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Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off, but several things are holding it back
Imagine powering long-haul aircraft and heavy ships with fuels derived from just air, water and renewable electricity. This is moving from science fiction to the verge of reality, thanks to the ...

Scientists convert household trash into jet fuel — cutting aviation emissions by up to 90%
A walk through any busy airport makes it clear that flying remains a central part of modern life. Yet every plane that lifts off depends on fuel that adds to a warming climate.

Jet fuel made from trash could dramatically cut aviation emissions
Jet fuel made from trash could dramatically reduce aviation emissions and turn city garbage into a major clean-energy resource.

The next frontier in clean flight? Jet fuel from city waste
Aviation currently contributes about 2.5% of total global carbon emissions, and with air travel demand expected to double by 2040, cutting those emissions has become a pressing priority. One path ...

Turning ethanol plant CO2 waste into jet fuel could cut emissions by 80%
The study reveals a promising opportunity to turn what is currently considered waste into a valuable and sustainable energy resource. During ethanol production, the fermentation p ...

Ethanol plant CO₂ can be converted into low-carbon jet fuel, study finds
Manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel with CO₂ byproducts of ethanol production could reduce carbon intensity by more than 80% compared to fossil fuels.

SPECIAL REPORT: Military testing Fischer-Tropsch fuels
The US Department of Defense is examining the possible role of Fischer-Tropsch fuels for military vehicles, starting with its aircraft. The Defense Energy Support Center of Fort Belvoir, Va., which ...