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Fueling net-zero aviation: why SAFs need better policy support to take off

SAF is key to decarbonizing aviation, but major adoption and production challenges threaten net-zero targets: Resources for the Future report.

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced plans Sunday to put $1 billion towards growing New Brunswick's clean electricity grid. Guilbeault speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Ottawa.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Ottawa is set to spend more than $1 billion on growing N.B.’s clean electricity grid

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa will spend more than $1 billion on growing New Brunswick's clean electricity grid.

FILE PHOTO: The Varo refinery is seen in Cressier, Switzerland, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Varo Energy in talks to buy Preem’s Swedish refineries, sources say

Varo already has stakes in refineries in Germany and Switzerland and is expanding in sustainable fuel and trading.

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How will artificial intelligence transform energy innovation?

Commentary from the International Energy Agency: Artificial intelligence is an innovation that catalyses further innovation, including on energy.

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EASA publishes report on the European Union Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) market

5 Dec 2024 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “State of the EU SAF market in 2023” report, which provides significant...

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Denmark’s groundbreaking agriculture climate policy sets strong example for the world

Denmark’s new policy taxes livestock emissions, restores ecosystems, cuts nitrogen pollution, and sets a global benchmark.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a logo of Shell petrol station in South East London, Britain, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/May James//File Photo
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Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business

Shell scales back new offshore wind investments, splits power division to cut costs, and boosts focus on oil and gas.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UK's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey pose with military personell at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst during day two of The Amir of the State of Qatar state visit to the United Kingdom on December 04, 2024 in Camberley, England. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS
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Qatar to invest $1.3 billion in climate technology in Britain

The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries to accelerate development of clean tech.

Corn is loaded into a truck to be transported for ethanol production in Kelley, Iowa, U.S., January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
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Biden administration will not finalize clean fuel tax credit guidance

Biden’s clean fuel tax credit for sustainable aviation fuels delayed, leaving future of key climate program uncertain.

A selection of products obtained from prickly pears pads are seen on dispaly at Wakonda headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 7, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Cactus pear is a crop with potential in Italy’s parched south and beyond

An Italy-based company is convinced the cactus pear is a profitable source for biofuel production.

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