WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- ACS ESandT Engineering, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it features data analytics and engineering systems that can manage, protect and remediate air, water and soil quality, treat wastes and recover resources, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2023 edition (Vol. 3, Issue 9): Articles: * Does Biochar Stabilize the Bioreactive Carbon Fractions of Swine Manure? * Carbon Storage in Coal Fly Ash by Rea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- 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 Sept. 5, 2023, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 35): Viewpoints: * Analysis of Retracted Manuscripts in Chemistry: Errors vs Misconduct Reviews: * Superficial Dermatophytosis across the World's Populations: Potential Benefits from Nanocarrier-Based Therapies and Rising Chal  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 7 -- Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, a journal that addresses topics such as acid precipitation, air quality monitoring and management, air pollution climatology, atmospheric impact assessment, forest-fire emissions, greenhouse gases, health and ecological effects and clean air technology, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2023 edition (Vol. 16, Issue 9): * An analysis of aerosol properties during a dust storm due to the TAUKTAE c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The Americans for Financial Reform issued the following news release: Private equity behemoth KKR's portfolio companies have committed numerous environmental violations and engaged in unethical business practices while contributing to the climate crisis, as KKR put money into fossil fuel projects that run decidedly counter to its preferred public image of a good steward of the Earth. A new report, "Uncovering KKR's Environmental Responsibility Gap" examines how   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a new study profiling the harmful impact of overregulation on more than 30 stalled energy infrastructure projects across the country. These projects remain in limbo despite energy costs near all-time highs and projections that indicate demand will steadily increase over the next decade. The analysis, conducted with the energy data   more

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 7 -- Carbon Letters, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers diamond and graphite through chars, semicokes, mesophase substances, carbon fibers, nanotubes, graphenes, carbon blacks, pyrolytic and glass-like carbons, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2023 edition (Vol. 33, Issue 6): * The new focus of energy storage: flexible wearable supercapacitors * Carbon-based microelectrodes for environmental remediation: progress, challenges   more

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: This week, bipartisan members of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee (WMRC) participated in a series of site visits throughout the Western Slope to learn more about Colorado's wildfire response and prevention resources and hear directly from Coloradans impacted by recent destructive wildfires. "I am proud to host the Wildfire Matters Interim Committee in my beautiful district," said Chair o  more

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: This week, bipartisan members of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee (WMRC) participated in a series of site visits throughout the Western Slope to learn more about Colorado's wildfire response and prevention resources and hear directly from Coloradans impacted by recent destructive wildfires. "I am proud to host the Wildfire Matters Interim Committee in my beautiful district," said Chair   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the thirteenth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United Nations Summit, in Jakarta today: Mr. Chair, President Joko Widodo, thank you for your warm welcome, and allow me to express my enormous appreciation for the wisdom and effectiveness in which you have not only [led] ASEAN but, I remember, the G20 last year with a fantast  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the American Chemical Society that says it publishes research in the intersection of chemistry and chemical engineering and non-nuclear energy and fuels, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 7, 2023, edition (Vol. 37, Issue 17): Editorial: * Energy & Fuels 2023 Excellence in Review Awards Reviews: * MXenes as Li-Ion Battery Electrodes: Progress and Outlook * Ir Strangelove, or How   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity across the Tenth District was stable over the past two months. After falling from high rates of growth during the first half of the year, manufacturing production and sales at service businesses stabilized in July and August. Contacts indicated the recent pickup in growth was not due to increases in demand, so much as a   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: GE Vernova's Gas Power business (NYSE: GE) today celebrated a milestone as its advanced H-Class, heavy-duty gas turbine fleet has accumulated more than two million commercial operating hours across 88 units globally. The fleet is one of the most responsive and flexible in the industry, enabling grid operators to dispatch pow  more

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 9 -- Greenpeace International issued the following statement on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * The UN global stocktake on progress against the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, released today, shows a massive shortfall in climate action, ambition and accountability by governments amidst devastating climate impacts worldwide, and a critical need to correct course. Responding to the report, Kaisa Kosonen, Policy Coordinator, Greenpeace International said: "Our ho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Biden's cancelation of oil leases in Alaska: "He [President Biden] does not have the ability to just wave his hand and disrupt that legislation. This is the existing current law. I think they'll be successful in their lawsuit. It's obviously an unconstitutional, illegal taking."  On sky-high energy prices: "Why does he [President Biden] hate the middle class in America so badly that he wants to saddle   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following agency statement on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * Not for Oil and Gas * * * * Geothermal energy holds great promise for the United States as it is directly underfoot and can be used for electric generation, space heating and energy storage. * Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling pioneered in the oil and gas industry are being employed to assist in unlocking geothermal energy's potential. * Unlike wind and solar po  more

