WASHINGTON, April 17 -- 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 April 16, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 15): Reviews: * Comprehensive Review on Downconversion/Downshifting Silicate-Based Phosphors for Solar Cell Applications * An Overview on Flavor Extraction, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Significance, and Production of Herbal   more

SANTA CLARA, California, April 17 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announces that it is the recipient of two 2023 Sustainability Scientists' Choice awards -- Sustainable Supplier of the Year and Sustainable Product of the Year. These awards recognize Agilent as a leader in the area of sustainability. The award for Sustainable Supplier of the Year  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New research uses model to study decarbonization scenarios across the U.S. economy * * * While the world would love to have a quick fix, there is no one specific pathway to stop or slow the rate of climate change. Scientists are developing multiple strategies to reduce carbon emissions in, and remove them from, the atmosphere -- processes known collect  more

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its April 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 15): * Rejuvenating manganese-based rechargeable batteries: fundamentals, status and promise * Enhanced thermal management in electronic devices through control  more

MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined PennEnvironment and religious leaders at St. Paul's Episcopal Church today in Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County to tour the rooftop solar panels that the church installed. Houses of worship across Pennsylvania and the nation are increasingly powered by the sun, thanks in part to new federal clean energy tax credits from the  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $673,280 in Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants to 26 startups statewide; 16 of these grantees are led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women, persons with disabilities or are startups located in Greater Minnesota. Launch Minnesota is a statewide  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Survey: Perceptions of Large-Scale Solar Project Neighbors: Results From a National Survey Among residents living within 3 miles of large-scale solar energy developments, positive attitudes about the projects outnumbered negative attitudes by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, according to a new survey of nearly 1,000 large-scale solar neighbors across the United States. The nationally representative survey, led by Be  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL expertise in high-performance computing has significantly cut the cost and research time needed to design high-strength alloys for low-carbon energy production and has been used as a valuable tool to advance the performance of solid oxide fuel cells and water sorption materials for clean energy technologies. To reduce emissions, power plants that   more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, April 17 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: The Bayou Region Incubator received $3,500 in support from D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, LLC, a leading energy company that develops, owns and operates utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects throughout the United States. With this donation, DESRI is sponsoring a QuickBooks training portal that includes lifetime access for the BRI and several membership vouchers for BRI entrepreneurs  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release: Next week, the global offshore wind industry will convene in New Orleans for the International Partnering Forum (IPF), the largest offshore wind conference in the Americas. Hosted by Oceantic Network April 22-25 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, IPF will convene key decision makers, stakeholders, and companies to discuss the future of offshore wind   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is honoring 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state with 2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. "This year's Environmental Excellence honorees showcase the innovative ways we can protect our environment and shape a more sustainable future her  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) announced bicameral legislation to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park. The lawmakers also urged President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the monument. Padilla and Ruiz also attended a press conference this mor  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) announced bicameral legislation to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park. The lawmakers also urged President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the monument. Padilla and Ruiz also attended a press conference this morni  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The White House issued the following remarks on April 16, 2024, by John Podesta, senior advisor to the president for clean energy innovation and implementation at the Columbia Global Energy Summit: * * * Thanks so much, Jason. It's great to be with all of you today. I want to commend the Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy for everything you do to advance the policy conversation on the most pressing global climate and clean energy issues. We're coming together at a m  more

CRANFIELD, England, April 17 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: Cranfield University has announced six successful applicants to its Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL) Technology Accelerator Fund. The programme, now in its second year, supports technical and prototype developments of innovative technologies that will help address climate change challenges. The funding is made possible as a result of a donation from Green Future Investments Ltd, an organisation establis  more

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Even though solar home systems are becoming cheaper and easier to access, barriers to their adoption persist among remote communities in developing countries, where solar panels can promote health and education, according to a new study of two rural villages in Ethiopia. Affordable but uncertified and substandard solar panels, coupled with minimal government involvement in the rural energy-transition process, are among  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 17 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve the request by Georgia Power to amend its 2022 resource plan and build new fossil gas and oil generators to increase energy capacity. Today's decision follows a settlement reached March 27 between the Georgia PSC staff and Georgia Power that did little to protect ratepayers and even less to advance   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved Georgia Power's off-cycle request to burn more fossil fuels for energy as they seek to attract more large-load customers, including data centers, potentially exposing residential and small business customers to greater air pollution and bill hikes. The approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) authorizes Georgia Power   more

LONDON, England, April 17 -- Sustainable Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features the development of sustainable energy technologies, published research articles on the following topics in its April 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 8): * Multinuclear systems for photo-induced production of green fuels: an overview of homogeneous catalysts based on transition metals * Polymer coating assisted shaping of metal-organic framework particles  more

HANOI, Vietnam, April 17 -- The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam issued following news release on April 16, 2024: The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Limited (SC), one of the leading financial institutions with a strong commitment to green financing and promoting the deployment of advanced clean energy in Vietnam. USAID Mission Direct  more