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Published on December 17, 2010 - 20:15 GMT

Scientific Integrity Directive “Articulates a Broad Vision for Defending Science from Political Interference”

WASHINGTON (December 17, 2010) – The scientific integrity directive released by the White House today articulates a broad vision for defending science from political interference. It requires federal agencies and departments to develop meaningful and …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 15, 2010 - 21:10 GMT

UCS Applauds Beginning of Senate Debate on Nuclear Weapons Treaty; Urges Approval Before End of Year

Statement by Lisbeth Gronlund WASHINGTON (December 15, 2010) – The Senate today commenced debate on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia. Under the treaty, the United States and Russia would reduce …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 15, 2010 - 20:11 GMT

Leaked Fox News Memo Reveals Network’s Anti-Science Bias in Climate Coverage

WASHINGTON (December 15, 2010) – Media Matters today released an email from Fox News Washington Managing Editor Bill Sammon in which he urged news staff to highlight criticisms of climate science whenever they mention the fact that the Earth is warming …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 14, 2010 - 17:13 GMT

New FDA Data Confirm What UCS Has Been Saying For Years: Antimicrobial Use In U.S. Livestock And Poultry Is Massive

WASHINGTON (December 14, 2010) – A new report by the Food and Drug Administration confirms what the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has been saying for years: American livestock and poultry producers are using massive amounts of antimicrobial drugs, …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 11, 2010 - 14:10 GMT

Modest Steps Forward in Cancun Climate Negotiations

CANCÚN, Mexico (December 11, 2010) – As delegates from more than 190 nations at the annual U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) conference here in Cancún wrapped up two weeks of negotiations in the wee hours this morning, there was much …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 9, 2010 - 21:13 GMT

UCS Challenges New Committee Chairs to Reverse Antagonistic Climate Science Positions

WASHINGTON (December 9, 2010) – Reps. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Ralph Hall (R-Texas) are poised to head the House’s Energy and Commerce and Science committees, respectively. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is closely monitoring their statements …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 9, 2010 - 19:12 GMT

World Needs to Restore and Expand Tropical Forests to Combat Climate Change, New Report Finds

Communities Can Benefit From Sustainable Forest Management CANCUN, Mexico (December 9, 2010) – Replanting and restoring tropical forests will prove to be a critical tool in combating global warming, according to a report released today by the Union …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 6, 2010 - 19:13 GMT

Agreement Near on Strong International Action to End Tropical Deforestation

Statement by Doug Boucher CANCÚN, Mexico (December 6, 2010) – Over the last week, negotiators working on tropical deforestation at the U.N. climate conference in Cancún have drafted language that resolves many of the most contentious issues standing …

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Published on December 2, 2010 - 20:11 GMT

Brazil Outpaces All Other Countries in Reducing Global Warming Emissions, According to New Rainforest Data

Developed World Needs to Step Up and Follow Brazil’s Lead WASHINGTON (December 1, 2010) – Brazil announced today that it reduced tropical rainforest destruction to another record low level. The country’s National Institute for Space Research found …

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Published on November 30, 2010 - 23:10 GMT

Senate Passage of Food Bill Good For All Who Eat

Statement by Francesca Grifo, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (November 30, 2010) – The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which the Senate passed this morning by a 73 to 25 vote, would go a long way to protect American families from …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 24, 2010 - 18:11 GMT

EPA to Lower Cellulosic Fuel Target

In the next few days, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) expects the Environmental Protection Agency to dramatically lower the amount of cellulosic biofuel companies are required to purchase under the federal renewable fuel standard. This would …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 19, 2010 - 19:13 GMT

New Documentary on Bjørn Lomborg and Climate Change is Long on Opinion and Short on Facts, Science Group Says

Lomborg cherry-picks data to present skewed view of how we should combat global warming Square peg economics for a round hole problem Engineering the climate–a dangerous proposition Discounts threat of climate change …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 19, 2010 - 17:13 GMT

New Scientific Integrity Policy Is a Great First Step

Statement by Francesca Grifo WASHINGTON (September 29, 2010) -- The Department of Interior’s new scientific integrity order will help prevent the political interference in science that has led to flawed department decisions on issues from energy …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 12, 2010 - 08:44 GMT

Energy Data Storage

3rd & 4th November 2010, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London,UK SMi's Energy Data Storage conference is the perfect opportunity for the oil & gas and utility sectors to determine the tangible value of their IT strategies. Whether companies follow …

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Published on August 11, 2010 - 11:37 GMT

Coal Mining Industry News Service Expands Coverage

Coal Mining Industry and Coal Mining Companies Under Pressure Washington D.C. / August 11, 2010 Mining companies continue to be under pressure world-wide as alternative energy initiatives expand. From China to Cameroon, governments and the public are …

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Published on August 9, 2010 - 16:09 GMT

Gevo Buys Agri-Energy Ethanol Plant

Will use facility to produce isobutanol Aug. 9, 2010 -- Renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company Gevo will acquire Agri-Energy's ethanol production facility in Luverne, Minn. Gevo, which intends to use the facility to produce isobutanol …

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Published on August 9, 2010 - 15:53 GMT

Enviva Acquires Wood Pellet Biomass Producer CKS

Aug. 9, 2010 -- Wood pellet and processed biomass fuel manufacturer Enviva LP has acquired fellow producer CKS Energy Inc. Based in Amory, Miss., CKS is one of the few US-based companies with a successful track record of manufacturing and exporting …

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Published on May 11, 2010 - 07:48 GMT

With Positive NatureMill Composter Reviews Worldwide, NatureMill Announces International Launch

Premier home composter manufacturer, NatureMill, announces expansion plans into Europe, South America, Middle East and New Zealand. With rave NatureMill composter reviews around the globe, the expansion is a natural next step for the firm. /EINPresswire …

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Published on April 28, 2010 - 19:22 GMT

Energy companies face increasing pressure to mitigate risk

/EIN Presswire/ The energy industry is undergoing some active transformations in the current marketplace. Key decision makers need to fully understand the opportunities & complexities arising out of these changes in order to protect themselves …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Energy Industry ...

Published on April 15, 2010 - 21:57 GMT

Can utilising waste to create sustainable energy be an effective energy source?

/EIN News/ Biogas is heading towards establishing itself as one of the most forward looking forms of renewable energy in the coming years. SMi's inaugural Biogas 2010 conference will bring together leading industry experts, regulators, financiers …

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