ALBANY, New York, June 21 -- Environment America issued the following news release: * * * - Bill requires 70% renewable energy and 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 * * * The New York Legislature has passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, putting the Empire State on a path to carbon-neutrality by 2050. The bill also codifies a requirement that commits New York to 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 while setting amb  more

WAIMEA, Hawaii, June 19 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: The USA Rice Millers Association (RMA), one of the oldest agri-business organizations in the U.S., held their 120th annual convention here last week, and despite the long history of the group, the focus was definitely the future. The convention brings together millers, end users, and businesses aligned with rice milling to discuss critical issues impacting the rice milling sector. Ilan Weiss, principal of Kadima Food Lab  more