LONDON, England, Oct. 17 -- Analytical Methods, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features an early applications of new analytical methods with clear societal impact, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 21, 2023, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 39): * Component analysis of fat, oil and grease in wastewater: challenges and opportunities * A spectIR-fluidic reactor for monitoring fast chemical reaction kinetics with on-chip attenuated to  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Jared Eastman, ERDC Public Affairs Researchers with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are experimenting on the phytostabilization potential and biomonitoring of heavy metals, specifically selenium and arsenic that come from contaminated soil and groundwater at coal combustion residuals (CCRs) storage sites. The burning of coal produ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding up to $925 million to develop a hydrogen hub spanning four Appalachian states including Pennsylvania. "The ARCH2 hydrogen hub is an incredible regional opportunity to put Appalachia at the forefront of the 21st century economy," said Senator Casey. "Southwestern Pennsylvania has a long, proud his  more

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 17 -- Colorado State Reps. Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo and Matthew Martinez, D-Alamosa, issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * Representatives Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo and Matthew Martinez, D-Alamosa today released the following statement following a train derailment outside Pueblo: "We're deeply saddened and concerned by the derailment in northern Pueblo County of a large coal train, and we mourn the semi-truck driver who was killed during the incident. "We are  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12510) on U.S.-China science and technology cooperation agreement on Oct. 16, 2023, by Karen M. Sutter, Asian trade and finance specialist, and John F. Sargent Jr., science and technology policy specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement On January 31, 1979, weeks after the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Oct. 17 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Late last week, conservation groups filed a complaint with state and federal agencies against Signal Peak Energy, operator of the Bull Mountains Coal Mine north of Billings. The complaint cites evidence of the mine causing unreclaimed subsidence cracks (photos for media use) that have damaged lands in and adjacent to Signal Peak's permit area. Signal Peak is failing to comply with permit requirements   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 17 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: From our homes to our businesses to our workplaces, electricity powers our lives and our economy. Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit. The private sector is increasingly prioritizing access to clean electricity to stay competitive and to seize new economic opportunities, including in th  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Late last week, conservation groups filed a complaint with state and federal agencies against Signal Peak Energy, operator of the Bull Mountains Coal Mine north of Billings. The complaint cites evidence of the mine causing unreclaimed subsidence cracks that have damaged lands in and adjacent to Signal Peak's permit area. Signal Peak is failing to comply with permit requirements to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at the National Italian American Foundation's 48th anniversary gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel: * * * THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I'm Jill Biden's husband. (Applause.) You know, I may be Irish, but I'm not stupid. (Laughter.) I married Dominic Giacoppa's granddaughter. And I want to tell you something. The -- I grew up in a neighborhood -- I -- when everything -- coal died in Scranton -- when my dad moved us down to   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- President Biden issued the following remarks during his visit at the Tioga Marine Terminal about creating good-paying union jobs, investing in America and building the clean energy future: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. It's good to be almost home. Hey, guys, I live in Delaware. Okay? (Laughter.) And, by the way, I'm a big Pennsylvania guy, but you have an advantage in Philly. One, I married a Philly girl. Two, you're between Scranton and Wilm  more