WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45261) on Feb. 7, 2023, entitled "The Black Lung Program, the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the Excise Tax on Coal." The report was written by disability policy analyst Scott D. Szymendera, public finance specialist Molly F. Sherlock and public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The federal government pays benefits to coal miners affected by coal workers' pn  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45261) on Feb. 7, 2023, entitled "The Black Lung Program, the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund and the Excise Tax on Coal:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Revenues The primary revenue source for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is a per-ton excise tax on coal. Historically, the coal excise tax has not generated enough revenue to meet the trust fund's obligation  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 21 -- 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 February 2023 edition: ORIGINAL ARTICLES: * Investigation of a vertical closed-loop geothermal system for heating an educational building * Experimental investigation of high-pressure hydrogen gas jet impingement characteristics of single-hole cylindrical injector   more

LONDON, England, Feb. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Investigation Agency issued the following news release: The European Union's aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 per cent by 2030 is being significantly undermined by its status as one of the world's biggest drivers of global methane emissions. Released ahead of an anticipated European Parliament vote on the EU Methane Regulation next month, analysis by the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) in the new   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 21 -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: "New South Wales is facing a regional jobs crisis, courtesy of the emission reduction policies both major parties are taking to the March state election, leaving voters with little choice," said Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. Today, the Institute of Public Affairs released a new research report, An analysis of the employment consequences of a net zero   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 21 (TNSpp) -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: The Ecological Stewardship Committee has put together an engaging series on the topic of Facing Climate Change. The series (March 20 - 29th) will feature keynote speaker Rev. Mitchell C. Hescox, President/CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN). Each year a series of cross-disciplinary experiences are created for the university community. These are open to Roberts' faculty, student and staff   more