BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 (TNSres) -- The 350.org issued the following news release: New research shows there are 27 new coal mining projects currently awaiting approval decisions by Australian Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. The report from the Sunrise Project estimates that if the coal mining projects are approved by the Albanese government and proceed, they would produce nearly 17 billion tonnes of carbon emissions over their lifetime. This is equivalent to 35 times Australia's c  more

LONDON, England, July 13 (TNSper) -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: Akin Gump today announced that Alex Harrison has joined the firm as a partner in its energy and renewables team. Mr. Harrison joins the firm's London office from Hogan Lovells, where he was head of its power, renewables and energy transition practice. Mr. Harrison advises clients in relation to power generation, energy transition, greenfield and brownfield project development, projec  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, July 13 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute presents Engineering Greatness - a brand new podcast series created for young professionals by young professions in the concrete industry. The monthly podcast will bring together pairs of young professionals in the concrete industry engaging in intimate conversations about their life and work. The inaugural episode will launch July 13, 2022, featuring Erin S  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Major Questions Doctrine and Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (No. LSB10791) on July 12, 2022, by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock: * * * On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court decided West Virginia v. EPA, a case with significant implications for U.S. environmental policy and, more broadly, for Congress's ability to delegat  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNStalk) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Q&A on July 12, 2022, with Kyle Danish, senior associate of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program, and Joseph Majkut, director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program: On June 30, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case West Virginia v. EPA. The case had been brought to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) planned Clean Power Plan. At issue was the  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to average 10.5 billion cubic feet per day during the second half of 2022, which is a 6% decrease from the first half of the year, according to the agency's July 2022 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). That amount is a 14% decrease in U.S. LNG exports from EIA's June forecast.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: Earthjustice announced today that Erin Overturf will lead its Clean Energy Program as managing attorney. Erin will oversee a fast-growing clean energy practice working in more than 15 states and territories and at the federal level to phase out fossil-fuel power generation, clean up coal's toxic legacy, and remove barriers to clean energy and electrification to ensure that it is acces  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 13 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: The FSEC Energy Research Center (FSEC), located at the University of Central Florida, presented its role in Florida's energy future to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today. FSEC's energy program areas include solar, storage, transportation, buildings and system integration, as well as education, training and policy. "FSEC was founded in 1975 by Florida's Legis  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSreact) -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * Groups applaud first stand-alone U.S. legislation to hold global shipping industry accountable for climate and air pollution at sea and in U.S. ports * * * Following the significant decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in West Virginia v. EPA that curbs EPA's ability to regulate carbon pollution under the Clean Air Act, Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), along with original co-sponsor Congres  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release and letters: Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, asking for information on how the EPA's regulatory actions are affecting America's immediate and long-term grid reliability. They questioned the Biden administration's radical "EGU Strategy" in its climate agenda and how that will affect America  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), who represents the Port of Long Beach--one of the nation's busiest cargo ports--today introduced the Clean Shipping Act, legislation aimed at zeroing out pollution from all ocean shipping companies that do business with the U.S. The bill is cosponsored by Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44), who represents the Port of Los Angeles, which with the neighboring Long B  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: In an op-ed for The Wheeling Intelligencer, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, discussed her opposition to President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Air and Radiation, Joe Goffman. "Throu  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 13 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: Today the Alabama Public Service Commission approved Alabama Power's request to acquire the Calhoun Gas Plant and also increased the utility's energy cost recovery factor, resulting in an approximately $7 increase to Alabamians' monthly bills. Just over a year after receiving approval to add almost 1,900 megawatts of additional gas resources, Alabama Power requested in Octo  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Bismarck State College, Bismarck, North Dakota, to purchase high-tech laboratory and classroom equipment in support of polytechnic career programs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA'  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on July 12, 2022: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.7 million grant to the Mylan Park Foundation, Morgantown, West Virginia, to support construction of the Mylan Park Regional BMX Facility. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This project will boost the lo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on its proposed cleanup plan for the former Baker Woods Creosoting facility portion of the Little Scioto Superfund site in Marion County, Ohio. EPA will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 28, to discuss the proposal and accept comments. The former BWC facility was a lumber preserver from the 1890s until the 1  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced he has chosen additional key administration appointments. "I am pleased to appoint our newest board members to serve in their respective administration roles," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "I am confident in each member's ability to establish a best-in-class legacy for our administration while leading with diligence and skill. The expertise, innovation,  more