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Does Biostimulation Accelerate Algae Growth?

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Courtesy/AlgaStar

SCIENCE News:

Does Biostimulation Accelerate Algae Growth?

Algae and bacteria are the fastest growing organisms on our planet. A single algae cell can produce over one million daughter cells in one day. Is this fast enough? All algae producers are limited by sustainable biomass accumulation. Growth rates impact both capital and operational costs. A 20 percent increase in growth rate could give some growers a 30 percent increase in revenue.

John Ericsson, CEO, AlgaStar Inc. presented at the 2013 Algae Biomass Summit in Orlando, Fla., a session titled: Increasing Algal Read More

NNSA Says Security at Y-12 National Security Complex Has Improved

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SECURITY News:

Retired Air Force lieutenant-general and now National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) chief Frank Klotz asserted last week that security at the Y-12 National Security Complexat Oak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL) has improved significantly since a July 28, 2012 break-in at the plant when three aging peace activists, led by an 82-year old nun, managed to breach the facility’s supposedly impregnable perimeter security systems.

Before a security guard arrived on the scene, the activists loitered on the grounds of the facility where bomb grade uranium is stored, Read More

Udall: Audit Shows ‘Unacceptable’ Wait Times, Confirms VA Provided Inaccurate Information

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Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. responded to the results of a nationwide audit of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities, which found New Mexico’s veterans wait an average of 46 days for primary care and identified New Mexico as being one of a select number of facilities that need a follow-up investigation.

In May, Udall called for the audit of the VA health care network covering New Mexico, Arizona and Texas (VISN 18), and former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki announced a nationwide audit the next day. Udall has also called for an independent Read More

Heinrich Statement On Release Of Internal VA Nationwide Audit Report

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

SENATE NEWS:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its internal nationwide audit report:

“The internal audit revealed that far too many New Mexicans have waited far too long for care. VA doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and others play a critical role in providing the best care to our veterans, but our nation must provide them with the resources and staff they need to meet the needs of our veterans.

“Last month, I visited the regional Read More

Heinrich Questions Intelligence Officials on Bulk Data Collection and Warrantless Searches of Americans

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Sen. Martin Henrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At an open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., questioned intelligence officials on the bulk collection and warrantless searches of the phone calls and emails of Americans under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Watch the video from the hearing here.

The hearing Thursday was held to address the House-passed USA FREEDOM Act. Heinrich, who is an original cosponsor of the Senate version of the bill said:

“The legislation approved by the House is a positive Read More

Heinrich Welcomes New Mexico Honor Flight Veterans to World War II Memorial

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Sen. Martin Heinrich with World War II Veteran Ralph Kress at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Kress traveled to Washington with the Northern New Mexico Honor Flight. Courtesy photo
 
U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. welcomed World War II veterans with the first ever Northern New Mexico Honor Flight to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The group of veterans was sponsored by the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices.  Read More

Udall, Heinrich Honor Last Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez

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Chester Nez

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statements celebrating the life and service of Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, who died Wednesday morning, and honoring the historic role the Native American Code Talkers played in the Allied victory in World War II.

“The passing of Chester Nez is a solemn moment for the Navajo Nation, the state of New Mexico and our country, and my thoughts are with the Nez family,” Udall said. “Like the code that helped win two world Read More

Udall, Heinrich Urge President to Revise Budget To Address Changes In Design And Operation At WIPP

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Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urge President Obama to send Congress an amendment to his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget to ensure that the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) has the funding it needs to continue implementing the recommendations of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Accident Investigation Boards, including required changes in design and operation.

A fire and radiation release earlier this year have left WIPP closed while the Department of Energy investigates the root cause of the accidents and develops Read More

Heinrich Issues Statement On EPA Proposal To Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. Senate News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Senate Climate Action Task Force, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new plan to limit carbon dioxide pollution across the country for existing power plants.

The proposal aims to reduce carbon emissions nationwide by an average of 30 percent over 2005 levels by 2030, with different specific targets for each state.

The rule would require New Mexico to reduce its carbon emissions Read More