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ACS Omega Journal Issues Research Articles in April 6, 2021 Edition
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its April 6, 2021 edition:
Mini-Reviews:
* Transferrin: Biology and Use in Receptor-Targeted Nanotherapy of Gliomas
* Boosting Photocatalytic Activity Using Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO)/Semiconductor Nanocomposites: Issues and Future Scope
* Fabrication and Ma
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Ala. Gov. Ivey: Economic Development Report Card Shows $4.8 Billion in New Investment in 2020
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 7 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment and almost 10,000 job commitments, Governor Kay Ivey announced today.
With significant growth projects recorded in key strategic industrial sectors, Governor Ivey said the activity will strengthen the foundations of Alaba
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Ameresco Announces Partnership With Holy Cross Energy and Colorado Mountain College for Solar and Battery Energy Storage Project
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 7 -- Ameresco, a provider of energy efficiency solutions, issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced its partnership with Holy Cross Energy (HCE) for a solar and battery energy storage project, which utilizes land leased from Colorado Mountain College at its Spring Valley Campus.
Ameresco's project with Holy Cross Energy
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British Geological Survey: UK's Mineral Production, Consumption and Trade Revealed in New Report
NOTTINGHAM, England, April 7 (TNSRep) -- The British Geological Survey issued the following news release:
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has published the United Kingdom Minerals Yearbook 2020, with partners the Confederation of British Industry Minerals Group (CBI MG) and the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
The yearbook, first published in 1853, provides comprehensive statistical data on the UK's minerals industry, including production, consumption and trade.
This research provides
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Countries in the Eastern U.N. Economic Commission for Europe Region Can Play a Leading Role in CO2 Storage, According to New Study
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 7 (TNSRep) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia host significant potential for CO2 storage. Using publicly available data, the analysis by geological experts identifies for the first time storage potential in oil reservoirs in excess of 62,000 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2 in the eastern part of the UNECE region with 56,410 MtCO2 in Russia alone,
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Environment California Research and Policy Center: New Report - By Electrifying All Its Buildings, California Could Reap Some of Highest Health and Climate Benefits in Country
SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 (TNSRes) -- The Environment California Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
California ranks 2nd in the nation for potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and potential reduction of gas usage, according to a new report released today by Environment California Research & Policy Center, CalPIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Enviro
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Environment Maryland: New Report Shows How Electrifying Maryland's Buildings Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Transform Our Energy System
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment Maryland issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Maryland could see a critical reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and gas usage if it electrifies all of its buildings during the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment Maryland, Maryland PIRG and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, found that completely repowering Maryland's
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Environment New York: New Report - By Electrifying All Its Buildings, New York Could Reap Highest Health and Climate Benefits in Country
NEW YORK, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment New York issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
New York ranks number one in the nation for potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and potential reduction of gas usage as a result of building electrification, according to a new report released today by Environment New York Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environm
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Environment Ohio: New Report - By Electrifying All Its Buildings, Ohio Could Reap Some of Highest Health and Climate Benefits in Country
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment Ohio issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Ohio ranks 5th in the nation for potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and potential reduction of gas usage as a result of building electrification, according to a new report released today by Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, Ohio PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, found th
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Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center: New Report Shows How Electrifying Oregon's Buildings Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Transform Our Energy System
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 7 (TNSRep) -- The Environment Oregon Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Oregon could see a critical reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and gas usage if it electrifies all of its buildings during the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center, OSPIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and E
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Environment Washington Research and Policy Center: New Report Shows How Electrifying Washington's Buildings Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Transform Our Energy System
SEATTLE, Washington, April 7 (TNSRep) -- The Environment Washington Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Washington could see a critical reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and gas usage if it electrifies all of its buildings during the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment Washington Research & Policy Center, Washington PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Busines
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Environmental Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Curb Dangerous Power Plant Pollution
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSPol) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
Environmental leaders are urging President Biden to strengthen a suite of federal standards to protect the climate and people's health from dangerous pollution that continues to spew from the nation's coal and gas power plants.
In a letter to the president, the leaders call for ambitious protections tackling the many dangers posed by power plants. Every year, power plants emit enormous quantities of air toxics and
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Environmental Working Group: To Reach 'Net Zero,' Duke Energy Doubles Down on Gas and Nukes
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSOps) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
Flying in the face of the nation's urgent need to transition rapidly to clean and safe energy, Duke Energy is doubling down on plans to invest billions of dollars in natural gas plants and nuclear power.
