WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNScapv) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release statement: * * * Today, 130 researchers, scientists and academics signed on to a letter urging Chairwoman Stabenow, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Boozman, and Ranking Member Scott to secure funding support for the USDA Climate Hubs by codifying the program into the 2024 Farm Bill. Ranjani Prabhakar, Legislative Director of Healthy Communities at Earthjustice, released the following statement in support of the l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: Kiwifruit and their tangy green flesh are routinely purchased and devoured throughout the year by people across the nation. This is no surprise. Kiwis are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and potassium. The subtropical fruit is also a favorite of many southern U.S. producers since the delicious fruit is traditionally grown in warmer climates. Cali  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 list for the fourth year in a row. This ranking by JUST Capital recognizes America's best corporate citizens, and this is AEP's second year in the top 20. The JUST 100 identifies companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, assessed 937 of the nation's largest publicly trad  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Appalachian Power's Byllesby Hydroelectric facility in Carroll County, Virginia, was selected to receive $2.1 million in Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funds were awarded to 46 facilities across the country as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda aimed at increasing the generation efficiency  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: A new analysis from Appalachian Voices and Appalachian Citizens Law Center finds that the cost of living is significantly higher than black lung benefits payments received by many miners with black lung and their families, illustrating the urgent need for congressional action to update how benefits are calculated and deployed. Incorporating new data from 2023, the report -- Benefits for Coal Miners w  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will trim trees near high voltage transmission lines next week in southwest Michigan using an aerial saw. The work is part of I&M's commitment to providing safe and reliable energy while balancing the importance of trees in our environment. The work is routine maintenance to remove overhanging or encroaching branches that can interfere with   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNScapv) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters and Natural Resources Defense Council led more than 100 groups in sending the below letter to congressional leaders and Members of Congress urging them to reject the inclusion of all anti-environmental poison pill policy riders in FY24 appropriations bills. February 1, 2024 Re: Please reject the inclusion of anti-environmental poison pill riders in FY24 approp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: On February 7, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency announced an updated primary national air quality standard under the Clean Air Act which provides protections for sensitive populations against fine particulate matter, an air pollutant known to harm human health and obscure scenic views across national parks. While the updated standard serves as a win for public health, EP  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) submitted a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as a part of the public comment period on the proposed guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA's) 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The public comment period on the tax credit rules runs for sixty days once it is published in the Federal Register. Blue hydrogen uses natural gas  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 8 -- Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features transmission, management and prevention of diseases transmitted to humans by invertebrate and non-human vertebrates, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2024 edition (Vol. 24, Issue 2): Review: * A Review of the Industrial Importance, Common Bacterial Diseases, and Zoonotic Risks of Freshwater Aquarium Fish Original Research: * Knowledge, Attit  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: Virtual and in-person public comments may be made to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia on February 29 concerning a $37.2 million electricity rate increase proposal affecting 462,000 ratepayers. Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power Co. asked the Commission to approve an update to their environmental compliance surcharge (ECS). They asked that th  more