Podcasts about SAF

Der Krieg im Sudan ist einer der verheerendsten bewaffneten Konflikte unserer Zeit. Seit der Machtkampf zwischen der sudanesischen Armee und den Rapid Support Forces im April 2023 ausgebrochen ist, wurden Zehntausende Zivilist*innen getötet, mehr als zehn Millionen Menschen innerhalb des Landes vertrieben oder mussten ins Ausland flüchten. Trotzdem wird hier in Deutschland kaum über den Krieg berichtet – besonders im Vergleich zum Krieg in der Ukraine oder in Gaza. Wenn überhaupt über den Sudan gesprochen wird, wird er häufig als „vergessener Krieg“ bezeichnet. Akkurater wäre wohl: ignorierter Krieg. Worum geht es in dem Krieg eigentlich? Welche Rolle spielen globale Wirtschaftsinteressen, etwa die der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, in diesem Konflikt? Was haben Europa und Deutschland mit dem Krieg zu tun? Und was müsste passieren, damit er endet? Darüber spricht Pauline Jäckels mit der Sudan-Expertin Saskia Jaschek. Sie hat knapp zwei Jahre in der sudanesischen Hauptstadt Khartum gelebt. Aktuell promoviert Jaschek an der Universität Bayreuth zur sudanesischen Widerstandsbewegung. Schreibt uns an: weltunordnung@rosalux.org

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cop30, eixos e energia no centro das negociações: o Brasil puxa o acordo para quadruplicar o uso de combustíveis sustentáveis e tenta liderar a próxima fase da transição energética. Entenda o que está em jogo no “dia de energia” em Belém. Direto da COP30, diálogos da transição mostra como biocombustíveis, SAF, mercado de carbono e descarbonização da indústria se conectam na mesma agenda. Nayara Machado traz o resumo do dia de energia na COP30, com a adesão de 23 países ao compromisso de Belém para quadruplicar combustíveis sustentáveis. Francesco La Camera (IRENA) detalha o potencial do Brasil. Em seguida, o programa explica a consulta pública do SAF aberta pelo MME e as metas da Lei do Combustível do Futuro. Roberto Ardenghy, presidente do IBP, fala sobre o papel da indústria do petróleo na descarbonização. Gabriel Chiapini analisa a disputa eletrificação × biocombustíveis e os desafios do financiamento climático, com foco na integração dos mercados de carbono. Cristina Reis (Ministério da Fazenda) apresenta a coalizão de mercados regulados de carbono. André Ramalho comenta a estratégia da Braskem com eletrificação e gás natural, em entrevista com Gustavo Checcucci.

Comentário de Ralph de Carvalho: Ralph de Carvalho detalha a busca por João Paulo, o fortalecimento de Bruno Becker no Náutico e questiona a permanência de Yuri Romão, além das renovações contratuais no Sport. Santa Cruz: SAF avança e clube mapeia reforços A Rádio Jornal apresentou o comentário de Ralph de Carvalho sobre o momento do Santa Cruz, Náutico e Sport. Em relação à Cobra Coral, o comunicador afirmou que a chegada dos empresários responsáveis pela futura gestão está praticamente sacramentada, com a SAF avançando e devendo colocar fim ao discurso de falta de dinheiro, que, segundo ele, desgasta a imagem do clube.

Send us a textNeste PocketPill, Luis Augusto faz uma revisão direta e prática dos principais estudos publicados em 2025 (até agora) que influenciam o manejo do infarto agudo do miocárdio. Em um episódio curto, você acompanha os resultados e as implicações clínicas de cinco trials e metanálises apresentados no ESC e no ACC, incluindo novas evidências sobre trombo de VE, momento ideal da heparina no IAM com supra, revascularização completa no procedimento índice, descalonamento precoce da terapia antiplaquetária e o papel dos beta-bloqueadores em pacientes com FE preservada. Conteúdo essencial para quem vive a cardiologia baseada em evidências.

The civil war in Sudan has taken more than 150,000 lives. It has displaced at least 13 million people. The UN has confirmed famine in parts of the country. There is widespread malnutrition, especially among children. And peace is nowhere in sight. The two warring sides -- the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group under General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have been fighting since April 2023. Last month, the RSF captured El Fasher city in Darfur, which used to be a SAF stronghold. It sparked a fresh wave of atrocities, deaths, rapes and displacement. A US-backed ceasefire proposal on the table, but Sudan remains a humanitarian black hole for now. What is behind this endless violence? Does the ceasefire proposal hold promise? What can be done to mitigate the humanitarian tragedy?  Guest: Stanly Johny, The Hindu's Internatinal Affairs Editor Host: G. Sampath Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria, differentiating jihadist attacks on Christians from communal farmer-herder conflict.

Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria, differentiating jihadist attacks on Christians from communal farmer-herder conflict. 1925

SHOW 11-12-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1930 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT CHINA'S LEADERSHIP. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Allied AI Competition and Submarine Requests. Scott Harold examines the crucial role of allies Japan and South Korea in the AI competition against China. Japan is developing locally tailored AI models built on US technology for use in Southeast Asia. South Korea aims to become the third-largest AI power, offering reliable models to counter China's untrustworthy technology. Harold also discusses South Korea's surprising request for nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines to track Chinese and North Korean vessels, signaling a greater public willingness to contribute to China deterrence. 915-930 Rare Earths Monopoly and US Strategy. General Blaine Holt discusses China's challenge to the US and its allies regarding rare earths, noting that China previously threatened to cut off supply. The US is securing deals with partners like Australia and is on track to replace China entirely, despite initial processing reliance on Chinese predatory practices. Holt suggests a two-year recovery is conservative, as technology for domestic processing exists. He also notes China's leadership is in turmoil, trying to buy time through trade deals. 930-945 Russian Economic Stagnation and War Finance. Michael Bernstam confirms that the Russian economy is stagnating, expecting no growth for years due to exhausted resources and reliance on military production. Oil and gas revenues are down significantly due to Western sanctions and high discounts, widening the budget deficit. Russia is increasing taxes, including the VAT, which drives inflation in staples. This economic pain damages the popularity of the war by hurting the low-income population—the primary source of military recruitment. 945-1000 Buckley, Fusionism, and Conservative Integrity. Peter Berkowitz explores William F. Buckley's consolidation of the conservative movement through "fusionism"—blending limited government and social conservatism. Buckley purged the movement of anti-Semites based on core principles. Berkowitz uses this historical context to analyze the controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson giving a platform to Nick Fuentes, who openly celebrates Stalin and Hitler. This incident caused division after the Heritage Foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, defended Carlson, prompting Roberts to issue an apology. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability. Simon Constable analyzes rare earth markets, noting China's dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up, indicating high demand. Constable also discusses UK political instability, noting that Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer lacks natural leadership and confidence. The major political driver for a potential leadership change is the party's broken promise regarding income taxes, which severely undermines public trust before the next election, 1015-1030 Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability. Simon Constable analyzes rare earth markets, noting China's dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up, indicating high demand. Constable also discusses UK political instability, noting that Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer lacks natural leadership and confidence. The major political driver for a potential leadership change is the party's broken promise regarding income taxes, which severely undermines public trust before the next election 1030-1045 Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight Against Interventionism. Carola Binder discusses the Austrian School of Economics, highlighting its focus on free markets and Ludwig von Mises's opposition to government "interventionism," including rent and price controls. Mises argued these policies distort markets, leading to shortages and inefficiency. Binder emphasizes Mises's belief that economic literacy is a primary civic duty necessary for citizens to reject socialism and interventionist panaceas, especially as new generations are exposed to such ideas. 1045-1100 Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight Against Interventionism. Carola Binder discusses the Austrian School of Economics, highlighting its focus on free markets and Ludwig von Mises's opposition to government "interventionism," including rent and price controls. Mises argued these policies distort markets, leading to shortages and inefficiency. Binder emphasizes Mises's belief that economic literacy is a primary civic duty necessary for citizens to reject socialism and interventionist panaceas, especially as new generations are exposed to such ideas. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Philippine Missile Deployment to Deter China. Captain Jim Fanell reports that the Philippines unveiled its first operational BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile battery in western Luzon to deter Chinese aggression. This supersonic missile system, part of the $7.2 billion Reorizon 3 modernization program, gives the Philippines "skin in the game" near disputed waters like Scarborough Shoal. The deployment signifies a strategy to turn the Philippines into a "porcupine," focusing defense on the West Philippine Sea. The systems are road-mobile, making them difficult to target. 1115-1130 AI, Cyber Attacks, and Nuclear Deterrence. Peter Huessy discusses the challenges to nuclear deterrence posed by AI and cyber intrusions. General Flynn highlighted that attacks on satellites, the backbone of deterrence, could prevent the US from confirming where a launch originated. Huessy emphasizes the need to improve deterrence, noting that the US likely requires presidential authorization for retaliation, unlike potential Russian "dead hand" systems. The biggest risk is misinformation delivered by cyber attacks, although the US maintains stringent protocols and would never launch based solely on a computer warning. 1130-1145 Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria, differentiating jihadist attacks on Christians from communal farmer-herder conflict. 1145-1200 Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria, differentiating jihadist attacks on Christians from communal farmer-herder conflict. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Corruption, Chinese Influence, and Protests in Serbia. Ivana Stradner discusses protests in Serbia demanding accountability one year after a canopy collapse killed 16 people, with investigations linking the accident to high-level corruption involving a Chinese company. Leader Vučić suppresses discontent by alleging the West is plotting a "color revolution." Although Vučić aligns his heart with Russia and China, he needs EU money for political survival, prompting him to offer weapons to the West and claim Serbia is on the EU path. 1215-1230 The Muslim Brotherhood and Its Global Network. Cliff May discusses the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), the progenitor of Hamas, founded in 1928 after the Ottoman Caliphate's abolition. The MB's goal is to establish a new Islamic empire. Qatar is highly supportive, hosting Hamas leaders, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia have banned the MB. Turkish President Erdoğan is considered MB-adjacent and sympathetic, supporting Hamas and potentially viewing himself as a future Caliph, despite Turkey being a NATO member. 1230-1245 Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts on NASA. Bob Zimmerman covers new records in commercial space: SpaceX achieved 147 launches this year, and one booster tied the Space Shuttle Columbia for 28 reuses. China also set a record with 70 launches but had a failure. Commercial space faced temporary impacts, such as an FAA launch curfew due to a government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages. Zimmerman speculates that Jared Isaacman's conservative-leaning public appearance at Turning Point USA might have convinced Trump to renominate him for NASA Administrator. 1245-100 AM Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts on NASA. Bob Zimmerman covers new records in commercial space: SpaceX achieved 147 launches this year, and one booster tied the Space Shuttle Columbia for 28 reuses. China also set a record with 70 launches but had a failure. Commercial space faced temporary impacts, such as an FAA launch curfew due to a government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages. Zimmerman speculates that Jared Isaacman's conservative-leaning public appearance at Turning Point USA might have convinced Trump to renominate him for NASA Administrator.