Duke, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., serves 7.2 million customers in six states, more than any other investor-owned electric utility in the U.S.
It has pledged to reach "net zero"
carbon emi
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Environmental Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Curb Dangerous Power Plant Pollution
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
Environmental leaders are urging President Biden to strengthen a suite of federal standards to protect the climate and people's health from dangerous pollution that continues to spew from the nation's coal and gas power plants.
In a letter to the president, the leaders call for ambitious protections tackling the many dangers posed by power plants. Every year, power plants emit enormous quantities of
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New Jersey PIRG: New Report - By Electrifying All Its Buildings, New Jersey Could Reap Tremendous Health and Climate Benefits
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 7 (TNSRep) -- The New Jersey Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
New Jersey ranks #9 for highest potential greenhouse gas emissions reduction from electrifying buildings in the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment New Jersey, NJPIRG, and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, found that completely repowering New
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New Report Shows How Electrifying Rhode Island's Buildings Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Transform Our Energy System
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment Rhode Island issued the following news release:
Rhode Island could see a critical reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and gas usage if it electrifies all of its buildings during the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment Rhode Island Research & Policy Center, RIPIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, found that
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New Report: Electrifying America's Buildings by 2050 Could Be Like Taking 65 Million Cars Off the Road
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment America issued the following news release:
Replacing fossil fuel technology with electric options in the majority of American homes and businesses over the next 30 years could reduce so much net carbon emissions that it would be the equivalent of taking 65 million cars -- almost one-fourth of the total number of cars in the U.S. in 2019 -- off the road. These important savings are just one of the major findings in a new report released Tues
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New Report: Electrifying Texas Buildings Would Reduce Pollution Equal to 3.9 Million Cars
AUSTIN, Texas, April 7 (TNSRep) -- Environment Texas issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
Texas ranks #3 in the nation for potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and #6 for potential reduction of gas usage as a result of building electrification, according to a new report released today by Environment Texas Research & Policy Center, TexPIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, fo
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Office of Fossil Energy: U.S. Department of Energy Selects Additional Projects Seeking Beneficial Uses for Coal Combustion Residuals
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy issued the following news release on April 6, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected two projects to receive approximately $2 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development. The projects will improve coal combustion residuals management under the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002190, Research for Innovative Emission Reduction Technologies Related to Coal Combustion Re
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Notice Involving Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. EP 670) entitled "Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting":
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
DATE: The meet
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Technical University of Denmark: Let Wind Turbines Conquer the Seven Seas
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, April 7 (TNSRes) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news on April 6, 2021:
Peter Hauge Madsen at Energy Supply: In the near future, a huge market for floating wind turbines will open up. Denmark can come to play an important role if we seize the opportunity.
Developmentally, it would represent the third major wind turbine adventure for Denmark. We literally have to sail the wind turbines out into deep water, where their potential for power prod
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Tent Mountain Coal Mine: Niitsitapi Water Protectors, Landowners Group, Environmental Orgs Urge Canada to Designate Project for Assessment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 7 (TNSOps) -- Ecojustice issued the following news release:
A number of Alberta-based organizations, including a conservation organization, an Indigenous collective and a landowner organization, are calling for a federal review of the Tent Mountain Coal Mine Project in Southern Alberta.
On behalf of CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter, Niitsitapi Water Protectors and the Livingstone Landowners Group, Ecojustice submitted a designation request to the Impact Assessm
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Treasury Secretary Yellen, World Bank President Malpass, IMF Managing Director Georgieva Issue Joint Remarks at 2021 Spring Meetings
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following joint remarks by Secretary Janet Yellen, World Bank President David Malpass and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 2021 Spring Meetings entitled "Economic Recovery - Toward a Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Future":
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Thank you very much, Larry. It's a pleasure to be here with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to discuss the economic recovery
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Vancouver Island University Professor Receives Province's Medal of Good Citizenship
NANAIMO, British Columbia, April 7 (TNSAwa) -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news:
Congratulations to Dr. Imogene Lim, VIU Anthropology Professor, on receiving a BC Medal of Good Citizenship.
"This important honour recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to offer help and kindness to others during these exceptionally challenging times," said Premier John Horgan. "The latest recipients of the Medal of Good Citizenship make our province a better place through their co
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