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350.org: Governments' Fossil Fuel Production Plans Dangerously Out of Sync With Paris Limits
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 (TNSOps) -- The 350.org issued the following news release:
The 2021 Production Gap Report, by leading research institutes and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), finds that despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments, governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 C.
The report, first launched in 2019, measures the gap between governments' pl
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ACS Advanced Materials & Interfaces Issues Research Articles in Oct. 20, 2021 Edition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- ACS Advanced Materials and Interfaces, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Oct. 20, 2021 edition:
BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS AND INTERFACES:
* Nanomaze Lure: Pheromone Sandwich in Graphene Oxide Interlayers for Sustainable Targeted Pest Control
* Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles with Osteogenic Effects as miRNA Carriers to Synergistically Promote Oste
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Journal Issues Research Articles in Oct. 20, 2021 Edition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it serves the interdisciplinary community of chemists, engineers, physicists and biologists, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Oct. 20, 2021 edition:
BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS AND INTERFACES:
* Nanomaze Lure: Pheromone Sandwich in Graphene Oxide Interlayers for Sustainable Targeted Pest Control
* Layered Double Hydroxide
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After Sugar Camp Mine Fire, Sen. Duckworth Stresses Importance of Regulating Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' to Keep Communities Safe
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), founder and co-chair of the U.S. Senate Environmental Justice Caucus and Chair of the Environment & Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife today highlighted how President Biden's Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, which includes Duckworth's bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act (DWWIA) and billions
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Alaska A.G. Taylor Urges Congress to Block 'Methane Fee'
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 21 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release:
Attorney General Treg Taylor has asked Congress to reject burdensome proposed legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and potentially lead to higher heating bills for Alaska consumers this winter.
The Attorney General joined a 19-state coalition in a letter sent this week to two U.S. Senate committees. Committee leadership was asked to oppose legislation that would charge oil a
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Aspen Institute Launches CoZEV Initiative With Major Corporations to Support Zero-Carbon Shipping
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSOps) -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2021:
Through a new collaborative, cargo owner-led network facilitated by the Aspen Institute, a group of climate-forward brands have announced a first-of-its-kind target to progressively switch all of their ocean freight to vessels powered by zero-carbon fuels by 2040. Amazon, Brooks Running, Frog Bikes, IKEA, Inditex, Michelin, Patagonia, Tchibo, and Unilever are the first signatories to a 2040 a
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Center for Biological Diversity: 5 Executive Actions Biden Must Take As Climate Program Falters in Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
As Congress struggles to pass major climate legislation, President Joe Biden can use existing executive powers to take at least five major actions to establish global leadership at the international climate talks in November, according to legal experts at the Center for Biological Diversity.
The Senate faces a deadlock on one of the key items of President Biden's Build Back B
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Center for Biological Diversity: Biden Administration Won't Appeal Decision Shutting Down Western Arctic Oil Drilling Project
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 21 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
The Biden administration cemented a climate victory today by not appealing a federal district court decision halting ConocoPhillips' Willow Master Development Plan. Willow would be the largest oil-and-gas drilling project in the Alaskan Arctic and would be located in a vast and biodiverse landscape in the Western Arctic.
The Biden administration previously defended the
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Earthjustice: Decision Shutting Down Western Arctic Oil and Gas Project Will Not Be Appealed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 21 (TNSPol) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
The Biden administration cemented a climate victory by not appealing a federal district court decision halting ConocoPhillips' Willow Master Development Plan. Willow would be the largest oil-and-gas drilling project in the Alaskan Arctic and would be located in a vast and biodiverse landscape in the Western Arctic. The Biden administration previously defended the plan in court but did not fil
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Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center: Trouble in the Air - Grand Junction, Durango, Glenwood Springs, Gunnison County Experienced 55-64 Days of Polluted Air in 2020
WESTERN SLOPE, Colorado, Oct. 21 (TNSRep) -- The Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
The Grand Junction area, home to 155,603 people, suffered through 64 days of elevated air pollution in 2020, Durango had 62 days, Glenwood Springs and Gunnison County had 55 days each, according to a new report from Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center, CoPIRG Foundation, and Frontier Group. Air pollution increases the risk of premature de
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Environment Georgia: New Report - Trouble in the Air - 7.6 Million Georgians Experienced Over 65 Days of Polluted Air in 2020
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 (TNSRep) -- Environment Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
Five urban centers and rural areas in Georgia, collectively home to over 7.6 million people, suffered through more than 65 days of elevated air pollution in 2020, according to a new report from Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center and the Frontier Group.