In this episode, we speak with Julia Fidler, former Director of Market Development for Energy, Connectivity, and Sustainability at Microsoft, who shares how the company built partnerships that are reshaping corporate approaches to scope 3 emissions.Fidler discusses:How Microsoft's early carbon fee on scope 1, 2, and 3.6 emissions created the foundation for treating business travel not just as a measurable category, but as a gateway to solving fuel emissions.How Microsoft's Sustainability Grant Program supported early exploration of emerging SAF markets through seed funding for consulting guidance and partnerships, creating a model for corporate innovation in hard-to-abate sectors.Why Microsoft chose to support the most expensive SAF pathway (e-fuels/power-to-liquids) and how the concept of “green premium” enabled a three-way collaboration between Microsoft, Alaska Airlines, and Twelve.How the partnership with IAG and the Chooose removed barriers for hundreds of Microsoft suppliers to purchase SAF for the first time.Why Microsoft's approach balanced carbon removal procurement with SAF investment alongside demand management, treating these not as competing priorities but as complementary strategies.Fiddler also shares her journey from corporate travel management to leading industry-defining collaborations with airlines and SAF producers, and discusses how she'll now be scaling these lessons globally through her new role at the RSB.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Etosha Cave, Co-founder & Chief Science Officer of Twelve, who shares how the carbon transformation company harnesses CO2 from industrial waste streams to produce e-fuels. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Microsoft Sustainability Alaska Airlines teams with Microsoft to aid development of Twelve's E-Jet power-to-liquid fuel - GreenAir News How Microsoft is using an internal carbon fee to reach its carbon negative goal - Microsoft Industry Blogs  Microsoft signs sustainable aviation fuel purchase deal with IAG to tackle Scope 3 emissions - ESG Today Why Twelve believes power-to-liquids will revolutionise sustainable aviation fuel production - SimpliFlying 

With less than 50 days remaining of 2025, South East Asia is barrelling towards the end-of-year holiday travel season. And  there's plenty of news to talk about. This week, Gary and Hannah zoom through the region's top travel happenings, with stopovers in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos, plus China and Bahrain. We begin with downbeat news about the Thailand-Cambodia peace process, and the detrimental impact this is having on Cambodia's visitor economy (remember in 2024, Cambodia was the first country in ASEAN to claim it had surpassed its 2019 visitor level). In a packed show, we also deconstruct COMAC's acquisition of a 49% stake in Lao Airlines and AirAsia's plans to establish a Middle East base in Bahrain. Plus, we look in depth at Singapore's new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy, which will charge differentiated rates to air travellers to fund the scaling up of SAF for flights to/from Changi Airport - and how other ASEAN countries might respond. Staying in Singapore, we ponder its newly announced SGD1 billion wellness attraction by the bay, while a social media storm greeted plans to beautify downtown Kuala Lumpur. We finish with an insider summary from Gary of Phocuswright's new 2025 South East Asia Travel Market Essentials report.

O Bate-Pronto de hoje atualizará e debaterá as principais informações do futebol mundial. Vitor Roque deu entrevista coletiva hoje na Seleção Brasileira e negou ter sido homofóbico no post feito após o clássico contra o São Paulo. O Palmeiras vai conseguir contar com Flaco López para o jogo contra o Santos? E qual será a escalação do Flamengo na partida contra o Sport? O empresário Diego Fernandes está tentando abrir as portas para uma possível SAF no São Paulo? Tem também o het-trick de Deyverson contra o Atlético-MG e muito mais!

El mundo está acelerando el uso de combustible sostenible para la aviación y desarrollando proyectos para atender esta creciente demanda. Las aerolíneas trabajan para reducir las emisiones mientras las autoridades, incluso en América Latina, reevalúan sus marcos regulatorios y los mandatos de biocombustibles. Camila Fontana, subjefa de la oficina de Argus en Sao Paulo, recibe Josh Vence, vicepresidente de operaciones y desarrollo de negocios enfocado en SAF y biocombustibles, y Julio Faldín, vicepresidente senior de desarrollo de negocios en Latinoamérica, para explorar el mercado global de SAF, el progreso de América Latina y cómo Argus apoya la transparencia y la formación de precios en ese espacio.

The world is accelerating the use of sustainable aviation fuel and developing projects to meet this growing demand. Airlines are working to reduce emissions while authorities, including those in Latin America, are reassessing their regulatory frameworks and biofuel mandates. Camila Fontana, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Argus office in Sao Paulo, hosts Josh Vance, VP of Operations and Business Development focused on SAF and biofuels, and Lucas Boacnin, Business Development Manager focused on energy transition, for a conversation about the global SAF market, Latin America's progress and how Argus supports transparency and pricing in this evolving space. 

O mundo está acelerando a utilização de combustível sustentável de aviação e desenvolvendo projetos para atender a essa demanda crescente. Companhias aéreas trabalham para reduzir emissões enquanto autoridades, inclusive na América Latina, reavaliam seus marcos regulatórios e mandatos de biocombustíveis. Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, recebe Josh Vence, vice-presidente de Operações e Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em SAF e biocombustíveis, e Lucas Boacnin, gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios com foco em transição energética, para discutir o mercado global de SAF, os avanços regionais e as referências dos preços Argus para o produto. 

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Andy Critchlow delves into the complex landscape of decarbonizing the aviation sector. Joined by experts Roman Kramarchuk and Ina Clarita from S&P Global Commodity Insights, the discussion highlights the critical challenges of reducing carbon emissions in aviation, including the rising demand for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the high costs associated with their production. Listeners will gain insights into the current state of aviation emissions, the role of various feedstocks, and the fragmented policy environment impacting SAF adoption. The episode also explores the potential of emerging technologies, the importance of global cooperation in setting cohesive policies, and the implications for airlines and consumers as the industry strives for a more sustainable future. Tune in to understand how these factors will shape the aviation sector's transition towards net-zero emissions and what it means for the future of air travel. Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube for more insightful discussions from S&P Global's Look Forward Podcast!

