DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Governor Polis Announces Vision to Reduce GHG Emissions From the Transportation Sector by 2035, Expanding Transportation Options to Save Coloradans Time and Money Today, Governor Polis announced Colorado Transportation Vision: 2035, which includes new goals and strategies to reduce transportation-related air pollution and GHG emissions by increasing transportation options, expa  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS - a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure. The carbon-fluorine bond found in PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) compounds is particularly challenging to break apar  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New fans will help enhance comfort, energy efficiency at popular meeting site * * * The City of Luling soon will remove outdated heating equipment and install new fans in the Luling Civic Center, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The updates will improve ventilation and temperature control, helping provide a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New breathing equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies * * * The Cuero Volunteer Fire Department soon will acquire new specialized breathing equipment to help protect firefighters during emergency responses, thanks to an $18,568 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Cuero. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,64  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Project will renovate exterior of two nearby historic buildings * * * The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum soon will renovate the exteriors of the historic Trautwein and Cook & Day Motor Co. buildings in downtown Cuero, an important step as the museum works to expand its space into the two adjacent structures, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Cu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Better climate control will enable facility to be used year-round * * * The Luling Foundation will soon install air conditioning in its much-used demonstration barn thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Luling. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, combined with $12,592 in matching funds from the foundation, will help transform the  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, East Carolina University and the Colorado School of Mines. "It is often assumed that contaminated drinking water is the main pathway through which  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, Nov. 21 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: As school districts around the state and the nation struggle to recruit and retain teachers, Western Colorado University is being recognized for a program designed to train veteran educators to mentor those new to the profession. The results hold good news for teacher retention. The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) awarded Western a $126,389 grant to support its Mentor Teacher Cert  more