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Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (coal)

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2021/11/16 - Lutheran School of Theology: 'On Our Way to Truth and Healing' Theme for 2021 Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 (TNSEve) -- The Lutheran School of Theology issued the following news release: It was a U.S. federal policy for nearly 100 years to enforce family separation by stealing away Native children and taking them to off-reservation Indian boarding schools for the purpose of eliminating identity through forced assimilation. Most of these schools were federally funded and operated. Many others were operated by the Catholic church and mainline Protestant denominations. This cr  more
Appalachian Voices: Report Finds Potential to Create Hundreds of Reclamation Jobs on Justice-Family Coal Mines
BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 (TNSRep) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: A new report by Appalachian Voices estimates that there is enough outstanding reclamation liability on coal mines owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and/or his adult children to employ 220 to 460 workers for five years. Based on data provided by state and federal regulators, the report found that nearly 34,000 acres of Justice-family mines across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and W  more
Bold Nebraska: Biden Administration Takes Major Steps Forward to Build Back Fossil Free
HASTINGS, Nebraska, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- Bold Nebraska issued the following news: By Mark Hefflinger Following President Biden's announcement of a final legislative framework for Build Back Better, frontline and rural communities are celebrating the prioritization of clean energy and clean water. Farmers and Ag-based climate solutions, good paying union jobs, environmental justice, and the frontline communities that are most impacted by the climate crisis are rightly included. Advocates welcome  more
Ceres: 733 Investors With More Than $52 Trillion Issue Strongest-Ever Unified Call for Governments to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Phase Out Coal, and Mandate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 (TNSMon)(TNSCapV) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: A record 733 institutional investors from around the world, with more than US$52 trillion in assets under management, have signed an ambitious statement to governments ahead of COP26, calling for a number o  more
Chairman's Statement of the 24th ASEAN-Japan Summit
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 28 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued the following joint statement with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam: * * * The 24th ASEAN-Japan Summit was held via videoconference on 27 October 2021. The Summit was chaired by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. We noted with satisfaction the progress of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation over the last year and reaff  more
Climate Action Tracker: Progress Lagging Across All Sectors to Limit Warming to 1.5 C, But Rapid Change is Possible, Finds New Report
BERLIN, Germany, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- Climate Action Tracker issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: To keep the window open to achieve the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5 C, decision-makers across all corners of society need to accelerate transformations toward a net-zero carbon emissions future at a far faster pace than recent trends, according to a new Systems Change Lab report authored by the UN High-Level Climate Champions, Climate Action Tracker, ClimateWo  more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Experts React: COP26 Preview'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: By Joseph Majkut Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program The Paris Agreement set long-term global climate ambition at keeping global warming well below 2 C, but under the Paris framework, countries must draw the map from here to there. Glasgow will show that the map is still incomplete. The good news is that climate ambition has reduced expectations for emissions   more
DNC: Build Back Better Framework Is Popular
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: President Biden announced a historic Build Back Better Framework. From child care to universal pre-k to cutting taxes for the middle class and tackling the climate crisis, the American people have made it clear time and time again that they support President Biden's proposed investments in the American middle class, and paying for it by ensuring the wealthiest and corporations pay what t  more
DTE Energy Reports Strong 3Q 2021 Results, Raises 2021 Guidance Midpoint, Provides 2022 Early Outlook, and Increases Dividend 7%
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today reported third quarter 2021 earnings of $25 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared with $476 million, or $2.46 per diluted share in 2020. Operating earnings for the third quarter 2021 were $334 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared with 2020 operating earnings of $415 million, or $2.14 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certain   more
Environment America: Investigation Into Big Oil's Climate Disinformation Underscores Need for Fossil Fuel Accountability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- Environment America issued the following news release: Major oil company executives testified at a congressional hearing on Thursday, answering questions on the fossil fuel industry's role in the spread of climate disinformation. Coined a "landmark" hearing, it is the first time fossil fuel company and trade association leaders were questioned, under oath, about their knowledge of the industry's role in downplaying the climate crisis and preventing climate action  more