In this episode of The SAF Podcast, host Oscar Henderson welcomes back Gorka Penalva, Exolum, to discuss the company's latest milestone — the launch of its new SAF blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in the UK. Gorka shares how Exolum is transforming its legacy fuel infrastructure to support a low-carbon future and reveals the vision behind what they're calling the “SAF Superhighway.”Exolum is taking bold steps forward in the SAF market, moving beyond the traditional wait-and-see approach that has characterized much of the industry. As an independent storage company operating over 2,000 kilometers of pipeline infrastructure that handles 40% of the UK's jet fuel, they're uniquely positioned to accelerate SAF adoption. Their decision to self-finance the Redcliffe Bay blending facility demonstrates a proactive approach to building the infrastructure needed to meet growing demand and regulatory mandates.This episode delves into the practical challenges of adapting post-war infrastructure for modern sustainable fuel blending, the benefits of pipeline transportation versus road transport for both emissions and cost, and the critical role of both national and local government support in developing SAF infrastructure. Gorka shares insights on Exolum's year-long development process, their plans to expand blending facilities across multiple UK import locations, and how they're leveraging experience from their operations in Spain, Amsterdam, and Germany.Gorka explains why the team chose internal financing to accelerate timelines, how a two-year concept-to-commission journey unfolded, and where the “SAF superhighway” goes next.Policy and logistics converge here. National mandates frame the destination, while local leaders help clear the path. We discuss why both levels of government matter, what reliable imports mean for producers, and how pipelines can cut emissions and reduce congestion versus road transport. This equates to nearly 200,000 trucks. Nose to tail that would be enough to stretch the entire coastline of Great Britain. Looking ahead 12–24 months, Exolum is mapping additional blending sites, aligning with import corridors, and engaging stakeholders, with external capital on the table for future phases. If you care about scaling SAF supply, reducing logistics emissions, and giving airports dependable access to blended fuel, this conversation lays out a grounded plan to get there.If you want more of the back story on Exolum, listen to our first episode from earlier in the year here: https://www.safinvestor.com/podcast/146997/the-saf-podcast-exolum-throwing-saf-a-pipeline/

Arab Digest editor William Law's guest this week is the Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair. With the RSF conducting a massacre in the city of El Fasher in Darfur questions need to be asked and answered about the role the United Arab Emirates is playing in supplying weapons to the RSF. And Western governments including the UK need to bring pressure on both warring sides - the RSF and the SAF- to secure a meaningful ceasefire as the world's worst humanitarian disaster continues to unfold. Sign up NOW at ArabDigest.org for free to join the club and start receiving our daily newsletter & weekly podcasts.

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//News updates from SudanAustralian government announces new restrictions on weapons exports to IsraelProtesters arrested at Indo Pacific defence expo in SydneyNews updates from GazaConcerns about mass Centrelink suspension noticesHerald Sun misreports crime statistics about young people// Announcements//Eimable Manirakiza coronial inquest: The family and loved ones of Melbourne musician Eimable Manirakiza, who passed away in 2021 after going missing during an acute mental health crisis, are calling for community members to support them at the upcoming directions hearing on Monday the 10th of November. Supporters are asked to attend the Coroners Court at 65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank from 9:30AM on Monday morning, with the directions hearing scheduled to start at 10AM. For updates on the inquest, follow @justiceforeimable on Instagram, and donate to the fundraiser to support Eimable's family to attend the inquest here.//Mona Zahed's school initiative: Gazan chef and mother Mona Zahed has been raising funds through the sale of her cook book Tabkha: Recipes from Under the Rubble to support her family and community during the genocide. She has now launched a new initiative, a school called ‘Basmat Amal' or ‘signs of hope', to support children in her community to continue learning despite their experiences of displacement and catastrophe. Donate to Mona's fundraiser here, and purchase a copy (or copies!) of Tabkha here.// Treaty Talk on Blak'n'DeadlyWe listened to a discussion about the Victorian treaty process between Uncle Robbie Thorpe and Senator Lidia Thorpe originally broadcast on last Friday's Blak 'n' Deadly. You can listen to the full conversation here, and remember to tune in to Black 'n' Deadly every Friday at 11AM on 3CR.// Save cohealth RallyShaday, a GP trainee at a community health clinic, joined us to discuss organising for the Save Cohealth Rally this Saturday 8th November outside Sarah Witty's office. The rally is calling on federal or state emergency funding to save the clinics that service over 12,500 people and prevent a statewide health catastrophe. Some symbolic motions in parliament have been moved but it is mass mobilisations like the Town Hall in Fitzroy last week and the rally that will win this campaign. Join the rally on Saturday the 8th of November from 2PM outside Labor MP Sarah Witty's Office, 142 Johnston St, Fitzroy.// Reflections From a Gazan DoctorDr Ezzideen Shehab, a Palestinian physician in northern Gaza, shared his reflections on practicing medicine during Israel's ongoing genocide. Dr Shehab has collaborated with Readers and Writers Against the Genocide to publish Diary of a Young Doctor a remarkable collection of diary entries that he has kept to document eyewitness accounts of the genocide. Order your copy of Diary of a Young Doctor here, and follow Dr Shehab on Instagram at @ezzideenshehab. Readers and Writers Against the Genocide are staging a read in at the State Library of Victoria today from 5PM, and encourage attendees to bring along their copies of Diary of a Young Doctor to participate.// Touch Sensitive on ‘In Paradise'Touch Sensitive (aka Michael Di Francesco) is one of Australia's most beloved electronic artists, bassists, and producers, known for his Italo-disco flair, piano house grooves, and undeniable presence on the dancefloor. Since breaking through with cult classic 'Pizza Guy' (2013), he's become a staple of Australian music, from releasing his acclaimed debut album 'Visions' (2017), sold out national tours, and countless collaborations, he is an artists' artist that brings nothing but groove and euphoria to the dancefloor. Catch his long-awaited second album 'In Paradise' being performed with a stacked live band, this Saturday 08 Nov, 8pm at the Nightcat in Fitzroy.// Mutual Aid for SudanFilmmaker, photographer and organiser Bakri Mahmoud spoke with us about ongoing mutual aid efforts for Sudan. Bakri also discussed the importance of disrupting narratives of 'civil war' being used to brand the catastrophic conflict between the RSF and SAF, the responsibilities and failures of so-called Australia in taking action on this crisis, and the importance of continued efforts to support Sudanese liberation. Mutual aid donation details are available in Bakri's Instagram bio.// SongIn Paradise is the Title Track of long awaited second studio album from Touch Sensitive. A vibrant groovy dance number that is not only beautifully produced, but a light, dynamic, feel-good story between told by Michael and his live band. Buy In Paradise on Bandcamp.//

Comentário de Ralph de Carvalho: Náutico vive interferência política, Sport busca o 11º técnico sob críticas, e Santa Cruz projeta reconstrução com foco na SAF. O comentarista Ralph de Carvalho, o Bola de Ouro da Rádio Jornal, analisou os bastidores e os desafios atuais dos três grandes clubes de Pernambuco Náutico, Sport e Santa Cruz , em um momento marcado por disputas políticas, má gestão e reestruturação. No Náutico, o técnico Hélio dos Anjos se declarou cabo eleitoral de Bruno Becker, afirmando publicamente que só permanecerá no clube caso Becker seja reeleito. Apesar disso, a chapa de oposição, liderada por Pablo Vitório, também demonstra preferência por Hélio, que segue acumulando autonomia e recursos para moldar o futuro do time. Segundo Ralph, o treinador já influencia dispensas e contratações, participando ativamente da montagem do elenco de 2026. Entre os dispensados estão Bruno Mezenga, Patrick Alan e Hélio Borges. No Sport, o presidente Yuri Romão busca um novo treinador o 11º de sua gestão , o que levou Ralph a questionar sua competência na condução do futebol rubro-negro. O comentarista lembrou que Romão errou em todas as dez contratações anteriores, incluindo Gustavo Florentín, Lisca e Anderson Moreira. Ralph também criticou a negociação de Juba, liberado de mão beijada para o Bahia, sem que o Sport recebesse os R$ 3 a 4 milhões devidos. Outro ponto questionado foi a venda da joia da base Riquelme para quitar parte do valor do jogador Carlos Alberto, que não deu retorno técnico nem financeiro. O comentarista sugeriu que o presidente adote uma comissão técnica independente para definir o novo treinador, evitando decisões isoladas e repetição de erros. Já o Santa Cruz vive um momento mais estável. O clube segurou o meia Patrick Alan, destaque em finalizações e aproveitamento de rebote considerado por Ralph o melhor do estado nesse quesito. O Tricolor mira o acesso à Série B em 2026 e se prepara para disputar a Série C com base estruturada, em meio ao processo de instalação da SAF, vista como um passo decisivo para o futuro do clube.

Blood spilled in Sudan's el-Fasher massacre is visible from space. What led to the latest dark turn of events that took place after the Rapid Support Forces seized the city in Northern Darfur from the Sudanese Armed Forces? In this episode, first recorded in 2024, the Global Jigsaw digs into the prehistory of Sudan's civil war. We focus on the power struggle between two men: Hemedti, in charge of the RAF, and Burkhan, the general leading the SAF. We ask who are the foreign powers aiding them, and why.

