BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Abandoned Mine Land cleanup disrupted by federal funding freeze CONTACT  Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org As the Appalachian region is experiencing intense rainfall this week, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is not processing state requests seeking approval for abandoned mine land reclamation projects accor  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 12 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * As temperatures drop across state, experts warn of carbon monoxide poisoning With cold weather advisories, snow, freezing rain for much of Oregon, medical experts advise using caution with alternative heat, cooking sources during power outages By Jennifer Eskridge As temperatures dip and winter weather persists throughout Oregon, the Oregon Poison Center at Oregon Health & Science University  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Australia's Trade Challenges in 2025 Commentary by James Carouso Australia is facing economic headwinds from a variety of external factors which likely will have a significant impact on its growth. Some of those factors--China's domestic economic situation especially--are beyond Australia's ability to influence. But Australia retains some ability to influence U.S. bilateral trade   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * CEI-led coalition urges Congress to end Green New Deal policies embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act The Competitive Enterprise Institute today sent a coalition letter to Congress urging lawmakers to make it a priority to get rid of the Inflation Reduction Act's Green New Deal provisions, like subsidies undermining the freedom of Americans to choose their cars. "The   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12903) on Feb. 7, 2025, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar. Here are excerpts: * * * India-U.S. Relations: A Summary India, home to one-sixth of global population, is the world's largest democracy and in 2023 became the most populous country. In 2024, India's economy outgrew that of the United Ki  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Dentons strengthens energy practice with addition of partner Matthew Neumann Dentons announces today that Matthew Neumann has joined the Firm in Indianapolis as a partner in the Energy practice. Matt is a leading Indiana energy lawyer who focuses on all aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, including project development, project finance and project M&A matters across varied industries, secto  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * EIA revises forecast for 2025 U.S. natural gas prices, leaves other forecasts largely unchanged The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) published its February Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), revising its forecast for 2025 average U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot prices upward following a cold end to January. U.S. energy market indicators ... 20  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Tax Cut Success Stories Featured in New Education Campaign Introducing: UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com WASHINGTON, DC - National business association Advanced Energy United has launched a new website and campaign that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household elect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Ends the Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws ENDING THE FORCED USE OF PAPER STRAWS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end the procurement and forced use of paper straws. * The Federal government is directed to stop purchasing paper straws and ensure they are no longer provided within Federal buildings. * The Order requires the developme  more