Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
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Urgent action needed to halt climate change: U.N. panel
The next decade will be crucial in managing global warming, stresses a recent U.N. report The Earth is going to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next decade. To avoid dangerous overheating beyond this point, countries need to implement immediate and significant changes, a major report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
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Rivian adopts Tesla Supercharger network and NACS
Partnership aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and lower carbon emissions Rivian and Tesla are teaming up to give Rivian drivers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across the United States and Canada. The deal, announced today, seeks to help make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) easier for drivers and take a major step towards…
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X-66A: NASA’s answer to net-zero aviation
The X-66A, a joint venture between NASA and Boeing, aims to reinvent sustainable aviation. NASA has unveiled its newest experimental aircraft, the X-66A. This X-plane marks a revolutionary step toward sustainable aviation, with a specific focus on reaching the United States’ ambitious goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “The X-66A will help shape…
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Plant-based plastics and industrial chemicals
The benefits and challenges of shifting to plant-based oils in the chemical industry By Andrei Mihail With their long degradation time, unsightly appearance and negative effect on the environment, single-use plastics are no longer simple candy wrappers or straws. Rather, they are seen as symbols of a culture so focused on convenience that it chooses…
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Lowe’s invests in renewable energy with rooftop solar panels
Retailer partners with DSD Renewables, Greenskies Clean Focus, and Infiniti Energy to install solar panels at 174 locations Home improvement giant Lowe’s is taking a major step towards reducing its carbon footprint by installing rooftop solar panels at 174 locations across the country. The installations will be in partnership with renewable energy companies DSD Renewables,…
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World’s first R&D center for sustainable aviation fuel
Washington State University and Paine Field Airport lead the way towards a more sustainable future for the aviation industry Washington State University and Paine Field Airport are teaming up to establish the world’s first research and development center for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The partnership between Washington State University and Paine Field Airport will focus…
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United Airlines invests $5M in algae-based fuel
United Airlines has announced a $5 million investment in Viridos, an algae-based fuel producer, marking the first investment for its UAV Sustainable Flight Fund. Viridos’ technology uses microalgae to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative to traditional jet fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel. The investment in Viridos is unique…
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Plant-based oils in the biofuels industry
Exploring the potential of plant-based oils as sustainable feedstocks for the biofuels industry By Andrei Mihail The shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources has been a major topic of discussion in recent years. The biofuels industry, in particular, has gained momentum due to its potential to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources and minimize…
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The EV transition isn’t just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone
Sita M. Syal, University of Michigan The race to decarbonize passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. is accelerating. Battery electric vehicles accounted for almost 6% of all new vehicle sales in 2022, up from close to 3% in 2021, and demand is outstripping supply, even as manufacturers roll out new models and designs.…