Blood spilled in Sudan's el-Fasher massacre is visible from space. What led to the latest dark turn of events that took place after the Rapid Support Forces seized the city in Northern Darfur from the Sudanese Armed Forces? In this episode, first recorded in 2024, we dig into the prehistory of Sudan's civil war. We focus on the power struggle between two men: Hemedti, in charge of the RAF, and Burkhan, the general leading the SAF. We ask who are the foreign powers aiding them, and why. Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov Presenter: Krassi Twigg

Soybeans are all over the headlines right now but you might not realize they drive American ag—and North Carolina is a prime case study. Charles Hall, Executive Director of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, returns to break down what's actually moving the market this year: tight farm margins, a potential price rally that hasn't materialized, and a flood of supply with limited in-state storage. We cover why 75% of NC beans are rated good-to-excellent yet profitability remains elusive, how a 1.6M-acre crop meets constrained crush capacity after an ADM plant closure, and why six-hour delivery lines are more than an inconvenience—they're a cost center. Hall explains China's stop-start purchases, Brazil's rapid expansion (and quality trade-offs), and how shifting tariffs hit farmers twice—at the elevator and on input invoices. We dig into weed resistance, the dicamba drift debate, and why new chemistries take ~20 years to clear regulation. On the opportunity side: renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are reshaping crush margins by pulling harder on oil than meal. We also hit risk management wins (higher reference prices, improved crop insurance) and why the farm “safety net” still hangs inches above concrete. If you own rural land, lease ground, or care about U.S. food and fuel security, this episode lays out the stakes—straight. Key Takeaways Margins are thin: Inputs up, prices not keeping pace; profitability remains “right on the bubble.” Big crop, tight logistics: ~1.6M acres in NC; ~75% rated good/excellent; limited storage and recent crush capacity loss create delivery bottlenecks. China & tariffs: New-crop U.S. purchases lag; tariff volatility depresses demand and raises input costs (equipment, herbicides, nutrients). Brazil vs. U.S.: Brazil gained China share post-2018; quality/logistics trade-offs vs. NC's local hog & poultry demand. Weed resistance is constant: Fewer approved chemistries, dicamba drift concerns; regulatory timelines are long. Energy demand shift: Renewable diesel/SAF increasingly drive crush margins via soy oil, not just meal. Risk management: Higher soy reference prices and crop insurance tweaks help, but the “safety net” is still low. North Carolina Soybean Producers Association https://ncsoy.org/   National Land Realty https://www.nationalland.com 

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Ridley, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at the oneworld Alliance, who shares the story behind the groundbreaking $150 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fund launched in partnership with the alliance's member airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).Ridley discusses:The alliance investment advantage: How pooling resources across oneworld members creates access to world-class venture capital expertise, superior deal flow, more diverse portfolios, and geographical networks.Breakthrough Energy's unprecedented value: Why partnering with BEV provides access to talent airlines struggle to attract, plus synergies with investments in nuclear fusion, energy transmission, and geologic hydrogen.Next-generation focus vs. current needs: How the oneworld BEV fund targets technologies that can take aviation beyond 5-10% SAF adoption to truly change the trajectory of decarbonisation, complementing existing investments.Breaking the alliance mould: How oneworld moved beyond traditional codeshares and interlining to tackle “initiatives of scale”, and how they attracted Singapore Airlines to join despite not being a oneworld member.Reframing aviation's challenge: Why the problem isn't aviation itself, but rather the emissions from jet fuel, the only aspect of flight that hasn't changed since the Kitty Hawk.Ridley also shares insights from his seven years building IAG's Hangar 51, where he led first-mover investments in ZeroAvia and LanzaJet, and explains why SAF isn't a transition fuel but rather a permanent solution once emissions are addressed.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Pasha Saleh, Head of Corporate Development at Alaska Airlines, who shares how the airline is investing in sustainable aviation technologies to achieve its ambitious climate goals. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Sustainability - oneworld oneworld becomes first airline alliance to join IATA CO2 connect - IATA oneworld airline partners join with Breakthrough Energy Ventures to invest in new SAF technologies - GreenAir News How Alaska Star Ventures is funding the future of sustainable aviation - SimpliFlying 

After a quiet September, October travel activity was stimulated by various national holidays (including Golden Week in China, Chuseok in South Korea, Diwali/Deepavali in India, Malaysia & Singapore and Undas in the Philippines). These created air travel spikes that set the scene for the region's highly anticipated end-of-year peak season, with destinations making promotional plays to attract each other's holidaymakers. We begin by looking at the accession of Timor Leste to ASEAN and the prospects of a peace settlement between Thailand and Cambodia. We address 2025's biggest regional story, scam centres - and their broadening impacts on tourism sentiment (and policy) as South Korea's government issues a travel ban for parts of Cambodia. Is a pan-Asian summit the only way to effectively tackle this scaling cross-border issue? Plus, we look at Thailand's policy of attracting charter flights from Chinese tier-2 cities, the Philippines restores e-visa access for Chinese tourists and Singapore enacts a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate. Finally, we head to Macau where concerted promotional campaigns to attract visitors from South East Asian nations are garnering results. 

Im Sudan spielt sich zurzeit nach Einschätzung der Vereinten Nationen die schwerste humanitäre Krise der Welt ab. Aktuelle Berichte und Bilder aus der Stadt Al-Faschir zeugen von der unermesslichen Gewalt, die vor allem Zivilisten erleiden. Die Stadt war der letzte Ort in der Region Darfur im Westen des Sudans, die noch unter der Kontrolle der sudanesischen Streitkräfte (SAF) stand. Kämpfer der paramilitärischen RSF-Milizen posten aktuell Videos, wie sie Al-Faschir einnehmen und Menschen hinrichten, die versuchen zu fliehen. ARD-Korrespondent Ramin Sina im Studio Kairo berichtet von den aktuellen Entwicklungen im Sudan und von dem unermesslichen Leid der Menschen dort. Wir klären aber auch ganz genau, welche Fraktionen sich da eigentlich gegenüberstehen und was die Hintergründe des aktuellen Konflikts sind. Ulf Laessing, Leiter des Regionalprogramms Sahel in Mali (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung) war selbst Mitte des Jahres an der Grenze zum Sudan. Im Weltspiegel Podcast erzählt er, was er dort erlebt hat und was ihm Flüchtlinge berichtet haben. Außerdem klären wir die Frage: Welche ausländischen Staaten mischen mit und welche Interessen haben sie in der Region? Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth und Navina Lala Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert Redaktionsschluss: 29.10.2025  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Wer für die Leidenden im Sudan spenden möchte, kann das hier tun: Spenden: Hilfe für die Menschen im Sudan | https://www.tagesschau.de/spendenkonten/spendenkonten-144.html -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

Im Sudan spielt sich zurzeit nach Einschätzung der Vereinten Nationen die schwerste humanitäre Krise der Welt ab. Aktuelle Berichte und Bilder aus der Stadt Al-Faschir zeugen von der unermesslichen Gewalt, die vor allem Zivilisten erleiden. Die Stadt war der letzte Ort in der Region Darfur im Westen des Sudans, die noch unter der Kontrolle der sudanesischen Streitkräfte (SAF) stand. Kämpfer der paramilitärischen RSF-Milizen posten aktuell Videos, wie sie Al-Faschir einnehmen und Menschen hinrichten, die versuchen zu fliehen. ARD-Korrespondent Ramin Sina im Studio Kairo berichtet von den aktuellen Entwicklungen im Sudan und von dem unermesslichen Leid der Menschen dort. Wir klären aber auch ganz genau, welche Fraktionen sich da eigentlich gegenüberstehen und was die Hintergründe des aktuellen Konflikts sind. Ulf Laessing, Leiter des Regionalprogramms Sahel in Mali (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung) war selbst Mitte des Jahres an der Grenze zum Sudan. Im Weltspiegel Podcast erzählt er, was er dort erlebt hat und was ihm Flüchtlinge berichtet haben. Außerdem klären wir die Frage: Welche ausländischen Staaten mischen mit und welche Interessen haben sie in der Region? Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth und Navina Lala Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert Redaktionsschluss: 29.10.2025  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Wer für die Leidenden im Sudan spenden möchte, kann das hier tun: Spenden: Hilfe für die Menschen im Sudan | https://www.tagesschau.de/spendenkonten/spendenkonten-144.html -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

NESTA EDIÇÃO. Congresso começa a discutir relatório de Eduardo Braga (MDB/AM) para a MP 1304/2025, que pode traçar os rumos para o leilão de gás da União. Governo acena com decretos para captura de carbono e SAF até a COP30. Petrobras avalia CCS na Bacia do Paraná. J&F anuncia nova aquisição de térmicas, dessa vez a óleo.