European Commission Issues Fact Sheet on 26th Conference of Parties to U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 29 -- The European Commission issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 28, 2021, regarding the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: * * * 1. What is COP26? The 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), more commonly known as COP26 will take place from 1-12 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. COP26 will bring together governments, businesses, local authorit  more
FERC Commissioner Danly Issues Statement on Fair Rates Act on PJM Minimum Offer Price Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2021, by Commissioner James Danly on a decision (Docket No. ER21-2582-000) involving Fair Rates Act on PJM minimum offer price rule: * * * I submit this statement in accordance with section 205(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Power Act (FPA).[1] I voted to deny the proposal. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) filed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT  more
Friends of the Earth: G20 Governments Have Bankrolled at Least $188B in Fossil Fuels Since 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: A report released today by Friends of the Earth U.S. and Oil Change International reveals that from 2018 to 2020, G20 countries financed at least USD 63 billion per year ($188 billion in total) for oil, gas, and coal projects by through their development finance institutions, export credit agencies and the multilateral development banks (MDBs) they govern. This preferential, government-backe  more
Global Alliance on Incinerator Alternatives: Vietnam's Climate Plan Ahead of COP-26 Seriously Undermined by Waste-Burning Schemes, Report Finds
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- Global Alliance on Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: An analysis published today by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) finds that while Vietnam is embracing several waste reduction strategies in its climate plans, its inclusion of "waste-to-energy" incineration undermines the country's attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The burning of one tonne of municipal waste releases 1.7 tonnes of carbon  more
Groupe Speciale Mobile Association Urges Industry Leaders to Scale Existing Smart Tech in the Race to Net Zero
LONDON, England, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: The GSMA calls on business leaders and policymakers to harness the potential of mobile connectivity and smart technology to achieve net zero by 2050 and limit global heating to within 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Smart technology could contribute 40% of the required carbon emissions savings for the world's net zero goals. These connected technologies already exi  more
Ky. Gov. Beshear Announces More Than 1,750 New Jobs and $822 Million in Investment in One Day
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news: On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,755 new jobs and $822.7 million in investment, as the commonwealth's record-setting economic momentum continues to grow. "I'd like to thank all of you for your belief in Team Kentucky and for all of the families that are going to be impacted so positively," said Gov. Beshear. "We like big numbers, but what they mean is more   more
Michigan State University Receives Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award From Forest Stewardship Council
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSAwa) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021: * * * MSU Mass Timber STEM facility wins Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award A leading forest-certification organization has recognized Michigan State University for its extensive use of sustainable mass timber in the construction of the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility adjacent to Spartan Stadium. Citing the innovation and excellence of the new classroom/laborator  more
NARUC: New Reports Explore Economic Implications of the Energy Transition, Regulatory Mechanisms to Mitigate the Economic Impacts of Fossil Retirements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Center for Partnerships & Innovation today announced the release of two new reports through the NARUC-U.S. Department of Energy Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Partnership. The publications examine the economic implications of the energy transition and explore regulatory approaches fo  more
NOAA: Urban Areas Across the U.S. Are Undercounting Methane Emissions, a New Study Shows
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: An eight-year study of Boston's natural gas system has revealed that emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, are significantly higher than previously estimated. The research, by a team of scientists from Harvard University, Boston University, NOAA, and the Environmental Defense Fund, used measurements of methane and ethane concentrations in the air over Boston to track em  more
Oil Change International: New Report - G20 Governments Have Bankrolled More Than $188 Billion in Fossil Fuels Since 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: A report released today by Friends of the Earth U.S. and Oil Change International reveals that from 2018 to 2020, G20 countries financed at least USD 63 billion per year ($188 billion in total) for oil, gas, and coal projects by through their development finance institutions, export credit agencies and the multilateral development banks (MDBs) they govern. This preferential, government-b  more
Rainforest Action Network: Guerilla Advertising Campaign Takes Aim at Liberty Mutual's Fossil Fuel Business
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release: As world leaders prepare to address the climate crisis in Glasgow at COP26, activists in Boston target hometown insurance giant Liberty Mutual with a creative guerilla advertising campaign to expose the company's role in supporting climate-wrecking, rights-violating fossil fuel projects. From Back Bay to Fenway Park, Rainforest Action Network and partners "hacked" bus stop shelters and   more
