LONDON, England, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: By Hayley Dunning and Maxine Myers Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From new treatment targets for balance problems, to space weather missions, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial. Space weather mission Imperial researchers will be building kit for a new space mission to understand a component of the solar wind and how it interacts with the Earth to cre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Ninth round of funding will enhance safety and efficiency at airports thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $566.4 million via 296 grants in 47 states to modernize airports as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $566.4 million via 296 grants in 47 states to modernize airports as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvement  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Looking Back at Minnesota's Energy Policy Written by Sarah Montalbano Since last week, Minnesota's state policy has been under enhanced scrutiny. It's worth reviewing now what Minnesota's disastrous energy polic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12710) on Aug. 12, 2024, by energy policy specialists Martin C. Offutt and Corrie E. Clark. Here are excerpts: * * * DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2025 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development. Other activit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: On Monday, August 12, 2024, Congressman Salud Carbajal joined Leah Stokes from Rewiring America, Rincon Plumbing, Community Environmental Council (CEC), and Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) to celebrate the clean electric upgrades at the home of Santa Barbara residents Tal and Lisa Avitzur made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The event celebrated the Avitzurs' commitment to h  more

PULLMAN, Washington, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The smaller carbon footprint, or wheel print, of automatic delivery robots can encourage consumers to use them when ordering food, according to a Washington State University study. The suitcase-sized, self-driving electric vehicles are much greener than many traditional food delivery methods because they have low, or even zero, carbon emissions. In this study, participants who had more envir  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 14 -- San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Spring 2024 graduation numbers highlight trends, diversity and popular majors for international students * * * By Mike Freeman As Seba Alkandari strolled around campus a few days before flying home to Kuwait, she took stock of her academic journey at San Diego State University. It's been her home, on and off, for the past five years, the place where she soaked up surfing classes, overcame doubts a  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * Expansion Projects Starting at Watertown International Airport and Adirondack Regional Airport Will Facilitate Tourism and Economic Development Work Continues on Terminal Expansion and Other Improvements at Ogdensburg International Airport Projects Funded Through Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that says it mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change, issued the following news release: The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act two years ago this week was a major moment for people of faith nationwide. Congregations of all faiths now had access to clean energy tax incentives through a program called Direct Pay. Before the IRA, only homeowners and commercial entities with some   more

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- 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 Aug. 28, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 32). Here are excerpts: * * * Review Article * Progress and perspectives on electrocatalytic transmembrane hydrogenation * Flexible electrode materials for eme  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00197) on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST 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 the following information. The information requested is d  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00105) on Aug. 13, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Pike County Solar Project, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 100 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Pike County, Kentucky SITING BOARD STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO PIKE COUNTY SOLAR PROJECT, LLC Pike County Solar Project, LLC (Pike County Solar), pursuant t  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Prioritizing renewable generation and storage technologies within a cohesive policy framework is critical for global competitiveness and carbon neutrality by 2050 * * * A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) suggests that delayed renewable energy deployment in South Korea could hinder its rapidly growing semiconduct  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is the only school district in Florida set to receive a $15 million 2024 Renew America's School Prize and grant from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE). The grant aims to make building upgrades that decrease energy costs and improve indoor air quality in aging schools. "We want this project to showcase what is possible among all schools in Miami-Dade County P  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: New federal data shows that wind and solar energy due to coal plant retirements and the growth of renewable energy generated more power this year so far than coal. The US is on track for wind and solar to outpace coal for the entire calendar year of 2024, including the hot summer months (when coal generation usually picks up). Since its founding in 2009, the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign has  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: By Jordan Howse North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $4.2 million for six years from the Division of Materials Research (DMR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund an interdisciplinary program aimed to enhance diversity in materials research. The Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program at  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSres) -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: NASA's Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of the lab's onboard tools the first time ultra-cold atoms have been employed to detect changes in the surrounding environment in spa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE--U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) celebrates historic investments in New Mexico on the second anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act. "Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's CHIPS and Science Act, the technology and innovation sectors are thriving in New Mexico," said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01). "I was proud to vote in support of this historic piece of legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2024, by President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper: * * * Last night, President Biden issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Sola  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release: The U.S. aluminum industry is a critical component of the nation's economic and national security infrastructure. Aluminum is an essential material used in a wide range of applications, from defense and aerospace to automotive and renewable energy technologies. As the U.S. transitions to greener energy sources, aluminum's role in the production of electric vehicles, solar panel  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York University Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: * * * The NYU Tandon School of Engineering climate-focused incubator will announce two winners, including the first ever climate adaptation focused prize. * * * NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Urban Future Lab (UFL) has selected nine startup companies from 317 applications to compete for its two flagship awards at this year's Urban Future Summit in October. The finalists will  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Aug. 13, 2024, by John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for clean energy innovation and implementation, at Third Way's celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act's two-year anniversary: * * * Thanks so much, Josh, and thanks to Third Way for hosting today's event and for your years of advocacy for a clean energy future. It's great to be here with all of you. We're gathering during a summer that's been defined by th  more