CANBERRA, Australia, June 20 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Today Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton announced a Coalition government's future nuclear energy plans. Dutton named seven proposed sites for nuclear plants after boldly claiming the plan would cost less than Australia's renewable energy development. While the final cost has not been revealed  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it serves the interdisciplinary community of chemists, engineers, physicists and biologists, published research articles on the following topics in its June 19, 2024, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 24). Here are excerpts: * * * Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and Interfaces: * Rapid and High-Density Antibody Immobilization Using Electropolymerization of Pyrrole for Hi  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- 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 June 18, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 24). Here are excerpts: * * * Viewpoints: * Photonic Solutions for Challenges in Sensing Mini-Reviews: * Overview of Leak-Off Test and Formation Integrity Test: Test Interpretation and Pitfalls * Recent Progress in Solar-Blin  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 20 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Emily Maldonado Before earning diplomas, many Watson College undergraduates need to complete senior capstone projects responding to real-world challenges. Here are just a few of the interesting projects from the 2023-24 academic year, one from each Watson department (except computer science, which doesn't have a capstone requirement). Mechanical Engineering Faculty advisors Associate Professor Pong-Yu "Peter  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 19 -- The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority issued the following news on June 18, 2024: The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today it has awarded $6.6 million in tax credits to projects throughout New Hampshire. The funds will have a significant impact on initiatives that advance local community economic development goals and build capacity within New Hampshire's nonprofit sector. Organizations across the st  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) on June 17, 2024, by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra: * * * National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, Governor Brad Little, and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke (all R-Idaho) today, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning calling out the administration's failure to address widespread opposition of the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. The   more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, June 19 (TNSres) -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news on June 18, 2024: Global electricity demand is set to double by 2050 as the world's reliance on fossil fuels diminishes, according to DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider. Released today, DNV's New Power Systems report finds that the pathway to a decarbonized energy system requires significant gri  more

MUNICH, Germany, June 20 -- DuPont issued the following news release: DuPont and Desun Energy officially launched flexible solar panels featuring DuPont(TM) Tedlar(R) frontsheet today at Intersolar Europe 2024, taking place from June 19-21 at Messe Munich. Desun will be featuring several flexible solar panel samples in its booth at Intersolar Europe 2024 (#B2-151K) along with representatives from the DuPont(TM) Tedlar(R) team. "As a strategic partner of Desun, we're very thrilled to work with   more

LONDON, England, June 20 -- Energy and Environmental Science, a peer-reviewed journal linking all aspects of the chemical, physical and biotechnological sciences relating to energy conversion and storage, alternative fuel technologies and environmental science from the Royal Society of Chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its June 21, 2024, edition (Vol 17, Issue 12): * Deriving multi-metal nanomaterials on metal-organic framework platforms for oxygen electrocatalys  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz today announced over $12 million for job skills training, work readiness, internships, work experience, on-the-job training, and job placement for Minnesotans. This is the funding awarded under the Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program, and will allow organizations to serve an estimated 2,100 Minnesotans. "Anyone who has submitted a job application knows the diffi  more

LONDON, England, June 19 -- 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 June 28, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 24): * Infrared spectroscopy for understanding the structure of Nafion and its associated properties * Recent advances of 2D conductive metal-organic frameworks i  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00413) on June 18, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. For An Adjustment To Rider NM Rates And For Tariff Approval COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND POST-HEARING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO DUKE ENERGY KENTUCKY, INC. Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission an electronic version of t  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Langmuir, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it focuses on the science and application of systems and materials, published research articles on the following topics in its June 18, 2024, edition (Vol. 40, Issue 24): Reviews: * Constructing Single- or Dual-Layer Biomass Composite Energetic Material through Self-Assembly of Biomass Polyphenol Structural Materials * Investigating the Corrosion Resistance of Different SiC Crystal Types: Fro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Arvand Golbazi On May 16, the Maryland Energy Administration announced the launch of the Maryland Solar Access Program, an initiative under the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024. This program is designed to provide substantial incentives for low and moderate-income households to install solar panels, enhancing the state's commitment to equitable renewable energy access. The Maryland Sol  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Metro has a prime piece of real estate on the market in Deanwood, one of DC's oldest and historic neighborhoods. The site includes more than an acre of land adjacent to Metro's Deanwood Station, ideal for joint development with neighborhood-serving retail and new housing steps away from public transit. A Joint Development Solicitation (JDS), announced today, seeks a Req  more

ALBANY, New York, June 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Unither Pharmaceuticals, a French-based pharmaceutical contract and development manufacturing company, will invest $106 million to consolidate, renovate, and update its facility in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County as part of an effort to modernize its New York State operations. The significant investment will support a 43,000 square-foot   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript of a news briefing on June 18, 2024, by Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder: * * * MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: Good to be back in the briefing room after several weeks of travel. Just a few things at the top, and then we'll get right to your questions. On Friday, Secretary Austin concluded a productive trip to Brussels, where he hosted the 23rd session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on June 13,   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, Governor Brad Little, and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke today, sent a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning calling out the administration's failure to address widespread opposition of the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. The BLM's Final Enviro  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 13, 2024, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Bureau of Land Management": * * * The Committee will come to order. This morning, the Committee is convening to conduct oversight over the Bureau of Land Management - also known as the "BLM" - which is situated within the Department of the Interior. I'd like to welcome Directo  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning from a June 13, 2024, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on the priorities and mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM plays an essential role in achieving the environmental, conserva  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, June 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A new era of scientific discovery is ready to begin at the Advanced Photon Source as the first scientific beamline receives photons * * * A new era of science at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) is ready to begin. On June 17, 2024, the facility at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory delivered its first X-ray light beams to a  more

LA JOLLA, California, June 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Story by: Christine Clark It has become axiomatic in Washington that America must get tough on China. This is evident in clean energy, an industry that is critical to the future, where Chinese suppliers are treated as existential threats rather than vital to America's success. This approach will backfire. America is already lagging behind China in important ways. Collaboration and competi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: By Bryan Luhn A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of Houston has revealed a massive energy imbalance on Saturn, shedding new light on planetary science and evolution and challenging existing climate models for the solar system's gas giants. The findings appear in the scientific publication Nature Communications. "This is the first time that a global energy imbalance on a seasonal s  more

MANOA, Hawaii, June 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: A University of Hawaii at Manoa student group was selected as one of 10 small research satellite developers to launch their satellite into space as early as 2025 through NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative. This is the second project led by students in the earth and planetary exploration technology (EPET) certificate program to be granted an opportunity to take their satellite project to the  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 19 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on June 18, 2024: * * * Statement by Steve Clemmer, Energy Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists Maine's updated climate impacts assessment, released today, shows that global warming is posing a growing threat to the state's economy, environment and public health, which indicates that Maine, like all states, must slash global warming emissions as deeply and quickly as possible, acco  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 18, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Rules to Create Good-Paying, High-Quality Clean Energy Jobs - Inflation Reduction Act final rules build on Administration actions to develop a skilled, well-paid workforce to build the clean energy economy and combat the climate crisis Since day one, President Biden has committed to building a clean energy economy that creates good-paying and  more