WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- ACS Environmental Science and Technology Letters, a peer reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 8): Global Perspectives * Toxicological Study of Human Exposure to Mixtures of Chemicals: Challenges and Approaches Highlights * Understanding the Chemical Iceberg Underground: Research Needs for Emerging Pollutants in Groundwater Reviews * Zurich II Statement on  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 14, 2024: * * * The Power Line is a newsletter series that reviews key stories in the electric power sector--ranging from grid reliability, transmission issues, and emergent technology and business models. The Power Line will highlight the connections and relevance between the sector's technical, local, and often esoteric stories to high-level public policy conversations on climate  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following Quarterly Report to Congress for Operation Atlantic Resolve on Aug. 13, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * We are pleased to present this Special Inspector General (Special IG) report to Congress on Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR). This report discharges our quarterly reporting responsibilities pursuant to Section 1250B of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 and Lead IG reporting responsibilities under 5 U.S.C.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: "Wind turbines generated more electricity than coal-burning power plants across the United States in March and April, outstripping the dirtiest fuel for two consecutive months for the first time, according to the Energy Information Administration. The crossover in wind and coal generation is the latest milestone in the country's energy transition as renewables rise and coal declines. In recent years, breakthroughs in  more