WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following statement and letter: * * * In light of recent revelations that prove the Auxin Solar petition that began the Commerce Department's tariff inquiry was predicated on a misinterpretation of data from BloombergNEF, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is calling on Commerce officials to put an immediate end to its tariff investigation, which is devastating the U.S. solar industry. ACORE's Pre  more

BERKELEY, California, May 20 (TNSpol) -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release: Chubb Limited released preliminary voting results from its annual general meeting where a majority of shareholders voted in favor of a greenhouse gas reduction proposal filed by investor representative As You Sow. The resolution asks Chubb to issue a report on how it intends to measure, disclose, and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its underwriting, insuring, and investment act  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSreact) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: Climate, conservation and community groups from across the country filed administrative protests today challenging the Biden administration's plans to resume oil and gas leasing in June, saying the president should end new leasing to heed his own climate goals while protecting communities, water and wildlife. The June lease sales, which follow the administration's brief pause  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 19 (TNSreact) -- Clean Wisconsin issued the following news release on May 17, 2022: Today a Dane County Circuit Court judge upheld the Public Service Commission's 2019 decision to green-light construction the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a 625-megawatt methane gas plant planned along the Nemadji River near Superior. The $700 million power plant-- a project from Dairyland Power Cooperative, Minnesota Power and Basin Electric Power--will come with an enormous environmental  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47107) on May 17, 2022, entitled "Domestic Steel Manufacturing: Overview and Prospects" by Christopher D. Watson, industrial organization and business analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Based on 2020 volumes, the United States ranked as the world's fourth-largest steel producing country, second-largest steel importer, and twentieth-largest steel exporter. According to U.S. Census Bureau  more

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, May 20 (TNStalk) -- The Dairyland Power Cooperative issued the following news release: Dairyland President & CEO Brent Ridge was interviewed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Rick Barrett on Dairyland's exploration of NuScale Power's small-scale nuclear reactors. Dairyland is excited to learn more about this carbon-free nuclear power technology as a potential benefit to our members, employees and the communities where we do business. Click here for the article. Background:  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore Lexington litigators Grahmn Morgan, Kristeena Johnson and Elizabeth Barrera, along with local counsel David Baird of Baird & Baird, were pleased to earn a unanimous jury verdict for Big Sandy Company, LP that awarded the client more than $4.8 million in a breach-of-contract claim. The four-day trial was the culmination of more than nine years of litigation, which began as a dispute over the   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 19 -- The European Commission issued the following opening remarks on May 17, 2022, by President Ursula von der Leyen at the H2Poland Central European Hydrogen Technology Forum: * * * Thank you for the invitation and your pioneering leadership in clean hydrogen. But before I address Europe's energy transition, I would like to take a moment to thank every Polish citizen for their extraordinary support to the people of Ukraine. Your entire country is mobilised to help bra  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 19 -- The European Commission issued the following statement on May 18, 2022, by President Ursula von der Leyen on the Commission's proposals regarding REPowerEU, defense investment gaps and the relief and reconstruction of Ukraine: * * * We see now that since almost three months, Russia is waging a brutal war against Ukraine. And it threatens all those that support Ukraine in its legitimate defence against this aggressor. Putin's war poses fundamental challenges to our   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following joint statement on May 19, 2022, by Chairman Richard Glick and Commissioner Allison Clements on a decision (Docket No. CP21-197-000) involving Kern River Gas Transmission Co., Salt Lake City, Utah: * * * We concur with the decision to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) for its proposed Delta Lateral Project. We   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands issued the following statement by U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief Chris French involving a hybrid hearing on May 11, 2022, on public lands legislation. The legislation includes the Roadless Area Conservation Act (H.R. 279); Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act (H.R. 7329); Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act (H.R. 7399) and the Hood and Columbia River Gorge Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: Following the impressive recovery from the pandemic shock, the Italian economy is now facing headwinds from the war in Ukraine and rising inflation. Despite signs of resilience, growth is expected to slow under the baseline, with risks on the downside. Compensation measures should protect the vulnerable while preserving price signals. An expenditure-based adjustment could achieve a significant but gradual i  more

PARIS, France, May 20 (TNSres) -- The International Energy Agency issued the following news release: G7 economies are well placed to be first movers on driving down carbon dioxide emissions from heavy industry, setting out a path for the rest of the world for this essential part of the transition to clean energy systems, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The report, Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members, was requested by Germany under its 2022 Pr  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 20 -- Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick issued the following news release: Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has joined a coalition of 38 state financial officers and attorneys general in pushing back against continued Biden Administration efforts to force investment managers to make political decisions rather than financial decisions with regards to retirement savings accounts like 401Ks and pension plans. Yesterday, the coalition filed comments  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The White House issued the following statement on May 18, 2022, by National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's meeting with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti: * * * National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met yesterday with Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo. Mr. Sullivan thanked the Prime Minister for Kosovo's willingness to host Afghan evacuees. They exchanged views on Russia's military aggression against Ukrai  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 19 (TNSres) -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release: * * * * Substantial policy support during the pandemic helped to prevent large-scale bankruptcies in the region, with only 4% of firms filing for insolvency or closing permanently. * Trade with developed economies, information and know-how gained through global value chains, and access to foreign technology helped boost innovation and competitiveness in the region. * The transition to a net-  more