Air pollution increases the risk of premature death, asthma attacks, cancer and other adverse health impacts, and causes 9,0
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Friends of the Earth: Decision Shutting Down Western Arctic Oil and Gas Project Will Not Be Appealed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 21 (TNSPol) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
The Biden administration cemented a climate victory by not appealing a federal district court decision halting ConocoPhillips' Willow Master Development Plan. Willow would be the largest oil-and-gas drilling project in the Alaskan Arctic and would be located in a vast and biodiverse landscape in the Western Arctic. The Biden administration previously defended the plan in court but did
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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: Australia's Climate Policies Could Push New South Wales Into a Debt Spiral
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21 (TNSRep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
Australia's failure to commit to net zero targets or any credible climate policy is a growing economic threat to New South Wales and other states, argues a new report by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor Guy Debelle last week urged Australia to begin planning for the investment needed in
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International Energy Agency: G7 Members Have a Unique Opportunity to Lead the World Towards Electricity Sectors With Net Zero Emissions
PARIS, France, Oct. 21 (TNSRep) -- The International Energy Agency issued the following news release:
G7 members are well placed to fully decarbonise their electricity supply by 2035, which would accelerate the technological advances and infrastructure rollouts needed to lead global energy markets towards net zero emissions by 2050, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. The report was requested by the United Kingdom, which holds the G7 Presidency this year.
The pathwa
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International Institute for Sustainable Development: Governments' Fossil Fuel Production Plans Dangerously Out of Sync With Paris Limits
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 21 -- The International Institute for Sustainable Development issued the following news release:
The 2021 Production Gap Report, by leading research institutes and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), finds that despite increased climate ambitions and net-zero commitments, governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 C.
The report, first launched in 2019, measures
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Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member: 'Keep Lights On - Fixing U.S. Power Issues Through Policy Reform'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSRep) -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following research analysis on Sept. 22, 2021:
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An improved system of power generation and transmission in the U.S. would prevent some outages, and also reduce the price of electricity to American families, businesses, and institutions through increased production and competition. This would make life for American families more affordable and more pleasant.
The Lights Go Out
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Mont. Gov. Gianforte Officially Opens Montana Asia Trade Office in Taiwan
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 20 2021:
In a ceremony this afternoon at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte officially opened the Montana Asia Trade Office in Taipei, Taiwan alongside Director General Daniel Chen of the Seattle Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office.
"One of our greatest sources of pride as Montanans is the world-class products grown, raised, or made here in the Treasure State, and we're fortunate to ha
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New Asian Development Bank Energy Policy to Support Energy Access, Low-Carbon Transition in Asia, Pacific
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new energy policy to support universal access to reliable and affordable energy services, while promoting the low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific.
"Energy is central to inclusive socioeconomic development, but the expansion of energy systems has come at the cost of harmful impacts on our climate and environment," said ADB Presi
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President Biden Issues Remarks on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Build Back Better Agenda
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Oct. 20, 2021, regarding the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Build Back Better agenda during his visit at the Electric City Trolley Museum:
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THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. It's good to be home. (Applause.) Thank you all. Please, please be seated.