Send us a textOn this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Jeff Bonar, Chief Executive Officer of privately held CapCO2 Solutions, joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) how CapCO2 Solutions uses biogenic CO2 captured from ethanol biorefineries and intermittent wind power to produce low-cost, high volume green methanol; 2) what makes the process more efficient and cost-effective than traditional or competing methods; 3) how the technology also can support the production of SAF; 4) why and by how much green methanol demand is rising; 5) how the technology benefits the economics of ethanol plants, reduces emissions, and supports rural communities; and 5) how strategic partnerships and modular design enable rapid scaling and integration into existing ethanol facilities.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mar Fernández-Méndez, founder of MacroCarbon and professor at the University of Bremen, about her journey from Arctic ice researcher to seaweed entrepreneur. Dr. Fernández shares how she's turning pelagic sargassum into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while creating a carbon-negative process that enhances marine biodiversity.Dr. Fernández discusses:How Sargassum differs from other algae approaches, avoiding the pitfalls that have plagued microalgae biofuel attempts for decades.MacroCarbon's integrated biorefinery that produces multiple revenue streams: bio-stimulants for agriculture, biochar for permanent carbon sequestration, carbon black for tyres and batteries, and ultimately SAF through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.The company's unique approach to hydrogen production, generating its own hydrogen internally rather than requiring external green hydrogen inputs.Competitive economics at scale: producing SAF for lower than current market biofuel prices, while being species-agnostic and able to use any brown or green seaweed.Securing partnerships with Iberia, Airbus, and Repsol through Spain's All 4 Zero Challenge, with plans to produce test samples for certification and eventual off-take agreements.The roadmap from pilot to first-of-a-kind commercial facility in the Canary Islands, then expansion to Morocco, Azores, Cape Verde, and the Caribbean.Balancing academia and entrepreneurship: maintaining her professorship while commercialising proven technology, and the parallels between academic grant-writing and startup fundraising.The importance of storytelling in deep tech, moving beyond just having good data to communicating vision effectively for investors.The "BlueSaf Plus" vision for 2035: carbon-negative biofuels that enhance marine biodiversity by maintaining floating ecosystems, proving we can have both healthy oceans and sustainable aviation.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book 'Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & more:MacroCarbonDr. Mar Fernández-Méndez - Alfred Wegener InstituteDr. Mar Fernández-Méndez - LinkedInCanary Islands Marine Science & Technology ParkEU ReFuelEU Aviation Mandate

Comentário de Ralph de Carvalho: A Produtividade do Atacante Ciel: O primeiro assunto trata da contratação e longevidade do jogador Ciel, atualmente com 43 anos de idade. Apesar da idade que geralmente marca o fim da vida útil no futebol (cerca de 35 a 38 anos) Ciel é artilheiro e entrega em campo o que se espera, sendo disputado por várias equipes. Ele está no CSA de Alagoas, onde a direção busca um contrato mais longo (até dezembro de 2026), e recentemente ele foi emprestado ao Tirol do Ceará para disputar a Taça Fares Lopes, demonstrando sua eficiência e produtividade. O Processo Eleitoral no Náutico: O segundo tema foca no processo eleitoral do Clube Náutico Capibaribe, com atenção ao prazo de inscrição das chapas. A chapa de situação, que deve ser liderada por Bruno Becker para presidente e Ricardo Malta para vice, está consolidada. Houve uma possibilidade de chapa de oposição com Plínio Albuquerque e Roberto Selva, mas essa ideia não vingou, indicando que o clube pode ter uma chapa única. O atual presidente, Bruno Becker, é esperado para oficializar sua candidatura no momento da inscrição. Débitos e SAF no Santa Cruz: O terceiro assunto é a situação do Santa Cruz, que passou a ser cobrado publicamente, com ameaças de inclusão dos débitos na Câmara Nacional de Resolução de Disputas (CNRD). A entrada do débito no CNRD pode causar punições severas, como a impossibilidade de inscrever novos atletas. O Vila Nova de Goiás, através do presidente Hugo Jorge Bravo, cobra R$ 700.000 referentes à venda do meia João Pedro. Além disso, o presidente do Tubarão de Santa Catarina cobra valores devidos pelo empréstimo do atacante Geovani. Questiona-se se os débitos são responsabilidade do Santa Cruz ou da futura SAF, a Cobra Coral Participações, sendo estranho que uma SAF comece a ser instalada já gerando ou assumindo um passivo. Apesar das cobranças, o Santa Cruz continua contratando jogadores, como Andrei, Ianson e Pedro Costa.

Bjarnheiður Hallsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri Kötlu DMI og fv. formaður SAF, og Ásgeir Baldurs, forstjóri Arctic Adventure, ræða um stöðu og framtíðarþróun ferðaþjónustunnar, samkeppnina við önnur ríki og samkeppnishæfni Íslands, um vöxtinn sem hefur orðið í greininni og hvaða áhrif hann hefur haft á bæði efnahagslífið og samfélagið, hvað megi betur fara, aðkomu stjórnvalda sem virðist ekki alltaf vita hvað þau vilja gera við atvinnugreinina annað en að skattleggja hana og margt fleira.

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Send us a textThis week, kindness is in full bloom as we celebrate Petal It Forward — the annual goodwill initiative now in its 11th year, with nearly 500 participants spreading smiles a few stems at a time.We're joined by our partners and friends from across the nation to share stories, laughter, and the joy of giving. Mimi dusts off her news reporter jacket and hits the streets to interview participants, friends, and Freshies, capturing the heart of the day of the floral industry.  From salons to schools, coffee shops to fire stations, the floral pros everywhere teamed up with local businesses to create connections and brighten communities.Here in Miami, we partnered with Esmeralda Farms, Petal Productions, New Bloom Solutions, and many others who helped make this year's celebration extra special.And the buzz didn't stop there — with pages of news coverage lighting up Google, even on the small screen, it's clear that flower power is real! Thanks to groundbreaking research supported by SAF and top universities like the University of North Florida, Harvard University, and Rutgers University, we know flowers truly lift moods, reduce stress, and strengthen social bonds.We also discuss photographing flowers, with our favorite photographer.  Tune in to hear stories behind Petal It Forward.

In this episode, we speak with Tamara Vrooman, CEO of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), who shares how the airport has committed to achieving net zero by 2030, and the detailed roadmap they've developed to get there.Vrooman discusses:YVR's accelerated net zero timeline: How they moved from a 2040 target to 2030 by creating a detailed, measurable roadmap with component parts that track progress.Four pathways to net zero: Capital build improvements (including Canada's largest geo-exchange system with over 800 wells), conservation initiatives, sustainable fuels adoption, and comprehensive data monitoring.Airports' role in energy transition: How centrally providing electrification and sustainable energy infrastructure to all airport users creates far greater impact than individual airline or tenant initiatives, positioning airports as critical energy hubs.Building British Columbia's SAF ecosystem: YVR's partnerships with Air Canada, the provincial government, and regional airports to address the SAF supply chain challenge.ACI Level 4+ certification and accountability: Why data-driven accreditation matters for validating progress, enabling peer collaboration, and ensuring return on investment.The SAF supply-demand paradox: Airlines are willing to purchase SAF and demand exists, but inconsistent supply remains the critical bottleneck.Vrooman also shares leadership insights from her past roles, including leading Vancity Credit Union to achieve net zero and serving as British Columbia's youngest female Deputy Finance Minister, where she helped design North America's first carbon tax. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), who shares her vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Vancouver International Airport - YVRFrom ground to sky: four sustainability actions at YVR - YVRHow YVR is reimagining the airport experience by blending CX, commercial innovation, and sustainability - FTE  Why airports should become energy innovation hubs, not just transport hubs - SimpliFlying 

A temporada mais confusa e turbulenta da era SAF chega à reta final. Restam 10 jogos para o torcedor saber se o Botafogo volta ou não à Libertadores, já com a certeza de que será um ano sem título. A derrota contundente para o Flamengo expõe falhas gritantes dentro e fora de campo. Afinal, quem foi o grande responsável pelo fracasso alvinegro em 2025? John Textor e o planejamento inexistente? Davide Ancelotti e a inexperiência de quem faz seu primeiro trabalho como técnico? Ou os jogadores, que não justificam em campo o alto valor do terceiro elenco mais caro do Brasil? Rafa Barros, Pedro Dep, Sérgio Santana e Camilo Pinheiro Machado analisam, e vale tudo pra tentar entender esse roteiro confuso e de difícil solução.

