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New efficient, environmentally friendly process turns biomass into jet fuel
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process for converting biomass into jet fuel.
BA announces plans for waste-to-biofuel plant in London
British Airways has announced plans to team up with US-based Solena Group to construct a waste-to-biofuel plant in London.
UK Government gives £45 million boost to efficient aero engines
A joint effort between Rolls-Royce and ten UK universities to develop fuel efficient, lower carbon aero engines has received a £45 million boost from the Government.
UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.
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Two aviation consortia launch biofuel trials
Two aviation consortia including Boeing and Airbus have announced major efforts to research and develop sustainable biofuels for the industry.
UK is on course to over-achieve carbon targets
The UK is on course to over-achieve on its carbon reduction target of 34% and cut emissions by 36% on 1990 levels by 2020, according to the Government.
US invests $80 million in advanced biofuels, but is policy flawed?
The US Department of Energy yesterday announced an $80 million investment in advanced biofuels, but a study from Rice University says Government policy is flawed.
Airlines sign deal for camelina-based renewable jet fuel
Fourteen major North American and one European airlines have signed a deal with Seattle-based AltAir Fuels to buy 750 million gallons of renewable jet fuel and diesel based on camelina.
COP15: World leaders converge on Copenhagen but deal still looks distant
World leaders – 119 of them – converge on the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen today, but the likelihood of reaching an actual deal remains on a knife edge.
Aviation growth must be limited to 60% to meet emissions target
The UK Committee on Climate Change has warned that growth in aviation between now and 2050 must be limited to 60% if the sector is to meet its target of keeping emissions to 2005 levels.