WASHINGTON, June 27 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its June 25, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 25). Here are excerpts: * * * Reviews: * 1D and 2D Boron Nitride Nano Structures: A Critical Analysis for Emerging Applications in the Field of Nanocomposites * Drug Repurposing of Selected Antibiotics: An Emerging Approach in   more

NEW YORK, June 27 -- The United Nations issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Geneva from Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday, 11 June. On Wednesday, 12 June, the Secretary-General opened the celebrations marking the sixtieth Anniversary of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, now known as UN Trade and Development, or UNCTAD for short. He said that UNCTAD has a proud and long-standing record of contributing to discuss  more

CANBERRA, Australia, June 27 -- Australian Energy Producers (formerly the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association) issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) has reaffirmed the critical role of gas in Australia's energy security and the urgent need for investment in new gas supply and infrastructure to enable the transition to net zero by 2050. Australian Energy Producers Chief Executi  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2023, real GDP increased 3.4 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: A new report from the Center for American Progress examines how rural communities with deep economic ties to the coal industry can best manage the transition away from fossil fuels to a more diversified economy and resilient local budgets. The report, informed by interviews with local and federal officials, finds that while coordination with federal agencies is working, these new pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety & Health Administration issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * Resulted in 62 significant and substantial violations, 5 unwarrantable failure findings * * * The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections in May 2024 at 15 mines in 12 states, leading the agency to cite 300 violations and one safeguard. The agency began conducting impact   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * In 2-1 Vote, Commissioners Ignore Public & Congressional Opposition & Approve Project Despite Harm * * * Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted to approve Venture Global's gas export facility, CP2 LNG, despite clear evidence the facility will contribute to harm to the local community, climate, and nationwide energy price spikes and volatility. CP2 will need approval from the Depar  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Earthworks issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) voted 2-1 to advance Venture Global's proposed Calcasieu Pass 2 Liquefied Natural Gas (CP2 LNG) project in Southwest Louisiana. Commissioner Allison Clements dissented, in her last meeting of her term as a FERC commissioner. The project will now go before the Department of Energy in pursuit of a crucial export authorization, but that agency has issued a t  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: The Gulf of Thailand's EEZ - Activists from Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior conducted a peaceful banner protest against a proposed offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) site at the Arthit fossil gas field located in the Gulf of Thailand's exclusive economic zone[1] to highlight the fossil industry's greenwashing. Greenpeace Thailand campaigner, Alliya Moun-Ob o  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, a journal that reports industrial and academic research in the fields of applied chemistry and chemical engineering with special focus on fundamentals, processes and products from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its June 26, 2024, edition (Vol. 63, Issue 25): Applied Chemistry: * Green Catalytic Ionic Liquids Containing Organophosphorus for Efficient Glycolysis of Waste   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 28 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to grant NRECA's request for an emergency stay of the Environmental Protection Agency's Ozone Transport Rule (also known as the "Good Neighbor Rule"): "Today's Court decision directly speaks to the gravity of EPA's unlawful   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: A new report (https://subscriber.politicopro.com/f/?id=00000190-515b-db0b-a39e-f15b66910000) released today by the Rhodium Group outlines the significant climate and health benefits of the Environmental Protection Agency's recently finalized standard targeting pollution from the coal industry. In April, EPA announced one of the most significant measures to reduce climate-disrupting emissions fro  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 28 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Solar and offshore wind investments can unlock the localization of manufacturing and job opportunities, benefiting economies and energy consumers while supporting decarbonization targets * * * (IEEFA Asia): The investment potential for solar and offshore wind power project supply chains exceeds US$1.1 trillion through 2050, with the capacity to generate 873   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) - Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee - in introducing a resolution to disapprove of the Biden administration's regulations intended to shut down American power plants. The resolution comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rules that impose harmful emissions requiremen  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 27 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: A divided (5-4) U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request by industry groups and allied states to block EPA from implementing the interstate ozone reduction plan it finalized in February. EPA's "Good Neighbor" rule requires major polluters like coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions that contribute to ground-level ozone pollution that prevents downwind states from meeting federal air quality  more

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: "Today, after hearing challenges on its shadow docket - without full briefing and before the D.C. Circuit could consider any of the litigation on its merits - the Supreme Court recklessly issued an emergency stay to block vital clean air protections that were in effect and protecting the lives and health of millions of people. The Court's extraordinary decision today to grant an emerge  more

NEW YORK, June 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: A divided 5-to-4 Supreme Court today granted pre-judgment stay applications to block a critically important Environmental Protection Agency rule aimed at reducing interstate smog pollution and improving public health. This decision means tens of millions of people will be exposed to higher levels of dangerous air pollution this summer, causing asthma attacks, lung damage, and premature  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNScapp) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: A divided 5-to-4 Supreme Court today granted pre-judgment stay applications to block a critically important Environmental Protection Agency rule aimed at reducing interstate smog pollution and improving public health. This decision means tens of millions of people will be exposed to higher levels of dangerous air pollution this summer, causing asthma attacks, lung damage, and premature deaths.   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNScapp) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, the United States Supreme Court sided with polluting states and industry groups by pausing implementation of EPA's strategy to address harmful air pollution that crosses state lines, called the Good Neighbor Plan. EPA's Good Neighbor Plan addresses dangerous cross-state smog pollution using a combination of approaches proven to limit a key ingredient in smog: ozone season emissions of ni  more