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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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Amazon, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy share climate news as ‘Climate Week’ kicks off

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Climate Week is kicking off Monday in New York City and major companies including Amazon and Microsoft as well as Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy are sharing news of their efforts to decarbonize. based company is donating $100 million to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. (Climate Pledge Arena Photo).

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Climate funding: Amazon makes more investments; Alaska Airlines and Bill Gates-led effort back aviation startup

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The why: Amazon has pledged to be net carbon neutral by 2040 and is encouraging others to sign its Climate Pledge and strive to do the same. Other investors are United Airlines, AP Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity and Shell Ventures. ZeroAvia via PR Newswire). ZeroAvia gets NW support. The company has raised $115 million.

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

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On Tuesday, the Microsoft co-founder took the stage in Glasgow to announce a pledge of $315 million from the foundation to support agricultural research to help farmers in the developing world cope with climate change, as well as an update on the progress being made through his Breakthrough Energy initiative. Catalyst has secured $1.5

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Hydrogen-powered aviation and sustainable fuel startups announce expansion plans in Washington

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Alaska Airlines has provided ZeroAvia with a Bombadier Q-400 to test out its hydrogen-powered electric propulsion system. The plane is now emblazoned with ZeroAvia navy and sky blue graphics and Alaska Airlines’ name on the tail. Airlines, cargo companies and others are adjusting flight plans to reduce fuel use.

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

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The system provides energy via wave power that can be used for underwater vehicles and open-ocean environmental sensors. (C-Power LevelTen Energy CEO Bryce Smith. The Seattle-based company facilitates the purchase of renewable energy and this summer announced a $35 million fundraising round. Navy’s test site in Hawaii.

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Big tech’s billions for climate: Here’s where Amazon and Microsoft are making their carbon bets

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They have backed a range of companies trying to strip carbon out of energy, industrial processes, and the environment. ” Their priorities overlap in some areas, with shared interests in clean energy and green construction innovation. ” They also diverge, particularly given Amazon’s role as a global online retailer.