WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * California Legislature Passes Historic Bill to Create Western Energy Market * SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Today, the California legislature passed a historic bill to create a west-wide day-ahead energy market that will unlock greater potential for renewable energy, while lowering energy costs across the West. AB825 will allow CAISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market to be run by an independent body to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made public its weekly list of federal filings received between August 29, 2025, and September 8, 2025. The filings include projects in Alabama, Alaska and Illinois. The notice is in compliance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, which requires the agency to make its comments on documents issued by other federal agencies available to the public. The notice lists various projects, including a final supplement rel  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a final environmental impact statement evaluating the effects of extending the operating licenses for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3. The statement, a supplement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, assesses the environmental impacts of a proposed additional 20 years of operation for the facility. The Dresden plant is located 23 miles southwest of Joliet, Illi  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 13 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 12, 2025, with Kirk Atkinson, associate professor in Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and director of the university's Centre for Small Modular Reactors: * * * What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada's low-carbon future? Ontario Tech nuclear energy expert Dr. Kirk Atkinson shares answers * As demand grows for reliable, low-emissions electricity, small modular reacto  more