MELBOURNE, Australia, April 19 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: National environment group the Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the passing of legislation today to cut Queensland's emissions by 75% by 2035 and enshrine in law a strong target for the state to get 80% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2035. The targets follow the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan roadmap to transition all Queensland coal-fired p  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Stream Protection Rule issued under the Obama administration. "Reducing the detrimental effects of toxic mining disposal into vital water sources, including the pollution of stre  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The CDC will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference from April 23-26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. The EIS Conference is the nation's flagship applied epidemiology conference where EIS officers share their work on leading-edge investigations, scientific findings, and forward-thinking strategies to inform improv  more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, April 19 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with electricity engineering consultancy PT PLN Engineering (PLNE), a subsidiary of Indonesia's state-owned power distribution company PT PLN (Persero) (PLN). - A new DNV/PLN Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to cooperate on designing power-grid management systems  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * DOE Finalizing Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, Circulator Pumps, Dishwashers, and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Appliances--Delivering Savings to Consumers as Directed by Congress and with Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced four, consensus-based energy-efficiency actions that will save American   more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 19 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: As colder temperatures subside, National Grid is reminding Massachusetts customers that there is still time to take advantage of energy programs that can help them manage their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred to as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heatin  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following commentary on April 18, 2024, to the Washington Times: * * * Member Explains Importance of the Small Business Deduction By Michael Ervin, NFIB member and small business owner Today, The Washington Times published an op-ed from NFIB member and small business owner Michael Ervin, owner of Coal River Coffee Company in West Virginia. Ervin discusses the benefits of the 20% Small Business Deduction, and   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced the selection of five research and development (R&D) projects to receive nearly $8 million for the treatment and management of produced water--or wastewater associated with oil and natural gas development and production--and the management of legacy wastewate  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of a foreign press center briefing on April 17, 2024, featuring Todd D. Robinson, assistant secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: * * * Summary * Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson briefs on the latest developments in the Department's efforts to reduce the supply of illicit fentanyl and synthetic drugs coming to the U.S. from overseas, and efforts to reduce drug demand world  more

EXETER, England, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children's hearts, experts have warned. Experts at the University of Exeter have contributed to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The statement explores the impacts of global warming, maternal heat exposure, airborne pollutants, lead, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and exposu  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Wilderness Society issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the final version of its long-awaited public lands rule today, ushering in a more balanced approach for the nation's largest manager of public lands, which has traditionally prioritized resource extraction. The rule confirms that conservation of nature, cultural resources and outdoor recreation areas is on equal footing with drilling and mining across  more