WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * American Clean Power Association Welcomes New Board Chair, Ken Young, and Three New Board Members * The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the clean energy industry's leading trade organization, today announced Ken Young as Chair of its Board of Directors and welcomed three new directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership at a pivotal time for the cle  more

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Aug. 13 -- Camosun College issued the following news release: * * * Technology Capstone Showcase Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Technology, Interactive Media Developer (IMD), and Information and Computer Systems (ICS) students will present their innovative final projects on Aug. 14 at the Technology Capstone Showcase 2026. This collaborative event highlights the creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills of students across disciplines as they   more

KEY WEST, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news: * * * CFK faculty member named Lead Guest Editor of international, peer-reviewed energy journal Dr. Hussain, a faculty member from the Department of Engineering Technology at The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), has been named Lead Guest Editor for a special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). Sustainability is an international, peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, a global open access publish  more

NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- Connecticut College issued the following Q&A involving Alex Gianninas, associate teaching professor of astronomy and campus director of the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium: * * * Space Talk Astronomy Professor Alex Gianninas is on a mission to debunk common misconceptions about space In addition to his work in the classroom, Associate Teaching Professor of Astronomy and Campus Director of the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium Alex Gianninas educates th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Four EWG-sponsored California consumer choice, safety bills clear key spending committees Legislation covers diaper chemicals, PFAS pesticides, solar and ultra-processed food - SACRAMENTO - Four bills sponsored by the Environmental Working Group this week cleared appropriations committees in the California Legislature, sending the legislation for full floor votes as state lawmake  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * PSC Adopts Improvements to Interconnection Process for Distributed Energy Resources Increased Transparency Will Strengthen the Distributed Renewable Market and Enable Deployment of More Clean Energy Facilities - The Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed the major investor-owned electric utilities to file tariff amendments to improve the transpar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Soto Leads Letter Urging the EPA to Address Puerto Rico's Drinking Water Emergency * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led aletter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the EPA to address the urgent drinking water emergency affecting Puerto Rico. "In early June, the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) detected a rupture in   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Clearing the air: Public prefers 'natural' approaches to curbing climate change Public support for climate solutions isn't just about whether the technique works--it's also about whether people perceive it as a natural process. That key takeaway of research from the University of Michigan and other institutions offers big implications for how policymakers, scientists and communicators talk ab  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 13 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * Unearthing South Africa's many hidden treasures * Prof. Musa Manzi's career is defined by seeking opportunities both through seismic tech to find mineral deposits and by unearthing local scientific talent. The Wits geophysicist and director of the University's Seismic Research Centre was jointly recognised (with Professor Tjaart Kruger from the University of Pretoria) with the 2025/20  more