ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Letter Urges Permanent Jones Act Repeal * The Jones Act is a "costly, counterproductive barrier to efficient commerce. Its repeal is long overdue." Arlington, VA - A coalition of national and state-based organizations, spearheaded by Americans for Prosperity, today sent a letter to Congress urging it to make President Trump's Jones Act waiver permanent "by repea  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * With renewable power generation still at 2.3%, Bangladesh's fossil fuel imports rise by 14.8% in four years Heightened risks of global supply disruptions, fiscal burden, and increasing costs underscore the importance of fostering Bangladesh's energy transition Key Takeaways: Renewable energy, including hydropower, contributes to 2.3% of Bangladesh's power gen  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * LLNL researchers, partnerships office earn technology transfer awards The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has recognized the commercialization efforts of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)'s researchers and Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO) for the mission innovation impact of two Lab-developed technologies through a 2026 aw  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $7.6 Million to Drive Economic Activity, Strengthen Regional Financial Stability The Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program will help 104 companies in the Commonwealth transition through various stages of growth -- boosting local economies and creating opportunities for Pennsylvanians. Since ta  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups push back on Utilities Commission's baffling decision to stall solar development Pausing cost-effective clean energy solutions at time of volatile fuel prices is a step backwards for North Carolina * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion asking the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reconsider a recent order directing Duke Energy to  more

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 6 -- Deutsche Bank issued the following news release: * * * Sustainability: Deutsche Bank sets new implementation timeline for its thermal coal guideline Deutsche Bank today announced a new implementation timeline for specific elements of its approach to thermal coal. This reflects the increasingly complex regulatory environment as well as differing speeds of energy transition in various regions beyond what was anticipated by Deutsche Bank in 2023. As externally commu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Barb Regnitz * "Working families in Northwest Indiana know that Frank Mrvan is fighting for them, their livelihoods, and their community everyday in Congress. As House Republicans continue to make life harder for Hoosiers and their families, people in Northwest Indiana need an advocate who isn't afraid to stand up and do what's right. Frank Mrvan has served by that p  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Mike Carey * To: Interested Parties From: Riya Vashi, DCCC Regional Press Secretary Date: May 5, 2026 Subject: Mike Carey was a registered corporate lobbyist for the coal industry for more than 20 years -collecting nearly $731,000 from his last employer alone in his final two years on the job, while working for PACs that funneled more than $1.9 million to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand. Data centers could potentially account for 3% to 9% of Texas' water use by 2040, according to a new white paper from The Un  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members help shape the future of a town that refuses to disappear An interdisciplinary team is working alongside Amonate residents to preserve the former coal town's history, identify community priorities, and build local capacity. By Diane Deffenbaugh Amonate is easy to miss on a map -- and, like plenty of places in Virginia, easy to mispronounce on the first try. The small former coal town -- pronounce  more