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$1.75M Gift Provides Scholarships for Md. Students to Attend West Virginia University, Potomac State College
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 19 -- West Virginia University issued the following story on March 18, 2021:
A $1.75 million gift from a West Virginia University alumnus and his wife will empower students from Allegany County, Maryland, to further their education at WVU's main campus in Morgantown and WVU Potomac State College in Keyser.
Jim and Marsha Blair's gift establishes an endowed namesake scholarship that benefits graduates of Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, Maryland. Prefere
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$1.75M Gift Provides Scholarships for Md. Students to Attend WVU, Potomac State College
KEYSER, West Virginia, March 19 -- Potomac State College issued the following news on March 18, 2021:
A $1.75 million gift from a West Virginia University alumnus and his wife will empower students from Allegany County, Maryland, to further their education at WVU's main campus in Morgantown and WVU Potomac State College in Keyser.
Jim and Marsha Blair's gift establishes an endowed namesake scholarship that benefits graduates of Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, Maryland. Preference will
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Chair Grijalva, Rep. McEachin Reintroduce Environmental Justice for All Act - Widely Supported Effort Comes as Congress Eyes New Investments
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) reintroduced their landmark Environmental Justice for All Act today, supported by a wide array of grassroots groups and environmental advocates from across the country. The bill, available online at http://bit.ly/3eSMKLz, comes as Capitol Hill and the Biden administra
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Chairman Brown Issues Statement in Remote Hearing on Protecting Financial System From Risks Associated With Climate Change
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement as part of a remote hearing entitled "21st Century Economy: Protecting the Financial System from Risks Associated with Climate Change" on March 18, 2021:
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The Banking and Housing Committee is holding its first-ever hearing on the risk climate change poses to our economy.
That also makes it the first time our committee will consider all th
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Committee Chairs Urge President Biden to Delay Implementation of Flawed Trump-era Army Corps Permitting Rule
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, called on President Joe Biden to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay implementation of new permit
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Drug Policy Alliance: New Research Sends Stark Warning of Rise in Overdose Deaths Among Latino Population in California
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 (TNSRes) -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
The Drug Policy Alliance released The Impact of the Overdose Crisis on the Latino Community in California, new research that uncovers the often-overlooked impact of the overdose crisis on the Latino population in California. DPA commissioned the study--conducted by Dr. Avelardo Valdez, a professor and researcher at the University of Southern California's Suzanne Dworak-Pec
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Earthjustice: Environmental Justice for All Act Introduced on Capitol Hill
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
Earthjustice stands with environmental justice leaders from all over the country in celebrating the introduction of the Environmental Justice for All Act.
This bill offers a series of concrete measures aimed to address environmental injustice. It is the culmination of years of research and fact gathering as well as a robust and inclusive process spearheaded by environmental justice leaders
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Energy & Fuels Journal Issues Research Articles in March 18, 2021 Edition
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the American Chemical Society that says it publishes reports of research in the technical area defined by the intersection of the disciplines of chemistry and chemical engineering and the application domain of non-nuclear energy and fuels, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 18, 2021 edition:
Reviews:
* Sand Production Management during Marine Natural Gas Hydrate Exploitatio
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Energy Secretary Granholm Issues Remarks at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following remarks on March 18, 2021, by Secretary Jennifer Granholm at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue:
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I'm so excited to deliver my very first international address as Secretary of Energy to all of you today.
Because as President Biden announced last month at the Munich Security Conference, America is back.
We're back in the Paris Agreement.
We're back at the table with our partners across the Atlantic.
And we're
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Friends of the Earth: Nearly 450 Organizations Call on Biden Administration to End Public Finance for Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
In a letter released today, nearly 450 organizations called on the Biden Administration to immediately end all US public financing for fossil fuels, including natural gas.
Signatories to the letter span six continents, and include major US civil society organizations, international groups, and organizations in the Global South concerned about the impacts of US support for overseas fossil fuel proj
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Hokkaido University: Blast That Shook the Ionosphere
HOKKAIDO, Japan, March 19 (TNSJou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release:
A 2020 explosion in Lebanon's port city of Beirut led to a southward-bound, high-velocity atmospheric wave that rivaled ones generated by volcanic eruptions.
