Overhauling current air transportation and transitioning to electric motors is essential for shifting the industry towards zero-carbon, but this process will take time and we need a solution now that will make a significant dent in growing greenhouse gas emissions. Biofuels … [Read more...] about Food waste-based biofuel could help airlines reduce their carbon footprint
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Zero-carbon flying: Rolls-Royce tests 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels
As the aviation industry seeks to transition towards a post-carbon future, airplane manufactures are working in high gear to find greener alternatives to dirty jet fuel. One of the latest feats in this endeavor comes from Rolls-Royce engineers, who have begun testing the … [Read more...] about Zero-carbon flying: Rolls-Royce tests 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Scientists use light to produce eco-friendly plastics and fuels
In a stunning breakthrough for the environment, scientists have figured out a way to convert CO2 into a variety of plastics and fuels, paving the way for low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. The research team managed to successfully … [Read more...] about Scientists use light to produce eco-friendly plastics and fuels
A United flight just used a biofuel blend. That’s a big deal
The aviation industry may be one of the world’s most polluting industries, but at the very least there are a number of developments underway to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Yesterday we wrote about one taking place in the Netherlands where aerospace engineers are … [Read more...] about A United flight just used a biofuel blend. That’s a big deal
Waste from Ghana’s chocolate production is being used to create a clean biofuel
The majority of chocolate is made from cocoa beans coming from Africa. For every ton of cocoa beans harvested, another 10 tons of cocoa pod husks are produced, which are typically left to decompose on the cocoa plantation or thrown away. Now, researchers have developed a system … [Read more...] about Waste from Ghana’s chocolate production is being used to create a clean biofuel
