BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Report from Northeastern Univ. researchers finds city off the pace to cut carbon emissions by 50% before 2030; lays out four 'Big Lifts' to get back on track * * * A first-of-its-kind report on Boston's collective progress toward being a carbon-neutral city by 2050 finds that while the city has made notable progress in some areas, a variety of obstacles will make meeting that goal difficu  more

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Nov. 4 (TNSrpt) -- The World Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2022: Effective climate action to reduce carbon emissions could help Kazakhstan diversify its fossil fuel-dependent economy and open up new drivers of economic growth and prosperity for its people, says a pioneering World Bank report released today. According to the Kazakhstan Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), transitioning to a more sustainable economy can open up three potentially   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release and letters: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida), sent letters to 51 law firms detailing the possible antitrust violations that their clients may commit if they pursue collusive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The letter advises the law firms to preserve documents releva  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today released its CleanVision plan, a 20-year proposal to dramatically transform how the company generates electricity as part of its clean energy journey, all while investing in a modern grid that is reliable and affordable. The proposed plan increases investment in solar and wind energy, accelerates the retirement of coal plants, and includes the development of new energy storage   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 (TNSper) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2022: Governor Glenn Youngkin today has announced additional key administration and board appointments. "Today I welcome this group of individuals to serve in my administration and on various boards across Virginia," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "I look forward to their service for the Commonwealth." ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS * Martin Brown, Chief Diversity, Opportunity, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release and letters: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on a letter to 51 law firms detailing the possible antitrust violations the law firms' clients may commit if they pursue Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The letter advises the law firms that they and their clients should preserve document  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2022: Senator John Hoeven this week pressed Richard Glick, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to take the handcuffs off domestic energy producers and empower the U.S. to unlock its vast energy resources and lower costs for consumers by: * Expediting the approval process for energy infrastructure, including pipelines, to get energy to market. * Properly valuing baseloa  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 5 -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The mission is moving forward as previously announced, and NASA will incorporate recommendations from the board to ensure its success. * * * NASA and the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California, which leads Psyche, shared a response Friday to the results of an independent review board convened to determine why the mission to study a metal-rich asteroid of the same name mi  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release: The National Rural Health Association is pleased to announce the final selections for the new class of Rural Health Fellows. After a competitive review process, 17 fellows were selected to participate in this yearlong, intensive program aimed at developing leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America. "We are very pleased to announce this new class o  more

CARLSBAD, California, Nov. 5 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Nov. 4, 2022, at an event at the Viasat corporate headquarters on the CHIPS and Science Act: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Taryn, thank you very much for that introduction. And are the bad guys on the other side of the hedge? I mean, what's the story? (Laughter.) I see the persons who own this operation or set it up. You guys are allowed to come on this side, you know? Anyway. (Laughs.) Anyway, thank you all very much.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following commentary to National Review on Nov. 4, 2022: * * * In an op-ed published today in National Review, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, discussed concrete solutions to ease the negative impacts of President Biden's failed climate and energy policies ahead of the upcoming UN international climate summit, COP27. "Whether or n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following commentary on National Review, on Nov. 4, 2022: * * * In an op-ed published today in National Review, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee discussed concrete solutions to ease the negative impacts of President Biden's failed climate and energy policies ahead o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release and letter: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on a letter to 51 law firms detailing the possible antitrust violations the law firms' clients may commit if they pursue Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The letter advises the law firms that the  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 (TNStalk) -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2022: * * * On November 3, DTE filed an updated 15-year energy plan (Integrated Resource Plan) at Michigan Public Service Commission which proposes to. * Build an additional 800 MW of solar and 240 MW of battery storage over the next five years, and a total of 15.4 GW of renewables plus 1,810 MWs of storage over the next 20 years; * Retire their Belle River coal plant and convert it to a fossil g  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 (TNScapv) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release and letter on Nov. 4, 2022: Over 420 scientists are calling on Hill+Knowlton Strategies -- the agency leading PR for the upcoming United Nations climate talks (COP27) -- to drop fossil fuel clients and commit to climate action ahead of the annual summit. In their open letter, the experts argue the company's work for fossil fuel interests such as Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, and the Oil  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 5 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2022: For many people in economically well-developed countries of the UNECE region a wood stove or fireplace used to be a cosy way to heat a room in the cold season. This winter, however, the role of wood energy may dramatically change for many people out of sheer necessity. A large part of the UNECE region is increasingly exposed to highly volatile prices of heating oi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued the following news release: A U.S. Trade and Development Agency-funded study has contributed to Poland's selection of Pennsylvania-based Westinghouse Electric Company to develop the country's first nuclear power plant. The plant will advance Poland's clean energy and energy security goals, while supporting thousands of U.S. nuclear power industry jobs. "Congratulations to Westinghouse on its historic win. USTDA is prou  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 (TNSper) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Katie Li-Oakey has become the first female full professor in the University of Wyoming's Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Li-Oakey is a leading researcher in her field of multiscale materials for separation, energy conversion and storage, and health care. She is well known in the scientific community for her dedication to connecting fundamental research with functional materials   more