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The Economist· 2025-07-12 19:20
“Donald Trump’s hostility to the very idea of climate change may yet end up making green technologies better,” hopes Vinod Khosla, “by forcing a rethink on wasteful subsidies and refocusing government efforts on the most promising tech to scale” https://t.co/GsFIfd0lzY ...
New Hampshire man denied re-entry to U.S. after Canada visit: ‘Very uncertain for me right now’
NBC News· 2025-07-12 02:45
I'm a legal resident green card holder. I have been since 1981. Chris Landry has lived in New Hampshire since he was three years old.He has a partner, five children, and a job in manufacturing. He was stopped at the border in Holton, Maine on Sunday while returning from a family vacation to Canada. They pulled me aside and and started questioning me about my past uh convictions in New Hampshire.3 hours later, the 46-year-old was told he couldn't come home despite having a green card and being a legal US res ...
How to Cool the Planet by Capturing Contrails | Dr Sarah Qureshi | TEDxFaisalabad Medical University
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-11 16:22
Aviation Industry & Environmental Impact - Aviation industry faces the challenge of reducing pollution, specifically moving from zero carbon (no CO2 emissions) to zero emissions (no CO2 and non-carbon emissions) [5][6] - Burning hydrocarbon fuel produces both carbon dioxide and water vapor, with water vapor behaving as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere [4] - Contrails, or condensation trails, are artificial clouds formed by the freezing of water vapor released from aircraft engines, contributing to global warming by creating a heat-trapping blanket [6][7][10] - Contrails cover is increasing, with projections showing a significant rise in artificial cloud coverage by 2050 compared to 1992 [13] - Aviation's annual fuel burn is 4 billion tons, releasing 5 billion tons of water vapor, with 50% (2.5 billion tons) forming contrails, disrupting the earth's ecosystem [14] - Global warming heat signature from contrails is equivalent to 1 trillion watts, which is one-third of the world's annual electricity consumption [11] Technological Solutions & Innovation - Various technologies are being explored to reduce aviation pollution, including hybrid-electric, all-electric, liquid hydrogen burning, hydrogen fuel cells, ammonia fuel combustion, and sustainable aviation fuels [15][16][17] - Battery technology limitations hinder the development of large-scale electric aircraft, necessitating a combination of technologies [17][18] - A company has developed an add-on turbo machinery for jet engines to process exhaust emissions, converting water vapor into liquid water for later release as artificial rainfall, aiming to eliminate contrails [19][22] - The company's technology is at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stages, progressing from basic concept and simulation (TRL 1-3) to lab testing (TRL 4-5) and eventually flight testing (TRL 9) for commercialization [26][27] Business & Market Strategy - The company aims to provide an alternate technology to reduce pollution in the sky, enabling regulations on emissions of smoke [34] - The company targets engine manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, and airlines as potential adopters of its contrail-free engine technology [29][31] - Airlines can potentially create artificial rainfall, obtain carbon credits, and support environmental agencies' regulations by adopting the technology [34]
Plug Power Stock Down 38% in Past Six Months: What Should Investors Do?
ZACKS· 2025-07-11 16:20
Key Takeaways PLUG stock fell 38% in six months, underperforming its peers and broader markets. Declines in hydrogen infrastructure sales and site installations have weighed heavily on PLUG's revenues. PLUG aims to cut cash burn via Project Quantum Leap and a $1.66B DOE loan for new hydrogen plants.Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) , a leading player in the green hydrogen industry, has seen a 38% drop in its stock price in the past six months, underperforming the industry as well as the S&P 500. While the industry g ...
Suburban Propane Named Title Sponsor of "Track to Table" at Sonoma Raceway Benefiting Speedway Children's Charities
Prnewswire· 2025-07-11 16:00
Company Overview - Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the NYSE, headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, and has been in the customer service business since 1928 [5] - The company distributes propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related products and services, and also markets natural gas and electricity, servicing approximately 1 million customers across 700 locations in 42 states [5] Community Engagement - Suburban Propane is the main sponsor of the Track to Table event, which merges NASCAR with fine dining and charitable giving, benefiting Speedway Children's Charities Sonoma [1][2] - The company emphasizes its commitment to community-focused initiatives through its SuburbanCares platform, aiming to support local organizations and programs that impact children and families in need [3][6] Event Highlights - The Track to Table event features a culinary experience with wine pairings from local wineries and an acoustic performance by country music artist Tim Dugger, along with a live charity auction [4] - The event is designed to celebrate the food and wine of Sonoma while supporting vulnerable children and families [4] Corporate Values - Suburban Propane operates under three core pillars: Suburban Commitment, SuburbanCares, and Go Green with Suburban Propane, focusing on customer service excellence, community support, and promoting renewable energy alternatives [6]
What's Driving Surf Air Mobility Stock's 2x Surge?
