Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (coal)
Ceres: Major Investor Groups Outline Climate Policy Priorities for U.S. Administration
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 14 (TNSPol) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on April 13, 2021:
The chief executives of three major investor groups are calling on the Biden administration to adopt policies that will enable the U.S. to 'build back better' and restore its climate leadership in
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CoPIRG Foundation: New Report - Repowering Colorado's Buildings Could Be Like Taking 1.7 Million Cars Off the Road, Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
DENVER, Colorado, April 14 (TNSRep) -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group Foundation issued the following news release on April 13, 2021:
Colorado could see a big and critical reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and gas usage if it phases out fossil fuel use in all of its buildings during the next 30 years, according to a new report released today by Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center, CoPIRG Foundation and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes a
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Environmental Coalition Urges Biden Administration to Close Egregious Environmental Justice Loopholes
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 12, 2021:
A broad coalition of 95 environmental organizations and local community groups called on the Biden Administration to fix a glaring environmental justice problem by closing the Startup, Shutdown, Malfunction (SSM) loopholes. The groups sent a letter and filed a legal petition to urge EPA to prioritize closing the loopholes, which allow polluting facilities like coal plants and oil refineries to release u
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FEDERAL -- White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in West Virginia for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in West Virginia":
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For decades, infrastructure in West Virginia has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
West Virginia's infrastructure received a D grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In West Virgini
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FEDERAL -- White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Wisconsin for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Wisconsin":
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For decades, infrastructure in Wisconsin has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Wisconsin's infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Wisconsin there are 198
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Greenpeace USA Responds to S.B. 467 Initial Hearing, Releases New Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSRep) -- Greenpeace issued the following news release:
The California Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water voted to not pass Senate Bill 467, which would begin the process of protecting communities from harmful oil and gas drilling in the state. The vote was decided by abstentions from Democratic Senators Bob Hertzberg and Ben Hueso -- both of whom voted 'no' on environmental justice bill AB 345 last August and who have collectively received $126,857 from the
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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Sets April 15 Hearing on CLEAN Future Act and Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following information for a virtual hearing entitled: "The CLEAN Future Act and Environmental Justice: Protecting Frontline Communities" at 10:30 a.m. on April 15, 2021:
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H.R. 1512, the "Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act" or the "CLEAN Future Act"
H.R. 501, the "Climate Smart Ports Act"
H.R. 516, the "Environmental Justice Mapping
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New Report- Electrifying Missouri's Buildings Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Transform Our Energy System
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 14 (TNSRep) -- Environment Missouri issued the following news release on April 13, 2021:
Missouri 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 Missouri Research & Policy Center, Mo PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The study, Electric Buildings: Repowering Homes and Businesses for Our Health and Environment, found
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Progressive Democrats: Hundreds of Elected Officials Call for Fracking Ban, Halt to Fossil Fuel Projects
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSPol) -- The Progressive Democrats of America issued the following news release on April 13, 2021:
In a letter sent to President Biden and Congress today, more than 375 local and state elected officials from across the country called on national leaders to: halt permitting for new fracking and fossil fuel infrastructure projects; revoke existing permits for oil and gas extraction within 2,500 feet of homes and schools; end subsidies for the fossil fuel industry; and supp
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Rep. McCaul Issues Statement Ambassador Kerry Trip to China
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 13, 2021:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement ahead of Ambassador John Kerry's trip to China after further reports reveal forced labor central to the Chinese Communist Party's green energy policies.
"Ambassador Kerry is sending the absolute wrong signal by planning
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Rep. Peters' Remarks Delivered During Energy Security Forum 2021
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following remarks on April 13, 2021:
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Rep. Scott Peters delivered the following remarks at U.S. Energy Stream's Energy Security Forum 2021 in Houston, Texas on April 9, 2021.
"A good friend of mine owns a large defense and energy contracting business in San Diego. He and his family are known for being extremely conservative politically. But we have worked together on defense issues and on next generation energy research,
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Sen. Murray Highlights Historic Benefits of American Jobs Plan for Wash. State
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), highlighted how President Biden's American Jobs Plan would help Washington state address longstanding infrastructure challenges and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger and fairer than before.
The major infrastructure and jobs package, which President Biden released in March, would provide billions in funding to rebuild Washington state's aging roads and bridges,
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Kentucky for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Kentucky":
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For decades, infrastructure in Kentucky has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Kentucky's infrastructure received a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Kentucky there are 1,033 b
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Ohio for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Ohio":
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For decades, infrastructure in Ohio has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Ohio's infrastructure received a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Ohio there are 1,377 bridges and over
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Pennsylvania for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Pennsylvania":
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For decades, infrastructure in Pennsylvania has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Pennsylvania's infrastructure received a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Pennsylvania t
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Puerto Rico for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Puerto Rico":
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For decades, infrastructure in Puerto Rico has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Puerto Rico's infrastructure received a D- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Puerto Rico there
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Rhode Island for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Rhode Island":
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For decades, infrastructure in Rhode Island has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Rhode Island's infrastructure received a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Rhode Island t
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in South Carolina for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in South Carolina":
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For decades, infrastructure in South Carolina has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In South Carolina there are 745 bridges and over 3,780 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 9.4% in South Carolina and on average, each driver p
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in South Dakota for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in South Dakota ":
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For decades, infrastructure in South Dakota has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In South Dakota there are 1,038 bridges and over 2,031 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Tennessee for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Tennessee":
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For decades, infrastructure in Tennessee has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Tennessee there are 881 bridges and over 270 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.7% in Tennessee and on average, each driver pays $209 per year in c
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Texas for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Texas":
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For decades, infrastructure in Texas has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Texas' infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Texas there are 818 bridges and over
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Utah for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Utah":
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For decades, infrastructure in Utah has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Utah's infrastructure received a C+ grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Utah there are 62 bridges and over 2,0
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Vermont for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Vermont":
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For decades, infrastructure in Vermont has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Vermont's infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Vermont there are 66 bridges a
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Virginia for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Virginia":
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For decades, infrastructure in Virginia has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Virginia there are 577 bridges and over 2,124 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.7% in Virginia and on average, each driver pays $517 per year in cos
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Washington for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Washington":
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For decades, infrastructure in Washington has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
Washington's infrastructure received a C grade on its Infrastructure Report Card. The American Jobs Plan will make a historic investment in our nation's infrastructure.
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Washington there are
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White House Releases Fact Sheet to Highlight Need in Wyoming for American Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 12, 2021, entitled "American Jobs Plan: Need for Action in Wyoming":
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For decades, infrastructure in Wyoming has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The need for action is clear:
* ROADS AND BRIDGES: In Wyoming there are 218 bridges and over 380 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 3.5% in Wyoming and on average, each driver pays $295 per year in costs due
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