WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- 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 Nov. 19, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 46): Reviews * Polydopamine-Modified Polycaprolactone Scaffolds Loading Metal Nanoparticles for Bone Tissue Engineering * The Impact of the Blood-Brain Barrier and Its Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease: Contributions to Pathogen  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 23 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has filed a joint settlement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, the Data Center Coalition (DCC), and the Citizens Action Coalition (CAC). This settlement is the result of a collaborative negotiation process that supports I&M's ability   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 22 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: On November 8, Shahidul Islam, a local journalist and staff reporter for Khulna Gazette and district correspondent for News21 Bangla TV, was assaulted by approximately 30 unidentified people armed with locally made weapons in Rupsa upazila, located in the western Khulna district. Islam was attacked as he returned home and escaped to hide and contact authorities. Islam's  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Clas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL06) introduced the LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024, legislation to require the Department of Energy to examine impacts on climate stability, consumer energy costs, and environmental justice when considering permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. "When we ship LNG exports overseas, it raises the cost of energy for American co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Nov. 4-8, 2024: * * * Summarized Board Decisions Hiran Management, Inc. d/b/a Hungry Like the Wolf (16-CA-303914; 373 NLRB No. 130) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583e7b5cf) Houston, TX, November 4, 2024. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's conclusions that the Respondent violated Section 8(a)(1) by threatening employees with discharge and other unspecified re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to eliminate prohibitions at international financial institutions that do not support traditional energy projects, including coal, natural gas, oil, and civil nuclear energy. Over 675 million people in developing countries around the world are in desperate need of a stable supply of energy and reliable electricity in order to combat global poverty.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virgini  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. AB 1240) entitled "Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - in Fayette County, Pennsylvania": * * * Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Company (SWP), has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 1.87 miles of rail line near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., extending (1) app  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release: During the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP29), held November 11-22, USAID announced multiple initiatives and progress on commitments to advance efforts to combat the climate crisis, including: USAID announced $53.7 million to drive private finance into hard-to-reach geographies and sectors. USAID aims to catalyze investments in adaptation  more