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? Methane monitoring goes stratospheric #185

Climate Tech VC

Responsible for nearly a third of global warming and a quarter of global energy, methane matters.   In deals this week $145m for lithium extraction, $52m for methane emissions detection, and $40m for sustainable aviation fuel.   In January, Longpath secured a $189m conditional US Department of Energy loan guarantee.

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How Vertiia is Revolutionizing Aviation Technology in Australia

Hydrogen Fuel News

In a significant stride for the advancement of aviation technology in Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has announced the testing of Vertiia, a pioneering aircraft that combines the best features of both helicopters and fixed-wing planes. This could significantly reduce the environmental impact of aviation.

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Greentown Labs Member Milestones — May 2024 

Greentown Labs

CalWave Power Technologies , which is working to harness carbon-free power from ocean waves, was chosen by the U.S. Testing Expertise and Access to Marine Energy Research program as one of 11 projects to receive over $1.1M Department of Energy. to advance the prototype-validation stage of its xWave system.

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A fat load of good? Sourcing feedstocks for aviation biofuels looks not-so-simple

Envirotec Magazine

Are fats and oils the key to the aviation fuels of the future? Envirotec writes Many are betting on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as the pathway to meeting ambitious net zero targets in the sector, with 2040 and 2050 being oft-cited deadlines. Biodiesel production in the laboratory. What is SAF? Destined for a back seat?

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BVLOS flight performs powerline inspections in Australian first

Smart Energy International

Drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix has become the first Australian company to fly its drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) completing a mission with SA Power Networks to inspect 150km of powerlines in remote South Australia. We’re thrilled to have partnered with them to achieve this Australian first.”

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Preparing for take-off: DHL Express places order for 12 all-electric aircraft

Business Green

Deliveries giant announces it is to team up with electric aviation pioneer Eviation to put zero emission planes into service. The fledgling electric aviation sector received another major vote of confidence this week, after DHL Express announced it has placed an order for 12 fully electric cargo planes.

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The war to electrify: America can do it

GreenBiz

Remember how the nation mobilized seemingly overnight for the Allied Powers 80 years ago? This time it'll be batteries. homes have a gas meter, feeding water heaters, cooking appliances and so on. "So Plus, renewable energy is more efficient than natural gas and coal-fired energy, which lose a lot of heat. "And