TUCSON, Arizona, June 14 -- The Astrophysical Journal, a research journal from the American Astronomical Society that says it is devoted to recent developments, discoveries and theories in astronomy and astrophysics, published research articles on the following topics in its June 20, 2023 edition: * Far-ultraviolet Spectroscopy of Active Galactic Nuclei with ASTROSAT/UVIT * Gaia Data Release 3 View on the Tip of the Red Giant Branch Luminosity * New Chondritic Bodies Identified in Eight Oxyge  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 13 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release ad letter on June 12, 2023: More than 100 scientists sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom today urging him to stop new oil and gas permit approvals, especially in and near neighborhoods. In the midst of a climate and public health crisis, California regulators have approved more than 1,000 new oil and gas permits this year -- more than 600 of them within 3,200 feet of homes  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Chemistry of Materials, a scientific journal from the American Chemical Society that contributes fundamental research on the interface of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science, published research articles on the following topics in its June 13, 2023 edition: Articles: * Sequential Modification Strategy to Construct Crystalline Benzimidazole Covalent Organic Frameworks with Extraordinary Stability and Polymerization Degree * Prediction and Synthesis of a  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 14 (TNSres) -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news: Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) released its 2022 ESG Report today, detailing the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements, impact and continued priorities. "Our organization has made tremendous progress over the last year, strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Patrick O'Loughlin, president and CEO at the Buckeye Power Inc. and Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, involving a hearing on June 6, 2023, entitled "Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA's Latest Attack on America's Electric Reliability." EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, and members of the Subc  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association, involving a hearing on June 6, 2023, entitled "Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA's Latest Attack on America's Electric Reliability." EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Thank you for the opportunity for the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)/1 to appea  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Michael J. Nasi, a partner at Jackson Walker LLP, involving a hearing on June 6, 2023, entitled "Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA's Latest Attack on America's Electric Reliability." EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify t  more

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 14 (TNSres)(TNSpconf) -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release: HARC's research professionals have broad experience in basic and applied science, technology development and adoption, policy analysis, stakeholder communication, geospatial technologies, and public outreach. Through events, seminars, and conferences, HARC's experts share our program of work by participating in panel discussions and workshops, and delivering engaging presentat  more

BRISTOL, England, June 14 -- The Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics, a journal that says it features applied physics, physics of renewable energy, sustainability and the biomedical and life sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 56, No. 36 edition: Papers: * A highly sensitive capacitive flexible tactile sensor based on a composite dielectric layer with a C-type symmetrical structure for wearable electronics * Reducing damage of sputtering and improving c  more

HALLOWELL, Maine, June 14 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release: The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved recovery of stranded costs for Maine's two Investor-owned Electric Utilities today. In two separate cases, the Commission approved new Stranded Cost rates for Central Maine Power Company (CMP) and Versant Power. Stranded costs include the impacts of long-term contracts for renewable power as well as the net energy billing programs crea  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 14 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, the nation's first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. This landmark initiative, seeded with $50 million in state funds from the Department of Environmental Protection, is designed to maximize investment in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news release on June 12, 2023: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of the American-Made Solar Prize Round 7-a $4 million prize program designed to spur innovations in U.S. solar hardware and software technologies. The seventh round of the prize includes a new contest that offers additional cash prizes and business development support for new an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Utilities are increasingly under pressure to deliver secure, clean, and affordable service while continuing to fortify their infrastructure and better serve and engage customers. The annual Oracle Energy and Water Awards recognize the trailblazers that are achieving success in these areas by driving sustainability, business transformation, and innovation. This yea  more

OAKLAND, California, June 14 (TNSres) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States, is helping customers decarbonize and save on their energy bills one solar installation at a time. Building on its long collaboration with Oracle, PG&E is the first utility to deliver the new Oracle Utilities Opower Sol  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: * * * Project to Build More Robust Electrical Systems and Grow the Next Generation of Innovators in Power Electronics * * * In today's dynamic environment where electricity demand is skyrocketing, power converters are the unsung heroes quietly transforming the way we harness and utilize electrical energy and seamlessly fueling our daily lives - from the ubiquitous wall chargers p  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to address the closure of the Homer City Generating Station after fifty-four years of reliably utilizing Pennsylvania coal. "What President Biden fails to realize is that technologies like wind-turbines and solar panels lack the fundamental capability to keep our lights on and our refrigerators cold," said Congr  more

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on June 12, 2023, by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a joint news availability: * * * MODERATOR: (In progress) (Via interpreter) press conference for the minister of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and also Mr. Antony Blinken, the minister of foreign affairs from the USA. FOREIGN MINISTER AL SAUD: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, we shall start  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSpp) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2023: The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an Accredited Standards Development Organization. SEIA can now convene industry stakeholders to develop national standards for materials, products, processes, and services in the U.S. solar and storage industry. "Strong national standards are the bedrock   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 14 (TNStalk) -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on June 12, 2023: * * * At the end of May, Cleco filed the final draft of its long-range energy plan with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC). The utility's preferred plan continues to prioritize the installation of unproven carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) for its Madison Unit 3 coal facility. Cleco also proposes the construction of a new 400 megawatt combined cycle gas plant because, s  more