RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Announces $8 Million Investment in Vance County for Precision Manufacturer's First North American Plant Today, Governor Josh Stein announced high-precision manufacturer Syntec Precision Technology Corporation will create 34 new jobs in Vance County. The company will invest $8 million to establish its first North American production and warehouse facil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Battery Council International issued the following news release: * * * BCI applauds the re-introduction of the USA Batteries Act Legislation would eliminate punitive excise taxes on strategic raw materials used in battery manufacturing Battery Council International (BCI) applauds the re-introduction of the USA Batteries Act by U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) and urges Congress to move quicky to eliminate punitive excise taxes on strategic raw materials that are critical t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2: Investments in Clean Energy Factories, Projects Fall to Lowest Level Since Passage of Tax Credits as More Projects Cancel * $176 million in investments announced by businesses in January is lowest total since E2 tracking began in August 2022 * GOP House districts lose 1,300 expected jobs, $2.7B in investments due to cancellations * January's dip comes as Congress begins debate on repealing clean   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: * * * Gap between water supply and demand will increase as climate shifts Water is necessary for life. It's also tremendously important for food and energy security and ecosystem health. Despite this, many people live in areas that experience water scarcity at least one month out of the year. Washington, DC--Robust water-management strategies will be necessary to overcome discrepancies between water supply  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Helping Wisconsin Below is a continuously updated list of good news arising from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted by President Trump and congressional Republicans in 2017. Per IRS data: 424,970 Wisconsin households are benefiting from the TCJA's doubling of the child tax credit. 1,954,190 Wisconsin households are benefiting from the TCJA's doubli  more

HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 15 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Offshore wind may have a role in Finland's green energy transition A recent study carried out at the University of Helsinki suggests offshore wind has significant potential as a renewable energy source for Finland if developed sustainably, with proposed measures to ensure balanced growth and minimise environmental impacts. With Finland striving to meet its carbon neutrality goals, the demand for  more

LANCASTER, England, Feb. 14 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Reducing food emissions: what citizens want Results from a UK citizens' panel suggests people support a shift towards a healthier and more sustainable national diet including eating less meat and dairy, according to new research findings published as a policy brief by the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC). However, results from the panel also suggest people support the need to retain freedom of choice, an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Battery Council International issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Battery Industry Asks Congress to Defend Domestic Supply Chains Battery Council International's policy recommendations would aid domestic manufacturers with 125+ years of operation Battery Council International (BCI) has published a briefing for legislators that provides recommendations to create jobs, support domestic battery manufacturers, and defend the domestic economy from unfair foreign c  more