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Asian Development Bank Welcomes Promising Steps Forward at COP26 for Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 16 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today welcomed the scaled-up commitments from its developing member countries (DMCs) at COP26 as a promising step forward to strengthen actions in the global battle against climate change.
Countries agreed in Glasgow to a range of commitments to meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), a key plank of the Paris Agreement which aims to limi
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At White House, Hickenlooper Celebrates Signing of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper will visit the White House to attend President Biden's signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Hickenlooper was part of a bipartisan group of 22 senators who negotiated and wrote the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
"This bill is historic. Coloradans sent us to Washington to get things done, and our Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill delivers," said Hickenlooper. "T
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Australian Council of Social Service: Next Federal Government Must Meet the Global Call for Stronger Action on Climate Change
STRAWBERRY HILLS, Australia, Nov. 16 -- Australian Council of Social Service issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021, by CEO Cassandra Goldie:
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The deal endorsed by all countries at the 2021 global climate change conference sends a clear message to the next federal government that Australia must commit to faster and fairer action on climate change, delay is no longer an option.
The "Glasgow Climate Pact' requires countries to strengthen their climate targets in 2022 and endorsed
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Center for International Environmental Law: At COP26, a Failure of Vision, Action, Equity and Urgency
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued the following news release:
In Glasgow, the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) failed. It failed to recognize the urgency of the accelerating climate crisis; failed to deliver critically needed finance to the Global South; failed to close massive loopholes in a looming carbon market that is itself a loophole; failed to confront the fossil fuels that are driv
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Center for Popular Democracy: BIF Includes Vital Investments in Our Future - But It's Not Enough
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Popular Democracy issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021:
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In response to President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework today, Jennifer Epps Addison of the Center for Popular Democracy, issued the following statement:
"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework includes billions of dollars of investment in infrastructure that our communities need to thrive, including:
* $55 billion to provide safe drinking water to mil
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COP26 Agreements Will Lead to Climate Collapse, Says Green Party
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Green Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
The Green Party of the United States said today that the COP26 world climate summit in Glasgow failed to produce the radical action scientists say is needed to avoid climate collapse, and that the only way for humanity to prevent catastrophe for life on Earth is a global Green New Deal.
"The world's political leaders in Glasgow paid lip service to the need for effective climate action while working behin
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COP26 Final Outcome: University of Michigan Experts Available to Comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
The two-week COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, ended today with an agreement among nearly 200 nations aimed at intensifying global efforts to fight climate change and to aid vulnerable nations, while leaving some crucial questions unresolved. University of Michigan experts are available to comment.
Jennifer Haverkamp, a veteran of seven U.N. climate summits, is a
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DOE Celebrates Signing of Landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021:
On November 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal)-- a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure that will create good-paying jobs, combat climate change, and grow the economy sustainably and equitably for decades to come. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, a critical componen
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Duke Energy Enters Into Cooperation Agreement With Elliott Investment Management
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, collectively "Elliott") after several months of constructive dialogue. The agreement provides for the appointment of two new independent directors to Duke Energy's board of directors and is consistent with Duke's focus on enhancing shareh
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Earthjustice: Advocates Oppose Petition to Subsidize Fossil Fuels & Undermine Definition of 'Zero-Emission'
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 16 (TNSPol) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
Today 25 environmental and environmental justice groups filed a response pushing back against a petition by the Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) that seeks to classify fossil gas-fired power plants and hydrogen combustion as zero-emissions power sources under the state's Clean Energy Standard.
Yet, as demonstrated in these comments, the Petition is inconsistent with bo
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European Commission President Von Der Leyen Issues Opening Remarks at Suddeutsche Zeitung 15th Economic Summit
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 16 -- The European Commission issued the following opening remarks on Nov. 15, 2021, by President Ursula von der Leyen at the Suddeutsche Zeitung's 15th Economic Summit:
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It is my great pleasure to be joining you virtually today. I was asked to give a keynote speech on your discussion topic: 'Re-start'. The issues you will be discussing here today at your Business Summit are fundamental: modernising business and society and converting to a sustainable way of living
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European Investment Bank President Hoyer Speaks at 24th Euro Finance Summit in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov. 16 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following speech by President Werner Hoyer at the 24th Euro Finance Summit on Nov. 15, 2021:
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President Werner Hoyer's speech at the 24th Euro Finance Summit in Frankfurt, in which he calls for greater integration of the capital, banking and services markets of Europe, and greater investment.
