PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 12 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Pinal County's Eleven Mile Solar System comes online as one of the largest battery energy storage systems built in a single phase in the country * * * Salt River Project (SRP) and 0rsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today celebrated the official commencement of the Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300 megawatt (MW) solar project and 3  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Advanced Functional Materials, a peer-review journal produced in Weinheim, Germany, that says it reports on breakthrough research in all aspects of materials science, including nanotechnology, chemistry, physics and biology, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 8, 2024, edition (Vol. 34, Issue 41): Review * Structural Motifs in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photocatalysis * Terahertz Radiation Detectors Using CMOS Compatible SOI Substrates   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 12 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: Leading international law firm BCLP announces today that George Rigo has joined the firm as a partner in the Paris office, with a particular focus on mid-to-large cap M&A. His arrival bolsters the firm's corporate, finance and transactions group both in France and globally. George has extensive experience advising on M&A and joint venture transations, including industrial groups and strategic pl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news release: "After decades of effort to safeguard declining burrowing owl populations in California, the species has finally been afforded interim state protections where they're most needed at least for the time being," said Pamela Flick, California program director with Defenders of Wildlife. "With burrowing owls no longer found in one-third of their former territory statewide, these temporary prot  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 12 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Attorney General William Tong announced today that a Hartford Superior Court judge has imposed a $5 million stipulated judgment against Vision Solar, settling the lawsuit brought by the Office of the Attorney General over high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations, delays and unpermitted work. Connecticut's lawsuit alleged violations of the Connecticut Unfair Tra  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 11 -- Foods, a peer-reviewed scientific open access journal, published research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 2, 2024, edition (Vol. 13, Issue 16): * Article - An Analysis of the Intestinal Microbiome Combined with Metabolomics to Explore the Mechanism of How Jasmine Tea Improves Depression in CUMS-Treated Rats * Article - Analyzing Cooking Efficiency of Gradoli Purgatory Beans: Effects of Dehulling, Malting, and Monovalent Carbonates * Article - Antihy  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The revolutionary system allows for cheaper, carbon-free charging and aims to reduce the burden on the electric grid as more EVs enter the roadway. * * * In 2024, more than one in five cars sold is an electric vehicle (EV). Intergovernmental agencies estimate that by 2035, half of all new cars sold globally will be EVs. While more EVs on the road sounds like great news for the environment  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers all areas of Oct. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 19): Review Article * Recent progress of advanced electrocatalysts for hydrogen production via hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis * Applications of metal N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in olefin polymerizations * Metal-organic framework derived micro-/nano-materials: precise synthesis and clean energ  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 14, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 38): Review Article * Carbon fibre based electrodes for structural batteries * Towards enhanced transparent conductive nanocomposites based on metallic nanowire   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 39): Review Article * Dual-atom catalysts with microenvironment regulation for water electrolysis * Metal-organic frameworks as promising electrocatalysts for th  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 37): Review Article * Review on the synthesis of Li-rich layered oxide cathodes * Elemental halogen cathodes for aqueous zinc batteries: mechanisms, challenges an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the proper use of tariffs as a trade tool is good for the middle class, especially those that work in the industrial sectors of the economy. No tariffs, on the other hand, may lower costs of goods sold. But they come with other risks, including the socio-economic problems associated with deindustrialization. "One of the things we ne  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00105) on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Pike County Solar Project, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 100 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Pike County, Kentucky ORDER On October 7, 2024, Pike County Solar Project, LLC (Pike County Solar) filed a motion for witnesses Jeannine Johnson, Joshua Crumpler, and Ton  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- Materials Advances, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 5, Issue 19): Review Article * Eco-friendly, sustainable, and safe energy storage: a nature-inspired materials paradigm shift * Morphology-controlled synthesis, growth mechanism, and applications of tellurium nanostructures * Synthesis strategies and cancer therapy applications of PEDOT nanoparticle  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Because it doesn't need expensive energy storage for times without sunshine, the technology could provide communities with drinking water at low costs. