In response to this growing threat, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are conducting groundbreaking research to better understand and predict wildfires’ impacts on the environment, the carbon cycle, and biodiversity.
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ExxonMobil’s Corporate Plan Includes Lower Emissions, Lithium Boost
The company plans to pursue $20 billion of lower-emissions opportunities through 2027 and lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 40% to 50% by 2030.
Wärtsilä Releases Ammonia Engine for Marine Transport
The company says the engine system, which has been previously able to operate on diesel, liquefied natural gas, and biofuels, allows for easy adoption of sustainable fuels.
U.S. Steel Introduces Battery-Operated Locomotives
The company converted two of its diesel locomotives in a move it says will cut the use of fuel by 40,000 gallons a year.
NASA Research Analyzes Sustainable Aviation Fuel’s Effect on Aircraft Contrails
Researchers test flights with the same aircraft, comparing the use of 100% SAF-powered flights to those using conventional fuel, overall working to determine whether SAF use mitigates the formation of contrails.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Closes $2.1 Billion Biofuels, Renewable Energy Funds
A bioenergy fund is the largest of the financing and will go to help decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt: A Nutrient-Driven Phenomenon
Unlike the usual role of floating macroalgae Sargassum spp. as a habitat for diverse marine life, the GASB inundated Caribbean coastlines, posing challenges to ecosystems, regional economies, and human health. A recent study conducted by researchers sheds light on this enigma by clearly identifying nutrients as a key driver of the GASB. This article delves into their findings and its implications for the future.
Report: Aviation Fuel Sector Expects Growth, Opportunity for SAF Market
The market, valued at about $249.9 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $696.2 billion by 2030, reportedly representing an opportunity for SAF market growth.
ExxonMobil Buys Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 Billion
As a part of the merger, ExxonMobil plans to accelerate Pioneer’s greenhouse gas reduction plans by 15 years, creating a net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions target of 2035.
Global Clean Energy’s Camelina Oilseed Acreage Reaches Record-Breaking Levels
Growers reported record-breaking acreage and yields of the crop, a fast-growing, low-maintenance oilseed used in renewable fuels and SAF.