A disparada dos preços do cacau nos últimos anos dá o que falar na Amazônia e impulsiona um movimento tímido, porém crescente, de produtores rurais que decidem reduzir o rebanho de gado e apostar na matéria-prima do chocolate. Na economia da floresta em pé, o cacau desponta não apenas como uma alternativa promissora de renda, como pode ser vetor de recuperação de áreas desmatadas.  Lúcia Müzell, enviada especial da RFI a Marabá, Assentamento Tuerê e Altamira (Pará) Na região de Marabá, na fronteira leste do desmatamento da Amazônia no Pará, restam apenas vestígios do que um dia já foi tomado pela floresta. Dos dois lados da rodovia Transamazônica, obra faraônica do período da ditadura militar, predominam extensas áreas de pastagens para a criação de gado.   É neste contexto que culturas agrícolas alternativas à pecuária, ou pelo menos complementares, aparecem como um caminho para conter este processo de avanço da agricultura em direção à mata. O cacau é uma das que melhor se associa à floresta nativa da Amazônia.   Sob a copa de árvores como cumaru e andiroba, e com manejo adequado, a planta é mais resistente às pragas, tem maior durabilidade e dá frutos de melhor qualidade, com maior valor de mercado.  Ao contrário de outros grandes produtores mundiais, em especial na África – onde a monocultura de cacau “a pleno sol” leva ao desmatamento –, no Brasil o plantio do fruto hoje ocupa áreas já degradadas ou em consórcio com outras culturas.  O pequeno agricultor Rubens Miranda, 73 anos, chegou a Marabá aos 17 e, desde então, trabalha na roça e cria gado. Mas desde 2016, a área de pasto da sua propriedade de 27 hectares está cada vez menor – dando lugar a uma variada produção em sistema agroflorestal (SAF), da qual o cacau é estrela.  "Estou com só 25 cabeças agora. Eu tinha 70 quando eu comecei a investir no plantio", conta ele.  Produção de cacau por agricultores familiares No Pará, líder nacional no setor, mais de 80% da produção do cacau vem da agricultura familiar e 70% se desenvolve em sistemas agroflorestais como este, de acordo com um levantamento de 2022 da Embrapa Amazônia Oriental. Mas nem sempre foi assim.   Na era dourada do cacau na Bahia, que alçou o país a maior produtor mundial no século 20, a produção em monocultura empobreceu a Mata Atlântica no nordeste. As lições da história agora servem de alerta para o avanço da cultura na Amazônia.  "O que a gente vê no cacau é um exemplo de retorno de atividades agrícolas rentáveis trazendo árvores para o sistema. A gente entende que os consórcios são muito bem-vindos, fazem bem para a cultura do cacau, e são uma solução mais adequada para o que a gente está vivendo, especialmente as mudanças climáticas", indica João Eduardo Ávila, engenheiro agrônomo do Imaflora (Instituto de Manejo e Certificação Florestal e Agrícola).   O instituto é um dos que levam capacitação técnica para os pequenos agricultores não repetirem os mesmos erros do passado. "A cacauicultura tem um potencial enorme de renda para as famílias, para que elas não fiquem só dependentes da pecuária", frisa.   A cultura também exerce um papel positivo contra a crise climática: com manejo adequado e à sombra de outras árvores, tem potencial de acumular até 60 toneladas de carbono por hectare no solo, operando como sumidouro de CO2 em regiões que sofrem cada vez mais as consequências do desmatamento.   Retorno financeiro é maior, mas não imediato  Mas o cultivo do fruto exige paciência e dedicação: a safra demora cerca de quatro anos para começar, a poda é trabalhosa e, para sair pelo melhor preço, a amêndoa precisa ser fermentada. No final, o retorno financeiro compensa – o quilo é comercializado a cerca de R$ 60, podendo chegar a R$ 90, conforme a qualidade.   Os preços fazem os olhos de Rubens Miranda brilhar. Agora que consegue produzir mais no mesmo espaço de terra, ele se arrepende de, no passado, ter aberto tanta mata para criar gado. "Se fosse hoje, em uns cinco hectares eu trabalhava. Teria sido suficiente."  Organizações da sociedade civil e outras instituições, como a Embrapa e o Ministério Público, além do governo do Pará, fazem um trabalho de longo prazo para convencer os agricultores familiares a migrarem para práticas agrícolas mais sustentáveis. Os gargalos são muitos: conhecimento técnico, logística, dificuldade de acesso aos mercados e, principalmente, recursos limitados para viabilizar a transição.  "Nessa nossa região, é muito importante essa quebra de paradigmas, mostrar que é um resgate a um sistema produtivo que foi se perdendo ao longo do tempo. O monocultivo e a pecuária aqui na região é muito forte por questões históricas: aquela ideia de que você precisaria desmatar tudo para instalar um sistema novo", comenta Gilmar Lima Costa, engenheiro agrônomo do Ministério Público do Pará.  " Você vê muitas extensões de áreas degradadas justamente pela falta de manejo adequado nas pastagens. Não faz a adubação, não faz a correção do solo, não faz a divisão das pastagens e, sempre que é possível, eles adentram e fazem a abertura de uma nova área, sendo que não era necessário fazer isso."    Batalha pelo sustento do dia seguinte Os técnicos do Instituto de Desenvolvimento Florestal e Biodiversidade do Pará (Ideflor Bio) percorrem o Estado para acompanhar a transição destes agricultores e oferecer mudas de espécies nativas da Amazônia, e assim estimular a recomposição florestal. Mas Marcio Holanda, gerente do escritório regional em Carajás, reconhece que os que trabalham em SAF ainda são uma minoria.   "Hoje, com as mudanças climáticas, a gente tem que incentivar, apoiar e buscar condições, buscando parceiros, se juntando para que os sistemas agroflorestais cumpram também a missão ambiental, num processo de reflorestamento, e na questão da geração de renda desses agricultores, porque já é comprovado que é viável", afirma.  A 300 quilômetros a oeste, a organização Solidaridad busca aumentar a conscientização na região de Novo Repartimento e no Assentamento Tuerê, conhecido como o maior da América Latina. Historicamente, os assentamentos de terras registram índices superiores de desmatamento do que outras áreas da Amazônia – uma herança da campanha de ocupação da região por meio da devastação, a partir dos anos 1960.   Para grande parte dos pequenos produtores, a maioria imigrantes de outros estados do Brasil, a principal preocupação é garantir o sustento do dia seguinte, salienta Pedro Souza dos Santos, coordenador de campo da entidade.  "Isso é um desafio para nós. Quando a gente vê como era antes, o que é hoje, com o marco do Código Florestal, e o que pode ser no futuro, a gente tem que colocar tudo isso para o produtor, que antes ele não enxergava. Ele enxergava só o agora", diz. "A gente vem colocando na cabeça do produtor que ele pode produzir sem agredir, sem desmatar e que, nessa área aberta, ele pode ter o uso das tecnologias para ele avançar e ter uma produção sustentável. Mas ainda falta muito. Nós somos um pingo na Amazônia, tentando fazer essa transformação, dia após dia, ano após ano, fazendo aquela insistência, voltando lá de novo, dando acompanhamento", afirma Santos.  Cacau como ferramenta de regeneração florestal O agricultor Jackson da Silva Costa, na localidade de Rio Gelado, simboliza essas vulnerabilidades da região. Desde o ano passado, a venda da produção de gado dele está embargada por desmatamento ilegal. Para voltar ao mercado, Jackson precisará recuperar a mata que derrubou ilegalmente em 2023.   Nos seus 24 hectares de terra, ele já produz cacau há muito tempo. Agora, o aumento da área destinada ao fruto vai ser o caminho para a regularização do passivo ambiental gerado pela pecuária.  "O entendimento que a gente tem é o seguinte: 'você não pode desmatar'. Só que chega um ponto em que é assim: 'eu vou fazer aqui e depois eu vou ver o que vai dar'", relata Costa. "Eu tenho consciência de que eu fui errado e por isso eu perdi. A conta chega e não tem para onde correr. Eu vou ter que pagar o que eu devo."   Pagar o preço, para ele, significa isolar os 5 hectares desmatados e deixar a floresta se regenerar. Em consórcio, poderá plantar cacau e outros frutos compatíveis com a mata, como o açaí ou o cupuaçu.  "Esse capim aqui já não vai me servir. Eu vou deixar ele já para iniciar o processo de reflorestamento", indica, ao mostrar uma área entre o local onde ele já plantava cacau e o que restou de floresta virgem na sua propriedade. "Eu vou deixar que árvores nativas cresçam. Mas com o cultivo do cacau que vai vir, com certeza vai dar uma rentabilidade maior. E quando eu for replantar, eu já quero colocar cacau de qualidade."   Histórias de sucesso do chocolate da Amazônia  Os encontros com a equipe da Solidariedad são importantes para manter a motivação de agricultores como Jackson, em meio às dificuldades de uma vida com poucos confortos. Nas conversas, Pedro traz as histórias de sucesso de cacauicultores da região, que conquistaram até prêmios no exterior pela qualidade do chocolate produzido na Amazônia.  "O entendimento de que o produtor tem que esperar o momento certo para as amêndoas chegarem no ponto, tem que mandar uma amostra para teste e só depois vender, demora. A maioria aqui são produtores pequenos, que querem colher, processar todo o manejo rapidamente e logo vender", ressalta. "Mas quando ele faz o cacau fino, que é uma minoria muito baixa, e vende por um preço melhor, ele não quer sair mais. "   Há cerca de 10 anos, a produção do Pará superou a da Bahia, antiga líder histórica do setor no Brasil. Na região de Altamira, maior polo produtor do Estado, a fabricante Abelha Cacau transforma o produto da região não apenas em chocolate, como explora o universo de 30 derivados possíveis do cacau – mel, suco, chá, manteiga, adubo e até cerveja.   "De um quilo de cacau seco, a gente consegue extrair, em média, quase metade de manteiga, que hoje está a R$ 200. Ou seja, só esse derivado já tem mais de 100% de lucro", explica. "E se eu pego o que resta para fazer cacau em pó, vai vir mais R$ 200 o quilo. Ou seja, eu estou vendendo a R$ 60, onde eu poderia tirar 400. E se eu transformo isso em barras de chocolate, eu multiplico isso por mais dez. O valor agregado só vai escalonado".  O Brasil hoje oscila entre o sétimo e o sexto lugar entre os maiores produtores mundiais da commoditie. O setor busca recuperar posições no ranking, mas sob bases diferentes das que impulsionaram os prósperos ciclos do cacau nos séculos 19 e 20.   A meta é dobrar a produção atual e chegar ao fim da década com 400 mil toneladas por ano. "A gente está vendo que isso está acontecendo, não só a ampliação da área, mas também novas tecnologias, variedades mais produtivas existentes, adubação, orientação técnica, tecnologias de equipamentos para beneficiar as amêndoas de cacau", salienta João Ávila, coordenador do programa Cacau 2030, do Imaflora.  Um dos objetivos do programa é promover a rastreabilidade da cadeia, essencial para garantir a sustentabilidade do cacau brasileiro. "Ainda é muito incipiente, quando comparada as outras cadeias, como café, por exemplo", reconhece Ávila. "Mas a gente já tem uma cartilha com um passo a passo mais claro, para que todo mundo tenha sua participação responsável, tanto no ambiente fiscal quanto socioambiental."   * Esta é a quarta reportagem da série Caminhos para uma Amazônia sustentável, do podcast Planeta Verde. As reportagens, parcialmente financiadas pelo Imaflora, vão ao ar todas as quintas-feiras até a COP30 em Belém, em novembro. 

