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350.org Reacts to U.N. Climate Summit Draft Decision
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 11 (TNSOps) -- The 350.org issued the following news release:
As the UN climate summit in Glasgow reaches the critical last three days of negotiations, the UK government has published the first draft decision text. In response to this, 350.org campaigners said:
Cansin Leylim spokesperson for 350.org said
"This draft decision has some important points in it that are worth celebrating. For example, there's a decision to do yearly synthesis reports - if this can be do
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Australian Marine Conservation Society: Morrison Government Attempting to Water Down World Heritage Climate Policy With Revisions
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov. 11 -- The Australian Marine Conservation Society issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021:
The Morrison government's proposed changes to World Heritage climate action policy are shocking and fail our Great Barrier Reef, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says.
UNESCO, the World Heritage advisory body, has produced a climate action policy designed to protect World Heritage sites. As reported in the Guardian Australia, the Morrison government's
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Energy Information Administration Expects Volatile Natural Gas Prices This Winter Because of Uncertainty About Weather
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021:
After extreme cold in February led to lower-than-average natural gas storage levels in the United States through the summer, concerns about winter weather are contributing to volatile natural gas prices as the winter heating season begins. In its November Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that U.S.
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Environment America: Draft COP26 Agreement Would Accelerate Global Climate Action, But Firm Deadlines are Needed
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSOps) -- Environment America issued the following news release:
With world leaders in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, the United Nations climate agency on Wednesday released a draft of an agreement that urges participating nations to accelerate the pace of global climate action. It calls on countries to phase out coal and end subsidies for oil and gas. It also encourages them to "revisit and strengthen" their commitments to slashing global warming pollution in servi
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European Commission President Von Der Leyen Issues Remarks at Annual Budget Conference
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 8 -- The European Commission issued the following remarks by President Ursula von der Leyen at the Annual Budget Conference:
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When Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi were recently awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics, together with Syukuro Manabe, I like to think that there was also another winner, even though it has not been much in the spotlight:
Our European Union or, more precisely, its budget. Because when they conducted their ground-breaking research,
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European Commission President Von Der Leyen Issues Remarks at Atlantic Council's Distinguished Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The European Commission issued the following remarks on Nov. 10, 2021, by President Ursula von der Leyen at the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Leadership Awards:
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I feel incredibly honoured by this award.
The fact that the Atlantic Council is awarding me as a "European and transatlantic citizen", means so much to me.
That is exactly how I feel: a European and a transatlantic citizen.
My great-grandmother was born here in the United States in 1883.
When she was
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European Commission President Von Der Leyen Issues Remarks at EU-Central Asia Economic Forum
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 5 -- The European Commission issued the following remarks by President Ursula von der Leyen at the at European Union-Central Asia Economic Forum:
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It is a pleasure to join you today, even if only virtually. I have a very simple message for you today. Central Asia matters to Europe. And Europe matters to Central Asia.
In the thirty years since your independence, Central Asian economies grew almost non-stop - until the pandemic hit all of us. Our cooperation can hel
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Iowa Cultural Affairs Dept. Announce $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Grants
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021:
From Council Bluffs to Davenport and Mason City to Centerville, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it is awarding more than $1.5 million in grants for the return of the state's arts, culture, history and creative sector by supporting arts and cultural jobs and programming in the humanities.
In total, 236 individuals and organizations - representing 70 co
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Iowa Natural Resources Dept.: Air Quality Permits Under Review
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 11 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and air quality. DNR's permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assi
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Loughborough University: COP26 Explainer - The Importance of Solar Energy and Its Incredible Growth Story
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 11 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release:
Accelerating the transition from coal to clean power is a key focus of this year's COP26.
The power sector accounts for a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions and, to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, we need to move away from coal and towards clean power about five times faster than at present.
There are lots of big opportunities available as generating power using solar and wind is now ch
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Nature Conservation Council: Hydrogen Hub Funding Rules Not So Sweet for Hunter Biomass Start-Up Sweetman Renewables
CHIPPENDALE, Australia, Nov. 11 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release:
The NSW Government has ruled out funding hydrogen production companies if they use native forest biomass at any stage of production. /1
The guidelines for grants under the government's $70 million Hydrogen Hub Initiative will be a blow to Hunter-based sawmiller and clean-energy wannabe Sweetman Renewables.
