Podcasts about SAF

O Santa Cruz viveu um dia histórico: em Assembleia Geral Extraordinária neste domingo (30), os sócios aprovaram a transformação do clube em SAF. Dos 1.182 votos registrados, 99% foram favoráveis. Com esse passo, após pareceres do Executivo, Conselho Fiscal, Comissão Patrimonial e Conselho Deliberativo, o Tricolor avança no processo e segue para os próximos trâmites […]

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In this episode of The SAF Podcast, host Oscar Henderson sits down with Hamid, Francis and Sergio from Nexen Biosystems to explore one of the most unconventional and interesting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstocks emerging today: tequila bagasse.With what seems like every celebrity wanting to start a tequila brand. The market over recent years has boomed, creating an abundant amount of year round feedstock.  Tequila production is tightly concentrated by denomination rules, so residues are steady, local, and available at favorable terms because they're a disposal headache for distillers. Agave bagasse is pre-cooked and pressed during tequila making, which can reduce pre-treatment intensity compared to raw crop waste.We dig into Nexen's strategy: 18 months of R&D at a Canadian lab to tune pre-treatment and conversion steps, followed by a Mexico-based pilot to validate logistics, contracts, and costs at scale. Along the way we talk policy reality—strong Canadian support for clean-tech research, Mexico's push to manage tequila waste and align with global SAF goals.We also discuss the challenge of raising capital in the R&D stage before building a demonstration and pilot plants. Finding investors that are comfortable with the risk profile all aspects of developing a SAF facility is crucial for Nexen as investors bring much more to the table than just capital. Sit back, grab a tequila (think of the feedstock) and listen to this episode and find out about the potential of tequila bagasse as a feedstock and how Nexen are planning on utilizing it for SAF production. 

Rætt er við Heiðu Njólu Guðbrandsdóttur verkfræðing og forstöðumann hjá Icelandair um þann gríðarlega kostnað sem fellur á íslensk flugfélög í formi umhverfisskatta- og gjalda, en hún er sérfræðingur í margs konar kerfum sem sett hafa verið á flugfélögin í nafni loftlagsmála. Heiða Njóla útskýrir í þættinum hvernig ETS viðskiptakerfi Evrópusambandsins með losunarheimildir virkar og hver þróunin hefur verið og fer yfir plönin framundan. Annar vaxandi kostnaðarliður í rekstri flugfélaga er SAF eða sjálfbært eldsneyti og hefur ESB sett reglur um að notkun á því skuli margfaldast á næstu árum. Þá er einnig til kerfi á vegum ICAO Alþjóðaflugmálastofnunarinnar sem kallast CORSIA og heldur utan um losun gróðurhúsalofttegunda í alþjóðaflugi, svo eitthvað sé nefnt. Öll þessi kerfi þýða marga milljarða króna kostnað á ári fyrir félag eins og Icelandair og útfærslan þýðir að Ísland ber langhæstu kostnaðarbyrðar allra landa Evrópu í formi loftlagsskatta. Núverandi plön og regluverk gerir ráð fyrir að þessi kostnaður muni bara hækka á næstu árum og það verulega. Áhugavert og upplýsandi viðtal um stöðu flugsins í þessu samhengi.

Em entrevista aos jornalistas João de Andrade Neto e Clauber Santana, o dirigente alvirrubro falou de assuntos referentes ao planejamento do clube para 2026: a sua reeleição, salários atrasados, negociação com a Liga Forte União, planejamento do futebol, contratações e SAF.

சிங்கப்பூர் அரசு உலகில் முதன்முறையாக ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy' SAF என்ற புதிய வரியை அறிவித்துள்ளது. விமான நிறுவனங்கள் மற்றும் பயணிகள் இருவரும் கரியமில உமிழ்வு இல்லாத பசுமையான விமான எரிபொருளின் செலவை பகிர்ந்து கொள்ளும் வகையில் இந்த SAF வரி உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது குறித்த செய்தியின் பின்னணியை தயாரித்து வழங்குகிறார் செல்வி.