Episode 303:  Society of American Florist (SAF) CEO Kate Penn joins Lori and Vonda to unpack what's really happening in floral retail—rising consumer spend, experience-driven shopping, value-aligned buying, and how smart shops are winning with culture, training, and tighter ops. We hit staffing + succession, smaller holidays, practical website/SEO moves, SAF's advocacy updates, and a sneak peek at SAF's new AI “coach.” Actionable, optimistic, and real.Sponsored by: Flower CliqueFlower Clique Prep SchoolReal Life Retail Florist

Toby breaks down the latest bombshell reports that the feds are gathering lists of gun rights activists from FPC and SAF, and what that means for the future of the Second Amendment. RapidFire Radio is now twice a week! Catch us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM as Toby covers the latest 2A news, training tips, … Continue reading RapidFire Radio Ep. 238 →

//The Wire//2300Z October 8, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: TENSIONS HEAT UP IN CHICAGO AS LOCAL FORCES RESIST FEDERAL POLICING OF CRIME. DC CHURCH BOMBER DETAILS RELEASED, INDICATING INITIAL REPORTS WERE MISLEADING. DOJ TARGETS 2A GROUP AS JUDGE ORDERS DOXING OF ALL NONPROFIT MEMBERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Illinois: The situation in Chicago remains tense following a general state of unrest surrounding illegal immigration policing efforts. Over the past few days, several incidents have taken place, which have contributed to the declining security situation around the city. A few days ago, a vehicle ramming attack was conducted on an ICE convoy transiting through the city. During the incident, a general state of chaos developed and ICE agents requested local police to assist with the incident. This call for assistance arrived at dispatch, where a stand-down order was given. All Chicago Police Officers were ordered to not assist ICE agents, even though a state of life and death was already underway.Analyst Comment: There has been a lot of media spin regarding this incident, but the audio tape of the radio traffic of this incident confirms beyond all doubt that the stand down order was given. As a result of this incident, a substantial federal response should be expected. A few hundred National Guard soldiers have been deployed throughout Chicago as of last week, all of which have been emplaced as security forces to guard federal buildings. However, since the relationship between local and federal officials has become antagonistic (per the orders of the Mayor and Governor), it would not be surprising to see some much heavier forces on the ground in Chicago very soon.Washington D.C. - Following the arrest of a man outside St. Matthew's Cathedral on Sunday, more details have come to light regarding the case. Police initially reported that they made contact with the man after he set up a camping tent on the front steps of the church before Mass. After causing a scene, it was initially reported by authorities that the man was searched, and a Molotov incendiary device was found. However, this was not the full story...a search of his possessions revealed that the man had over 200 homemade IEDs, along with a manifesto specifically referencing his desire to target Supreme Court Justices (along with a longer list of other targets).Analyst Comments: The details of this incident are a far cry from what DC Metro Police initially reported. Authorities also left out the details that they never even made contact with the man regarding his tent; when police tried to approach him initially, he threatened to throw an IED at them. To get the man to stand down and surrender, police had to agree to read the man's manifesto, which they did, ending the incident. Despite the scale and context of this attempted terror attack, the DoJ has not made any comment on whether Louis Geri will face federal terrorism charges.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Also in Washington, controversy has emerged following the targeting of a Second Amendment nonprofit organization by the Department of Justice. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is an organization that launches lawsuits against entities which restrict gun rights. Recently, they launched a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the federal ban on FFL's from selling handguns to individuals under the age of 21. During this lawsuit, discrepancies arose, which required an injunction to be filed regarding who was involved in the lawsuit. During the legalistic developments in this case, DoJ attorneys were able to convince a federal judge that all of the members of the SAF were part of the lawsuit...not just the nonprofit itself, or those invested in the lawsuit. In short, what this means is that a federal judge has ordered a gun rights non profit to turn over a list of all of their mem

Send us a textOn this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Bruce Fleming, Chief Executive Officer of Montana Renewables, an unrestricted subsidiary of Calumet (NASDAQ ticker CLMT), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) the company's role as the largest SAF producer in the Western Hemisphere; 2) key advantages including repurposing existing hardware for SAF production and proximity to carbon preference markets; 3) low cost expansion plans to reach up to 10x current SAF capacity by 2028; 4) the imminent squeeze in SAF markets and potential upward pressure on pricing; 5) the need for open feedstock policies and support of domestic agriculture and energy security; 6) top misconceptions about the SAF industry; and 7) other key topics.

Policy is slamming the countryside. Chris Clayton (DTN/Progressive Farmer) explains how tariffs, China's pivot to Brazilian soybeans, and a USDA shutdown are colliding with harvest to pressure basis, storage, and cash flow—and to derail rural land sales. We dig into why China (historically 25–33% of U.S. soybean demand) is buying from Brazil (COFCO/ports, crush), how that drives basis widening and elevator capacity issues, and what could actually move the needle: biofuels (biodiesel/renewable diesel, ethanol, SAF). We also lay out shutdown fallout—FSA farm ownership/operating loans stalled, CRP payments paused, NRCS (EQIP/CSP) frozen—plus the limited upside from CCC/ECAP‑style aid. If you buy/sell rural land or advise landowners, this is the unvarnished read on farmland values, buyer pools, and the next 3–6 months. Why It Matters Deals slip/die: FSA loans are stopped, shrinking the buyer pool just as post‑harvest listings hit. Cash crunch: Basis widening + storage pressure at harvest reduce liquidity for down payments and improvements. Programs on ice: CRP checks delayed; NRCS projects paused—affecting valuations and conservation‑driven marketing. Demand hinges on policy: RFS, biodiesel/renewable diesel, and SAF tax credits will decide soy oil crush, corn demand, and rents. Strategy reality: Diversified ops with cattle are weathering this better than row‑crop‑only farms. Progressive Farmer https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/home   National Land Realty https://www.nationalland.com  