I just want you to know we have a tradition in the Biden-Finnegan family: When you see a relative, you go see them first. These are my relatives in the fr
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Rainforest Action Network: Axis Capital Becomes First North American Insurer to Commit to Phase Out Coal Business
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSOps) -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
Insurer AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) announced new policy measures restricting insurance and investments in coal, tar sands oil, and Arctic oil and gas, as part of the company's efforts to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. In an unprecedented step for a North American insurer, AXIS Capital has committed to stop insuring any company developing coal infrastruct
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Rep. Moore to Join the Department of Energy for a Press Call on $65 Million Investment in Building Energy Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2021:
Congressman Blake Moore will join Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman for a virtual press call to discuss the Department of Energy's new, $65 million investment in grid-interactive, efficient buildings in Utah's First District and other regions. As part of this initiative, ten projects throughout the United States will equip more than 7,000
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Rep. Velazquez Leads 7 Members of Congress in Letter to EPA Administrator Regan on Mismanagement of Dangerous Coal Ash in Puerto Rico by Applied Energy Systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has sent a letter along with seven members of Congress to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, over their concerns about the continued violations of the Coal Combustion Residuals rule (CCR) by Applied Energy Systems in Guayama, Puerto Rico (AES-PR) and urged the EPA to take action.
"For almost two decades, AES-PR handled its toxic coal ash by stacking the waste in a massive
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Sen. Daines Talks Mont. National Parks, Energy With President Biden's NPS & FERC Nominees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2021:
Today at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator Steve Daines questioned President Biden's nominees to lead the National Park Service (NPS) and serve as a commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Daines questioning Biden's NPS Nominee:
Daines pressed Charles (Chuck) Sams III on how if confirmed to lead the NPS, he would support Park emp
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Sen. Hoeven: Red Trail Energy 2nd Ethanol Plant in the Nation to Implement Carbon Capture
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) approved the first Class VI project to store CO2 from Red Trail Energy's ethanol plant in Richardton. Red Trail is advancing the project utilizing the 45Q tax credit, which provides a critical revenue stream for new CCUS projects. Hoeven worked to pass legislation to reform and ex
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Sen. Warren, Colleagues Reintroduce Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, along with Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), today reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, a comprehensive bill to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by forcing p
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell: Democrats Preparing Anti-Energy Policies as Americans' Heating Bills Are Set to Soar
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement on Oct. 20, 2021:
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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Democrats' reckless tax and spending spree:
"The federal government's own analysts of the energy sector are predicting that this winter, American families could face home heating bills that are 54% higher than last year.
"On average, the p
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Sens. Baldwin, Warren, Brown, Colleagues Reintroduce Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
United States Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), along with Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), today reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, a comprehensive bill to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by forcing private investment firms to take responsibility for the outco
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Sens. Warren, Baldwin, Brown, Reps. Pocan, Jayapal, Colleagues Reintroduce Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021:
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, along with Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), today reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, a comprehensive bill to fundamentally reform the private
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U.N.: Do More 'to Green the Balance Sheet', Secretary-General Urges Public Development Banks in Message for Finance in Common Summit
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks via video message by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Finance in Common Summit:
I am pleased to greet the 2021 Finance in Common Summit. With your reach from the global to the local, public development banks are critical partners as we seek to recover better from the pandemic. The joint declaration of all public development banks at the first Finance in Common Summit last year was a strong signal of intent. Today, I c
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U.S. Ambassador to Greece Pyatt Issues Remarks at Kathimerini's ESG and Climate Crisis Summit
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 21 -- U.S. Embassy in Greece issued following remarks on Oct. 20, 2021, by Ambassador Geoffrey R. Pyatt at the Kathimerini's ESG and Climate Crisis Summit:
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Mr. Ellis: Let me start with the U.S. Ambassador, Geoff Pyatt. Welcome to the Kathimerini ESG Summit. And let me ask you an easy question because it's something that everybody thought and still thinks. From Trump to Biden. We're going from somebody who was denying, almost denying, the crisis to somebody who seems
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With $13M Grant, University of Michigan Researchers Will Track Cancer Risk From Environmental Exposures
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSGra) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Heavy metals like lead, industrial pollution from steel mills, coal-fired power plants or oil refineries, "forever chemicals" called PFAS that don't break down in the environment--how much are Michigan residents exposed to these environmental contaminants and what does this mean for their risk of developing cancer?
A new study from University of Michigan School of Public Health and Rogel Canc
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