UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: ERIE, Pa. The American Chemistry Council has awarded $100,000 to researchers at Penn State Behrend, where a team of polymer scientists is exploring the lower limits of microplastics and their potential impact in the environment, including Lake Erie. The study may help scientists better isolate and identify various plastics that are found in the environment, the researchers said. That would help   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * DU and UGA's Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems celebrate a milestone as the first natural infrastructure fellow graduates from the program in August. * * * In a landmark achievement for sustainable development and nature-based solutions, the University of Georgia's Natural Infrastructure Graduate Fellowship proudly announces its first program graduate, Madlyn Carpent  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * At the Future Energy Economy Summit held in Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul today called for advanced clean energy technologies to play a key role in supporting renewable energy and economic development. The Summit outlined next steps needed to plan for growing energy demand that can support the State's commitment to accelerate progress toward a zero-emission electricity system.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Reinforces Ocean Conservation Legacy Since their first day in office, President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered on the most ambitious climate and conservation agenda in history - including taking action to conserve our ocean and marine ecosystems for future generations. This agenda is driven by   more