In this episode, we speak with Trevor Best, Co-founder and CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics, who shares how his company's proprietary photocatalytic technology converts waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, and has the potential to reach fossil jet fuel parity. Best discusses:NovaSAF's unique value proposition: converting biogas from landfills, dairy farms, and wastewater treatment plants into SAF, simultaneously addressing methane emissions whilst decarbonising aviation transport.The technology's competitive advantage: using light instead of heat which enables the use of raw biogas without extensive cleanup, scaling efficiently at smaller sites, and increasing yield by incorporating CO2 into the fuel rather than separating it out.Strategic targeting of stranded biogas assets that are far from natural gas grids, which helps secure feedstock at low prices $5-6 per MMBtu, making jet fuel parity achievable.How Syzygy is building the world's first biogas-to-SAF plant in Uruguay, that can produce 400,000 gallons of SAF anually, serving as proof of concept before scaling to 100,000 tons per year by 2030 through clustered developments.The global biogas opportunity: the International Energy Agency estimates reserves could theoretically produce 580 million tons per year of SAF, exceeding total global jet fuel consumption, though 95% remains stranded today.Best also shares his leadership philosophy: the importance of listening over talking, the inevitability of failure in entrepreneurship, and why persistence matters more than avoiding mistakes.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Dave Kettner, President and General Counsel at Virent, who shares the company's pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future in aviation. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Syzygy PlasmonicsSyzygy Plasmonics begins development of the world's first electrified biogas-to-SAF plant - PR NewswireSyzygy Plasmonics outlines dual-certified, cost effective RFNBO and Bio SAF solution as Europe calls for urgent action on Net-Zero aviation - BioEnergy TimesSyzygy Plasmonics and Velocys partner for sustainable aviation fuel production in Uruguay - ChemAnalyst    

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses significant developments in gun rights, including a recent court ruling that affirms the right to carry firearms in post offices. He emphasizes the importance of joining organizations like the NRA and SAF to support these rights. The conversation also touches on the evolution of gun laws, community responsibility, and the contrast between gun owners and those who oppose them. David Codrea joins the discussion, providing insights into current events and legislative updates affecting gun ownership. Takeaways The recent court ruling allows firearms in post offices for members of SAF and FPC. Joining gun rights organizations is crucial for advocacy and support. Gun owners are often the most peaceable members of society. The left often initiates violence while blaming gun owners. Community engagement is essential for responsible gun ownership. Historical perspectives show that gun rights have evolved significantly. Legislative changes are happening, and gun owners must stay informed. Support for gun rights is a collective effort that requires unity. The importance of understanding the criteria for restoring gun rights is paramount. Current events in Canada reflect trends that could affect U.S. gun rights. Keywords Second Amendment, gun rights, Armed American Radio, Mark Walters, David Codrea, NRA, firearms policy, community engagement, gun ownership, legislation  

Farm margins are tight and the headlines aren't lying—tariffs, fertilizer and machinery costs, and labor constraints are hitting producers. Jackson Takach (Farmer Mac) breaks down what's signal vs. noise. What we cover: Tariffs 101: Section 301 (unfair trade), 232 (national security), and IEEPA actions (the biggest bucket and under legal challenge). Why these hit steel/aluminum and fertilizer components—and how that flows to implement and input prices. Costs that pay back vs. pure drag: seed tech and risk-reduction can be worth it; fertilizer, machinery and labor are harder to offset—2026 looks tighter than 2025. Adaptation that actually helps: proven tech + regenerative practices to reduce input reliance. Bankruptcies: Chapter 12 filings are up in Arkansas and Nebraska—rising from 2023–24 lows back toward 2018–20 levels. Regional stress drivers: soy/rice/cotton marketing pain and flooding in AR; feedlot squeeze and weaker soy export pull in NE. Policy + relief: ongoing US–China trade talks; ~$15–20B of prior-year USDA aid still to deploy; Farm Bill politics and PLC “facelift” dynamics. Opportunities: growing global protein demand, renewable diesel/SAF, and more U.S. soybean crush capacity. Labor & immigration: H‑2A works for seasonal crops; year‑round gaps push automation. AI's real role: better data sense‑making and lending workflows—not replacing credit decisions. Land values: Midwest stabilizing/slipping, Southeast firming, West = water‑dependent. Introducing the Farmland Price Index (Farmer Mac × AcreValue) built on transactions, not surveys. Farmer Mac https://www.farmermac.com/   The Feed - Farmland Price Index (By Farmer Mac) https://farmermac.com/thefeed/q2-2025-farmland-price-index-update/   National Land Realty https://www.nationalland.com 

Aviation and marine transport together account for approximately 15% of global oil consumption—a substantial share driven by sectors that are among the hardest to decarbonize. Unlike road transport or power generation, these industries face unique constraints: the high energy density required, long operating ranges, and the limitations of onboard storage mean that electrification or hydrogen solutions remain technologically and economically unfeasible in the near to medium term.In response, policymakers and industry leaders are increasingly focusing on low-carbon liquid fuels as transitional solutions. Chief among these are Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA), both of which can be used in existing infrastructure and engines with minimal modification. These fuels can be of biological origin—typically derived from waste oils, agricultural residues, or purpose-grown feedstocks—or synthetic origin, such as Power-to-Liquid (PtL) fuels produced via electrolysis and CO₂ capture.Globally, significant efforts are underway to scale up these alternatives. The European Union, for instance, has introduced blending mandates through the ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations, requiring a gradual increase in the share of SAF or other renewable fuels used in transport. These policies are supported by a range of subsidies, research programs, and emissions trading mechanisms (e.g., EU ETS inclusion for aviation and shipping), all designed to stimulate supply and demand for cleaner fuels.To help unpack the complex interplay of technical, economic, and regulatory challenges, we invited Callum McPherson, Chair of its Sustainable Business Forum and Head of Commodities at Investec, a London-based investment bank. With a mandate to structure and trade a wide array of fuels, Callum provides real-world insight into how these markets are evolving—and the limitations that remain.Some of the key topics Laurent and Gerard explored with Callum included: Which green fuels have realistic pathways to scale, and which are unlikely to work due to poor energy return on investment, unsustainable feedstocks, or prohibitively high costs? How will regional mandates, particularly those in the EU, impact global markets—and will they be enforceable in practice? What role will synthetic fuels play, given their dependence on clean electricity, high capital costs, and still-immature supply chains?What emerges is a highly nuanced picture. Despite the political momentum and technological progress, the fundamental economics remain challenging. Current estimates suggest that the cost of abating one tonne of CO₂ in these sectors can easily exceed €1,000 requiring considerable public support, whether stick or carrot.High costs and regulatory uncertainties are probably some of the reasons why Shell has decided not to complete the construction of a SAF refinery in Rotterdam.Laurent and Gerard conclude that while green fuels are a necessary part of the decarbonization toolkit, they are far from a silver bullet. The financial and ecological trade-offs are significant, and at current cost trajectories, these fuels will make only a marginal dent in overall emissions curves—at least in the near term.  Finally, an excellent book on the general topic of biofuels by Michael Grunwald:  "We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate."“The views and opinions expressed by Callum Macpherson are his own and are provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any financial products or commodities. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information discussed. Listeners should not place reliance on any of the information share, and we accept no responsibility or liability for any loss arising directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information. Commodities and other investments carry risks, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Before making any investment or financial decision, you should seek independent advice from a qualified professional, taking into account your own objectives and circumstances.”    

Dr. Stephen Beaton is Co-founder and CEO of Circularity Fuels, which develops compact reactors that turn waste carbon streams into high-value fuels and chemicals. Rather than compete with fossil fuels from the start, Stephen identified high-purity methane for lab-grown diamonds as a beachhead market—where Circularity's product is 80–90% cheaper than incumbents while proving the core technology needed for clean liquid fuels.Stephen earned a chemistry PhD at Oxford and built deep expertise in synthetic fuels during his U.S. Air Force career, including overseeing jet fuel quality control in the Middle East and launching the Air Force's e-fuels program. His insight: build a fuels company that doesn't begin with fuel.Today, Circularity Fuels operates demonstration reactors in diamond facilities and is scaling toward biogas-to-SAF production using the same reactor platform. The company has raised $3M in venture funding, including from DCVC, plus $5M in grants from ARPA-E, NSF, and the California Energy Commission. MCJ is proud to be an investor.Episode recorded on Aug 12, 2025 (Published on Sept 16, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [03:09] Dr. Beaton's background in clean fuels[07:31] His work with Air Force petroleum in the Middle East[10:12] A brief overview of hydrocarbons[13:08] ESAF as resilience for Pacific operations[16:22] What e-SAF really means and why it matters[19:24] Circularity Fuels' origin story[21:20] The company's three principles[23:04] High-purity methane for diamonds as a beachhead[27:46] Recycling diamond exhaust with microwave-sized reactors[30:40] Building a fuel company without fuel as the initial product[34:35] Hardware sales vs metered methane service model[39:05] Biogas-to-SAF pathway via Fischer-Tropsch[42:38] Circularity's progress to date[44:01] Competing with fossil jet and carbon removals[48:41] How Circularity secured non-dilutive funding Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 USDA's Dire Forecast4:10 Trump Comments7:06 Corn/Soybean Selloff9:22 Polymarket and CFTC10:59 SAF Future Looks Poor12:20 Flash Sale