WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding left-wing climate policy: "This week, the United Nations wrapped up its latest conference on climate change. World leaders took private jets to Dubai, and the Biden Administration's Special Climate Envoy, John Kerry, returned triumphant with  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) was interviewed for a two-article special report on hate crimes in New Jersey, and he was also interviewed for a segment on the increase of hate crimes in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war. * * * From a jumble of statistics, a dramatic rise in hate and bigotry in NJ (https://www.app.com/story/news/investiga  more

MOFFAT, Colorado, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Today, Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two new Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will diversify local economies and create new jobs in Moffat County and Oak Creek through the development of hydropower and expanded   more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 14 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news release: The COP28 United Nations climate summit, which concluded today in Dubai, revealed a stark contrast between what people power, science, and justice demand and what big polluters are willing to accept, according to experts from the Center for International Environmental Law, despite attempts by many leaders to portray it as a success. COP28 was unquestionably a fossil fuel CO  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 14 -- WWF-Canada issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * In a significant moment for global climate action, countries at the COP28 UN climate summit have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels but fail to commit to a full phase out. WWF-Canada representatives attended the summit, to advocate for increased support for Indigenous-led nature-based climate solutions that will help Canada close the gap between our climate ambitions and actions.  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release: * * * * EIB unveils dedicated package of counter-guarantees to improve access to finance for wind power sector * Board of Directors also approves financing for energy, transport, business and urban development The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved a Euros5 billion tailored initiative to support wind energy equipment manufacturing companies. The financin  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 14 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: At the end of the COP28 UN Climate Conference in Dubai, European Union negotiators succeeded, with partners from around the world, to keep alive the possibility of delivering on the commitment in the Paris Agreement to limit global average temperature increase to 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels. With a particular focus on the energy sector in the talks, Parties agreed to accelerate the tra  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis on Dec. 14, 2023, by Senior Manager Nicholas Haltom and senior research analyst Stephanie Norris: * * * Throughout our region, small towns and rural communities are continually working to improve outcomes for their residents. And we can learn a lot from how different communities, and the organizations within them, are gaining positive traction. What are their ingredients for succe  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 14 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * As COP28 runs over time, the 5th version of the Global Stocktake text was released early morning, as countries now gather in plenary, 350.org responds. Andreas Sieber, Associate Director of Global Policy and Campaigns at 350.org says: "This new text is a step forward, though the bar was se  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Today, in an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), outlined how the Biden administration has allowed China to manipulate international climate agreements to gain an unfair economic edge. Read the full op-ed here (h  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: Indian Railways can better utilise its resources and serve the Indian economy more effectively if policymakers focus on accelerating renewable energy generation rather than expanding coal freight by rail, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds. The report analyses various forecasts by different agencies of the Indian   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it publishes data obtained from quantum chemistry, molecular simulation and molecular mechanics calculations as well as reviews of experimental techniques, published research articles on the following topics in its Dec. 14, 2023, edition (Vol. 68, Issue 12): Thermophysical and Thermochemical Properties: * Densities and Viscosities of Cannabis Extracts and Distillates, an  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 14 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: This afternoon, lawmakers and advocates for miners with black lung called on Congress to pass major legislation during a virtual press conference. Leaders from the National Black Lung Association, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center and Appalachian Voices were joined by U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), who announced the introduction of the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2023, which wou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2023: Twenty-five influential films have been selected for the 2023 Library of Congress National Film Registry, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today. The films are selected each year for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage. The newest selections include a diverse group of films, filmmakers and Hollywood landmarks exploring the drama of history,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The United Nations annual climate summit, COP28, concluded in Dubai with an historic deal to move away from fossil fuels, possibly signaling the end of the oil age. This is the first time the climate summit has agreed to transition away from fossil fuels, but the language of the agreement falls short of requiring the world to phase-out oil, coal and gas. If you would like more context on this matter, please consider  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to award a $350 million Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program grant to Minnkota Power Cooperative for its proposed carbon capture project at the Milton R. Young Station near Center. The major DOE grant comes after the North Dakota Industrial Commission, chaired by Burgum, approved a $150 million loan i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- Oxfam America issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * In response to the outcome of COP28, Oxfam International's Climate Change Policy Lead Nafkote Dabi said: "Everyone fighting against the global climate crisis has little to celebrate from this disappointing COP28. Its final outcome is grossly inadequate. Oil, coal and gas won again, but they had to struggle harder to do so and their era is nearing its end. "COP28 was doubly disappointing bec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $350 million for the development of Project Tundra, one of the world's largest carbon capture projects located near Center, North Dakota. These funds will be distributed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program, which supports the development of community-informed integrated carbon capture  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on Nov. 30, 2023, entitled "Opportunities and Challenges Associated With Advanced Nuclear Reactor Commercialization": * * * The committee will come to order. Today we will be discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with advanced nuclear energy commercialization. But before we do, I would be remiss if I did no  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14 -- SolarPower Europe issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * On 13 December, the COP28 climate summit approved an unprecedented deal to transition away from fossil fuels for the first time. Mate Heisz, Director of Global Affairs at SolarPower Europe (he/him) said: "What a momentous day. World leaders have committed to tripling our renewable energy capacity by 2030 and acknowledged that renewable energy will be crucial to tackling the climate crisis.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and other West Virginia stakeholders applaud Boston Metal's receipt of a $50 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants Program. This new facility will manufacture ultrapure chromium metal and high-temperature alloys whi  more

READING, England, Dec. 13 -- The University of Reading issued the following news: Professor Chris Hilson, Director of the Centre for Climate and Justice at the University of Reading, comments on the climate deal agreed at COP28. He said: "Language matters. So a transition away from fossil fuels is not a phasing out. But actions speak louder than words. What is really important now is that governments around the world take immediate policy action to implement a transition away from coal, oil a  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice today held an event (https://www.youtube.com/live/xJdaGqzFhnU?si=lFwczdbVD5D8rZME&t=85) to cut the ribbon and celebrate the grand opening of an approximately three-mile stretch of the King Coal Highway spanning from Airport Road to John Nash Boulevard near Bluefield. The approximately $68 million project, the first section of the King Coal Highway to be f  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 14 -- The West Virginia Coal Association issued the following agency statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * In a November 29 column, MetroNews Talkline Host Hoppy Kercheval highlights new research that shows that "the idea that a laid off roof bolter can get a new job making solar panels or installing wind turbines is largely an unfulfilled promise". He's referring to the promises made by the Biden Administration, liberal leaders, and environmental extremists that w  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 14 -- The World Meteorological Organization issued the following news release: The United Nations Climate Change conference, COP28, has concluded with a historic agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable energy and increase climate finance for the most vulnerable. It aims to keep alive the goal of the Paris Agreement to try to limit long-term global average near-surface temperature to 1.5 C above the pre-industrial era. The agreement - whilst le  more