WASHINGTON, May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Most Americans (76%) are at least somewhat worried that new regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remove coal-powered electricity from the nation’s energy mix will lead to higher prices for consumers, according to an online survey of 2,058 adults conducted in April, 2014 by Harris Poll on behalf [...]

NEW YORK, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – It’s something everyone complains about – it’s too hot or it’s too cold; it’s too snowy/rainy or it’s too dry. Weather is the great equalizer and as winter finally (hopefully) makes its way into spring, it’s interesting to note that over three-quarters of Americans (77%) say they prefer summer over winter. [...]

FRESNO - On average, over 10,000 gallons of water is wasted per household and 1 trillion gallons nationwide due to running toilets, dripping faucets and other minor household leaks. To help curtail this waste, The City of Fresno, along with other members of the Central Valley Water Awareness Committee, join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense in declaring [...]

COALINGA – The West Hills Community College District (WHCCD), in partnership with numerous agencies, is launching Essential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin Valley, a premier three-part public affairs series that will gather California’s public policy and private sector leaders to confront the crises and challenges in the Valley. The first action session [...]

TULARE – California will assume oversight of several small Tulare County public water systems effective July 1, 2014. The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Environmental Health Division and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are offering a series of outreach meetings for community residents who will be impacted by the change in [...]

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Earthquakes, fires and other emergencies strike suddenly. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is reminding customers about the importance of being prepared for California’s next major emergency. “Customer safety is a top priority for SoCalGas and we want to provide information to help our customers be ready for an emergency,” said Jimmie Cho, SoCalGas vice [...]

FRESNO — David F. Zoldoske, director of the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, is the Irrigation Association’s Person of the Year. Zoldoske, who was honored at the 2013 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Austin, Texas Nov. 7, is the fourth person from Fresno State to receive the award that honors a person [...]

LONDON, Nov. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Crude oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remained broadly unchanged at 29.93 million barrels per day (b/d) in October following production of 29.91 million b/d in September, a just-released Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Tuesday. Increased output from Iraq and Libya of 360,000 b/d was [...]

Growing up in Dos Palos, California and raised by an industry leader in civil and earthwork, Lawrence Clark learned at a very early age how hard work, dedication, and devotion could promote his dreams.  While chasing dreams of proprietorship of his own company, Clark continued to work while attending California State University, Fresno.  Graduating with [...]

FRESNO – De Young Properties and SolarCity have made it possible for homebuyers to save money and use clean energy with solar-powered Net Zero EnergySmart homes, now available in select De Young Properties communities. Designed to reduce annual electricity usage to zero, De Young Net Zero EnergySmart floorplans feature advanced building science that generates savings [...]

After graduating from Tranquillity High School, Jennifer Alcorta attended California State University, Bakersfield on a softball scholarship.  The beginning of her junior year she transferred to California State University, Fresno to focus more on academics and graduating.  After Fresno State she enrolled in an EMT course through American Ambulance, and upon completion entered the Fresno [...]

FRESNO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today, in the culmination of a 19-month proceeding, approved two new PG&E rates especially designed to attract jobs to California.  An unprecedented 40 California cities and counties (the Local Government Parties or LGP) who have supported PG&E throughout this process applaud the CPUC for this decision. “For [...]

FRESNO – Claude Laval Corporation, the manufacturer of LAKOS Separator and Filtration Solutions, has announced today that it has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lindsay Corporation., a Nebraska-based NYSE traded firm with a focus on manufacturing and distribution of water management systems. “LAKOS is an outstanding company with a strong and experienced management team and first-class employees,” said [...]

LONDON, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Prices in the $3-trillion-plus global petrochemicals market rose slightly in July to $1,319 per metric ton (/mt), according to the just-released monthly Platts Global Petrochemical Index (PGPI). The PGPI is a benchmark basket of seven widely used petrochemicals and is published by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider and a top source of benchmark [...]

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – To help battle climate change, 65 percent of Americans endorse setting limits on dangerous carbon pollution from the nation’s power plants, according to new national poll conducted for the Natural Resources Defense Council. The poll finds that even 49 percent of Republicans favor the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishing standards to curb [...]

LONDON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) boosted crude output by 250,000 barrels per day (b/d) to 30.5 million b/d in April, a just-released Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed. Production increases in April halted a recent downward trend, during which overall output slid from 31.17 [...]

FRESNO – The Lyle’s College of Engineering’s Annual Projects Day noon-4 p.m. May 2 is an opportunity for teachers, counselors and K-12 students from the region to explore innovation and design in engineering and construction management at Fresno State. The free event is open to the public and will be held in the Satellite Student [...]