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S4E5: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Gaining Altitude!

S4E5: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Gaining Altitude!

FromEarthlings 2.0 Podcast


S4E5: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Gaining Altitude!

FromEarthlings 2.0 Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hello Earthlings! In this episode, our hosts Lisa Ann, and our guest Gene Gebolys (CEO and Founder of World Energy), take to the skies in discussing Sustainable Aviation Fuels or SAFs. SAFs are becoming more necessary year by year as the fight to combat climate change intensifies. Gene shares enlightening insights on the evolving SAF market and the company's groundbreaking transatlantic flight. We discuss the nuances of sustainable aviation, from fuel performance to the tokenization of emission reductions, and how these initiatives pave the way for a greener future in aviation and beyond.Picking up from our previous discussion in S2E3: Flying the Sustainable Skies, we dive deeper into how the aviation industry is tackling sustainability, especially through SAFs. With global aviation contributing approximately 2.1% of all human-induced CO2 emissions, the importance of this conversation has never been more pressing. We also explore the industry's informal goal of achieving net zero by 2050 and the interim solutions offered by SAFs as we await the certification of electric or hydrogen planes.In this episode, our "Restoring Faith in Humanity" segment takes us to Japan, where a poignant story unfolds about a man's final journey with his late wife's ashes. A flight attendant's compassionate gesture of moving the ashes to an adjacent seat illustrates the profound impact of human kindness and empathyKey Topics: Analysis of aviation's contribution to global CO2 emissions and the urgency for change.The industry-wide objective to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.A historical perspective on the evolution of SAFs, from Virgin Atlantic's initial use in 2008 to recent transatlantic flights powered solely by SAFs.The critical role of SAFs in decreasing lifecycle emissions, which includes production, transport, and utilization impacts.The concept of tokenization in emission reductions and its potential to transform the economics of sustainable fuel adoption.Projections for the future development and increased utilization of SAFs in the aviation industry.Voices on The Show: Gene Geboyls, CEO of World EnergyLinkedInWE X: @NewsWorldEnergy WE Instagram: @officialworldenergyWE Linkedin: World Energy, LLCWE Facebook: World EnergyLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability LinkedIn: Lisa Ann PinkertonX - Lisa Ann Pinkerton Instagram - @LisiAnniTechnica...
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist and host Lisa Ann Pinkerton is joined by experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content and benefits.