WASHINGTON, June 27 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its June 27, 2023 edition: Reviews: * Decellularized Extracellular Matrix: The Role of This Complex Biomaterial in Regeneration * The Realm of Unconventional Noncovalent Interactions in Proteins: Their Significance in Structure and Function * Saponarin, a Di-glycosyl F  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- The Virginia Community College System issued the following statement on June 25, 2023: * * * David Dore, Ed.D., Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, issued the following statement: Those who believe in the power of education to elevate people and promote the common good are mourning the loss of Dr. Dana B. Hamel, the founding Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. Dr. Hamel died Friday night, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthd  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 28 (TNScapv)(TNSgov) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Last night, 28 groups formally submitted comments in support of a new proposal by the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE) that ensures action is taken in response to citizen complaints about safety, pollution, and other violations at coal mining sites across the country. In their comments, the groups applauded the Biden Administration's steps to upd  more

GREAT FALLS, Montana, June 28 (TNSgov) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Late last week, a federal judge approved a stipulation by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) not to "take any action to apply, effectuate, or enforce the provisions of HB 576 or SB 392" for seven months. The laws passed by the Montana Legislature earlier this year, which weaken water and environmental protections from coal mining, claimed to go into effect immediately. The Legislature ev  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 28 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news release: Four organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the ongoing retirement of coal-fired power plants are the first to receive economic development grants from the new Utilities' Grant Funding Program. The City of Show Low, City of St. Johns, St. Johns Unified School District and Grow Arizona will each receive $25,000 towards their missions from Arizon  more

TUCSON, Arizona, June 28 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: Four organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the ongoing retirement of coal-fired power plants are the first to receive economic development grants from the new Utility Grant Funding Program. The City of Show Low, City of St. Johns, St. Johns Unified School District and Grow Arizona will each receive $25,000 towards their missions from Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) and Tu  more

BASEL, Switzerland, June 28 -- Fractal and Fractional, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it provides an advanced forum for studies on fractals and fractional calculus and their applications in different fields of science and engineering, published research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2023 edition: Articles: * Fractal Features of Fracture Networks and Key Attributes of Their Models * Parameter Estimation in Rough Bessel Model * The Effects of Stochastic   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release and letter on June 27, 2023: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), today called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconcile two proposed regulations that would likely decrease the supply of electricity to the grid while significantly increasing demand. One rule shutters power plants that fail to meet strict emissions caps, and the other accelerates a transition to electric vehicles, which rely   more

LONDON, England, June 27 (TNSfper) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Energy & Natural Resources Practice, adding Shashank Krishna as shareholder in the London office. He joined from Baker Botts on 23 June and will lead the London energy practice. Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said, "Shashank brings deep international experience, expertise, and industry   more

NEW YORK, June 28 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM) through an affiliated investment vehicle in its acquisition of a to-be-built standalone battery energy storage system in California from SunCode LLC. The project will have a total capacity of 30 MW and the ability to store up to 120 MWh of energy and will be the largest standalone battery storage asset in   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release and letter: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing serious concerns about America's financial commitment to the United Nations' Green Climate Fund - an investment funneling millions to China, the world's largest   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland involving a hearing on June 13, 2023, entitled "From Theory to Reality: The Limitless Potential of Fusion Energy": * * * Chairman Williams, Ranking Member Bowman, members of the Committee - thank you for the invitation to testify before the Science Committee's Energy Subcommittee. I'm Andrew Holland, CEO of the Fusion Industry A  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNStalk) -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on June 27, 2023: * * * Are U.S. Car Companies Linked to China in Their Rush to Manufacture Electric Vehicles? In February, Ford announced plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan producing electric vehicle batteries with technology licensed from Chinese manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Ford's reliance on CATL shows the difficulty of decoupling EV supply cha  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined a group of Congressional Western Caucus members in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The letter urges the EPA to provide a 120-day extension for the comment period and to facilitate public hearings for areas affected by the proposed regulations in the New Carbon Rule. Congresswoman Miller intro  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSpp) -- People's Action issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: People's Action today hosted a two-part protest action against Citigroup Board Chairman John Dugan to demand Citigroup stop funding fossil fuel projects. Citigroup is the world's second biggest funder of fossil fuels and the biggest funder of coal in the United States. The financial corporation's actions show that its leaders put profits over the well-being of people and the planet, even as record  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 (TNSpp) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: This Christmas in July, Hallmark deserves coal in its stocking for being so out of touch with conservation work for great apes that it continues to sell greeting cards with demeaning images of chimpanzees on them, says PETA. As the company marks the 50th anniversary of its Keepsake Ornaments collection, PETA will be trimming trees with a spoof featuring a young chimpanzee dis  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 27, 2023: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 12 new recipients of the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant across the state. These grants will promote career development, hiring efforts and marketing in Colorado's thriving outdoor recreation sector and have be  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on June 26, 2023, on broadband investments: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Please. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please. Thank you. Although I like the fact Joe Manchin is standing all this time. (Laughter.) He's a friend. Hi, Joe Joe. How are you, pal? Before I begin, let me say a few words about the events in Russia. And excuse me, I'm a little -- I have an allergy. (Clears throat.) The -- the situation began to develop as it  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNStalk)(TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following statement on June 27, 2023: * * * The U.S. Treasury Department's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) today released a report on climate-related regulation and supervision of insurers. The report assesses the limitations of existing regulation and includes 20 recommendations. * * * In response, Carly Fabian, insurance policy advocate with Public Citizen's Climate Program issued the following statement: "The report sends   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice and Regulatory Oversight issued the following written testimony by Kevin Sunday, director of government affairs at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, involving a hearing on June 15, 2023, entitled "Impacts of Plastic Production and Disposal on Environmental Justice Communities": * * * Executive Summary of Testimony Policy must expand opportuni  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), introduced the Clean Cooking Support Act, a bill that would address the health, environmental, and economic problems caused by exposure to smoke from traditional cookstoves and open fires. The bipartisan legislation reinforces the U.S. government's commitment to spurring the adoption of clean cooking around the world. "Our bill aims to address a s  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 28 (TNSpp) -- Clean Wisconsin issued the following news release: Wisconsin is once again experiencing some of the most dangerous air quality in the world as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets our region. During a time of the year when Wisconsinites relish being outdoors, people across the state are being warned to stay inside. "We cannot accept this as our new normal in Wisconsin," says Clean Wisconsin climate, energy and air program director Chelsea Chandler. "The  more