ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Climate change determines the sign of productivity trends in US forests (DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2311132121) Climate change is reshaping forests differently across the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data. With rising temperatures, escalating droughts, wildfires and disease outbreaks taking a toll on trees, researchers warn that forests across the American West are b  more

FREIBURG, Germany, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems issued the following news release: In 2023, renewables accounted for a record share of 59.7 percent of the net public net electricity generation in Germany. The share of renewables in the load (the electricity mix coming from the socket) was 57.1 percent. This is the result of an analysis presented this week by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. New records were also set for wind and sol  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 16 -- The Journal of Medical Toxicology, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the diagnosis, management and prevention of poisoning and toxicity resulting from medications, chemicals and environmental substances, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2024 edition (Vol. 20, Issue 1): * Women and Authorship in Medical Toxicology: Canaries in the Coal Mine * The Poison Pen: A Primer to Writing Letters to the Editor * Fentanyl Expos  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release: By Valentina Stackl In response to president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, announcing the COP29 Organising Committee, Oil Change International US Campaign Manager Collin Rees, said: "COP29 must make serious progress to achieve a fair, funded transition away from all fossil fuels before it's too late. We must shift away from the business as usual that's threatening lives and wrecking the climate. And yet, Azerba  more

JERUSALEM, Israel, Jan. 16 -- The Bank of Israel issued the following remarks on Jan. 15, 2024, by Governor Amir Yaron at the cabinet meeting on the state budget: * * * Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron delivered remarks at the cabinet meeting on the state budget. The following are the main points of his remarks. * * * We are in the midst of the Swords of Iron war, and the State of Israel is experiencing a complex period. Before everything, I would like to send my wishes for success   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: JUDITH GAP, MT. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) visited a wind farm in Judith Gap, MT, and showed firsthand footage exposing the farce that is wind energy. In the video, you can see stopped wind turbines due to the -30 degree temperature in the state. You can see the video by clicking on the image below: "It's -30 degrees here in MT at the wind farm in Judith Gap this morning, and not a single  more

GUILFORD, England, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: Carbon capture could be even climate friendlier - thanks to a study from the University of Surrey. Using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists adjusted a system based on a real coal-fired power station. The model could capture 16.7% more carbon dioxide (CO2) while using 36.3% less energy from the National Grid. * * * " Usually, carbon capture systems run constantly, at the same rate - regard  more