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun. The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar en  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have developed and demonstrated a technique that allows them to engineer a class of materials called layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level, which dictates precisely how the materials convert electrical charge into light. The technique opens the door to engineering materials tailored for use in next-generation printed LEDs and lasers - and holds promise  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 12 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * To: Amanda Demma, 2189 Cook Road, Galway, NY 12074 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Active Solar Development, LLC Dear Amanda Demma: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 11 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * To: Diane Sullivan, SVP, Environmental & Permitting, 621 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661, DSullivan@HecateEnergy.com Re: Case 17-F-0617 - Hecate Energy Albany 1 LLC and Hecate Energy Albany 2 LLC, Article 10 Certificate - Minor Change (10). Dear Diane Sullivan: On May 30, 2024, the Department of Public Service (DPS) received your request for Minor Change (10) to Comp  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 12 -- Nanoenergy Advances, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the study of nanomaterials and nanotechnology for energy applications, such as energy scavenging, conversion, storage and utilization, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2024 edition (Vol. 4, Issue 3): * Feature Paper Article - Preparation and Characterization of Amide-Containing Polyimide Films with Enhanced Tribopositivity for Triboelectric Nanogenerators to Ha  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 11 -- Nanomaterials, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it features research relevant to any field of study that involves nanomaterials, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 1, 2024, edition (Vol. 14, Issue 17): * Article - A Biocompatible, Highly Sensitive, and Non-Enzymatic Glucose Electrochemical Sensor Based on a Copper-Cysteamine (Cu-Cy)/Chitosan-Modified Electrode * Article - A Facile and Green Approach for the Preparation o  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Seeks Qualified Bidders, Market Participants to Deliver Energy Into New York City Through the Hudson Transmission Project Cable RFP Supports Advancement of New York's Nation-Leading Climate Action Goals * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) yesterday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the delivery of renewable energy into New York City through the Hudson Transmission   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS, NV U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced more than $13 million to fund the construction of a 5-MW solar power facility near McDermitt, Nevada. This project has the potential to power hundreds of homes in Nevada and lower costs for hardworking families, while also expanding access to renewable energy and creating good-paying jobs. "Nevada continues to lead the nation in solar energy, bringing go  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) (https://www.iadb.org/en/how-we-can-work-together/public-sector/investment-lending) of US$135 million in two tranches to boost socioeconomic development by promoting clean and sustainable services within the framework of a just energy transition. The credit line was approved   more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- Sustainable Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features the development of sustainable energy technologies, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 20): Review Article * Green and sustainable metal-air batteries for powering flexible wearable electronics: current status and future prospects * Bioinspired photo-driven hydrogen evolution systems based on h  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 12 -- Sustainable Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features the development of sustainable energy technologies, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 19): Review Article * Characterization of a thermoelectric system based on a solar dish Stirling engine: a review * Critical insights into eutectic molten hydroxide electrolysis for sustainable green hydrogen   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. QUOTES OF THE WEEK: "These lies are also harmful to those who most need help. Lives are on the line. People are in desperate situations. Have the decency to tell them the tr  more

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines issued the following news release: The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), turned over Php5 million ($89,500) in aquaculture equipment to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte to support fisherfolk in sustainably farming tilapia. USAID Philippines Deputy Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks handed over the donation to Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Manotoc at the government-o  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego researcher named Brown Investigator and Blavatnik Award finalist * * * By Michelle Franklin While some may covet a top floor office with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Wei Xiong prefers the basements of University of California San Diego's Pacific and Tata halls. His ultrafast optical techniques are sensitive to vibration and the basement is the steadiest floor   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: This week, across much of the world including the UK, the majestic aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, were once again visible to us. This was the second time this year they have been broadly visible across the UK, with the last major display occurring on the evening of May 10th, 2024. For many, seeing these incredible lights twice in a single year is almost unheard of, and for good reason: before  more

EXETER, England, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2024: Our planet's worsening vital signs indicate a "critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis" and that "decisive action is needed, and fast", according to an annual report published today by an international coalition of scientists. The collaboration, directed by Oregon State University's William Ripple and former postdoctoral researcher Christopher Wolf, outlines areas where   more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: Just published research in Nature Sustainability shows that building a renewable energy system for a telescope in Chile's isolated Atacama Desert could also cover 66% of a nearby community's energy needs, giving hope for win-win development around other remote infrastructure projects. Integrating renewable energy sources into the design of the AtLAST telescope would introduce the astronomical community   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Delivering on Our Commitments, 12th U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR The Biden-Harris Administration has worked to strengthen our ties with ASEAN and deliver on our commitments to the region. Over the past three and a half years, we have pursued an unprecedented expansion in the breadth and depth of U.S.-ASEAN relations, including upgrading our relationship to a Comprehensive Strate  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 12 -- Wind, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features wind energy, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2024 edition (Vol. 4, Issue 2): * Article - A Generative Design Approach for the Dynamic Optimisation of Multi-MW Offshore Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generator Supporting Structures Using Modal Analysis * Article - Fault-Tolerant Controller Applied to a Wind System Using a Doubly Fed Induction Generator * Article - Green Hydr  more