Como o etanol de milho transformou o milho safrinha em combustível, DDG, óleo e energia limpa no coração do Mato Grosso.Como o Brasil saiu de zero etanol de milho para se tornar referência mundial em bioenergia a partir do grão em pouco mais de uma década?Neste episódio do Mundo Agro Podcast, o professor Rogério Coimbra recebe a Professora Dr ª. Roberta Nogueira, Engenheira Agrícola e Ambiental da UFMT, pesquisadora em pós-colheita, energia e bioenergia há mais de 20 anos, para explicar em detalhes como funciona a cadeia do etanol de milho no Brasil.Partindo da própria trajetória do curso técnico em agropecuária, passando pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa, intercâmbio no cinturão do milho nos EUA e pós-doutorado em etanol de milho Roberta conta como chegou a Sinop em 2009, quando a saca de milho valia cerca de R$ 10, e como isso acendeu o alerta: “por que não transformar esse milho em energia?”.Ao longo da conversa, você vai entender:Como o milho é processado na usina: da trituração à liquefação enzimática do amido, fermentação, produção de etanol e emissão de CO₂;Por que nada se perde na indústria moderna: surgem coprodutos de alto valor, como DDG/DDGS, óleo de milho, leveduras e até sólidos da vinhaça, que viram alimento de alta proteína para bovinos, aves e suínos;Como o etanol de milho se sustenta energeticamente, usando biomassa florestal, cavaco, resíduos de algodão, casca de arroz, capim-elefante e até palha de milho como fonte de calor nas caldeiras;O papel do CIT Bioenergia da UFMT, centro de inovação coordenado pela professora Roberta, que desenvolve novas biomassas de ciclo curto, melhora o uso dos coprodutos e forma profissionais disputados pela indústria.Roberta também fala sobre o futuro da bioenergia: produção de SAF (combustível sustentável de aviação) a partir do etanol, uso da proteína zeína do milho para bioplásticos, evolução de enzimas e leveduras específicas para etanol e a importância dos créditos de descarbonização (CBIOs) dentro do Renovabio. No fim, ela ainda compara os rendimentos de etanol de cana x etanol de milho e mostra como essas duas cadeias não competem, mas se complementam na matriz energética brasileira.Se você quer entender por que o etanol de milho mudou o jogo do milho safrinha, agregou valor para o produtor, gerou milhares de empregos e ainda ajuda o Brasil a liderar a produção de alimento e energia de forma sustentável, este episódio é para você.No Spotify, avalie o Mundo Agro Podcast com 5 estrelas para que este conteúdo chegue a mais pessoas. No YouTube, clique em “Hype” e se inscreva no canal. Assim você fortalece o agro e apoia a produção de conteúdo técnico, sério e acessível.

Ganha o majestoso e perde em Minas. Faz três gols e depois leva três. Yuri matador ou bagre? Memphis decisivo ou encostado? Dorival sabe tudo ou é professor pardal? A gangorra corinthiana segue à todo vapor! E o torcedor sem saber o que esperar desse time. E a reforma do estatuto? E a SAF? Sobe e desce, mas a Irmandade continua firme. SIGA A IRMANDADE! https://linktr.ee/irmandadecorinthiana

In this special compilation episode, recorded live at the Dubai Airshow 2025, five aviation industry leaders share their perspectives on whether the Middle East can balance rapid aviation growth with sustainability goals.Featuring insights from:Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai AirportsJulien Manhès, Head of SAF and CDR, AirbusYousif Bin Saeed Al Lootah, CEO, Lootah BiofuelsDarren Hulst, Vice President of Commercial Marketing, BoeingMichel Azar-Hmouda, President of Commercial Aviation, CAETogether, they answer one central question: where does the Middle East have the greatest opportunity to lead in sustainable aviation, and what could stand in the way? Throughout the episode, the aviation leaders explore the region's unique advantages, including large scale infrastructure, abundant renewable energy, strategic geography, and strong political commitment, positioning it as a proving ground for next generation sustainable aviation technologies. They also address the challenges that can potentially threaten progress, from workforce development and supply chain alignment to the difficulty of turning ambition into reality.This is a compilation of highlights from five in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for the full interviews on our Sustainability In The Air platform.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love all the conversations we had through the year with dozens of industry executives, technology leaders and scientists. Check out the archive 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.Sponsor message: This episode was recorded live in partnership with the Dubai Airshow 2025 and CAE.For nearly 80 years, CAE has delivered cutting-edge training and simulation solutions across 240 sites in over 40 countries, preparing aviation professionals for critical moments while putting sustainability at the center of what they do.

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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

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

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.

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

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This week Saf is joined by 2 guests, Keith and Pail, to discuss the video game: Perfect DarkBeer for the Episode:Dot & Line's SheSupport us:Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DrinkINGeekOUTExclusive DiGo T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.threadless.com/Another Place for T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.dashery.com/Alt https://www.teepublic.com/stores/drinkin-geekoutLinks:https://www.instagram.com/drinkingeekout/https://www.threads.net/@drinkingeekouthttps://www.tiktok.com/@drinkingeekouthttps://bsky.app/profile/drinkingeekout.bsky.socialhttps://www.x.com/drinkingeekouthttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkINgeekOut/https://www.drinkingeekout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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  

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  

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.”