ASHLAND, Kentucky, Sept. 8 -- Kentucky Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Kentucky Power recently awarded a $100,000 grant to the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI). The grant, funded through the Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grant (K-PEGG) program, will enable the purchase of state-of-the-art computer software required to conduct training for eKAMI students. EKami is a high-tech manufacturing school in Paintsville that provides inten  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00012) on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. From November 1, 2020 Through October 31, 2022 ORDER The Commission, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:056, Section 3(4), hereby initiates the two-year review to examine Duke Energy Kentucky Inc.'s (Duke Kentucky) application of its Fuel Adj  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00010) on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Kentucky Utilities Company From November 1, 2020 Through October 31, 2022 ORDER The Commission, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:056, Section 3(4), hereby initiates the two-year review to examine Kentucky Utilities Company's (KU) application of its Fuel Adjustment Cl  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00011) on Sept. 6, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: An Electronic Examination Of The Application Of The Fuel Adjustment Clause Of Louisville Gas & Electric Company From November 1, 2020 Through October 31, 2022 ORDER The Commission, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:056, Section 3(4), hereby initiates the two-year review to examine Louisville Gas & Electric Company's (LG&E) application of its Fu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to support the development of a new riverfront high school campus in downtown Saginaw. The new five-story building and athletic fields will be located at 1741 and 1930 North Niagara Street, and 211 Congress Avenue. Like most urban riverfronts   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding brownfield funding to projects that will create business incubators in Oakland and St. Clair counties. Incubators are places where new companies and new ideas can get off the ground and are crucial engines to economic growth. These two projects are expected to draw a combined $8.6 millio  more

CHIPPENDALE, Australia, Sept. 4 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following statement: * * * The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC) has today urged the Minns government to roll out an energy security plan based on clean energy, as described in the Australian Energy Markey Operator's (AEMO) Electricity Statement of Opportunities, and avoid subsidising Australia's largest coal-fired power station. "AEMO's report shows the reliability standard of 99.998% will be met  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 10-RD-315651) by Region 10 Director Lisa Y. Henderson: * * * WARRIOR MET COAL MINING, LLC, Employer and TONY MORGAN, Petitioner and INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA, Union DECISION AND ORDER DISMISSING PETITION On April 7, 2023, the Petitioner, employee Tony Morgan, filed a petition in the above-stated case seeking an election to decertify International Union, United Mine Work  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following news release: The Director of Region 10 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Lisa Henderson, has ruled in favor of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), blocking a decertification vote at Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama. The UMWA has claimed that the decertification attempt was caused by Warrior Met's unfair labor practices. The Region's decision supports the UMWA's claim. "Henderson bas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued the following news release: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has awarded Alabama more than $10 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding to address unfunded high priority abandoned mine land problems and spur economic growth in Alabama's coal communities. The AMLER Program, funding by Congress annually since fiscal year 20  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: As Prepared for Delivery As the Deputy Secretary mentioned, we are excited to have completed Phase One of our implementation of the IRA's clean energy credits. Our focus in Phase Two will be on boosting American manufacturing to create good-paying jobs and strengthening energy security to remove the chokepoints that hurt our ability to lower costs and meet our economic and climate goals. To this end,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led 29 other senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan urging EPA to finalize strong and broadly applicable fossil fuel-f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: On the margins of the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Bucharest, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced U.S. actions to further the role of new, secure, and safe nuclear technologies in accelerating the clean energy transition. These actions expand on Romania's leadership role in building the first small modular reactor (SMR) in Europe and in converting a former coal plant to advance nuclear  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Converse County, Wyoming, to expand the workforce training lab at Eastern Wyoming College in Douglas. This grant will support construction of a building addition to house new classrooms, administrative   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law has received a $1 million gift from an alumni couple to establish the Desmond and Jean Ruley Kearns Professor of Law, an endowed professorship in natural resources law. Desmond "Des" Kearns, who holds graduate degrees in both law and engineering from UArizona and is a registered professional engineer and member of the State Bar of Arizona, has practi  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Western Resource Advocates issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2023: WRA is excited to welcome back Erin Overturf as our Clean Energy Director. With almost 15 years of experience in energy policy, she is one of the most respected advocates for clean energy in the West and joins us at a critical time in creating a carbon-free future. Erin leads the clean energy team to represent WRA in utility regulatory and air quality proceedings, negotiations, and civil litiga  more