WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * AGU and Global Partners Announce Platform to Advance Responsible Governance of Solar Geoengineering Research GLASGOW, Scotland -- As interest in solar geoengineering research grows, a group of international scientific, policy, and civil society organizations today announced a new platform designed to bring clarity, consistency, and public accountability to how this research is governed. The Solar G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the State of the Union, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Reads Resolution Honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of the State of the Union address, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) read her resolution honoring the life and service of Melissa and Mark Hortman on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melis  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Borrowing from biology to power next-gen data storage * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -DNA, the genetic blueprints in every living organism, is nature's most efficient storage mechanism, capable of storing about 215 million gigabytes of data per gram. That storage capacity, if applied to electronics, could enable significantly more efficient data centers, speedier data processing and the ability t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * CFA's State of the Economy 2026 * CFA's State of the Economy examines the real financial conditions facing American households at this critical moment. While the Trump Administration has described its economic agenda as the " dawn of a new Golden Age of American greatness," the data tell a far more complicated and concerning story. As expert policy advocates, CFA c  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Fixed network charges carry hidden risks Tariff shake-up would hit household energy investments Key Takeaways: The AEMC's proposed shift to "predominantly fixed" network tariffs could raise bills for low-consuming customers and lower them for high-consuming customers. Higher fixed charges could negatively impact the financial case for household energy effi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mars celebrates latest European decarbonization milestone with new renewable electricity contract in Sweden * Mars has secured 70% of production from a newly commissioned Wind Farm in Sweden in support of extending renewable electricity across our full value chain. * The agreement will provide approximately 670 GWh of clean elect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Violence Prevention, Recreation Facilities, Mental Health, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Round 1 (Southeastern Region) Who May Apply: Contractors installing a publicly available community charger Use: To plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain charging stations ac  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state's economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will co  more