WASHINGTON (November 21, 2012) – A string of recent reports paints a clear picture that the world is not on track to fulfill leaders’ stated goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees C (3.6 F) above pre-industrial levels, according to the Union of …
Outcome is Nowhere Near What is Needed to Meet 2°C Target DOHA, QATAR (December 8, 2011) – Delegates from more than 194 nations at the annual U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties meeting in Doha, Qatar today …
Existing Scientific Assessments Already Provide Ample Baseline for Action on Preparedness, Emissions Reductions, Science Group Says CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (December 14, 2012) – Yesterday, a blogger who had signed up to review a forthcoming Intergovernmental …
Prior Senate Gains for Healthy Food and Farms Lost Out to Big Ag Subsidies WASHINGTON (January 2, 2013) – Having failed throughout 2012 to complete a much-needed overhaul of federal farm programs, Congress wrapped a one-year extension of selected 2008 Farm …
FDA Releases Long-Delayed Food Safety Rules WASHINGTON – After a year of delay, the Food and Drug Administration today released new food safety rules that will cover fruit and vegetable farms and food processors. The rules were held up at the White House …
Statement by Steve Frenkel, Union of Concerned Scientists CHICAGO (January 8, 2012) — Georgia Power stated yesterday that it expects to request approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission to retire 15 coal- and oil-fired generating units totaling 2 …
WASHINGTON (January 11, 2013) – The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released its draft National Climate Assessment today, just a week after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the United States experienced …
More Resarch Could Save Lives WASHINGTON (January 15, 2013) – According to media reports, a task force led by Vice President Joe Biden has recommended lifting restrictions on federally funded scientific research regarding gun violence. The Union of …
Congressional Action Still Necessary WASHINGTON (January 16, 2013) – President Obama today said he would issue a memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other agencies to conduct more gun violence research. But …
EPA Should Wait for Cleaner Fuels that Don't Compete with Food WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2013) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released proposed biofuel mandate volumes for 2013. The new requirements used so-called “advanced” food-based …
Filling up Does Little to Benefit Drivers’ Local Economy, Personal Stock Portfolios WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2013) —Most Americans are likely to spend almost as much on gasoline over the life of their vehicle as its original cost but could save thousands with …
WASHINGTON (February 6, 2013) -- Duke Energy Corp. announced yesterday that it will permanently close the Crystal River nuclear power plant in Florida and is considering constructing a natural gas-fired power plant to replace the power. The utility also …
Statement by Alden Meyer WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – Tonight, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address, which included comments on climate and energy. Alden Meyer, director of strategy and policy at the Union of Concerned Scientists ( …
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2013) – The Union of Concerned Scientists today sent a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) urging the agency to reject recent requests by House and Senate Republicans to weaken critical post-Fukushima safety reforms …
Renewable Energy Can Reduce Risks of Natural Gas Shortages, Price Hikes WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – Tomorrow, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold a meeting with officials from electricity generation companies, gas pipeline companies …
Statement By Steve Frenkel, Union of Concerned Scientists LANSING (February 14, 2013) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) recently announced that he will use 2013 to initiate a conversation about energy policy before proposing legislative policies in 2014. …
Statement By Mike Jacobs, Union of Concerned Scientists Senior Clean Energy Analyst WASHINGTON (February 22, 2013) – An administrative law judge for the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a preliminary decision. The decision may …
/EINPresswire.com/ Fuel prices are lower than last year, but still too expensive for many average Americans who use trucks for work. With this in mind, auto parts vendors are attempting to accommodate the fuel economy needs of hard working people. With …
/EINPresswire.com/ Anadarko Petroleum is tracking thousands of valves with RFID for valve servicing and inspection, to lengthen the valve life and streamline DOT, EPA, and OSHA compliance. Xerafy Ltd, a global supplier of RFID metal tags, together with …
Doeren Mayhew firm TR Moore & Company has sold its client, KM Services, and related business Pro-Flow Fabrication Technologies to United Kingdom-based Enteq Upstream plc. /EINPresswire.com/HOUSTON, TX -- Doeren Mayhew firm TR Moore & Company has …
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