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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

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Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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T-Mobile inks deal with Delta to bring in-flight Wi-Fi for all customers

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T-Mobile is expanding its airline partnerships via a new deal with Delta Air Lines. T-Mobile already offers free in-flight Wi-Fi to its own subscribers on Delta, Alaska, American and United, which inked its own deal with T-Mobile in September. T-Mobile reported preliminary fourth quarter results Wednesday.

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Hometown hookup: Alaska Air shifts to T-Mobile from AT&T in new link between Seattle companies

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Alaska is shifting its behind-the-scenes operations T-Mobile after extensive testing of its 5G network. T-Mobile rival AT&T had been Alaska’s longtime wireless carrier, although T-Mobile and Alaska did not mention that fact in announcing the news Monday morning. T-Mobile’s $26.5

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Health tech company Accolade goes public at $1.2B valuation in Seattle’s first IPO of 2020

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Accolade uses a range of technologies, from machine learning to mobile apps, to make it easier for employees to access care, with the long-term goal of improving health and reducing costs. The company posted a net loss of $51.4 million for the 2020 fiscal year, an improvement from its net loss of $56.5 million the year before.

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Climate tech execs anticipate market benefits as COP26 summit amplifies role of private sector

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He was paying particular attention to COP26’s “electro-mobility” agreement that set dates for ditching fossil-fuel powered vehicles. “The COP26 e-mobility targets will accelerate demand for Electric Era’s battery for EV fast charging stations at the global stage,” Lee said.

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Inside Climate Pledge Arena: New venue is a ‘very Seattle’ mix of high-tech and deluxe experiences

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Nine sizable pieces of public art have been installed and visitors can engage further via QR code on their mobile devices. Climate Pledge aims to be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world , generate zero waste from operations and events, and be powered with 100% renewable electricity. Alaska Airlines Atrium.

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COP26 updates: Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy, Gates Foundation and Amazon tout climate efforts

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Department of Energy, with private supporters including Microsoft, American Airlines, Bank of America, GM, Citi Bank and others. We’ve invested billions to support green transportation, efficient buildings, and other policies to mitigate climate change, but we know we need to do more to reach net zero.” Catalyst has secured $1.5

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