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Airbus launches study on non-CO2 aircraft emissions with Canadian aerospace partners

Stuart Mitchell

Airbus and major Canadian aerospace academic and research organisations have launched a project to measure non-CO2 emissions produced from different jet fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  The project named Contrail Research Yielding STimulating Advanced RQL Learning (CRYSTAL) includes a ground and flight test campaign at Airbus’ Mirabel site in Canada, the A220 Programme headquarters.  The CRYSTAL project aims at measuring emissions on-wing (ground testing) and in-flight emissions and contrails at various altitudes (flight testing) using the A220 flight test aircraft.   Both ground and flight tests will be operating…

Growth in global energy demand surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average

Stuart Mitchell

Even demand in advanced economies is rising again after years of declines, with rapid growth of electricity worldwide driving up consumption of renewables, gas, coal and nuclear Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024 as the consumption of electricity rose around the world – with increased supply of renewables and natural gas covering the majority of additional energy needs, according to a new IEA report. The latest edition of the IEA’s Global Energy Review, published today, is the first global assessment of 2024 trends across the energy…

Vattenfall’s Annual and Sustainability Report 2024: The direction is clear, the pace is not

Stuart Mitchell

In 2024 Vattenfall delivered a stable financial result, advanced its key projects and sustainability goals, despite global challenges. The Annual and Sustainability Report for 2024 shows how Vattenfall continues to enable the fossil-freedom that drives society forward, as well as introduces updated strategic targets for 2030, alongside updated financial targets. Although big steps have been taken towards fossil freedom during the year, our society is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels. It not only endangers our climate, but also our energy supply and our way of life. Even though the…

Microsoft and FieldFactors partner to harness stormwater in Madrid

Stuart Mitchell

Microsoft is collaborating with Dutch start-up FieldFactors to replenish a natural stream using rainwater collected from a major new urban development. Called Solana de Valdebebas, the development covers more than one million square meters and will include almost 1,400 residential units. The initiative has the capacity to capture up to 200 million liters of stormwater run-off annually, which will be replenished into the local Valdebebas stream, a tributary of the Jarama River. Rainwater will be collected through FieldFactors’ sustainable drainage system, called BlueBloqs, which can capture up to 95% of…

Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for the 2025 UK & Europe programme

Stuart Mitchell

Unreasonable Impact, a strategic partnership between Unreasonable Group and Barclays, has introduced the newest cohort of ventures selected for its UK & Europe programme. This year’s ventures are working across biodiversity monitoring, sustainable materials, and energy efficiency. Among them are: Material Evolution – Material Evolution develops low-carbon cement alternatives using AI-driven alkali fusion technology, reducing emissions by 85% compared to conventional methods. Liz Gilligan, co-founder and CEO, combines her expertise in sustainable concrete and extensive practical experience to lead the company’s mission to create industry-standard eco-friendly building materials. Onego Bio – Onego…