WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways * Key Takeaways 1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China. 2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran. 3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 11 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Food Strong: Cultivating Food Justice from the Ground Up Cleveland State University alum Sara Continenza (MPA '14) has a deep passion for giving back to her community. The Food Strong founder is transforming a historic Superior Avenue farmhouse into a hub for education, business incubation and community engagement, expanding the organization she launched in 2018 to advance food justice in Northeast Ohio   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 11 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * From rivalry to results: KU, K-State research partnerships deliver big wins for Kansas * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas and Kansas State University may be fierce rivals on the field and on the court, but they've long been teammates in labs and Kansas communities, tackling problems that matter to the state. "We love a good Sunflower Showdown," said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. "  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Assists with Global Operation Targeting Environmental Crime and Waste Trafficking International Law Enforcement Operation Code-Named 'Custos Viridis' Disrupts Criminal Networks to Protect the Environment from Pollution Crime Note, the press release has been updated to include a disclaimer in the penultimate paragraph. * The Justice D  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news: * * * Learning That Lights Up the World: Empowering Students to Fight for Energy and Climate Equity * SolarBuddy is a global impact organization dedicated to ending extreme energy poverty and illuminating the futures of children everywhere. SolarBuddy has built a mission around two core goals: gifting durable solar devices to children living in energy poverty and educating and inspiri  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 12 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * New Jersey LCV Responds to Governor Sherrill's First Budget Address: Applauds Commitment to Clean Energy Capacity While Urging Continuing Environmental Investments Following Governor Mikie Sherrill's inaugural budget address, New Jersey LCV released t  more

FARGO, North Dakota, March 12 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU FEWS research emerges to the forefront in several areas of ag innovation The Food, Energy and Water Security (FEWS) initiative was launched at NDSU in 2023 with a goal of using the latest research technologies to tackle pressing challenges in food, energy and water resources across the state. The main emphasis in research and projects involving FEWS is innovation, and NDSU is emerging as a lea  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Obama Admitted That Electricity Prices Would Skyrocket Under His Policies * Key Takeaways 1 In 2008, President Obama told the nation that his policies would make electricity prices skyrocket. 2 That, and a follow-up regulatory environment from the Biden administration, made it come to fruition by changing the U.S. electrical system, crippling its ability to maintain sufficien  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Study on AI in Power Systems Cited by Forbes UTICA, NY -- A peer-reviewed study co-authored by SUNY Polytechnic Institute researchers Dr. Robert Edgell and Dr. Felipe Henao, SUNY Poly alumnus Jeffrey Olney, and collaborator Ambra Sharma is drawing national attention for examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern power systems and the societa  more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, March 11 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Illawarra innovation takes centre stage at Parliament House UOW research entities join 21 Illawarra industry and community partners to highlight regional strength and national impact Story By Benjamin Long Industry leaders, community organisations and leading researchers from across the Illawarra join forces in Canberra on Tuesday evening (10 March) to showcase the region's capability at  more

CRANFIELD, England, March 11 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release: * * * Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments * Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy. Designed to spend long durations in hostile, windy environments such as certain deserts, polar regions or even other planets, WANDER-bot doesn't need a battery to power movement, enabling longer opera  more