In Pennsylvania, FOMO WORLDWIDE, INC. has signed a Definitive Agreement to acquire the North America assets of EcoChem Alternative Fuels LLC, a U.S.-based provider of clean fuel technology systems that address the shortcomings of the world's carbon energy supply chain. EcoChem's mission is to advance consumer fuel quality and protect the integrity of critical engine […]

Many experts and even some environmentalists are embracing nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels. CBS News' senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy visited America's first new nuclear reactors in more than 30 years and learned how nuclear power could be poised for a comeback.

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Fuel cells do not emit greenhouse gas or other air pollutants, and are considered vital to a clean energy future

In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]

Making your vacation sustainable isn't just about not flying. Here, experts give us their eco-friendly tips to make your trip greener, from start to finish.

In the UK, Offshore Biz reports results from the new Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) survey titled 'The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2' shows shipowners are quickly seeing that decarbonization of the industry is a reality and they must onboard changes in a hurry to keep up. The same survey two years ago said 12% of shipowners […]

U.S. emissions fell during the height of the pandemic as people were stuck at home, but that changed as the pandemic eased. Many researchers, scientists and lawmakers argue that Americans need to reduce their use of fossil fuels much sooner than they may have planned. Miles O'Brien reports on an alternative for home heating that could reduce the use and costs of fossil fuels.

How trash, cooking oil, and green electricity could power your future flights.

In Russia, the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has developed requirements for ships equipped to use alternative fuels.  The relevant Circular Letter (No. 312-09-1760c) is accessible at rs-class.org in the Online Information – RS Circulars section and enters into force on July 1, 2022. The new requirements are integrated in the Rules for the Classification and Construction […]

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry have engineered silicon nanowires that can convert sunlight into electricity by splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen gas, a greener alternative to fossil fuels.

In Germany, Shell and Flix (the company behind FlixBus) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and entered a long-term strategic partnership for the use of alternative fuels on long-distance coaches. The first project under the new strategic partnership will see Shell and Flix aim at advancing the development and introduction of bio-LNG for the […]

Why geothermal energy is being viewed as a viable alternative to fossil fuels  PBS NewsHour'Europe has become a slave to Russia': Can geothermal energy increase UK's fuel independence?  The IndependentIs geothermal energy a viable alternative to fossil fuels?  PBS NewsHourView Full Coverage on Google News

In the remote village of Ambler, Alaska, temperatures can fall to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, so heating the community is a big job. This past September, Ambler switched to a renewable energy option in an effort to go greener — a change that also means a path toward a more sustainable economy for Alaska Native communities. Alaska Public Media's Elyssa Loughlin reports.

In California, the first shipment of renewable diesel has arrived at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The sustainable fuel is now being used in all diesel-powered airside (non-road) vehicles and equipment, such as baggage tugs, belt loaders, and firefighting vehicles. Approximately 30 percent of all airside vehicles and equipment at SAN are now "alternative fuel" […]

.The U.S. federal government mandates that the country's government-operated vehicles run on a fuel blend partly made from corn and/or soybeans. t's a program with decidedly mixed results. But it might get new life now that it is being expanded to provide power for charging electric vehicles.

Ethanol was sold for years as a "climate-friendly" fuel, but research says it could harm the planet

The transportation Sector accounts for 33% of total US emissions and marine fuels are 3 percent of that- and they are famously hard to electrify. In this overview from the US Department of Energy's BioEnergy Technologies Office, technology manager Josh Messner highlights how the United States is committing to work with countries in the International […]

Kawasaki unveiled an experimental hydrogen-burning motorcycle in Japan. The model uses a supercharged four-cylinder engine and features a futuristic look.

In Switzerland, Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) last week, have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. The new strategy seeks to reduce CO2 emissions per transport work, as an average […]