BERKELEY, California, May 15 (TNSOps) -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Thirty-seven percent of investors voted to support a climate lobbying shareholder resolution at Sempra's annual meeting today, according to preliminary vote numbers. The resolution focuses on the company's anti-climate lobbying in California, asking for a report on the alignment of its lobbying activities with the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius  more

LONDON, England, May 15 -- The British Department for Work and Pensions issued the following news release: COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society. * COP26 President Alok Sharma spoke at Whitelee Windfarm outside of Glasgow on the urgent need for action on climate change * UK Ministers visited sites across the co  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: As part of Governor Polis' Vaccines for All efforts, the State of Colorado is allocating vaccines to community-based organizations. All of these clinics focus on vaccinating underserved Coloradans and span a variety of diverse communities. "The best way to power Colorado's comeback is to continue our strong efforts to vaccinate all Coloradans who want it. Because of our community partners, we're able   more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15 (TNSIntl) -- Ecojustice issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Ecojustice is disappointed by today's ruling from Alberta Court of Queen's Bench giving Premier Jason Kenney's controversial and beleaguered public inquiry into "anti-Alberta" activities the green light to proceed. Ecojustice, Canada's largest environmental law charity, first filed its lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the inquiry in November 2019. From the time the inquiry was an  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is seeking comments on the proposed deletion of the Butler Mine Tunnel in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of the nation's most contaminated hazardous waste sites. EPA deletes sites or parts of sites from the NPL when no further cleanup  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of four projects in Kentucky for Brownfields grants totaling $1,405,844. This funding will support underserved and economically disadvantaged communities across the country in assessing and cleaning up contaminated and abandoned industrial and commercial properties. This funding will support underserved and econo  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of three projects in Tennessee for Brownfields grants totaling $1,500,000. This funding will support underserved and economically disadvantaged communities across the country in assessing and cleaning up contaminated and abandoned industrial and commercial properties. This funding will support underserved and ec  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidential classification (DOCKET NO. 20210001-EI; ORDER NO. PSC-2021-0165-CFO-EI): In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING GULF POWER COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION (DOCUMENT NO. 03091-2021) On March 29, 2021, pursuant to Section 366.093, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 2522.006,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for confidential classification (DOCKET NO. 20210001-EI; ORDER NO. PSC-2021-0167-CFO-EI): In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING GULF POWER COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION (DOCUMENT NO. 01733-2021) On January 29, 2021, pursuant to Section 366.093, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 2522.00  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 15 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for specified confidential treatment (DOCKET NO. 20210001-EI; ORDER NO. PSC-2021-0164-CFO-EI): BEFORE THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR SPECIFIED CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND MOTION FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER (DOCUMENT NO. 01  more

LONDON, England, May 15 -- Her Majesty's Treasury issued the following news release: COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society. * COP26 President Alok Sharma spoke at Whitelee Windfarm outside of Glasgow on the urgent need for action on climate change * UK Ministers visited sites across the country to showcase UK c  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Higher Education Research Protection Act of 2021 and the National Security Through America's Resources and Permitting Reform Act of 2021. The two bills are part of Congressman Barr's ongoing efforts to confront the political, military, economic and technological threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). More on these bills below: The Higher Education R  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release: Michael (Mike) D. Skaggs, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, has announced plans to retire from TVA in January 2022. To ensure a seamless transition, Skaggs will continue to serve until TVA selects a new chief operating officer. "Through his strong character, dedication and integrity, Mike has built a legacy that will endure for years to come.   more