WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 6). Here are excerpts: Mini-Reviews: * Electrification of Selective Catalytic Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogenation and Dehydrogenation Reactions Reviews: * Strategy and Technical Progress of Recycling of Spent Vana  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 14 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release: National environment group the Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed today's introduction of legislation to state parliament to cut Queensland's emissions by 75% by 2035. "Given Queensland's summer of extreme weather, this is a very timely piece of legislation," said ACF's climate and energy program manager Gavan McFadzean in response to the tabling of the Clean Economy Jobs Bil  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 14 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release: * * * * Safer and faster train connections, more green energy for households and businesses and support for small and mid-sized companies are some of the main results expected from EIB Group investment in Czechia in 2023. * The biggest loan ever provided by the EU bank in the country -- almost Euros1 billion (CZK 24 billion) -- is backing the modernisation of strategically important railway infrastru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Earthworks issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, the fossil fuel industry and Republicans in Congress are attempting to move H.R. 7176 to the House floor for a vote. The hearing comes on the heels of the Biden Administration's decision to pause reviewing new applications for LNG terminals, which will have no impact on the country's current export ability or existing commitments despite the energy industry's claims. "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: PEORIA - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) today announced that he nominated 19 remarkable young men and women from central and northern Illinois to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. This is the first step to future evaluation and consideration for a potential appointment to one of our service academies. LaHood released the following statement co  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News About 10 percent of human-made mercury emissions into the atmosphere each year are the result of global deforestation, according to a new MIT study. The world's vegetation, from the Amazon rainforest to the savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, acts as a sink   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 14 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: Four new fast chargers for electric vehicles are now available at a Mirabito convenience store in Richmondville, 50 miles west of Albany in Schoharie County, through a collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Conveniently located on Route 7, just off I-88, the site is New York State's second location funded by the U.S. Federa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Progressive Policy Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The Biden administration's recent decision to pause expansion of LNG export terminals has created uncertainty among producers and consumers of U.S. natural gas, including America's allies abroad. Today, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released a memo to the White House (https://www.progressivepolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PPI-White-House-Memo-on-LNG-Permit-Pause-1.pdf) prop  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia projects will receive a total of $3,741,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 allocations through the U.S. Department of the Interior, made possible by Chairman Manchin's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Nearly 14,000 laws and regulations prevent or restrict formerly incarcerated people from being able to work in the energy sector Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 13, 2024) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, sent a letter today to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm urging the Department o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The senators wrote: "Gas certification companies currently operate in a Wild West environment." Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 12, 2024) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warre  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming's economy is growing and its future is bright, Governor Mark Gordon said in his 2024 State of the State speech. He highlighted that Wyoming's GDP is the highest in history and unemployment is as low as it has been since 2008. He did note that the state must continue its efforts to grow its workforce and maintain its position as a leader in energy innovation. "Wyoming is open for business, cons  more