WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- 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 Oct. 12, 2021 edition: PERSPECTIVES: * Multiplex Biosensing for Simultaneous Detection of Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 MINI-REVIEWS: * "May the Force Be with You!" Force-Volume Mapping with Atomic Force Microscopy ARTICLES: * Continuous Production of Water-  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 12 (TNSRep) -- The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association issued the following news release: The voice of the oil and gas industry today said the release of the 2021 Global Status of CCS report demonstrates momentum behind CCS as a key emission technology. APPEA Chief Executive Andrew McConville said the report shows if the world can fast track and scale up carbon capture and storage (CCS) development it will make a key contribution to the net zer  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34229) on Oct. 8, 2021, entitled "Corporate Tax Reform: Issues for Congress": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 4) Rent Sharing Studies Several studies have appeared recently that discuss the potential burden of the corporate tax on wages via an entirely different mechanism, which has been misinterpreted in some ways. As noted earlier, Greg Mankiw/92 cited a study by Arulampalam, Devereux, and  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 13 -- The Environmental Investigation Agency issued the following news release: Leading environmental groups have today called on European Commissioners to address methane emissions from imports of oil, gas and coal in the upcoming EU methane legislation, which is expected to be proposed in December 2021. Last year, the European Commission adopted the EU Methane Strategy to tackle methane emissions as part of 2030 climate targets and the goal of climate neutrality by 20  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 6 -- The European Commission issued the following statement by President Ursula von der Leyen at a joint news conference with European Council President Charles Michel and Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa after the EU-Western Balkans Summit: * * * First of all, let me also congratulate Prime Minister Jansa for this successful Summit. And thank you very much for the outstanding organisation and hospitality we have had here. So let me reflect on the Western Balkans Su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (TNSOps) -- The Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2021: The U.S. and EU announced today that an additional 24 countries have committed to join their Global Methane Pledge unveiled jointly in September at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate. The pledge is now backed by 9 of the top 20 methane-emitting countries. The entire group accounts for 60% of the global economy. Fast cuts to methane emissions   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 (TNSGra) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: The Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) has received a $130,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants program. Marshall will be developing and piloting new safety and emergency preparedness videos that will be available for use throughout the mining industry. The Brookwood-Sago program is a nationall  more

MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 13 (TNSJou) -- The European Southern Observatory issued the following news release: Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile, astronomers have imaged 42 of the largest objects in the asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. Never before had such a large group of asteroids been imaged so sharply. The observations reveal a wide range of peculiar shapes, from spherical to dog-bone, and are helping astronomers trace the origin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Naval History and Heritage Command issued the following news on Oct. 12, 2021: Welcome to Navy History Matters--our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week, we'll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources, and then link you to related content at NHHC's website (history.navy.mil), your authoritative source for Navy history. Location: Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on Oct. 12, 2021: * * * Researchers in the Consortium for Integrated Energy Systems are rethinking how energy is produced and used * * * Energy production and use presents a multilayered challenge that includes technical, social and environmental intricacies. With such a complex challenge at hand, Penn State's Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE) has launched a focused effort   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSOps) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release: For the first time, the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s flagship annual report on global energy pathways, used worldwide to influence trillions of dollars in investment, details an achievable roadmap to keep global heating below 1.5 degrees Celsius ( C). By making a 1.5 C scenario the benchmark of this year's World Energy Outlook (WEO), the IEA challenges governments and companies to back up lagging   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSRep) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release: Increased greenhouse gas emissions under President Joe Biden would be equivalent to more than doubling existing emissions from U.S. coal-powered plants -- a 17% increase compared to 2019 levels -- if the United States moves ahead with 21 major fossil fuel infrastructure projects that are pending review by the Biden Administration. The findings come from a new briefing released today by Oil Change Intern  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2021: Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) joined Congressman David McKinley (R-WV), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), and 24 colleagues from both chambers of Congress to call on Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to renew the National Coal Council (NCC). In a letter, the group highlights the importance of the NCC in advancing coal policy, technology, and markets. The NCC plays a major role in   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2021: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced steps to combat supply chain issues, ocean freight carrier delays, and rising shipping costs hurting North Jersey small businesses, workers, and families, and which will impact the upcoming holiday season. Gottheimer called for action to combat supply chain issues, including: * Critical Congressional Oversight: The House Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 12, 2021: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), led a group of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives calling on Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to renew the National Coal Council (NCC). In the letter, the group highlights the importance of the NCC in advancing   more

STANFORD, California, Oct. 13 (TNSJou) -- The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment issued the following news release: Studies have shown air pollution is a major risk factor for respiratory infection - the leading cause of death among children under five - but bad air's specific impacts on developing bodies have remained somewhat of a mystery. A Stanford-led study reveals a link between tiny airborne particles and child health in South Asia, a region beset with air pollution and more t  more