WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Applied Optics, a peer-reviewed journal from the Optical Society that says it covers research in optical technology, photonics, lasers, information processing, sensing and environmental optics, published research articles on the following topics in its Dec. 1, 2023, edition (Vol. 62, Issue 34): Research Articles: - Fiber Optics, Fiber Sensors, and Optical Communications * MIMO detection using an ALR-CNN in SDM transmission systems * Fiber laser cascaded with an MZ inte  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: A series of decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are devastating the state's rooftop solar industry. Following a December 2022 decision to transition from net metering to a new net billing structure, the CPUC has approved additional rules that make it harder than expected for solar businesses to operate and for Californians to choose solar. Following is a statement from Ab  more

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 2 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0448R City of Colorado Springs El Paso County IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO FOR AUTHORITY TO ABOLISH AND REMOVE THE EXISTING HIGHWAY-RAIL CROSSING AND ASSOCIATED CROSSING WARNING DEVICES AT ROYER STREET AND TRACKS MANAGED BY THE BNSF RAILWAY ON RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: ComEd today joined workforce partners and members of the community in celebrating the first graduating class of the 10-week Power Up Academy, a new career training program launched in partnership with local workforce agency Revolution Workshop to prepare job seekers for entry-level technical related roles to support the clean energy transition in Illinois. With the clean  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 2 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: In an announcement today, the COP28 Presidency with investment giants BlackRock and Brookfield announced to establish a $30 billion fund dedicated to renewable energy in Emerging and Developing Economies. While scaling up investment in renewables is much needed, 350.org raises concerns regarding the acc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its final order in utility giant DTE Electric Company's 2023 rate case. In its order, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate increase of $368 million, a little more than half of DTE's requested $619 million. The Clean Energy Organizations (CEOs) - the Ecology Center, Environmental Law & Policy  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LCVoters), Twitter (https://twitter.com/LCVoters), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lcvoters/). QUOTES OF THE WEEK: "We reach certain inflection points in American history - in history, period, not  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that BETA Technologies, a cutting-edge electric aerospace company whose aircraft will perform critical cargo, military, and medical missions, will partner with Clinton County on a $41 million expansion of its existing facility at Plattsburgh International Airport. The new, upgraded facility will serve as the manufacturing and final assembly hub for   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: * * * Responses from over 100 private equity, venture capital, philanthropic, government, and development finance leaders outlines emerging trends in investments * * * At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28), The Rockefeller Foundation and BCG released an analysis of climate finance trends based on inputs from over 100 private equity, venture capital, philanthropic  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Dec. 1 -- Physical Review Letters, a journal from the American Physical Society that publishes reports of fundamental and interdisciplinary physics research, published research articles on the following topics in its Dec. 1, 2023, edition (Vol. 131, Issue 2): LETTERS: - Quantum Information, Science, and Technology * Fundamental Accuracy-Resolution Trade-Off for Timekeeping Devices * Invertible Map between Bell Nonlocal and Contextuality Scenarios * Experimental Test  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Dec. 2 -- Physics Review Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Physical Society that says it features polymers, chemical, soft matter and biological physics, published research articles on the following topics in its Dec. 1, 2023, edition (Vol. 131, Issue 22): LETTERS: - Quantum Information, Science, and Technology * Fundamental Accuracy-Resolution Trade-Off for Timekeeping Devices * Invertible Map between Bell Nonlocal and Contextuality Scenarios * Exp  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Dec. 1, 2023: * * * Can NATO Supercharge Military Greening? By Paul Cormarie and Scott R. Stephenson The United Nations climate talks, known as COP 28, convene in Dubai November 30 to December 12 amid growing recognition of the world's militaries' contribution to climate change. An expanded NATO's leadership role in limiting emissions and conserving energy could spur progress. While military emissions are l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), a company directly funded and supported by the Chinese Communist Party, continues to pose national security risks to the United States. This past spring, CATL batteries were installed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding the U.S. Department of Defense im  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release: At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2023 Annual Meeting this year, three startups received grants to support the launch of new social enterprises aimed at addressing a major global challenge. The total grant of $75,000* was awarded after a day-long program, the CGI Greenhouse, where 28 entrepreneurs presented their ideas to a panel of judges representing global foundations, and venture capital firms. Th  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 2 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: The University of Melbourne and the Italian Space Agency have announced the successful launch of SpIRIT, a landmark nanosatellite mission supported by the Australian Space Agency. The Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal nanosatellite (SpIRIT for short) lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on 2 December 2023 at 05:19am (AEDT) and has entered a pola  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at U.N. Climate Conference (COP28) Since day one, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have treated climate change as the existential threat of our time. After spearheading the most significant climate action in history   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- Winston and Strawn LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm's lawyers have been elevated to partner. These accomplished lawyers represent eight practice areas and nine offices globally; 50% are diverse, including 31% women, 19% racial/ethnic minorities, and 13% LGBTQ+. The new partners reflect the broad scope of the firm's capabilities and the varied clients and high-growth industries we ser  more