WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, issued the following news release: "President Biden: End The Gas Boom and Stop CP2," Greenpeace USA demanded through a series of projections (https://twitter.com/greenpeaceusa/status/1735325189435424784) across the National Mall and Washington, DC. Images of methane flares and testimonies from frontline activists appeared on buildings across  more

TUNIS, Tunisia, Dec. 15 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a carbon border tax by the European Union could push Africa back into exporting raw commodities and undermine its industrialisation gains. The European Union recently launched the initial phase of a Europe-wide carbon tax on imported goods as part of its climate cha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- America's Power issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its "Long-Term Reliability Assessment," which discusses risks facing the nation's electricity supply. The assessment looks at the electricity supply over the next 10 years. America's Power issued the following statement from Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO. "We commend NERC for its work to maintain a reliable supply of electri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following news release: In less than a decade, the United States has become the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world, establishing America as a cornerstone of global energy security and driving local economic development. Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) released new analysis from Rystad Energy showing that despite recent   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 15 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * In response to the news the Queensland government has refused the Clive Palmer-owned Waratah Coal's application for a new coal-fired power station at Barcaldine, the Australian Conservation Foundation's climate and energy program manager Gavan McFadzean said: "We commend the Queensland government for this decision and congratulate the community that has campaigned to   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 15 -- The Australian Energy Council issued the following news: The latest assessment of our energy system points to the urgency of getting sufficient firming capacity in place to back up the transformational injection of renewables into our grid, according to the peak body for energy retailers and generators, the Australian Energy Council. The Australian Energy Council's Chief Executive, Sarah McNamara, said the Australian Energy Market Operator's latest draft Integr  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 16 -- Australian Energy Producers (formerly the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association) issued the following news release: Australia's gas industry has fulfilled its commitment to the domestic market as the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) again warns governments of the need for new gas supply to avoid east coast shortfalls in coming years. Australian Energy Producers today said the ACCC's Gas Inquiry December 2023 Interim Repor  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 15 -- Australian Energy Producers (formerly the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association) issued the following news release: Victoria's extension of its Gas Substitution Roadmap will load more demand on to the state's fragile coal-based electricity system - risking blackouts and driving up energy prices for little climate benefit. Australian Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch said Victoria continued to ignore the fundamentals of the  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 15 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: The BFI has received a grant for 'Audit to Access' from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The major two year project (which officially began earlier this month) provides the funding needed to undertake an audit of un- accessioned paper collections connected to film and screen heritage, preserved at the BFI National Archive Conservation Centre. Made possible by National Lottery players, 'Audit to Access'   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 15 -- CARE issued the following news release: COP28 secured historic agreements on fossil fuel transition and the Loss and Damage Fund. However, developing countries have been let down by the lack of support for adaptation. Sven Harmeling, Global Policy Lead, CARE Climate Justice Centre, said: "COP28 has signalled that the fossil fuel era is coming to an end. While we are disappointed the agreement doesn't go further, the fossil fuel industry is now on the ropes. Ope  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: The Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund released an environmental scorecard today evaluating six presidential candidates seeking to defeat President Biden in 2024. The candidates were judged using 10 criteria related to the climate crisis, fossil fuel development on public lands, clean air, clean water and endangered species. Based on his past record, campaign prom  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 15 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: The "For the Generations to Fulfill the Dream" sculpture by local artist Alisha Lewis was incorporated as the ninth installation on FAMU Way as part of the History and Culture Trail. This innovative project is the vision of area residents and stakeholders brought to life by the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA), the City of Tallahassee and the Leon County Government. The History and Culture Trail i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act alongside Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and cosponsors Reps. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Dan Kildee (MI-08), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07). The bill will make it easier for survivors of miners who died of pneumoconiosis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Earthworks issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * Background: The 28th Conference of Parties, or COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates closed Wednesday, December 13th, with an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. The commitment fell short of demands of the full, fast, fair, funded phase out of all oil, gas and coal. However, it marks the first time the nearly 200 nation-state signers of the Paris Agreement have officially acknowledged that foss  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- EcoWatch posted the following news on Dec. 13, 2023: By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes On Wednesday, delegates from nearly 200 nations at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai released the final draft of a global agreement that solidifies the transition away from fossil fuels in order to avoid the most damaging effects of climate change. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal marked an important point in time: the end of the post-indust  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rules for monitoring and verifying that sequestered carbon dioxide stays underground fail to ensure safe and long-term carbon storage, according to a new report (https://environmentalintegrity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EIP_Report_CarbonCapture12.14.23.pdf) by the Environmental Integrity Project. Federal regulations require companies seeking bill  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 15 -- Environmental Science and Pollution Research, a peer-reviewed journal from the European Chemical Society that says it serves the international community in environmental science and related subjects with emphasis on chemical compounds, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2023 edition (Vol. 30, Issue 58): * The effect of financial development on environmental quality: a developing country evidence * Perspectives on human movement co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Manhattan Institute senior fellow Mark P. Mills involving a hearing on Nov. 29, 2023, entitled "America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader at Reducing Emissions": * * * Good morning. Thank you Chair Johnson and Ranking Member Tonko for the opportunity to testify. Permit me to begin by contrasting rhetoric with reality. The phrase  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Mark W. Menezes, president and CEO of the U.S. Energy Association, involving a hearing on Nov. 29, 2023, entitled "America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader at Reducing Emissions": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Tonko, and members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to testify before you toda  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following written testimony by Karl Hausker, a senior fellow at the World Resources Institute, involving a hearing on Nov. 29, 2023, entitled "America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader at Reducing Emissions": * * * Summary 1. Climate change impacts are happening now, inflicting severe economic and environmental damage. Nations need to move aggressivel  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Indian authorities should conduct thorough and impartial investigations into allegations that government agents were involved in assassination plots against Sikh separatists in the United States and Canada, Human Rights Watch said today. The Indian government has already been linked to online disinformation campaigns against academics and activists living abroad. The Indian government's systemic failures to prosecute se  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: The Australian government's Capacity Investment Scheme is set to play a key role in helping achieve 82% renewables by 2030 and ensuring coal-fired power plants such as Eraring can close on schedule. IEEFA worked with ITP Renewables' openCEM energy market modelling tool to analyse the requirements for new renewable generation capacity, system reliabi  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 15 -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: "AEMO's draft Integrated System Plan demonstrates a total abrogation of its core responsibility to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy. It makes clear that CEO Daniel Westerman is no longer fit to lead the organisation and must be sacked," said Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. Released today, the Australian Energy Mar  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release: A recent Freedom of Information Act request revealed that Chubb, Liberty Mutual, and Sompo are the insurers behind the Rio Grande LNG project, a proposed methane gas export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast that would annually emit the equivalent to 44 coal plants. This revelation questions their ability to protect the climate and their business model. Environmental groups say that Chubb's climate commit  more

