Japan Plans to Spend $120 Billion to Stimulate Slowing Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the spending as the country’s economy has slowed because of reduced demand from China and tensions with South Korea.
Florida Keys Deliver a Hard Message: As Seas Rise, Some Places Can’t Be Saved
A project to calculate the cost of raising roads shows that some places may not justify the vast expense, casting doubt on the future of those areas.
Our Future Depends on Communities
To fight social inequality as well as malaise, look to greater local empowerment and increased democratic engagement.
Generating Unit Annual Capital and Life Extension Costs Analysis
(Wed, 04 Dec 2019) EIA has released its evaluation of capital expenditures and operations and maintenance costs for existing fossil steam and renewable generators. With recent increases in generator retirements, this report focuses on potential cost changes for coal and other fossil-fueled plants over time.
Weekly net change in working gas stocks exceeds five-year average for first time this heating season
(Tue, 03 Dec 2019) Last week (week ending November 22, 2019), the U.S. Energy Information Administrationâs (EIA) estimated weekly net withdrawals from working natural gas stocks at underground storage facilities in the Lower 48 states exceeded the five-year average for the first time in three weeks. The heating season traditionally begins on November 1. Total net withdrawals were just 28 billion cubic feet (Bcf) compared with the five-year average for the report week of 57 Bcf.
Blue Grass Quality Meats Recalls Pork and Turkey Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Blue Grass Quality Meats, an Erlanger, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 121,083 pounds of pork bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
USDA's Recommendations for a Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most thankful for and to enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones. Some take the lead for meal preparation while others share the responsibility. No matter how your meal comes together, everyone must work together to prevent foodborne illness.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Products Produced With Romaine From the Salinas, California, Growing Region
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 associated with romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, growing region
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., an Oakland, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 172,692 pounds of chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic.
Morris Meat Packing Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Morris Meat Packing, a Maywood, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 515,000 pounds of various raw, intact pork products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours.