Oldest Community Health Care Center Celebrates 40 Years in VA
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document.write("Public News Service - July 30, 2010
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document.write("New Canton, VA – What started as one woman’s idea to bring health services to a rural community forty years ago has evolved into the largest and oldest community health center in Virginia. Central Virginia Health Services is celebrating its birthday. Comments from Sheena Mackenzie, Central Virginia Health Services development director.
“Farmed Fish” Vs. “Wild Caught”
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document.write("Public News Service - July 30, 2010
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document.write("Richmond, VA - We are seeing more farmed fish in supermarkets, and according to Marianne Cufone, (Q-phone), fish program director at Food and Water Watch in D.C., the difference between wild caught and farmed fish can be greater than many consumers\' tastebuds realize.
Wall Street Home “Resale” Fees Raise Ire, and Eyebrows
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document.write("Public News Service - July 29, 2010
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document.write("Richmond, VA – A coalition including the National Association of Realtors, AFSCME, and the Property Rights Alliance is calling foul on a new Wall Street real estate investment device called a “private transfer fee covenant.” Kurt Pfotenhauer (FOTE-en-how-er), president of the American Land Title Association (a member of the Coalition to Stop Wall Street Home Resale Fees) explains the concerns. Sixteen state legislatures have restricted their use, and the coalition is asking for a federal ban.
Lawsuit Seeks Ban of Common VA Farm Pesticide
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document.write("Public News Service - July 26, 2010
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document.write("Richmond, VA – From apples to corn, many Virginia farmers rely on a pesticide called chlorpyrifos (klor-PEER-a-fose or -foss, both are correct). Its use is as controversial as it is common across the country, and a new federal lawsuit seeks an outright ban by the Environmental Protection Agency. Comments from Kevin Regan (REE-gun), the Earthjustice attorney representing the plaintiffs, who say the pesticide causes health problems in farmworkers and farm communities.
VA Honeybee Decline Continues – Scientists Still Baffled
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document.write("Public News Service - July 20, 2010
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document.write("Reston, VA – Honeybees, which play a vital role in our food supply, are disappearing by the millions in Virginia and around the country - and have been for the last few years. The phenomenon has scientists and beekeepers baffled, although habitat, mites and chemicals may all play a role. Comments from David Mizejewski (miz-ah-JOO-skee), a naturalist with National Wildlife Federation in Reston; and Dr. Richard Fell, professor of entomology at Virginia Tech and secretary for the Virginia State Beekeepers Association.