Energy Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab researchers 'excited' to make potential biofuel breakthrough with fungi
By Sam Jackson | Mar 31, 2023
A study by the Department of Energy's Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows certain anaerobic fungi called Neocallimastigomycetes could provide a breakthrough in biofuel technology.
McCaul: China's increased support of Russia 'should not be tolerated'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 30, 2023
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) has responded to comments made by Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that talks between China and Russia on a "no limit" partnership "should not be tolerated" by the U.S. and its allies.
Aylor: 'This was a first-of-a-kind operation' in using a barge for an environmental cleanup
By Sam Jackson | Mar 30, 2023
Cleanup crews from UCOR, a contractor for the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management, used a barge on Poplar Creek to access a sediment cleanup site at the East Tennessee Technology Park.
Niepold: 'Climate literacy guide is an essential reference for communities across the country'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 30, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Smithsonian and multiple other federal agencies have combined their efforts to seek suggestions to update a key climate literacy guide.
Colorado Attorney General's report links social media with drug dealers who 'advertise and peddle illegal substances' online
By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
A recent report by the Colorado Department of Law suggests that the rise of social media in the past several years is connected to the spread of dangerous drugs across society, particularly fentanyl.
Xiomaro: 'Connecticut’s 110-mile portion of the trail is still being discovered'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
Photos of the Connecticut portion of the historic New England National Scenic Trail taken by artist Xiomaro will be on display in the Connecticut General Assembly’s Legislative Office Building in Hartford from April 3 to 14.
Quigley: 'Closer relationship between China and Russia' is 'dangerous' for Ukraine, national security
By Sam Jackson | Mar 24, 2023
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, has criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping about the potential effects of a partnership between China and Russia toward Ukraine, saying it poses a danger to U.S. security.
Federal probe finds training, operating deficiencies led to deadly BP explosion in Ohio
By Sam Jackson | Mar 22, 2023
A federal probe into the deaths of two workers at an Oregon, Ohio, refinery’s crude unit found that BP Products North America violated U.S. Department of Labor’s process safety procedures for highly-hazardous materials and failed to adequately train the workers.
Department applauds students who provided 20% increase in support to firefighters
By Sam Jackson | Mar 22, 2023
Students in Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers provided 204,633 total hours of support to federal firefighters in 2022, 20% more than the previous year, according to a release by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Blinken: 'We welcome the announcement that Saudi Arabia will purchase up to 121 Boeing aircraft'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 21, 2023
The State Department announced March 14 that Saudi Arabia plans to purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft equipped with General Electric’s most advanced GEnex engines to anchor its new Riyadh Air fleet.
Allen says Granholm 'should not praise top polluters like China who threaten our security'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 20, 2023
Georgia Rep. Rick Allen has criticized Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for praising China's climate initiatives, saying she should retract her words because China is a major polluter, as well as an adversary of the U.S.
Gosar: 'Biden has emboldened China and is responsible for both the rhetoric and aggression coming out of Beijing'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 14, 2023
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) says President Joe Biden is to blame for escalating tensions with China, saying the president has "enabled" China after comments by Qin Gang, China's new foreign minister, who warned of inevitable "confrontation and conflict" between the two nations.
North Carolina's Murphy: China saber rattling because 'United States wants to out-compete them'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 14, 2023
U.S. Rep. Gregory Murphy (R-NC) claims China is "scared" and has been "infiltrating" the U.S. after comments by Qin Gang, China's new foreign minister.
Ramaswamy: Mexican cartels should be classified as foreign terrorist organizations
By Sam Jackson | Mar 14, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says Mexican drug cartels should be classified as foreign terrorist organizations.
New York congressman: U.S. doesn't need Mexico's help to fight drug cartels
By Sam Jackson | Mar 13, 2023
Mexican President Andres Manual Lopez Obrador has criticized proposals in Congress to use military action against Mexican drug cartels, while Rep. Brian Higgins (R-N.Y.) suggested that the U.S. doesn't need Mexican support to fight the cartels.
Buttigieg: DOT is 'initiating this further supplemental safety review of Norfolk Southern'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 11, 2023
The Federal Railroad Administration announced its plan to conduct a 60-day supplemental safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway, as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promised the department will take more steps to improve rail safety.
Wittman: Chinese foreign minister placing blame on U.S. for tensions is 'fundamentally incorrect,' misleading
By Sam Jackson | Mar 10, 2023
Qin Gang, China's new foreign minister, has warned of inevitable "confrontation and conflict" between the U.S. and China unless the U.S. changes course, but Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman responded by saying Gang's words are "fundamentally incorrect" and "misleading."
White: 'EM is helping to foster successful visions for the future'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 10, 2023
Environmental Management Office Senior Advisor William "Ike" White delivered a speech at the 2023 Waste Management Symposia, where he talked about the focus and mission of the cleanup program in its next stages.
DOI's Trujillo celebrates 'major milestone for the Central Utah Project Completion Act,' June sucker comeback
By Sam Jackson | Mar 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a milestone in the Provo River Delta Restoration project.
Foreign Affairs Committee's McCaul: Chinese foreign minister's recent comments 'inflammatory'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 9, 2023
Qin Gang, China's new foreign minister, has warned of inevitable "confrontation and conflict" between the U.S. and China unless the U.S. changes course.
