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1. A New Vision for the Skies
Virginia is taking bold steps to position itself as a national leader in electric aviation. Through a partnership led by Future Flight Global (FFG) and Universal Solutions International (USI), the state is moving toward large-scale integration of drones, electric air taxis, and other advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies.
The initiative, supported by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), local universities, and state organizations, aims to create a living laboratory for electric and hybrid-electric…
Introduction
Norway has launched one of the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects for heavy industry. Backed by billions in government funding, this groundbreaking effort could reshape how countries approach industrial decarbonization.
This isn’t a small trial. It’s a nation-wide commitment to capture, transport, and store CO₂ deep beneath the North Sea. The Norwegian government has pledged around $3.4 billion for this initiative, with nearly $2.2 billion in public funding. The project focuses on industries that…
1. Introduction: The Future of Lithium Extraction
A new era of lithium extraction is emerging, one driven by nanotechnology, guided by artificial intelligence (AI), and grounded in sustainability.
As global demand for lithium continues to surge, the world’s battery supply chain faces immense pressure. From electric vehicles to renewable grid storage, lithium is the lifeblood of clean energy. Yet, traditional mining methods remain water-intensive, costly, and environmentally damaging.
Now, two transformative technologies, nanotech and AI, are reshaping how this critical…
A quiet revolution is taking place above us, not in the roar of jet engines, but in the hum of electric propulsion. Regional electric and hybrid-electric aviation is no longer a dream; it is a race quietly and powerfully unfolding. Across the globe, ambitious manufacturers are rewriting the rules of flight, motivated by both sustainability and the economics of short-haul connectivity.
1. The Promise of Regional Electric Aviation
While early hype around “green flight” has faded, what remains is a…
Introduction
As the race to net zero intensifies, Asia is fast becoming a hotspot for carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). At the centre of this transformation stands Japan, positioning itself as a regional leader driving policy, investment, and collaboration across Asia.
This article explores how Japan’s leadership in carbon capture could reshape Asia’s industrial and energy landscape and what other nations can learn from it.
Japan’s CCUS Vision
Japan’s government has made CCUS a pillar of its 2050 net…
1. A New Vision for the Skies
Virginia is taking bold steps to position itself as a national leader in electric aviation. Through a partnership led by Future Flight Global (FFG) and Universal Solutions International (USI), the state is moving toward large-scale integration of drones, electric air taxis, and other advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies.
The initiative, supported by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), local universities, and state organizations, aims to create a living laboratory for electric and hybrid-electric…
Introduction
Norway has launched one of the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects for heavy industry. Backed by billions in government funding, this groundbreaking effort could reshape how countries approach industrial decarbonization.
This isn’t a small trial. It’s a nation-wide commitment to capture, transport, and store CO₂ deep beneath the North Sea. The Norwegian government has pledged around $3.4 billion for this initiative, with nearly $2.2 billion in public funding. The project focuses on industries that…
1. Introduction: The Future of Lithium Extraction
A new era of lithium extraction is emerging, one driven by nanotechnology, guided by artificial intelligence (AI), and grounded in sustainability.
As global demand for lithium continues to surge, the world’s battery supply chain faces immense pressure. From electric vehicles to renewable grid storage, lithium is the lifeblood of clean energy. Yet, traditional mining methods remain water-intensive, costly, and environmentally damaging.
Now, two transformative technologies, nanotech and AI, are reshaping how this critical…
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