WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow f  more

GABORONE, Botswana, July 17 -- The Southern African Development Community posted the following news: * * * SADC Ministers of Energy and Water Commit to Accelerating Energy and Water Infrastructure Development * The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened the 44th Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Ministers Responsible for Water on 17 July 2026 in a hybrid meeting hosted by the Republic of South Africa. The meeting brought together Ministers and senior offic  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49035) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Background, Federal Involvement and Issues for Congress" by environmental policy specialist Jonathan L. Ramseur. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY A carbon offset is a measurable reduction, avoidance, or sequestration of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions used to compensate for GHG emissions generated elsewhere. Carbon offset projects c  more