Sweetman had hoped to use native forests as feedstock for electricity generation and h
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Pa. State Rep. James' Bill on Mining Reclamation Passes House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021, on behalf of State Rep. Lee James, R-Venango/Butler:
Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced today his bill, which would add a member of the Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB), passed the House of Representatives.
According to James, there are currently 10 coal refuse energy and reclamation facilities operati
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Secretary of State Blinken Issues Joint Remarks With Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint remarks on Nov. 10, 2021, by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba:
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: I am delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Kuleba here. Dmytro, it's always wonderful to have you in the United States at the State Department. To you, to the entire Ukrainian delegation, including the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, welcome to Washington
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Sen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Join DOE Secretary Granholm in Delaware to Celebrate 1M Upgraded Homes and Passage of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
NEW CASTLE, Delaware, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021:
U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) joined U.S. Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm today to announce the one millionth American home upgraded with energy efficiency improvements through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR(R) program. The milestone underscores the importance of the weatherization and en
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Sen. Cramer Highlights Carbon Capture Technology at Basin Electric Annual Meeting
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks at the Basin Electric Annual Meeting today, highlighting carbon capture technology, greenhouse gas emission regulations, and current legislation before Congress.
"North Dakota is leading the way in the development of clean, reliable energy by investing and apply
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Sen. Hoeven: North Dakota Leading the Way in CCUS, Key to the Future of America's Energy Security
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 11 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2021:
At Basin Electric Power Cooperative's annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven outlined how North Dakota is leading the way in cracking the code on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). In particular, the senator highlighted the proposed expansion of carbon capture at the Great Plains Synfuels plant, which will enable the facility to capture up to 3.5 million tons
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Sen. Ossoff Urges International Cooperation to Accelerate Deployment of Renewable Energy
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today urged international cooperation to accelerate deployment of renewable energy technology worldwide at the United Nations' COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sen. Ossoff, who is leading the Senate push to boost solar power in the United States, urged international cooperation to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
Sen. Ossoff held high-level bilateral meet
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Senate Nutrition Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Dean Mozaffarian
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research issued the following testimony by Dariush Mozaffarian, the dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, for a Nov. 2, 2021, hearing entitled "The State of Nutrition in America 2021":
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Dear Chairman Booker, Ranking Member Braun, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to te
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Sens. Whitehouse, Johnson Hit Back at U.S. Chamber Over Judicial Lobbying Transparency Requirements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
The Chairmen of the Senate and House Judiciary Courts Subcommittees, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Hank Johnson (D-GA), sent a letter to the federal courts' Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure hitting back at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's efforts to keep secret the identities of special interests behind amicus curiae briefs. The Chairmen also called on the Committee t
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Sierra Club: First County in Florida Commits to 100% Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (TNSOps) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021:
This afternoon, the Pinellas Board of County Commission unanimously passed a resolution committing the county to transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy for the entire community by 2050 and for county operations by 2040. Pinellas became the first county in Florida to make this commitment. In Florida there are 11 cities that have made a similar commitment for city operations, 4 of which (
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U.N.: Failure of Just, Equitable, Inclusive Transition to Net Zero Will Mean Catastrophe, Secretary-General Tells Caring for Climate Meeting
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks via video message by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Caring for Climate high-level meeting:
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I thank the United Nations Global Compact, UNFCCC [United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change] and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) for again convening this high-level meeting.
Two years ago, 28 companies committed to net zero through the Business Ambition for 1.5 C campaign. Today, this campaign has grow
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University of Birmingham Hydrogen Technology Showcased at COP26 United Nations Climate Change Summit
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 11 (TNSRes) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
Britain's first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating in Glasgow to demonstrate its role in driving the green industrial revolution at the COP26 Climate Change Summit.
Developed by engineers in the University of Birmingham's Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), in partnership with rolling stock owner and asset manager Porterbrook, the HydroFLEX train is now ready
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Team Among Winners of Musk Foundation's XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 11 (TNSMon) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2021:
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the top winners in the $5 million XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition. The contest is kickstarting projects that could mitigate the impacts of climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, ground and oceans.
The UW-Madison team will receive $250,000 -- the largest available award in the stude
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Wright-Patterson AFB: Longtime Base Employee Honors Cherokee Indian Ancestry
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2021:
By Beth Anspach
88th Air Base Wing
Most Native American families can trace their roots back to a time in the United States when their lives were very different. But many are losing the culture and heritage that defined their ancestors because the stories aren't always passed down.
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the theme for 2021 is "Gifts of
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