I am pleased to be here for the second time on the opening day of Euro Finance Week to talk to you about Europe and the enormou
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Gov. Beshear, Rep. Rogers Award More Than $9 Million in Grants to Support Economic Development Projects in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $9.18 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funds for economic development projects in 10 Eastern Kentucky counties.
"When completed, these projects will help support local communities and spur economic growth in Martin, Letcher, Floyd, Leslie, Knox, Knott, Owsley, Boyd, Pike an
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Ky. Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Award More Than $9 Million in Grants to Support Economic Development Projects in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news:
Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $9.18 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funds for economic development projects in 10 Eastern Kentucky counties.
"When completed, these projects will help support local communities and spur economic growth in Martin, Letcher, Floyd, Leslie, Knox, Knott, Owsley, Boyd, Pike and Perry counties," said Go
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Ky. PSC: Siting Board Approves 200-MW Solar Project Proposed for Martin County
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 16 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting (Siting Board) has approved, with modifications and conditions, an application from Martin County Solar Project, LLC (Martin County Solar), to construct a 200-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Martin County, Kentucky. The proposed 2,541-acre site is near Pilgrim, Kentucky, on a reclaimed coal mine.
Martin County Solar is
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Ky. State Treasurer Ball Urges Biden to Immediately Revoke Comptroller Nomination of Saule Omarova
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 16 -- The Kentucky State Treasurer issued the following news release:
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball is calling for President Biden to immediately revoke his nomination of Saule Omarova as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency.
"The mere suggestion of radical extremist Saule Omarova's nomination to be U.S. Comptroller should concern all Americans. Omarova openly admits she is driven by Marxist-based ideas, like advocating for the end of private banking "as we know i
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Max Planck Society: 'End of Coal Has Been Rung In'
MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 15 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following transcript of an interview with Jochem Marotzke, director of the Institute for Meteorology, on Nov. 14, 2021:
At the world climate conference COP26 in Glasgow, the contracting states were able to agree on an agreement after the usual extension. We spoke to Jochem Marotzke, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, about the successes Glasgow has brought, the importance of such climate summits and agreements, as
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National Wildlife Federation: 'Congress Must Build Upon This Strong Foundation,' Find Common Ground on Climate, Wildlife Crises
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 16 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
The National Wildlife Federation thanked President Joe Biden and congressional leaders for their work passing the newly signed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and urged them to build on the investments in the bipartisan law.
"This historic investment in clean water, habitat restoration, reclamation, resilience, and connectivity, and clean energy innovation underscores what's po
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Nature Conservancy: USDA Funds Scientific Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 16 (TNSMon) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release:
The Nature Conservancy, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, and the Institute for Feed Education and Research are launching a three-year project to explore innovative feed management strategies that can reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $537,440 award for this project through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm
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New York Public Library Begins Full Renovations on Historic Melrose and Hunts Point Libraries in the Bronx
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSOps) -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
Historic library branches in the South Bronx are undergoing extensive renovations, representing a significant investment in long-term service for the community. Improvement projects are in progress for Melrose, Hunts Point, and Mott Haven libraries, which have served patrons for generations.
This spring, the Library launched the start of two full renovations of the Melrose and Hunts Po
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Rep. Johnson Appears on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, issued the following transcript of an interview with Dagen McDowell on Fox Business:
Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) joined Dagen McDowell on Fox Business to discuss surging energy and gas prices as a result of Joe Biden's reckless energy policies like shutting down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline that is critical to supplying Ohio and the Midwest with gasoline, jet fuel, and propane. During the interview, Johnson highlighted the fact that Joe
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Sen. Manchin Joins President Biden, Bipartisan Senators to Sign Infrastructure Bill Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined President Biden and a group of bipartisan, bicameral Members of Congress at the White House for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years.
