WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Pleased Deadly Springerville Plant Will Stop Burning Coal, Raise Concerns About Replacement Gas Operations * ARIZONA Today, the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) Board of Directors voted to convert its Springerville Generating Station Unit 4 from coal to gas by 2029. Ending coal-fired operations will create cost savings for ratepayers while reduc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Salinas, and Dexter Demand Trump Reverse Plan to Open New Offshore Oil and Gas Leases * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), demanded (link is external) President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum immediately cease any plan  more

LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Can China Lead on Climate? UC San Diego Professor Explains * Why is it important to understand China's climate targets? China now accounts for nearly a third of global carbon emissions, so the shape and credibility of its climate targets determine the world's overall decarbonization pace. As the United States recently left the Paris Agreement, there is even more anxiety regarding  more

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 3 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin scientists share top honours as WA's Young Tall Poppy winners Two Curtin University Researchers have been recognised among Australia's top emerging science leaders, named joint Western Australian winners in the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS)' prestigious 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Geologist Dr Denis Fougerouse and geospatial scientist Dr Yongze Song, were honoured for t  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Nov. 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * A Just Transition for Jharkhand--investing in the state's low-carbon future Upfront costs of transitioning from coal to low-carbon industries will be more than offset by long-term economic and social benefits. Key Takeaways: Coal and petroleum contribute 32% to the state's own revenue, exposing Jharkhand to major fiscal risks as fossil fuel use declines. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Bynum Demand Trump Reverse Plan to Open New Offshore Oil and Gas Leases * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wydenalong with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.-01), Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.-06), Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.-03), and Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.-05)joined over 100 federal lawmakers in demanding President Trump and Interior   more

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- PPG Industries issued the following news release: * * * PPG showcases high-performance metal coatings at GlassBuild America Finishing solutions target aluminum extrusions and architectural applications * PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2025 - PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will showcase its advanced industrial finishing solutions at GlassBuild America, highlighting coatings engineered for exceptional weather resistance, design versatility and long-term durability f  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Board of Directors Approves Converting Springerville Unit 4 to Natural Gas * The SRP Board of Directors today approved converting the SRP-owned coal-fired Springerville Generating Station (SGS) Unit 4 to run on natural gas. Today's decision is the lowest-cost option to preserve the plant's 400-megawatt (MW) generating capacity, enou  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UV light holds promise for energy-efficient desalination * A team of UC Riverside researchers has uncovered a potential breakthrough in solar desalination that could reduce the need for energy-intensive saltwater treatment. Led by Luat Vuong, an associate professor of mechanical engineering in UCR's Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, the team has demonstrated for   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 4 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * AI's Energy Appetite: Environmental Impacts and Governance By Grace Hall As AI usage grows, so too does the energy demand on AI-related infrastructure. Experts in energy and energy policy discussed the environmental ramifications during the 2025 Vanderbilt AI Symposium. In a panel titled AI Energy Appetite: Environmental Impacts and Governance, Ethan Thorpe, BA'24, a fellow at Vanderbilt Law's Private Cl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 4 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy to build Upper Midwest's largest battery storage site 600 megawatts at Sherco Energy Hub among a series of planned battery, solar projects * Xcel Energy plans to build the Midwest's largest battery energy storage site at the Sherco Energy Hub in central Minnesota. The project is among a series of investments that will strengthen the region's energy security and expand the company's investment   more