Forbes· 2025-07-11 15:00
Core Insights - Surf Air Mobility stock (NYSE:SRFM) has seen a significant increase, nearly doubling to approximately $7.60 per share, primarily driven by Palantir increasing its stake from 10% to almost 20% [1] - The company focuses on regional air travel, offering scheduled commercial air service, on-demand charter flights, and air cargo services, with plans to electrify short-haul regional air travel by 2027 [1] Financial Performance - Surf Air Mobility's revenue has grown by 31.2% over the last 12 months, increasing from $86 million to $112 million [3] - The company reported an Operating Income of -$44 million, resulting in an Operating Margin of -39.5% and an Operating Cash Flow of -$57 million, leading to an OCF margin of -51.0% [3] Balance Sheet Analysis - The company has $91 million in debt, leading to a Debt-to-Equity Ratio of about 30%, which is higher than the S&P 500 average of 19.4% [4] - Cash and cash equivalents are at $6.6 million, with a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 6.3%, although this may have improved following a $27 million direct equity offering [4]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-11 14:40
Environmental Policy & Economics - Environmentalists' solutions are often detached from economic realities [1] - Opposition to nuclear energy led to increased coal plant construction [1] - Economic viability should be a central consideration for green projects [1]
技术到产业全链路打通:会员单位与中关村论坛共建创新生态
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-07-11 12:55
Core Insights - The Zhongguancun Forum serves as a global platform showcasing the latest achievements in technology innovation, facilitating collaboration among top enterprises and financial institutions to create a synergistic innovation ecosystem [1][2][9] - The forum has expanded beyond traditional conference boundaries, embodying the national mission of "technological power" and fostering a fertile ground for innovation [1][9] - Member organizations span various cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, green low-carbon technology, intelligent manufacturing, and fintech, demonstrating a clear trend of technology-driven innovation [1][2] Group 1 - The forum acts as a "premiere" for new technologies and products, enhancing corporate influence and pushing technological achievements into the core of policy and industrial development [2] - Member organizations leverage the forum to showcase their innovative practices and engage in deep collaboration, enriching the forum's technological content and enhancing participant experience [2][4] - The forum facilitates a multi-layered communication platform for members, connecting government, industry, academia, and research, allowing for in-depth dialogue and exchange of ideas [4][6] Group 2 - Notable technological showcases include the demonstration of a quantum computer prototype by Boson Quantum and various innovative applications by Yiqing Holdings, highlighting the integration of technology and traditional craftsmanship [4][6] - The forum has successfully linked numerous enterprises, fostering collaborations that enhance technological and capital integration, thus driving innovation and industrial synergy [6][7] - The forum's unique "everlasting" empowerment system allows member organizations to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, focusing on technology application and global challenges [7][9]
CSE Bulletin: AMENDED - Fundamental Change - PowerStone Metals Corp./Libra Energy Materials Inc.
Newsfile· 2025-07-10 23:44
Company Overview - Libra Energy Materials Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on discovering and developing critical minerals necessary for the green energy transition [3][5] - The company has several projects in Ontario, including Flanders North, Flanders South, and SBC, which are being explored under a $33 million earn-in deal with KoBold Metals Company [3][5] - Libra also owns 100% of the Toivo project in Ontario, adjacent to Soules Bay-Caron, as well as the Nemiscau and Wegucci projects in Quebec, Canada [3][5] Share Consolidation and Listing - Prior to the closing, the company completed a consolidation of its outstanding shares on the basis of 2.4966 pre-consolidation shares for every 1 post-consolidation share, with a record date of June 27, 2025 [1] - The common shares of Libra Energy Materials Inc. (LIBR), previously listed as PowerStone Metals Corp. (PS), have been approved for listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) [1][4] - The trading date for the newly listed shares is July 10, 2025, with 57,445,634 securities issued and outstanding and 4,485,926 reserved for issuance [6] Team and Expertise - The Libra team consists of seasoned executives, engineers, and geoscientists with extensive experience in mining, mineral exploration, capital markets, asset management, energy, and First Nations engagement [3][5]
Euro Sun Mining Enters into Facility and Offtake Agreements; Changes Address
Globenewswire· 2025-07-10 22:40
TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Sun Mining Inc. (TSX: ESM) (“Euro Sun” or the “Company”) is delighted to announce that, further to the Company’s press release dated June 20, 2025 (the “June 20 Release”) respecting a financing term sheet, the Company has entered into a pre-development facility agreement dated July 10, 2025 (the “Facility Agreement”) with Trafigura Pte Ltd. (the “Lender”), pursuant to which the Lender has made available a facility of up to US$2.5m (the “Facility”). The Company ...