Just after 6 p.m. local time (15.00 UTC) on August 4, 2020, more than 2,750 tons worth of unsafely stored ammonium nitrate exploded in Lebanon's port city of Beirut, killing around 200 people, making more than 300,000 temporarily homeless, and lea
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House Energy & Commerce Republicans: Securing Cleaner American Energy
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans issued the following fact sheet entitled "Securing Cleaner American Energy":
House Energy and Commerce Republicans are leading on legislation that will secure America's energy future and global competitive edge. This package will address climate change risks and spur the development and deployment of clean energy infrastructure without the 'pie-in-the-sky' mandates, regulations, and federal government spending dominati
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Robert Hughes, executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment" on March 18, 2021:
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My name is Robert E. Hughes, Executive Director, of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR). I
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Interstate Mining Compact Commission
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by John Stefanko, deputy secretary of the Office of Active and Abandoned Mine Operations at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, on behalf of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment" on March 18, 2021:
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My name is John Stefanko and I s
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Susan Kozak, director at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, on behalf the National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment" on March 18, 2021:
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My name is Susan Kozak and I serve as
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rural Action
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Marissa Lautzenheiser, program director at Rural Action, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment" on March 18, 2021:
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Thank you, Chairman Lowenthal and ranking member Stauber and thank you to Rep. Cartwright and all the other cosponsors of HR1733 and HR1734.
I appreciate the opportunity to be
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House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director Parfitt
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Todd Parfitt, director of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Restoring Abandoned Mine Lands, Local Economies, and the Environment" on March 18, 2021:
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My name is Todd Parfitt and I am the Director of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). I thank the Committee for inviting the State of Wyoming to
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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Australia: Preparing the Grid for a Future Without Coal, Blackouts or Emissions
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 19 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release on March 19, 2021:
Australia's electricity grid has always relied on coal-fired power for stability, but with more renewables coming into the mix, that needs to change, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Liddell power station in NSW is closing in 2023, Yallourn in Victoria will close in 2028, and with the way things are g
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May 2021 Highlights From American Public Health Association
SAN DIEGO, California, March 19 (TNSRes) -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release:
American Journal of Public Health May issue research highlights:
* Coal-fired power plant closures tied to fewer asthma ER visits for kids
* Many who use illicit drugs turn to cannabis for harm reduction
* Bed setup, testing access can reduce COVID-19 risks at homeless shelters
* Support for pandemic measures varies by age, partisanship, trust in science
Coal-fired power pl
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Oil Change International: Nearly 450 Organizations Call on Biden Administration to End Public Finance for Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release:
In a newly released letter, nearly 450 organizations called on the Biden Administration to immediately end all U.S. public financing for fossil fuels, including natural gas.
Signatories to the letter span six continents and include major U.S. civil society organizations, international groups, and organizations in the Global South concerned about the impacts of U.S. support for overseas fossil fuel projects.
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Rep. McEachin, Chair Grijalva Reintroduce Environmental Justice for All Act - Widely Supported Effort Comes as Congress Eyes New Investments
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 18, 2021:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Chair Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) reintroduced their landmark Environmental Justice for All Act today, supported by a wide array of grassroots groups and environmental advocates from across the country. The bill comes as Capitol Hill and the Biden administration prepare what will likely be a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure package with si
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Sen. Brown Issues Statement on Protecting Financial System From Risks Associated With Climate Change
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 18, 2021, at a hearing entitled "21st Century Economy: Protecting the Financial System from Risks Associated with Climate Change":
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The Banking and Housing Committee is holding its first-ever hearing on the risk climate change poses to our economy.
That also makes it the first time our committee will consider all the eco
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Sens. Collins, King Announce More Than $7.7 Million to Support Solar Energy Projects in Caribou, Skowhegan, Fairfield
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that ASP2 Rural LLC has been awarded a loan of $7,739,000 to develop three solar energy facilities across the state. This financing was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program.
"Investing in renewable energy is key to effectively reducing pollution and protecting our environme
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Sens. Collins, King Announce More Than $7.7 Million to Support Solar Energy Projects in Caribou, Skowhegan, Fairfield
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that ASP2 Rural LLC has been awarded a loan of $7,739,000 to develop three solar energy facilities across the state. This financing was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program.
"Investing in renewable energy is key to effectively reducing pollution and protecting our environmen
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UMWA Contract Negotiations With Warrior Met Ongoing
TRIANGLE, Virginia, March 19 -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following news release:
The United Mine Workers of America's (UMWA) negotiations with Warrior Met Coal, Inc., are entering the last two weeks before the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement.
The current agreement, which was negotiated as Warrior Met emerged from the bankruptcy proceedings of the former Walter Energy, will expire at midnight on April 1, 2021.
"We are working to reach a fair and e
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University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute: Every Person Is a Decision Maker
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news release:
Vicky Harris has always loved biology--at least since 5th grade -- and she's an eternal optimist. Now retired from her position as Wisconsin Sea Grant's water quality specialist in Green Bay, Harris reflects on her 50-year on-again off-again relationship with Sea Grant, and ponders the fate of the entire planet.
Harris' relationship with Sea Grant started with a college class in o
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