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2021/10/20: Africa Connected - Hogan Lovells Launches Its Eighth Annual Africa Forum
LONDON, England, Oct. 14 (TNSeve) -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced a prestigious line-up of panellists and speakers for its eighth annual Africa Forum.
As one of the leading conferences for business in Africa, this highly anticipated event returns for the first time in a hybrid format, taking place on Wednesday 20 October 2021 in London and on a dedicated virtual platform accessible to participants all over the world.
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2021/10/28 - University of Wyoming's Wyoming Oil and Gas Fair Webinar to Focus on Ambient Seismic Imaging
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 15 (TNSEve) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
Jeffrey Eppink will speak about ambient seismic imaging (ASI) during a webinar Thursday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m.
The event is the second of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Fair Virtual Series organized by the University of Wyoming's Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI). To register for the free online event, go to www.eoriwyoming.org/oil-gas-fair/wyoming-oil-and-gas-fair-2021-2/individua
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British P.M. Johnson Call With President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt
LONDON, England, Oct. 15 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
The Prime Minister spoke to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi this morning, ahead of next month's COP26 Summit.
He congratulated the President on Egypt's nomination to host COP27, and they agreed to work together in Glasgow to make next month's summit a success.
The Prime Minister welcomed Egypt's leadership on transitioning to renewable energy. He encouraged President Sis
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CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'China, Asia, and the Changing Strategic Importance of the Gulf and MENA Region'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
By Anthony H. Cordesman
Emeritus Chair in Strategy
The shift in America's strategic focus from fighting terrorism in the Middle East - specifically in Afghanistan as well as Iraq and Syria - to competition with China has led to a focus on possible confrontation with China in military terms, including dealing with Taiwan and the South China Sea. At the same time, the increases in
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DOE Invests $61 Million for Smart Buildings That Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption, Grid Resilience
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Oct. 13, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $61 million for 10 pilot projects that will deploy new technology to transform thousands of homes and workplaces into state-of-the-art, energy-efficient buildings. These Connected Communities can interact with the electrical grid to optimize their energy consumption which will substantially decrease their carbon emissions and cut energy costs. This
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DTE Energy Announces It Will Cease the Use of Coal at Belle River Power Plant by December 2028 - Two Years Earlier Than Originally Planned
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021:
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced that it is ceasing all coal use at its Belle River Power Plant in St. Clair County, Michigan no later than December 2028 - at least two years earlier than the facility's previously scheduled 2030 coal use end date - enabling DTE to achieve its 50% carbon emissions reduction goal faster than planned and moving the company closer to its goal of achieving net zero car
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Zimbabwean Vice President Shares Insights on Country's Strategic Plans at Global Business Forum Africa 2021
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 15 -- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
The Covid-19 pandemic was supposed to be a challenge, instead, it presented an opportunity to Restart Zimbabwe', asserted Hon. Dr Constantino D.N.G. Chiwenga, Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe in a session on the second day of the 6th Global Business Forum (GBF) Africa 2021 in Dubai.
Organised by Dubai Chamber under the theme Transformation Through Tra
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European Commission Issues Fact Sheet on Communication on Energy Prices
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Commission issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 13, 2021, regarding a communication on energy prices:
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1. Why has the Commission adopted a Communication on Energy Prices?
The European Union, like many other regions in the world, is currently facing a sharp spike in energy prices. This is a serious concern for citizens, businesses, the European Commission and governments all over the EU.
Today's spike is principally driven by increased global
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European Commission Issues Fact Sheet on EU Arctic Strategy
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Commission issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 13, 2021, regarding the European Union's Arctic Strategy:
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Why should the EU be engaged in the Arctic?
As a geopolitical power and a major economic player, the EU has strategic and day-to-day interests, both in the European Arctic as well as the broader Arctic region, and shares the responsibility for sustainable development there. The EU also has a fundamental interest in supporting multilatera
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European Commission: Stronger EU Engagement for Greener, Peaceful & Prosperous Arctic
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021:
The High Representative and the Commission put forward their approach for a stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic. The Arctic region is of key strategic importance for the European Union, in view of climate change, raw materials as well as geostrategic influence. The Communication responds to these geopolitical, environmental, economic, security and social
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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis U.S.: Pension Funds Investing Indirectly in Ohio's Gavin Coal Plant Are At Risk As Financial, Environmental Disadvantages Mount
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 15 (TNSRep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
The major pension and retirement funds that own a piece of the General J.M. Gavin (Gavin) coal plant in Ohio face increasing challenges from their investment. Most investors do not know that they own a share of the plant and some are just beginning to realize it, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
"The fina
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International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers Urges Congress to 'Leave No Energy Worker Behind' in the Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSPol) -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news release:
As Congressional negotiators continue to work out the provisions to be included in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation package, IFPTE joined the Electrical Workers (IBEW), Building Trades (NABTU), Steelworkers (USW), Boilermakers (IBB), Mineworkers (UMWA), Utility Workers (UWUA), Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA) and Ironworkers unions in urging lawmake
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Mo. A.G. Schmitt Joins 19-State Effort Urging Congress to Oppose Increased Natural Gas, Oil Costs
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt issued the following news release:
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt joined a 19-state coalition urging Congress to reject burdensome legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and hit American consumers with even greater price hikes. The two bills in question are the Methane Emissions Reduction Act in the Senate, and a provision of the Build Back Better Act in the House of Representatives.
