MELBOURNE, Australia, July 22 (TNSRep) -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release: Japan's powerful Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised its draft energy plan for 2030, increasing renewable energy's share of the nation's energy mix and dramatically cutting the role of coal and gas - with implications for Australian fossil fuel exporters. The draft plan sees coal and gas each lose a 7% market share, while renewables are expected to do almost all t  more

CANBERRA, Australia, July 22 -- The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: The voice of Australia's oil and gas industry said the New South Wales Government's decision to effectively lock up most of NSW from gas development is a body blow for local consumers, thousands of jobs, the environment and businesses. If NSW is to meet its energy agreement with the Commonwealth, it will have to now build an import terminal and at   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 (TNSsro) -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision modifying a decision (Case No. 21-07-01): BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Application of PACIFICORP (U901E), an Oregon Company, for an Order Authorizing a General Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2019. And Related Matter. DECISION MODIFYING DECISION 20-02-025 TO EXTEND THE FILING OF PACIFICORP'S COAL FACILITY RETIREM  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45149) on July 20, 2021, entitled "Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act: A Summary of the Statute": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Prioritization of Chemicals for Evaluation of Risks Prior to the enactment of the LCSA, EPA had discretion in selecting which chemicals to evaluate under TSCA./101 The LCSA amended TSCA Section 6 to establish a framework and a timetable for prioritizing chemical  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 (TNSPol) -- The Delaware Riverkeeper Network issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: EmpowerNJ, a coalition of 123 environmental, community, faith and grassroots groups located in New Jersey, and scores/* of supporters throughout the State, filed a formal petition today with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) demanding DEP meets legal and moral obligations and the scientific necessity to combat the climate crisis by adopting rules requir  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSRep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Automobile companies need to do more to address abuses in their aluminum supply chains and the bauxite mines they source from, Human Rights Watch and Inclusive Development International said in a report. Car manufacturers used nearly a fifth of all aluminum consumed worldwide in 2019 and they are forecast to double their aluminum consumption by 2050 as they transition to electric vehicles. The 63-page report,  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 22 (TNSPol) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: President Biden will join CNN for a national townhall focused on his administration's progress over his first six months. Alongside his visit, the League of Conservation Voters launched a digital ad campaign in Ohio targeting Cincinnati and surrounding communities to support a recovery package that focuses on climate, clean energy, high-quality union jobs, and environment  more

LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Mineral Products Association issued the following news on July 21, 2021: The UK's economic recovery and journey to net zero carbon requires essential minerals and mineral products, sourced locally and extracted responsibly. That was one of the key conclusions of the seventh joint CBI and MPA 'Living with Minerals' conference (LWM7) last week which stressed the need for more supportive national policy to help to create an environment for investment in UK minerals  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 (TNSRep) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on July 20, 2021: U.S. power sector carbon dioxide emissions fell 10% between 2019 and 2020 according to a new analysis released today. This is the largest year-over-year decrease since the Benchmarking Air Emissions of the 100 Largest Electric Power Producers in the United States report was first released in 1997. While the coronavirus pandemic may have been a contributing factor  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) opened today's hearing on the Democrats' radical environmental agenda by criticizing Democrats for their failure to prioritize the needs of the American people and instead focusing on progressive pipedreams contained in the American Jobs Plan. Ran  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Representative Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will award more than $3.8 million to support five water and sewer infrastructure projects in Kentucky. The funding will provide $1.8 million for Letcher County, nearly $1.2 million for Knott County, and more than $830,000 for Pike County. The  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Representative Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will award more than $3.8 million to support five water and sewer infrastructure projects in Kentucky. The funding will provide $1.8 million for Letcher County, nearly $1.2 million for Knott County, and more than $830,000 f  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in writing to Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young to express concern over the Biden administration's decision to stop the Army Corps of Engineers from funding projects that facilitate fossil fuel transportation. The Bid  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news briefing by unnamed senior State Department officials on July 21, 2021: * * * MODERATOR: Thanks very much, and thanks, everyone, for joining us today for this call on European energy security. Just a reminder this call is on background, but it is embargoed until the conclusion of the call. As always, we'll have a transcript available after the fact. Just for your awareness and not for reporting, we will have two senio  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 21, 2021: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Germany. The United States and Germany are steadfast in their support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and chosen European path. We recommit ourselves today to push back against Russian aggression and malign activities in Ukraine and beyond. The United States pl  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 22 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Study finds these inexpensive, convenient devices can measure exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons * * * A study by researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health shows that inexpensive and convenient devices, such as silicone wristbands, can be used to yield quantitative air quality data, which is particularly appealing for periods of susceptibil  more