MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 7 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Extreme heat, extreme need to stop gas expansion With record temperatures, catastrophic floods in Queensland and extreme fire danger across half the country, the national environment group is demanding the Albanese government halt its reckless expansion of the gas industry, which is driving more dangerous and costly disasters. "This heatwave is a sobering reminder of the consequenc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in a final rule that it is extending certain compliance deadlines for coal-fired power plants, citing what it characterized as an extraordinary surge in nationwide energy demand. The agency said the revisions are intended to provide electric utilities with additional flexibility as they work to meet environmental requirements while maintaining grid stability. The rule modifies the 2024 "Supplemental Effluent Limita  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Jan. 7 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * For Dr. Dave Risk, a global leader in methane measurements, it's all about science into impact Research X'cellence: Our StFX community leveraging expertise on today's most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today's most pressing challenges. Research X'cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring edu  more