ORNL’s John Field provided expertise on sustainable biomass feedstock potential for a new report focused on the role of the bioeconomy in U.S. decarbonization strategies. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
July 3, 2024
BY Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Air New Zealand in late June received a shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation's capital city and another small step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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The USDA announced improvements to the camelina pilot crop insurance program for the 2025 and succeeding crop years. USDA’s RMA is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units and increasing maximum coverage levels.
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