WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses Brunswick, Maine, July 26, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced from the Brunswick Farmers Market today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for Americ  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program--the largest single environmental justice investment in history--delivered by President Biden's Investing in America agenda * * * BOSTON (JULY 25, 2024)-- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Springfield, and its partner Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, were s  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Climate Justice Alliance issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: This week, Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso proposed the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, the latest resurrection of the dirty deal that sacrifices our communities and planet in the interest of the fossil fuel industry. This dirty deal "accelerates leasing and permitting decisions for all types of energy projects on federal lands," will fast track LNG projects, and clear the way f  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Brooklyn, OH Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, EPA Region 5 Chief of Staff Alfred Saucedo and other officials at the Brooklyn Solar Farm to announce $129,396,997 in federal funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, lower energy costs and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio. EVENT VIDEO(link is external) EVE  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced the membership of its 2024-2025 Advisory and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committees yesterday in an open meeting. The EXIM Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the membership of both mandated committees. Peter Harrell, former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Internatio  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Russ Nelson In a new study published in the The Astrophysical Journal, a researcher from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, explores critical aspects of a phenomenon called kinetic Alfven waves (KAWs) to provide fresh insights into an age-old heliophysics mystery. Syed Ayaz, a graduate research assistant at the UAH Center for Space Plasma and   more

ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Draft Code Language Includes Changes to Improve Coordination and Emergency Preparedness Will Advance Safe and Reliable Growth of Battery Storage Capacity, a Critical Component to the Clean Energy Transition Working Group Was Created To Enhance Safety Standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced updates to the New York Fire Code that contains draft  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on July 26, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Awards 42 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants to Maine farms and small businesses * * * Brunswick, MAINE - Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $4.3 million in grants and loans to help 42 Maine farms and small businesses lower their energy costs through clea  more

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 26 -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release: Dr. Stephanie Glenn, HARC's Vice President of Research - Water, was recently interviewed by Community Impact - The Woodlands on the legacy of George Mitchell - businessman, philanthropist, and founder of The Woodlands and HARC. The article included insights from area experts to discuss George Mitchell's vision and intentionally sustainable design of The Woodlands over fifty years ago. Dr. Glenn  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 27 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart represented Clearway Energy Group (Clearway), a leading integrated clean energy company with the 5th largest renewable operating fleet in the US, in the negotiation of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements with D.H. Blattner & Sons, LLC for two major energy projects in Fresno and San Bernardino counties in California. The 200 MW Luna Valley Solar Project is in Fresno County  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on July 23, 2024, by Mutya Yustika entitled "Unlocking Indonesia's renewable energy investment potential." Here is the executive summary: * * * Indonesia, the most populous Southeast Asian country, with its abundant solar, wind, and natural resources, possesses significant potential for renewable energy development. However, it is struggling to make meaningful progress and  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following commentary on July 25, 2024: * * * Catalyzing American Innovation in Climate Resilience By Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor; Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality Across the country, Americans are already experiencing the devastating and disruptive effects of climate change--inc  more

BRISTOL, England, July 27 -- Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, a peer-reviewed journal, published research articles on the following topics in its July 2024 edition (Vol. 24, No. 7): Research Papers: * Can near-to-mid Infrared Spectral Energy Distribution Quantitatively Trace Protoplanetary Disk Evolution? * Toward a Direct Measurement of the Cosmic Acceleration: The Pilot Observation of HI 21 cm Absorption Line at FAST * Mid-infrared Period-Luminosity Relations of Gaia DR3 Long Period  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: The Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act provides a total of $73.735 billion in discretionary funding--$5.2 billion more than fiscal year 2024. The bill invests in a wide range of critical programs that affect the lives of every American. The bill provides $38.426 billion, $906 million more than fisca  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure webs  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, VT U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, today celebrated the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of more than $1.12 million to Vermont for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. The funding comes from USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and will help Vermont's rural communi  more