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Wright Electric Will Convert Old Planes Into 100-Passenger Electric Planes
Currently, the aviation industry is responsible for about 2.5% of global emissions. But startup company Wright Electric plans to be in the skies by 2026. Wright Electric will convert existing BAe 146 planes, first made by British aerospace company BAE…
Commentary: Biomaterials for bone and joint
A series of research published in Biomaterials Research discusses the production processes, materials’ characteristics and applications of new biomaterials for bone, cartilage, and joints. Reference: https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/bbj
Commentary: Biofuel-powered buses on Gold Coast
Two buses will run on sugarcane fuel during a 12-month trial across the Mackay bus network in Australia. Reference: https://biofuels-news.com/news/biofuel-powered-buses-on-gold-coast/
Commentary: U.S. governors explore state-level way to expand biofuel sales
A bipartisan group of 7 governors sent a letter to the Biden administration for guidance on an action that could expand fuel sales containing a higher ethanol blend. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-governors-explore-state-level-way-expand-biofuel-sales-2021-11-04/
Commentary: Evolve invests $600M in HOBO Renewable Diesel 120M gallons project
Evolve has announced an investment of $600 million USD for the construction of HOBO Renewable Diesel’s renewable fuels facility, which is expected to produce more than 120 million gallons of renewable fuels per year. Reference: https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2021/11/07/evolve-invests-600m-in-hobo-renewable-diesel-120m-gallons-project/
Underwear Made Using the Best Biodegradable Textiles
When a fashion item is no longer trendy, it either goes in the bin or in (unfortunately) few cases, goes to a donation box. However, the former is the most common; according to the Environmental Protection Agency, clothes made up…