NEW YORK, May 19 (TNSres) -- The New School issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. are exposed to pollution from waste incinerators, 85% of which are located in environmental justice communities * * * Seventy-two municipal solid waste (MSW) incinerators still operate in the U.S., but little is widely understood about their impacts. A new interactive map from the Tishman Environment and Design Center (The Tishman Center) at The New School pinpoints each  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSres) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release: A new strategy released today by the European Union calls on the United States, Canada, African, and Gulf countries to open up new gas supplies to displace supplies of Russian oil and gas. The strategy fails to address the global impacts that the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, and Western sanctions have on developing countries dependent on oil and gas imports. It also contravenes the EU's commitments   more

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 20 (TNSreact) -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: This morning, Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) faced unprecedented challenges from shareholders on climate change at its annual general meeting (AGM). Over 50% of investors voted in favor of a resolution filed by As You Sow asking Chubb to report on if and how it plans to measure, disclose, and reduce its emissions associated with underwriting and investment activities in alignment wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release and letter: Last week, Wyoming Congresswoman and Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and enCore Energy Corp. CEO Paul Goranson on the Congressional Western Caucus' podcast, "A Voice for Rural America," to discuss the importance of a domestic uranium supply and the need to bolster American production for both fuel and non-fuel uses. With Russia being the   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding rail lines on the North Coast: "The Surface Transportation Board's ruling was no surprise, but it certainly offers up as many questions as it answers. Community input, transparency, and reaching our climate goals are all crucial factors when considering the fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release and letter: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Member of the European Parliament Marie Toussaint in a trans-Atlantic effort to transition to clean energy and prevent new liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The legislators led a joint letter to President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the recently created US-EU Task For  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release and letter on May 19, 2022: Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Member of the European Parliament Marie Toussaint in a trans-Atlantic effort to transition to clean energy and prevent new liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The legislators led a joint letter to President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the recently created US-  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release and letter on May 18, 2022: This week, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and 83 other Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, calling on the Administration to expedite and bring a swift conclusion the Administration's investigation into solar panels and cells imported from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia and requesting   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news on May 19, 2022: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the president's budget request for the Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2023. The hearing featured testimony from the Honorable Deb Haaland, secretary o  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $2.4 million grant to the city of Jackson to upgrade the city's water and wastewater infrastructure. This award is part of EDA's Coal Communities Commitment Program, to create new jobs and opportunities for communities impacted by the closure of local coal plants. This project is expected t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 (TNSpol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: The Sierra Club is announcing the release of its Report Card that evaluates Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a proposal that will guide energy production in the state for the next 20 years. Sierra Club graded Georgia Power's proposal on seven categories, including Commitment to Climate Action and Pollution. The criteria used for evaluating the proposal include time frame, environmental   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSpol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Dane County Circuit Court rejected Sierra Club and Clean Wisconsin's arguments that the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) failed to adequately consider environmental impacts for the $700 million Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) gas plant proposed by Dairyland Power Minnesota Power, and Basin Electric in Superior, Wisconsin. The groups raised concerns about the climate and environmental impacts of the pr  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks via video message on May 18, 2022, by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: * * * Today's state of the climate report is a dismal litany of humanity's failure to tackle climate disruption. Sea level rise, ocean heat, greenhouse gas concentrations, and ocean acidification set alarming new records in 2021. Global mean sea level increased at more than double the previous rate and is mainly due to accelerating loss of ice mass. Oce  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 20 -- The city of Vancouver issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has successfully negotiated $8 million in return for approving BC Hydro's request for property rights in portions of Nelson Park as the West End Substation Project moves forward. The funds provided by BC Hydro will be used by Park Board to move forward with improving parks in the West End and help ensure Nelson Park continues to meet the needs   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced that $6 million in brownfields funding has been committed to the cleanup and redevelopment of 453 Pine Street in Burlington. The current redevelopment proposal, being led by two Burlington entrepreneurs, includes a Nordic-style bathhouse and wellness sp  more

EUGENE, Oregon, May 20 (TNSreact) -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on May 19, 2022: Yesterday, a coalition of 30 environmental and community groups petitioned the Department of Interior to use the agency's longstanding authority and responsibility under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) to center public lands as a cornerstone of ecological and community resilience in the face of a changing climate. By adopting the climate and conservatio  more

BILLINGS, Montana, May 19 (TNSpol) -- The Western Organization of Resource Councils issued the following news release: Thursday, May 19th, the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) represented by Democracy Forward and EarthJustice, voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) following the dissolution of the National Coal Council (NCC) and the establishment of a restructured National Advisory Committee on Coal (NACC). WORC, Democracy Forward, and EarthJu  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSreact) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on May 18, 2022: Climate, conservation, and community groups from across the country filed administrative protests today challenging the Biden administration's plans to resume oil and gas leasing in June, saying the president should end new leasing to heed his own climate goals while protecting communities, water and wildlife. The June lease sales, which follow the administration's brief pause on new oil lea  more