WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Labor productivity decreased in 66 of 86 manufacturing industries in 2022. The largest labor productivity decreases occurred in cut and sew apparel (-16.9 percent), accessories and other apparel (-16.1 percent), and motor vehicles (-11.7 percent). The decrease in labor productivity in cut and sew apparel reflects a decrease in output and an increase  more

BERLIN, Germany, June 9 (TNSrpt)-- Climate Action Tracker issued the following news release on June 8, 2023: An immediate halt to new oil and gas investments and a phase-out of production should be the focus of the COP28 climate summit this year, as the sector is acting like there's a goldrush, not a climate crisis, the Climate Action Tracker warned today. The CAT today released a summary of government action around oil and gas production and exports, showing that even developed countries like  more

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, June 8 -- The Dairyland Power Cooperative issued the following news release: Dairyland's 2023 Annual Meeting was held June 7 at the La Crosse Center. Jenny Scharmer, Chair of the Board and Director representing MiEnergy Cooperative, presided over the meeting. The theme of the meeting was ALL IN, representing Dairyland's commitment to its Mission to improve the quality of life for cooperative members. "Dairyland is 100 percent all in on the clean energy transition as we lo  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on June 7, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear held a press conference alongside members of Kentucky's law enforcement community to announce their endorsement of his campaign for reelection. The bipartisan coalition, Law Enforcement for Beshear, includes dozens of law enforcement officials from across the Commonwealth, and represents the growing support and momentum behind Governor Beshear's reelection campa  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 9 (TNSgov) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 8, 2023: Today the State of Illinois and Dynegy Midwest Generation received court approval of a lawsuit settlement requiring Dynegy to clean up coal ash and resolve violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act at the former Vermilion Power Station. Under the terms of the consent order, Dynegy agreed to dig up, and move to a safer location onsite, the approximately 3 million cubic yards of c  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, June 8 (TNStalk) -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following commentary on June 7, 2023: * * * Kentucky is UMWA Country By Cecil E. Roberts, International President, United Mine Workers of America I read in recent news reports that there are some in Kentucky who are shocked - shocked! - that the United Mine Workers of America would support the re-election of Gov. Andy Beshear. Let me be clear: When it comes to supporting candidates for election, the UMWA su  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00041) on June 8, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation From May 1, 2021 Through October 31, 2021 ORDER Foresight Coal Sales (Foresight) has filed suit against the Commission in the Eastern District of Kentucky, United States District Court alleging that KRS 278.277 is unconstituti  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00040) on June 8, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. From May 1, 2021 Through October 31, 2021 ORDER Foresight Coal Sales (Foresight) has filed suit against the Commission in the Eastern District of Kentucky, United States District Court alleging that KRS 278.277 is unconstitutional.  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00265) on June 8, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Kentucky Utilities Company From November 1, 2021 Through April 30, 2022 ORDER Foresight Coal Sales (Foresight) has filed suit against the Commission in the Eastern District of Kentucky, United States District Court alleging that KRS 278.277 is unconstitution  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00266) on June 8, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Louisville Gas & Electric Company From November 1, 2021 Through April 30, 2022 ORDER Foresight Coal Sales (Foresight) has filed suit against the Commission in the Eastern District of Kentucky, United States District Court alleging that KRS 278.277 is unconst  more

PIKEVILLE, Kentucky, June 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Carlton S. Shier IV, issued the following news release on June 8, 2023: Black Diamond Coal Company, LLC and Walter Perkins, a certified dust examiner, were sentenced on Thursday for violating the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) regulations requiring accurate respirable coal-dust-sampling in underground coal mines. Black Diamond was sentenced for submitting false samples and Perkins was further   more

LONDON, England, June 9 (TNStalk) -- Christian Aid issued the following statement on June 8, 2023: * * * Responding to the arrival of COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber to the Bonn climate talks, Mariana Paoli, Christian Aid's Global Advocacy Lead, said: "Having an oil baron running the global climate talks is like putting an anti-vax conspiracy theorist in charge of the response to Covid-19. "The conflict of interest is obvious and Sultan Al Jaber will have to work hard to prove he's not just  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNStalk) -- Oil Change International issued the following statement on June 8, 2023: * * * Today, at the Bonn Climate Conference, the COP28 President designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber declared that the "phase down of fossil fuels is inevitable" and called for an "energy system free of unabated fossil fuels." He also called for countries to agree to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030. Sultan Al Jaber's speech to heads of delegations comes as civil soci  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 (TNSgov) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on June 8, 2023: Today the Georgia Public Service Commission agreed to drop plans to allow biomass plants in Georgia to burn scrap tires for electricity. "We appreciate the commission's open mindedness and willingness to give this issue the additional consideration that it warrants," said SELC Senior Attorney Jennifer Whitfield. "Today's decision gives Georgians a chance to share their   more