BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 (TNSOps) -- The 350.org issued the following news release: On February 19th, Politico published an article that references 350's past financial issues and shifts in staff composition. 350 was contacted by Politico as part of their preparation for the article, and as an organization committed to transparency, we provided detailed responses to all of their questions and offered them access to many of our staff, including Executive Director May Boeve. 350, founded o  more

JACKSON, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy is accelerating Michigan's electric vehicle transformation, committing to powering an additional 200 new EV charging stations across the state -- including 100 fast chargers -- by the end of next year. This is part of Consumers Energy's commitment to powering 1 million EVs in the communities it serves by 2030. The expansion comes as electric vehicle sales continue to soar in Michigan. The number   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 22 (TNSJou) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022: * * * Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics * * * Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals. In a new pilot stud  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (TNSRep) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2022: Maryland's clean program has large components that are both environmentally counterproductive and excessively costly to ratepayers, according to a report released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The state's definition of what counts as clean, renewable energy includes highly polluting sources that accelerate climate change and s  more

CAIRO, Egypt, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Feb. 21, 2022, by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at an event at the American University Cairo entitled "Implementation Plus - Global Climate Action in 2022": * * * Good afternoon and thank you, Ambassador Cohen, for that generous introduction and for representing our nation and supporting our staff here in Egypt. Thanks also to President Dallal and everyone at AUC. At the outset, we know the   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 21 (TNSRep) -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release: Texans for Natural Gas, a project of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), released a new report today focused on the impacts of Winter Storm Uri on Texas energy production and the steps taken to prepare for future extreme weather events. To view the full report, "One Year Later: How Natural Gas Saved Texas During Winter Storm Uri and   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 22 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 42nd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SCR 50: US Army CPL John William (J.W.) Cruse Jr. Memorial Bridge * SCR 51: Deputy Kenneth "Kenny" Ward Love, Sheriff Elvin Eugene "Pete" Wedge, and Jailer Ernest Ray "Ernie" Hesson Memorial Bridge * SR 32: Designating February 22, 2022, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in WV * SR   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Securing a Made in America Supply Chain for Critical Minerals Biden-Harris Administration, Companies Announce Major Investments to Expand Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain, Breaking Dependence on China and Boosting Sustainable Practices Critical minerals provide the building blocks for many modern technologies and are essential to our national security and economic prosperity. These minerals--such as rare ear  more