Tag: sustainable
China’s Low-Altitude Ambitions Just Got Higher with Airship Purchase
Zhejiang Airspace Integration Low-Altitude Industry Development Company just placed an order of 18 AS700 manned airships from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) last November 18. This deal, one of the largest modern acquisitions of manned lighter-than-air vehicles, marks a milestone in China’s air travel industry. CleanTechnica picked up … [continued]
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What If Private Air Travel Meant The Wealthiest Had To Pay A Climate Tax?
Private jet owners and travelers bypass the hustle-and-bustle of major airports. They have the privilege of landing at secluded destinations with luxury concierge amenities, isolating themselves from the congestion, inconveniences, and scrutiny that everyday air travelers experience. If a new proposal becomes the norm, however, owners of private jets, the … [continued]
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Singapore Reimagines Jurong Island as a Global Low-Carbon Testbed as it Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Jurong Island is Singapore’s flagship energy and chemicals hub. And it is marking its 25th anniversary with a sweeping set of initiatives designed to reposition the island for a low-carbon future. Why is this important to CleanTechnica readers? Simply because despite all our desire for renewable energy, the path leading … [continued]
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Sierra Club Applauds NYC Comptroller Recommendation to Drop BlackRock Over Inadequate Climate Plans
NEW YORK — The Sierra Club applauds today’s announcement from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander recommending that three of the city’s pension systems — which are all implementing net-zero by 2040 plans — re-evaluate their mandate for BlackRock to manage more than $42 billion, due to the asset manager’s inadequate … [continued]
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Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) Is A Chance for Stakeholders To Take Action As Energy Crisis In Both Nations Persists.
The 2nd edition of the Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) starts today, 26 November, and runs up until Friday, 28 November, 2025. This year’s edition will be held in Livingstone, Zambia. This follows the inaugural event held last year in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The conference essentially brings together leading … [continued]
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