The coali
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N.C. Utilities Commission Issues Order Requesting Comments Involving Coal-Fired Generating Facilities
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 (TNSsro) -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order requesting comments (Docket No. E-100):
In the Matter of Rulemaking Proceeding to Implement Securitization of Early Retirement of Subcritical Coal-Fired Generating Facilities
ORDER REQUESTING COMMENTS AND PROPOSED RULES
BY THE CHAIR: On October 13, 2021, the Governor signed into law House Bill 951 (S.L. 2021-165). Section 5 of the S.L. 2021-165 authorizes the Commission to establis
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N.D. Gov. Burgum Hosts Energy Secretary Granholm, Stresses All-of-the-Above Energy Policy and Carbon Opportunities
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Oct. 14, 2021:
Gov. Doug Burgum today hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in Grand Forks with U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, stressing the importance of North Dakota's all-of-the-above energy policy to meeting the nation's energy needs and highlighting the innovation happening in North Dakota to address and capitalize on carbon constraints in the energy sector.
Burgum and Hoeven, who both in
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Natural Resources Defense Council: New Study Debunks Carbon Neutrality of Forest Biomass
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSRep) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021:
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Forest Biopower from Pellets Will Not Deliver Climate Benefits
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A landmark new report shows that burning biomass for electricity will worsen climate change, rather than reduce carbon emissions as the industry claims. As American and global policymakers evaluate how to address their climate commitments, "A Bad Biomass Bet," details the immense climate impacts of
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Natural Resources Defense Council: North Carolina Gov. Cooper Secures a Big Advance on Climate From Republican-Led Legislature
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 (TNSPol) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2021, by Luis Martinez, director of Southeast Energy for the Climate and Clean Energy Program:
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Governor Cooper signed HB951, a bill that was previously a give-away to Duke Energy and the fracked gas industry, but has since undergone intense revisions that will provide a pathway to address climate change. The bill now accelerates the shuttering of uneconomic coal-f
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Recognizes Two Coal Operators With 2021 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued the following news release:
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) recognized Luminant Mining Company, LLC (Luminant) of Mount Pleasant, Texas, and North American Coal Corporation, Mississippi Lignite Company, of Ackerman, Mississippi, as the winners of its 2021 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards during a live virtual presentation o
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia: Community Pharmacies Partner With CS Health on COVID-19 Vaccinations
CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 15 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release:
The NSW coal mining industry's health organisation, CS Health, is partnering with community pharmacists to deliver fast, efficient and safe vaccinations against COVID-19.
The agreement is great news for workers across this industry sector.
It means vaccination doses will be available with little or no wait times, close to where people work or live, from trained pharmacist professionals.
The par
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Sen. Daines Calls for Renewal of the National Coal Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined a bicameral letter calling on Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to renew the National Coal Council (NCC) in order to continue supporting coal production in Montana.
"As global coal consumption is projected to increase, it is essential that the United States remains a leader in advancing coal and carbon related technologies. National Economic Council D
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Sen. Hoeven: CCUS Will Play a Critical Role in Ensuring U.S. Remains Energy Secure
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
Senator John Hoeven stressed to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm the critical role that carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies will play in ensuring the nation remains energy secure. The senator made the remarks during a meeting at the University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), which he hosted
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Sen. Young Joins Bicameral Group in Supporting Renewal of the National Coal Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joined a group of senators calling on U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to renew the National Coal Council's (NCC) charter.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Indiana is the eighth-largest coal producer in the United States, and in 2020, the state was ranked third in nation for total coal consumption. Howeve
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State Department: Joint Statement on 3rd U.S. - Greece Strategic Dialogue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement:
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The Governments of the United States and Greece held the third United States - Greece Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC on October 14, 2021. Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken launched the Strategic Dialogue, which included high-level interagency representation from both countries.
The Strategic Dialogue underscores the deepening cooperatio
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million to Support Healthcare Workforce Programs to Benefit Coal Communities in Western Colorado
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to Colorado Mesa University (CMU), Grand Junction, Colorado, to provide equipment and technology to support physician's assistant, physical therapy, and occupational therapy degree programs. This EDA gra
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University of Western Australia: From Anxiety to Action in the Climate Emergency
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 15 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
The latest climate science is a code red for humanity with nowhere on Earth safe from the impacts but what can you do?
David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific and Law/Arts graduate from The University of Western Australia, will answer this question at the Contemporary Issues in PRME Annual Lecture to be held next Tuesday 19 October.
Mr Ritter, who has honorary affiliations with UWA and the Un
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University of York Scientist Provides Expertise for Ambitious Bid to Host UK's First Prototype Fusion Energy Plant
YORK, England, Oct. 15 -- The University of York issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2021:
A University of York academic is part of a team aiming to bring an ambitious prototype fusion energy plant to Yorkshire.
A site in Goole, East Yorkshire, has been shortlisted as one of five by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) as a potential host for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council bid was supported by a partnership of no
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Westinghouse and Bechtel Supplier Symposium: Excellent Opportunities for Czech Companies to Build AP1000 Plant
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
A milestone event in Prague drew nearly 200 Czech business leaders together for a two- day Supplier Symposium held by Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel Power Corp. Company leaders were joined by Tomas Ehler, Deputy Minister for the Nuclear Energy Section, Vladimir Dlouhy, President of Czech Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Bachus, Charge d'Affairs of the US Embassy in Prague and Petr Zavod
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