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Equatic combines CO2 removal and carbon-negative hydrogen generation; pre-purchase option with Boeing

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Alongside the launch, Equatic entered into a pre-purchase option agreement with Boeing. The world has two unprecedented challenges: how to remove and permanently store gigatons of carbon dioxide and how to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The pilots also verify that CO 2 is being effectively removed from the atmosphere.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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Anthropogenic climate change confronts humanity with a challenge: How can we keep warm now as we try to prevent our world from overheating in the future? A Small Country with Large Heating Needs Big problems demand big solutions, and there is perhaps no bigger 21st-century problem than climate change.

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Airbus and major airlines partner to explore direct air carbon capture technology

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Once removed from the air, the CO 2 is stored in geologic reservoirs. As part of the agreements, the airlines have committed to engage in negotiations on the possible pre-purchase of verified and durable carbon removal credits starting in 2025 through to 2028.

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SoCalGas to offer renewable natural gas at its fueling stations for the first time

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Last month, the utility received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a pilot program to purchase the renewable fuel and capture the additional environmental credits generated. Today, it published a Request for Offer (RFO), and expects to complete gas purchase agreements in the near future.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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For example, by 2025, 50% of FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases will be electric, rising to 100% of all purchases by 2030. The path toward sustainability requires new strategies for removing and storing Earth’s excess carbon. This will be accomplished through phased programs to replace existing vehicles.

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Qantas and bp form strategic partnership to advance net zero emissions

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Qantas and bp last year launched a partnership which allows Qantas Frequent Flyer members to earn Qantas Points on fuel and eligible in-store purchases across participating BP retail sites. Qantas has also committed to investing $50 million over the next ten years to help develop a sustainable aviation fuel industry.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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million in funding to the Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Project (NGVIP), which offers incentives for the purchase of natural gas vehicles. Last year the Energy Commission allocated more than $11 million to recipients to purchase natural gas vehicle for use in California for at least three years. Energy efficiency in plug loads.

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