Rep. Cheney Introduces Wyoming's Chief Energy Adviser Randall Luthi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: Yesterday, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) spoke at the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources oversight hearing on the Federal Coal Program. During the hearing, Rep. Cheney introduced Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's Chief Energy Adviser, Mr. Randall Luthi, and touted the importance of the coal industry in terms of reliability, affordability and energy secu  more
Sen. Barrasso: What They Are Saying...Republican Senators Blast Biden's Punishing Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) along with Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Boozman (R-AR), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and John Hoeven (R-ND) took to the Senate floor to blast the Biden administration's harmful energy policies. The senators highlighted how the policies are leading to higher energy costs for Americans all across  more
Sen. Heinrich Rebukes Climate Change Denier Over Rejection of Science, Lays Out Innovative Vision for Clean Energy Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) participated in the 2021 San Juan Basin Energy Conference where he laid out his innovative vision for New Mexico's clean energy future, including the San Juan Basin's potential as a major hub for clean hydrogen production. The theme of the conference hosted at San Juan College in Farmington is "Celebrating our Past and Looking to the Future" and features speakers f  more
Sen. Hoeven Pushing Back on President Biden's Harmful Energy Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven took to the Senate floor this week to push back on President Biden's harmful energy agenda, which is leading to decreased domestic energy production, increased prices for American consumers, a less reliable electric grid and a greater dependence on energy from less stable parts of the world. "Since January, President Biden has been saying 'no' to America's energy producers," said Hoe  more
Sen. Rubio Joins Mornings With Maria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss President Joe Biden's Build Back Socialist plan, his call for Amazon to be investigated for its woke hypocrisy, and why Democrats are now the corporate party of America. See below for highlights and watch the video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeMSDYcYQNc). On Democrats' attempts to reach an agreement on the reconciliation package  more
Sierra Club: Evergy Could Save Customers Hundreds of Millions Through Coal Retirements & Clean Energy Portfolio Replacements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Evergy could retire its Jeffrey and La Cygne coal plants and replace them with a lower cost and reliable clean energy portfolio as soon as 2025 and 2028, according to the Kansas Pays the Price Volume 2 report released today by Sierra Club. Retiring these coal plants could save customers between $333 million and $869 million based on how quickly Evergy retires them. The report also details that energy burden, wh  more
Sierra Club: In a Victory for Clean Water in Montana, Judge Rules That Montana DEQ Failed to Protect Water Near Rosebud Coal Mine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: In an important victory for clean water in Montana, a Montana district court judge ruled on Thursday that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) repeatedly ignored the law and failed to protect water quality from an expansion of the Rosebud coal strip mine near Colstrip, one of the largest coal strip mines in the nation. The Western Environmental Law Center, Earthjustice, Roger Sullivan and Walton   more
USAID Showcases More Than $286 Million in Planned Programs, Initiatives to Boost Economic Growth in the Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: At the Indo-Pacific Business Forum(link is external) hosted virtually from New Delhi, India, on October 28 and 29, 2021, on the margins of the East Asia Summit, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new funding, activities, and partnerships to expand economic growth in Asia, in support of the United States' vision of a free, open, secure, an  more
White House Issues Transcript of News Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Jean-Pierre Aboard Air Force One En Route Rome, Italy
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Oct. 29 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news gaggle with Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Oct. 28, 2021, while en route to Rome, Italy: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everyone. Welcome to our travel to our trip to Europe -- the President's first [second] trip to Europe as President of the United States. We're really excited about the stops we're about to make. We have the National Sec  more
World Resources Institute: China Releases New Climate Commitment Ahead of COP26
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSPol) -- The World Resources Institute issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * Today China released a new national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement (known as a Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC). In the plan, China aims to peak CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, lower CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by over 65% from the 2005 level, increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to a  more
World Resources Institute: Progress Lagging Across All Sectors to Limit Warming to 1.5 C, But Rapid Change is Possible, Finds New Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSRep) -- The World Resources Institute issued the following news release: To keep the window open to achieve the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5 C, decision-makers across all corners of society need to accelerate transformations toward a net-zero carbon emissions future at a far faster pace than recent trends, according to a new Systems Change Lab report authored by the UN High-Level Climate Champions, Climate Action Tracker, ClimateWorks Foundation,  more