Best Regional Colleges (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/bacc-north-rankings) in the North Region in the 2011 edition of America's Best Colleges (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges) by U.S. News and World Report (http://www.usnews.com/) . The exclusive rankings are available online (http://colleges.us  more

ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 19 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release: University of Georgia education researchers have received a $2.9 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences to examine the effectiveness of a teaching method based on small-group dialogue in improving the academic achievement of English language learners in upper elementary grades. Positive results could have huge implications for educational policy and practice in Georgia and across the nation  more

HONOLULU, Aug. 19 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: University of Hawai'i at Hilo students took center stage at the Hawai'i Conservation Conference held recently in Honolulu. The students and faculty were invited to present their research from a flagship initiative of Western and Native Hawaiian science to the gathering of delegates from around the Pacific. Eight UH Hilo students from marine science, environmental studies, geography, Hawaiian studies and sociol  more

MIAMI, Aug. 18 -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School issued the following news release: The University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science today announced that it has launched a research and education field station on Broad Key, Fla. The facility will provide faculty and students with expanded opportunities to conduct research throughout the Florida Keys. Located in the North Keys, just two miles away from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the 63-acre   more

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 19 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Jennifer Bevill, a high school technology instructor at the LSU Laboratory School, was selected from a national pool of more than 400 educators to participate in the Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program hosted by Fulbright Japan. Forty-eight United States educators and 48 Japanese educators were selected for this honor. Focused on the theme of Education for Sustainable Development, or ESD, the program  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19 -- University of Minnesota issued the following news release: A multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by University of Minnesota computer science professor Vipin Kumar in the university's College of Science and Engineering has been awarded a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study climate change. The team includes faculty and researchers from the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, College of Food, Agricultur  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 19 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news release: Euripides' "The Trojan Women," staged in July as part of the Oiniades Summer Theatre Festival in Katohi, Greece, will be restaged at the University of Kansas. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. The KU Summer Theatre in Greece program offers participants an opportunity to learn the Greek culture and language in its native environment and  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 18 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry has received 20 proposals pertaining to exploration and mining of Uranium so far. They include 14 proposals for exploration. The remaining 6 proposals for mining of Uranium have been accorded forest clearance. Of the 14 proposals of exploration, 7 have been approved and 4 have been withdrawn / returned / closed for want of information. While 1 proposal has   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: The Labor Day weekend is the last hurrah for summer and one of the busiest times on waterways in North Carolina. To make it a safe holiday, wildlife officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are urging everyone to "boat safe, boat sober." Throughout the Labor Day holiday, wildlife officers will be on patrol across the stat  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has dozens of opportunities in the 2010-11 season for mentors to take a youth hunting. This season's Permit Hunting Opportunities include unique opportunities such as hunting deer in the Mountain Island State Forest or hunting waterfowl at the Currituck Sound. Youth hunts are for new hunters yo  more