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Manufacturers: New Processing Definition Would Raise Costs, Confuse Consumers and Limit Choice
Washington, D.C. – Following today’s announcement of a proposed federal process-based food definition, National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter issued the following statement: “Manufacturers across America’s food and beverage supply chain are committed to providing safe, nutritious and affordable options for American families and communities every day. A federal label that stigmatizes …
Boeing Has Most Jet Orders at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing received 173 orders for aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow, outdoing Airbus with 154 jet orders (Reuters, subscription). The Ghost Bat: On the defense side, Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat made its Farnborough Airshow debut (Defence Industry Europe). Chinook in action: Lastly, the RAF Chinook Role Demo Team performed an aerial display, lifting a large …
Port of Long Beach, DOT Sign First-of-Its-Kind SMR Agreement
The Port of Long Beach in California has become the first port in the U.S. to sign an agreement with federal regulators to explore the possibility of powering maritime operations with small nuclear reactor technology (
Major Critical Minerals Deposit Found in Nevada
A critical minerals company has reported a record reserve of tungsten in Nevada (
Oklo Achievement Advances America’s Nuclear Energy Future
Oklo announced on Wednesday that its Yahoo! Finance). The big picture: Oklo’s reactor is the fifth one to reach criticality under an Energy Department pilot program aiming to boost nuclear energy production. The NAM says: “Oklo’s achievement marks more than a milestone for one company—it demonstrates what America can accomplish when innovation, investment and smart …
