NEW YORK, May 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * EPA Draft Proposals Would Repeal Modern Limits on Mercury and Air Toxics for Coal Plants, Carbon Pollution Standards "Today, the Trump administration posted two EPA proposals under final White House review that would repeal protections against air pollution. One is the Mercury and Air Toxics Update Rule which limits pollution from coal-burning power plants that causes brain damag  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * EPSA Applauds Results of PJM's Market-Based Approach to Bolstering Grid Reliability Amid AI Energy Demand Surge PJM Selects 9,300 MW of Reliable Capacity via Reliability Resource Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the announcement that PJM Interconnection has selected more than 9,300 MW of additional power generation capacity to support reliable electricity for the region via its Reliabi  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on April 23, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Sixth District economy grew slightly, on balance, over the reporting period. Labor markets were little changed, but some firms noted plans for slight reductions in headcount amid softening demand or rising cost pressures. Wages, nonlabor costs, and firms' prices rose modestly. Consumer spending fell slightly, and travel and tourism activity decline  more

GOLD COAST, Australia, May 3 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * What Australians really think of nuclear power Support for nuclear power among Australians has fallen, with the numbers of people wanting to maintain Australia's ban growing since Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced his nuclear policy in 2024, the latest National Climate Action Survey shows. "The survey reveals that the logic of investment and risk in nuclear power is not passing most Australians' pub   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Statement on Warren Buffett's Retirement Announcement OMAHA, NEBRASKA \-- Today, Berkshire Hathaway's Chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, announced he plans to retire at the end of 2025. Buffett said he will recommend to the board that Greg Abel, currently the Vice Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, will take responsibility as the new CEO and Chairman at the end of the y  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 3 -- Western Energy Alliance issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Western Energy Alliance Lauds the House Natural Resources' Reconciliation Bill DENVER - Western Energy Alliance today commended House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman for the release of the committee's section of the reconciliation bill. If passed by Congress, this bill would enact President Trump's clear mandate to unleash American energy and undo the damage of Presi  more