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Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from a well heads as wildfire smoke hangs in the air near Calgary, Alta., on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Oil and gas production hikes and rebounding air travel put a drag on Canada's climate progress last year, but a new report says the country was still able to make a modest cut to its planet-warming emissions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report

New estimates published by a leading climate policy institute show Canada cut emissions by about one per cent last year compared to 2022.

FILE PHOTO: An Alaska Airlines aircraft flies past the U.S. Capitol before landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 24, 2022.   REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
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AIR COMPANY gets Avfuel, Alaska Airlines backing in funding round

SAF manufacturer AIR COMPANY secures investment from aviation fuel supplier who will act as preferred distribution and logistics partner.

An energy firm based in Ireland says it is planning to produce sustainable aviation fuel at the site where a liquefied natural gas project had been proposed on Nova Scotia's eastern shore. Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies in Ottawa, Friday July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Irish company planning to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Nova Scotia at former LNG site

Simply Blue Group plans to build a biofuel plant in Goldboro, N.S., using 700,000 tonnes of wood biomass annually to produce sustainable aviation...

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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EU countries mull 20-year tax holiday for jet fuel, document shows

EU countries consider delaying taxes on polluting aviation fuels for 20 years, complicating climate goals for net zero by 2050.

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Malaysia launches plan to achieve net zero aviation emissions by 2050

Net zero blueprint issued by transport ministry will increase use of sustainable aviation fuel and cut emissions in Malaysia aviation industry.

Luggage of passengers are seen on the day activists of the "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) protest for a change in climate policy at the Cologne-Bonn airport in Cologne, Germany, August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
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Climate activists breach security at four German airports

Last Generation stages more German airport protests calling for an end to fossil fuel use.

A commercial airliner takes off into an evening sky as it departs San Diego, California, U.S. May 25, 2021.   Mike Blake/REUTERS/ File Photo
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Slowing global jet fuel consumption adds to oil demand concern

Slowdown in consumer spending and increased aviation efficiency sees jet fuel demand softening.

Those impatient for flying taxis in Paris will have to wait a little longer (AFP)
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Paris ‘flying taxis’ scheme misses Olympic debut

With all eyes on Paris, Volocity air taxi misses out thanks to engine issues – but operators say they will fly, possibly as...

An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation sits at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. REUTERS/Roselle Chen/ File Photo
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Joby Aviation applies for aircraft certification in Australia

Air taxi company Joby hopes to use US-Australia co-operation on aviation approvals to begin certification for use.

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