PARIS, France, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The International Energy Agency issued the following news release: * * * Latest IEA market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to drive a steeper decline towards meeting international climate goals * * * After reaching an all-time high this year, global coal demand is expected to decline to 2026, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) annual coal market report - the  more

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Dec. 15 -- The International Institute for Sustainable Development issued the following news release: The development of major gas deposits off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa could fail to boost the country's economy as predicted, with future demand from European markets far from guaranteed, new research reveals. Mozambique's liquified natural gas (LNG) deposits were heralded in 2010 as a certain route to economic prosperity for the country--one of the world's  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Announces New Socially Responsible Investment Commitments * * * Divestment is the latest step in a sustainable investment strategy that has already slashed the McGill Investment Pool's listed equity portfolio carbon footprint by 49% since 2019. McGill University will divest from all direct holdings in fossil-fuel companies listed in the Carbon Underground 200 (CU200) for implementation in 2024 a  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 15 -- Monash University issued the following news: The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) drew to a close today with landmark progress in the areas of energy and loss and damage. Over the past couple of weeks, delegates from close to 200 nations came together to deliberate, negotiate and forge critical agreements aimed at addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Throughout COP  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $995,339 in awards through READY Nonprofits, one of four tailored tracks under ARC's capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia. Funds will help 40 nonprofits from 11 Appalachian states build internal operating capacity, enabling them to solve pressing issues and create opportunities in their communities. Today's award pac  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: Commenting on the outcome of negotiations at UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, Andrew Deutz - Managing Director for Global Policy and Conservation Finance at The Nature Conservancy - said: "In the lead-up to this year's UN climate negotiations in Dubai, we spoke about the critical importance of tangible action and commitments taking precedent over political rhetoric. Up until the eleventh hour  more

CHIPPENDALE, Australia, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release: For nearly a year, the NSW EPA has refused to publicly release two reports that would reveal options to slash toxic coal pollution from Vales Point Power Station despite community members calling for greater transparency. On behalf of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, lawyers from Environmental Justice Australia have lodged an application with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tr  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 15 -- The Nuclear Industry Association issued the following news release: The Nuclear Industry Association's Chief Executive has written to Scotland's Energy Secretary, Neil Gray MSP, highlighting the 'factually inaccurate' assertions he recently made about nuclear power and its contribution to the power mix in Scotland. In the letter, Tom Greatrex, responds to claims made by Mr Gray in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament that nuclear power is 'not safe', is 'expensive  more

OXFORD, England, Dec. 15 -- Oxfam International 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. 15 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024: "As a Navy veteran, I understand how vital it is that our military has the resources it needs to deter our adversaries and protect our nation. This year's defense bill includes many significant conserv  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced he has helped secure $350 million in federal funding for Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project on a traditional coal-fired power plant. Project Tundra is led by Minnkota Power Cooperative and partners TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kiewit. Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * Today the Biden Administration filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with proposed guidance on how companies can utilize the clean energy tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act, also known as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or Section 45X. The notice kicks off a 60-day comment period with a hearing scheduled for February 22, 2024. The 45X tax credit incentivizes U.S. m  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 15 -- SolarPower Europe issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023: * * * Overnight, EU policymakers reached an agreement on the revision of the Electricity Market Design. SolarPower Europe issued the following statement. Naomi Chevillard, Head of Regulatory Affairs at SolarPower Europe (she/her) said: "We now have clear path forward for long-term investments into renewables. We are relieved to see an end to the current implementation of market caps, which has be  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments. BOARD APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY CHARITABLE GAMING BOARD Mark Biladeau of Ashburn, Regional Sales Manager, Atlantic Bingo Supply, LLC COMMERCE AND TRADE COAL SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION FUND ADVISORY BOARD Barbara Altizer of Lebanon, Executive Director, Education & Outreach, Metallurgic  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * * The world needs up to $3.5 trillion of additional investments each year to reach net-zero and restore nature * Combined funding from business, government and philanthropic sectors is falling short, with 6% of 2025 investment needs met so far, and only 2% of philanthropic giving directed towards climate mitigation * New report includes case studies on where these sectors have partnered  more