WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011.  In support of President Obama’s goal of generating 80% of the country’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2035, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the availability of up to $70 million in new funding over three years for technology advancements in geothermal[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after learning that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago voted to support the disinfection of wastewater before it enters portions of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. “Chicago is a world-class city with an[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today issued inspection results for the 104 operating U.S. nuclear power reactors, regarding their guidelines for continuing to protect the public even if accidents were to damage their reactor cores. “While overall we believe plants are safe and all of the[Read More…]

GERMANY–(ENEWSPF)–6 June 2011.  Against the backdrop of new warnings about the rise in greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, the top United Nations climate change official today called on governments to make progress in the fight against global warming, building on commitments made last year. Christiana Figueres reminded delegates at[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 June 2011.  Investing a relatively small amount each year in the forestry sector could halve deforestation, create millions of new jobs and help tackle the devastating effects of climate change, according to a United Nations report released today to mark World Environment Day. The report, “Forests in a[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to save their empty agrichemical containers.  The department announced today it has arranged to recycle them.    Beginning in August, sites throughout the state will collect the containers and grind them into small plastic chips that will be used[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011.  A coalition of environmental groups working on renewable energy development told a congressional committee today that the unprecedented expansion of wind, solar and geothermal generation over the past two years represented real progress toward a clean energy future and was the result of coordination between their groups,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011.  As part of the Obama Administration’s SunShot Initiative to make solar energy cost-competitive with fossil fuels within the decade, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced the availability of more than $27 million in new funding that will reduce the non-hardware costs of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011.  Today the House Natural Resources Committee will convene a hearing on identifying roadblocks to wind and solar energy on public lands and waters, solicting testimony from the wind and solar industry, and the Center for American Progress released “Clean Energy from America’s Oceans: Permitting and Financing[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University of Michigan–(ENEWSPF)– University of Michigan astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time. U-M research fellow Alyson Ford and astronomy professor Joel Bregman are scheduled to present their findings[Read More…]