SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 25 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * 'Dangerously unprepared': UNSW expert says Australia must regulate AI and invest in research UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Toby Walsh warns that Australia is falling behind in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and failing to put the safeguards in place to manage its risks. One of the world's leading AI researchers delivered a stark warning at the National Press Club, arguing Australia was   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights a More Prosperous America Ahead of 2026 State of the Union * "Americans rejected that failed agenda of high prices and high taxes. They chose safety and prosperity. Today, America is moving in the right direction. This is an all-American economic comeback." WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor ahead of Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, delivered the following remarks in response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks. "What a difference a year makes. The President was able to report tonight that America is back on tr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Jon Raby, Nevada state director for the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on legislation on federal lands management and conservation. The legislation includes the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act (S. 462), Buffalo Tract Protection Act (S. 1464), Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a forward-looking message highlighting the incredible progress achieved during his first year in office, while outlining a de  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Celebrates President Trump's SOTU Address, Marking an Era of Prosperity and Strength for America's 250th Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonigh  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 26 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Data centre rush must power itself say industry, unions and environment groups Data centres setting up shop in Australia as part of the AI boom will be required to contribute to Australian energy and skills under a proposal put to the federal government by an alliance of industry groups, unions, community groups and environmental organisations today. The plan, delivered to Industr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the American people as we celebrate the 250th anniversary since   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Supreme Court Will Hear a Climate Case Against Oil Companies The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition from the U.S.'s ExxonMobil and Canada's Suncor Energy over a climate change lawsuit filed against the two oil producers by the city of Boulder, Colorado. In 2018, officials from Boulder's city government and Boulder County filed the lawsuit in state court to force ExxonMobil and Suncor to p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Statement on the State of the Union * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump: "President Trump's State of the Union was a reminder that when policies are focused on better outcomes for American families and workers, our country thrives. "The American Dream is coming back for working people because the R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * MD Advocates, Residents Call for Data Center Moratorium at MoCo Town Hall Advocates and county residents call for data center moratorium amidst reckless proposed data center buildout * Montgomery County, MD -- Today, at a packed Montgomery County town hall, residents and elected officials discussed ways to limit data center construction. Among the solutions discussed  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Polis Administration Announces Funding to Support Large Building Energy Efficiency and Electrification Measures * First round of grant awards will accelerate high-impact decarbonization and electrification projects Denver - Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 - The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.2 million in grants Wednesday to support cost-effective emission reductions across Colorado's lar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * President Donald J. Trump Delivers Monumental State of the Union Address as America Enters Golden Age, Affordability Era * WASHINGTON -Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered a State of the Union address highlighting the groundbreaking work of his historic administration that is making life more affordable for Americans as we usher in the Golden Age of America. President Trump's America  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released this statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address Tuesday night. "In just his first year back in the White House, President Trump and his America First agenda have restored America  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Response to Donald Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, DC - Tonight, as costs for American families continue to soar and environmental and public health protections are weakened by his administration, Donald Trump delivered the first official State of the Union address of his second term. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Loren Blackford released the fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Unleashing American Mineral Resources Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine six bills that will unleash American resources and help secure domestic mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following state  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Sends Trump Letter Outlining Steps to Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) led a letter with more than 50 members of the House to Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, calling for the president to take tangible and immediate actions that lower energy bills and provide relief to Americans while improving the long-term outlook on energy prices.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Trump's 'Golden Age' rhetoric can't cover up rising energy costs * Responding to the United States President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address, 350.org says that Trump's "Golden Age" rhetoric masks a hard truth: his administration's defense of fossil fuels is costing everyday people,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Christopher French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on federal lands management and conservation-related legislation: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on Feb. 24, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are seek  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Can coal make a comeback? Bloomberg Law speaks with UC Law Professor Joseph Tomain By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Bloomberg Law reports that the Trump administration's moves to reignite the coal industry have states and the federal government at odds. States accuse the feds of interfering with energy generation plans that have been in the works for years. The administration issued  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vibrant Virginia grant builds lasting partnerships to address opioid crisis By Julia Kell A backpack might not seem like much. But for people at risk of opioid overdose, it can be life-changing. Designed by Hokies studying industrial design and packed with essentials -- a blanket, a notebook, and the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone -- these backpacks have reached thousands across the Roanoke Valley. What   more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Celebrates EPA's Approval of Wyoming's Primacy Over Coal Combustion Residuals Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) is pleased with today's announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) giving their final approval of Wyoming's coal combustion residuals (CCR) program. Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will now be able to permit CCR sites   more