FROSTBURG, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $47 million to 52 projects in 181 counties through its POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which directs federal resources to economic diversification projects in Appalachian communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-rel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative has awarded a $1,500,000 grant to the Economic and Community Development Institute in Columbus to spark entrepreneurship across coal-impacted communities in Ohio. "Rural communities have been overlooked for too long. If we want to pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative has awarded grants to two organizations in Youngstown. These investments, totaling $1,204,850, will help expand broadband services and workforce development in the area. "This new investment will help provide diverse opportunities for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative has awarded grants to six organizations in Eastern Ohio. These investments, totaling $5,783,726, will improve broadband services, expand workforce development initiatives, and facilitate economic growth throughout the region. "Rural c  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced 15 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants totaling $14,716,938 from the Appalachian Regional Commissi  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 18 -- Energy Science and Engineering, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society of Chemical Industry that says it features energy and supply and use, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2022 edition: MODELLING AND ANALYSIS: * Analysis and experimental validation of the load characteristics of the hydraulic rod in a shearer ORIGINAL ARTICLES: * A novel equivalent modeling method combined with the splice-electrochemical polarization model a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released 2021 greenhouse gas (GHG) data collected under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). There has been an overall long-term decreasing trend in industry GHG emissions since 2011, primarily driven by a decrease in emissions from power plants. In 2021, reported emissions from large industrial sources were approximately 4%  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: Governor Larry Hogan and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today announced awards of more than $47 million to 54 projects through the POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which directs federal resources to economic diversification projects in Appalachian communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced 15 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants totaling $14,716,938 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). "  more

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2022: * * * Humans have doubled the amount of nitrogen in the environment in the last hundred years - with dramatic consequences for biodiversity and the climate * * * No animal, no plant and no protozoa can do without nitrogen, but humans are putting more and more of it into circulation - with various consequences for health and the environment. Sonke Zaehle, Director at t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: Leading organizations have delivered a 5-point reform plan to World Bank Group leaders urging a sharp increase in its financing for climate action. The plan includes increased funding for climate protection and adaptation, supporting and delivering climate capital to developing countries, shifting billions of dollars from fossil fuel projects into mitigation and adaptation, and enabling more large-sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for awarding over $8.4 million in POWER grants to communities around Ohio. POWER grants are a congressionally funded initiative that targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries due to the chang  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Expansion in Central Appalachia project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Workforce development in the food sector can help connect people to jobs and food to people. ARC's award of $1.5 million to expand the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The New River is a great natural asset, and many people access it by this water trail. ARC's award of $1.5 million to expand the New River Water Trail w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $500,000 to the Health Wagon for dental services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Access to dental services is out of reach for too many in Southwest Virginia. ARC's award of $500,000 to the Health Wagon promises to expand dental care and improve health in our region." Further Informati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie (D&W) Trail Completion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Completing the D&W Trail will add to its appeal for visitors. ARC's award of $665,000 to Henry County will increase the recreational and economic benefits of the trail." Furthe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announcement regarding a grant for Wallace State Community College-Hanceville (WSCC) in the amount of $1,169,958 for the Supporting Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Maintenance in North Alabama project. The grant will be awarded through ARC's Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Ec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following report on Oct. 17, 2022, entitled "Groundwater, Surface-Water, and Water-Chemistry Data, Black Mesa Area, Northeastern Arizona - 2018-2019." Here are excerpts: * * * ABSTRACT The Navajo (N) aquifer is an extensive aquifer and the primary source of groundwater in the 5,400-square-mile Black Mesa area in northeastern Arizona. Water availability is an important issue in the Black Me  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 18 (TNSfund) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The Appalachian region is home to extremely high biodiversity, making it urgent need to understand how increased freshwater salinization affects these environments. * * * Headwater streams, which comprise 70 percent of all watersheds, are becoming more and more contaminated by salt. The seemingly innocuous compound is making its way into the streams and groundwater as a result of agriculture, mining, ur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,165,000 in federal funding for four economic development projects in Southwest Virginia. "We are excited to support this investment in Southwest Virginia's economic development. These funds will create jobs, increase recreational opportunities, improve public health, and make necessary advancements for Virginia's underserved communities as we co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,165,000 in federal funding for four economic development projects in Southwest Virginia. "We are excited to support this investment in Southwest Virginia's economic development. These funds will create jobs, increase recreational opportunities, improve public health, and make necessary advancements for Virginia's underserved communities as we   more