TUCSON, Arizona, June 26 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release on June 25, 2026 with Arizona Public Service and the Salt River Project: * * * APS, SRP and TEP Continue New Nuclear Exploration for Arizona APS, SRP and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) are exploring new nuclear generation in Arizona through a siting study to identify potential locations, support rising energy demand and evaluate long-term reliable, sustainable power options. PHOENIX and TUCSON - Arizona Public S  more

PERTH, Australia, June 26 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Asteroid assault made ancient Earth too hot and chaotic for continents to form * New research led by Curtin University and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed repeated asteroid impacts may have been the dominant force shaping the early Earth, delivering vast amounts of heat into the planet's interior and delaying the formation of stable continents. The study suggests that during the H  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 24, 2026, at an Environment Subcommittee legislative hearing on a slate of critical mineral and recycling bills: * * * Critical minerals are the building blocks of many modern technologies, from our cell phones to clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. And as the world continues to shift towards clean en  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * How 3 Loyola professors are taking on climate change in their research * What do databases, ChatGPT, and solar panels have in common? They all play a role in Loyola University Chicago research into climate change. Tofigh Maboudi, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, is working to create a global climate policy database. Urooj Raja, an assistant professor of public   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 27 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Hybar LLC: * * * Hybar Raises Financing to Expand in Arkansas OSCEOLA, AR. - Hybar LLC announced today that it raised $1.1 billion to expand its technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable scrap metal recycling steel rebar mini mill and position itself for continued growth. Hybar's existing steel rebar mini mill is completing its ninth month of operation following a successf  more

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 26 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * TORCH Project Living Lab Drives Clean Energy Innovation & Climate Action in Luwero ****TORCH (Towards a Clean Energy and Zero-Emission Society in East Africa) is a collaborative initiative designed to help communities respond to climate change through practical innovations, research, and inclusive partnerships. Implemented across Uganda, South Sudan, and Austria. By Ariho Modern, Tonny Kanyesigye and Tom Micah M  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * How data centers can better manage energy use A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs. - The number of U.S. data centers is growing, largely to power artificial intelligence programs. That has led to concern about the environmental consequences of data centers -and their impact on the energy grid itself. What will happe  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 26 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * University of Birmingham marks 2026 Founders' Awards, celebrating global academic excellence Leading researchers and educators championed as winners of 2026 Founders' Awards for Excellence. - The University of Birmingham has announced the winners of the 2026 Founders' Awards for Excellence, including the University's Medal of Honour. The awards celebrate the very best of world-leading research, te  more

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, June 27 -- Western New Mexico University issued the following news release: * * * WNMU Regents Approve Key Strategic Initiatives Ahead of Presidential Transition The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents convened for a regular session on Thursday, June 25, with in-person attendance from Chairman Steven Neville, Vice Chairman John V. Wertheim, Regent Treasurer J. Dean Reed, Student Regent Keana Huerta, and online participation from Gregory ("Greg") Trujillo. T  more