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Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (coal) Newsletter for Friday November 21, 2025 ( 17 items )  

AG Nessel Files Motion to Halt DOE's Third Order Forcing Continued Operation of Campbell Plant Under Fabricated Emergency
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Motion to Halt DOE's Third Order Forcing Continued Operation of Campbell Plant Under Fabricated Emergency * LANSING - Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion to stay (PDF) the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) third arbitrary and illegal order to stop the planned retirement of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive  more

Australia Must Put Equity and Inclusion at Heart of COP31: ACOSS
STRAWBERRY HILLS, Australia, Nov. 20 -- Australian Council of Social Service issued the following news release: * * * Australia must put equity and inclusion at heart of COP31: ACOSS The Australian Government has an enormous opportunity to put ambition, equity and inclusion at the centre of COP31, ACOSS said today after an agreement was reached with Turkiye. "Presiding over the COP31 negotiations and having the Pre-COP in the Pacific presents a crucial opportunity for Australia to demonstrat  more

Barrasso: We're One Step Closer to Reversing Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: We're One Step Closer to Reversing Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA * "This week, the Senate must reverse another one of the many bad Joe Biden runaway regulations. The one we're repealing today targeted affordable, reliable, and abundant American energy. That's proof that Republicans are getting America back on track." Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator   more

Blast from the Past: Gen Z's Retro Obsession is Breathing New Life Into Independent Businesses
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Blast from the Past: Gen Z's Retro Obsession is Breathing New Life Into Independent Businesses * * Gen Z's obsession with vintage shopping gives significant boost to independent business sectors, from camera shops to vintage clothing and record stores. * Their love of all things matcha, bubble tea and Pilates also fuel Gen Z spending in non-alcoholic drink venues and wellness   more

Congressman Cohen Introduces the Clean Cloud Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the Clean Cloud Act * Creates incentives for clean energy development by cryptominers and data centers WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the Clean Cloud Act, legislation to establish emission standards for electricity used by high-demand energy users such as cryptominers and data centers. The measure has seven original cosponsors. The compan  more

Developing Dehydration and Other Age-related Conditions Following Major Surgery Linked to Dramatically Worse Outcomes for Older Adults
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Developing dehydration and other age-related conditions following major surgery linked to dramatically worse outcomes for older adults National study finds older adults who develop conditions such as delirium, dehydration or experience falls after having major surgery are at higher risk of poor outcomes and death Key Takeaways * Roughly 1 in 9 older adults (10.9%) developed a new geriatri  more

EU Delegation to the U.S.: EU Assistance to Ukraine (in U.S. Dollars)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The European Union delegation to the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EU Assistance to Ukraine (in U.S. Dollars) * The European Union (EU) and our 27 Member States remain united and determined in our unprecedented support for Ukraine. Since the start of the war, the EU and our Member States have made available close to $197 billion1 in financial, military, humanitarian, and refugee assistance, of which 65% have been provided as grants or in-kind support and  more

EU Makes a Step to Boost Consumer Confidence When Investing Sustainably
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 21 -- The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) issued the following news release: * * * EU makes a step to boost consumer confidence when investing sustainably The European Commission today revealed its plans to revise the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation to bring much needed clarity about what can be considered a sustainable investment. The plans would introduce three categories of green investment products for consumers to choose from: sustainable, transit  more

Greenpeace is Paddling Out at Rising Tide 2025. Are You?
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 21 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific posted the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Greenpeace is paddling out at Rising Tide 2025. Are you? By Yonah Festinger Greenpeace is taking to the water again, alongside thousands of people, at the Rising Tide People's Blockade in Muloobinba (Newcastle) on Awabakal and Worimi Country. The climate crisis is escalating and it is no longer enough to simply raise awareness, it's time to take action. We need courageous, peopl  more

James Cook University: Groundwater, a Missing Link in Coastal Carbon Storage
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Nov. 20 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Groundwater, a missing link in coastal carbon storage James Cook University (JCU) researchers say it's time to look deeper - literally - as groundwater may determine whether coastal wetlands lock away carbon or leak it back into the atmosphere. As global efforts intensify around restoring coastal wetlands to curb climate change, a new JCU-led study (published in Reviews of Geophysics) is the firs  more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary to Eurasia Daily Monitor: Russian Firms Rapidly Falling Behind in Paying Workers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Firms Rapidly Falling Behind in Paying Workers By Paul Goble Executive Summary: * Russian employers are falling behind in paying their workers--with wage arrears increasing by at least four times over the last year--sparking strikes in industries including those related to defense. * The number of workers not paid on time is nowhere near what it was   more

Nottingham Musicians Create Musical Legacy in Ratcliffe-on-Soar's Famous Cooling Towers
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 20 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Nottingham musicians create musical legacy in Ratcliffe-on-Soar's famous cooling towers For nearly six decades Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station's cooling towers have been a landmark on the horizon. As the station undergoes decommissioning, the towers took on a new temporary role as the setting for a musical performance, which showcased a collaborative project between the Universities of Nottin  more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Congressional Disapproval of BLM Rule on Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision, Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment": The resolution was introduced by a Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 130,  more

Retired WV Hive Executive Director Judy Moore Joins W.Va. Secretary of State Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to Discuss Resources for Entrepreneurs
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 21 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Retired WV Hive Executive Director Judy Moore joins Secretary Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss resources for entrepreneurs During a recent episode of "Just Three Questions!", Judy Moore, former long time executive director of the WV Hive, and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed how the WV Hive provides increased access to resources fo  more

University of Newcastle: We're Not Going Anywhere - Muswellbrook Faces Transition Beyond Coal Head On
CALLAGHAN, Australia, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * We're not going anywhere: Muswellbrook faces transition beyond coal head on As the Hunter region of New South Wales inches toward the closure of the state's largest coal mine, Muswellbrook community members are urging industry to leave a positive legacy in their wake. With BHP committing to transitioning the Mt Arthur Coal mine to closure by 2030, researchers from the University of Newcastl  more

UW's Zhai Develops Upgrade to Fossil Fuel Power Plant Software Tool
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Zhai Develops Upgrade to Fossil Fuel Power Plant Software Tool * The University of Wyoming has released the Integrated Environmental Control Model (IECM) Version 13, a major upgrade to the internationally utilized software tool for clean electricity generation analysis. Led by Haibo Zhai, a UW professor of environmental engineering and the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering, the  more

Warren, Blunt Rochester, Reed, Van Hollen Press Administration on Failure to Immediately Remove Export-Import Bank Official Following Reports of Familial Ties to the Kremlin and U.K.-Sanctioned Russian Company
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Warren, Blunt Rochester, Reed, Van Hollen Press Administration on Failure to Immediately Remove Export-Import Bank Official Following Reports of Familial Ties to the Kremlin and U.K.-Sanctioned Russian Company U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, an  more