WASHINGTON, May 5 -- 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 May 4, 2021 edition: Mini-Reviews: * Isotope Effects in Photocatalysis: An Underexplored Issue * Enthalpy-Entropy Compensation in Biomolecular Recognition: A Computational Perspective Articles: * Experimental Investigation and Time Effect on the Anticorrosio  more

BERLIN, Germany, May 5 (TNSRep) -- Climate Action Tracker issued the following news release: Government announcements of new climate targets have brought down projected end of century warming by 0.2 degrees C, with the projected warming from Paris Agreement pledges now at 2.4 Degrees C, according to new analysis released today by the Climate Action Tracker (CAT). The projected warming from the "optimistic scenario" assuming full implementation of all net zero targets has dropped to 2.0 Degrees  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on May 4, 2021: In a comprehensive rate resolution, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved an Agreement between Duke Energy Florida, LLC and other parties to stabilize customer rates through 2024. "We determined the Agreement was a fair resolution in the public interest, and I believe it resulted in lower rates than would have been possible without a settlement," said PSC   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL announced that two of its employees were honored with prestigious Excellence in Government Awards by the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board for significant accomplishments, leadership, outreach and impact on the region and beyond. Winners of the 2021 Excellence in Government Awards were announced as part of Public Service Recognition Week, which is a nationwi  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 5 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on May 4, 2021: The Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada has approved the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) North Corridor System Expansion Project with 37 conditions. This decision was based on facts, science, Indigenous knowledge, the public interest, and careful consideration of the concerns of potentiall  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release: The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $4.9 billion in total operating revenues on 76.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the first two quarters of fiscal year 2021 ended March 31, 2021. Sales of electricity were 3% higher due to an 8% increase in heating degree days over the same period in the prior year, and an increase in sales to directly served customers. Total operating revenue  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSPol) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on May 4, 2021: As the Biden administration considers federal resources for coal workers and their communities, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) urge a set of comprehensive supports estimated to cost between $33 billion over 25 years to $83 billion over 15 years. The analysis, Supporting the Nation's Coal Workers and Communities i  more