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  London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Bio-based materials, often promoted as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastics, may present more significant risks to certain vital species than the plastic materials they aim to replace, according to a recent study. These materials are widely used in textiles and products such as clothing, wet wipes, and menstrual products, promoted for their reduced environmental impact. However, bio-based fibers, like conventional plastics, release microfibers into the environment through processes ... read more |
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Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanolBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have unveiled a pioneering approach to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, providing a sustainable alternative for chemical applicatio ... more  
Azerbaijan says 'God-given' oil and gas will help it go greenBaku (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Flames soar into the air from a sandstone outcrop on a hillside on the Absheron peninsula near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, as it prepares to host the COP29 climate conference next week. ... more 
Azerbaijan: a country steeped in hydrocarbonsParis (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Azerbaijan, host of the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit, is a petrostate nestled between Russia and Iran. ... more 
Canada proposes emissions cap on oil and gas sectorOttawa (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Canada proposed Monday establishing what it said would be one of the world's first greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-trade system for the oil and gas sector aimed at slashing pollution. ... more |
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COP29 at risk from graft, fossil fuel interests: reportParis (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 UN climate summits risk "being undermined by undue corporate influence and fossil fuel industry capture", two corruption watchdogs said Thursday as oil-and-gas producer Azerbaijan prepares the next global meeting. ... more |
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Are bioplastics really the wonder alternative to petro plasticsParis (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging. ... more 
Advanced biodegradable plastics achieve unprecedented toughness and sustainabilityOsaka, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Efforts to build a sustainable, resource-efficient society have taken a significant step forward as Osaka University researchers introduce new, robust biodegradable plastics with advanced properties ... more
Vast and GGS Energy launch Project Bravo to power US green fuel productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Vast Renewables Limited ("Vast") (Nasdaq: VSTE), a leader in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems, has announced a development services agreement with GGS Energy LLC ("GGS Energy") to laun ... more 
Report details fossil fuel threat to 'Amazon of the seas'Cali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 26, 2024 Fossil fuel exploration is threatening an ever-expanding swath of the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, a report said Saturday. ... more |
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuelsWashington (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a ministerial statement released Friday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Turkmenistan's 'Gateway to Hell' lit gas pit faces closureAshgabat, Turkmenistan (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Turkmenistan said on Friday it will capture the gas fuelling its "Gateway to Hell", putting the man-made fire pit at risk of closure as the reclusive state seeks to reduce its greenhouse emissions. ... more 
Iran, Saudi plan joint military exercises: Iranian mediaTehran (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights. ... more 
Oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan votes, shadowed by economic strugglesArbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 20, 2024 Iraq's Kurdistan voted on Sunday to elect a new parliament for the autonomous oil-rich region, where voters expressed concern over economic struggles and disenchantment with the political elite. ... more 
Shell pipeline oil leak in Singapore containedSingapore (AFP) Oct 20, 2024 An oil pipeline belonging to British giant Shell began leaking into the sea on Sunday, Singaporean authorities and the company said, adding that the spill was stopped and cleanup crews deployed. ... more |
U.S. stealth bombers strike 'hardened' underground weapons sites in Houthi-run parts of YemenWashington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2024 U.S. military forces hit Houthi weapons storage facilities in northwestern areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed rebels overnight, targeting their ability to attack American and international shipping transiting the Red Sea, the Pentagon said. ... more 
Husker researchers assess hydrogen energy potential from ancient riftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Approximately 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent almost divided, leaving a 1,200-mile stretch of volcanic rock called the Midcontinent Rift. Scientists at the University of Nebraska ... more
Baylor engineers introduce ultra-clean biofuel combustion technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Baylor University researchers from the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have developed an advanced method for burning biofuels with minimal emissions. Using a new Swirl Burst (SB) in ... more 
Iowa Supreme Court mulling Summit pipeline lawsuitWashington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2024 The Iowa Supreme Court is weighing a decision that could uphold a pipeline company's eminent domain right to survey property without landowner permission. ... more |
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Israel tells US will not hit Iran's nuclear or oil facilities: mediaWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Israel has assured the White House that a planned retaliatory attack on Iran won't target nuclear or oil facilities, US media reported Monday. ... more
Iran condemns 'illegal and unjustified' US sanctions on oil industry: ministryTehran (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 Iran condemned Sunday what it called an "illegal and unjustified" expansion of US sanctions targeting its oil industry following Tehran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month. ... more
U.S. expands sanctions on Iran's oil industry in response to Oct. 1 missile attackWashington DC (UPI) Oct 11, 2024 The Biden administration on Friday expanded sanctions against Iran's oil and petrochemical industries in response to Tehran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel. ... more
Iran oil minister visits key site after Israeli threatsTehran (AFP) Oct 6, 2024 Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited an oil facility on Kharg Island on Sunday amid growing concerns over potential Israeli air strikes targeting such vital sites. ... more |
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Construction of largest research facility for e-fuel production begins in GermanyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has begun construction of the world's largest facility for research into electricity-based fuels, also known as e-fuels or electrofuels. The Technology Platform for ... more |
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Innovative catalyst converts CO2 to methane using electricityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Researchers from the University of Bonn and University of Montreal have developed a highly efficient catalyst capable of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into methane (CH4) using elec ... more 
Petrobras announces 'huge' gas discovery in ColombiaBogota (AFP) Oct 3, 2024 Petroleum giant Petrobras announced Thursday the discovery of natural gas deposits in Colombia that could double the South American country's known reserves even as it seeks to transition away from hydrocarbons. ... more 
TotalEnergies plans to grow oil and gas production until 2030Paris (AFP) Oct 3, 2024 French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced plans to increase its oil and gas production until 2030, as it seeks to reassure investors about its fundamentals. ... more 
New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 27, 2024 Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert lignin-based agricultural waste into sustainable aviation fuel. The breakthrough, published in 'Fuel Process ... more |
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