"Today, I was honored to join President Biden and my bipartisan, bicameral colleagues at the
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Manchin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening statement for an Oct. 5, 2021, hearing on the Mining Law of 1872:
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We are here today to begin discussing the Mining Law of 1872, which governs hardrock mining on public lands, and consider ways to bring this outdated law into the 21st century.
To put things in perspective, back in 1872, Ulysses S. Grant was President and signed legislation
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From National Mining Association Executive VP
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Katie Sweeney, executive vice president and general counsel of the National Mining Association, for an Oct. 5, 2021, hearing on the Mining Law of 1872:
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I am Katie Sweeney, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the National Mining Association (NMA). The NMA is the national trade association representing the producers of most of the nation's hardrock metals, coal, industrial
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From Taxpayers for Common Sense VP Hanna
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Autumn Hanna, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, for an Oct. 5, 2021, hearing on the Mining Law of 1872:
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My name is Autumn Hanna and I am vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, a national non-partisan budget watchdog. I am pleased to be here today to discuss the General Mining Law of 1872 and its long-overdue need for reform.
Founded in 1995, Taxpayers for Common
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From Trout Unlimited President Wood
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Chris Wood, president and CEO of Trout Unlimited, for an Oct. 5, 2021, hearing on the Mining Law of 1872:
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My name is Chris Wood. I am the President and CEO of Trout Unlimited (TU). Thank you for inviting me to testify on updating the Mining Law of 1872 and the opportunity it presents for tackling one of the greatest water quality problems facing our country: pollution from abandoned
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Senate Energy Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Manchin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening statement for a Sept. 28, 2021, hearing on the review of the administration of laws under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
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I am pleased to be joined by all four of our sitting Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioners this morning.
Thank you all for being here to discuss the work of the Commission.
As you've all
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Sierra Club: Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Investments Will Create Jobs and Opportunity in Historic Coal Mining Regions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, which includes $11.3 billion in new Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funding. These investments will put thousands of people to work repairing land and waterways damaged by mining, treating polluted waters, sealing and filling abandoned mine entries, and developing erosion prevention measures to protect against dangerous land and mudslides.
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U.N. Regional Information Center for Western Europe: COP26 - A Snapshot of the Agreement
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 16 -- The United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2021:
After extending the COP26 climate negotiations an extra day, nearly 200 countries meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, adopted on Saturday an outcome document that, according to the UN Secretary-General, "reflects the interests, the contradictions, and the state of political will in the world today".
The outcome document, known as the Glasgow Climate Pact, calls
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U.S. Makes Largest-Ever Investment in Abandoned Mine Cleanup
BOONE, North Carolina, Nov. 16 (TNSPol) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021:
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act President Biden is expected to sign into law today includes the nation's largest-ever investment in cleaning up decades-old abandoned coal mines. The bill reauthorizes the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program and provides an additional $11.3 billion for abandoned mine cleanup.
The bipartisan law will also deliver significant improvements and
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University of Sussex: SSRP Director Calls COP26 'Almost-But-Not-Quite' Summit and Calls for Greater Progress at COP27
BRIGHTON, England, Nov. 15 -- The University of Sussex issued the following news release:
By Neil Vowles
Sussex Sustainability Research Programme director and former UN chief scientist Professor Joseph Alcamo has described COP26 as the "almost-but-not-quite" climate summit.
Prof Alcamo said there were almost-breakthroughs on a coal phase-out, on financing for the Global South to cope with climate change, on loss and damage but not quite enough to declare victory.
While it was encouraging tha
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White House Fact Sheet: 'Renewed U.S. Leadership in Glasgow Raises Ambition to Tackle Climate Crisis'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet entitled "Renewed U.S. Leadership in Glasgow Raises Ambition to Tackle Climate Crisis":
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On day one at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), President Joe Biden made clear that Glasgow must raise global ambition during this decisive decade of climate action to preserve our shared future.
The President reiterated that tackling the climate crisis requires the whole of societ
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Wildlife Conservation Society Issues Statement on Glasgow Climate Pact
NEW YORK, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSOps) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021, by Executive Director Dan Zarin:
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When the gavel came down on the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow, governments of nearly 200 countries agreed to a generally common understanding of the global climate crisis, along with some - though not all -- of the means to combat it.
The COP26 summit was designed to ensure par
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