Headline News:

• “Final Resting Place Of Historic SS United States To Become Artificial Reef By Florida” • The historic SS United States will be the world’s largest artificial reef after it’s sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast early next year. Okaloosa County officials announced that they expect to sink the ship in early 2026 about 22 nautical miles (41 km) southwest of Destin. [ABC News]

SS United States (Unknown author, public domain, expired copyright)

• “China’s Diesel Trucks Are Shifting To Electric” • China is transitioning from diesel trucks to electric faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. In 2020, nearly all new trucks in China ran on diesel. By the first half of 2025, battery-powered trucks accounted for 22% of new heavy truck sales. [ABC News]
• “World Is Falling Behind On Crucial Methane Emissions Cuts, Report Warns” • Research from UN agencies says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives. Worldwide methane emissions are still rising despite a global pledge adopted in 2021 by several countries, COP30 was warned. [Euronews]
• “Singapore Reveals World’s First Green Fuel Tax On Flights” • Singapore is set to become the first country to charge a green fuel tax. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore confirmed its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy for passengers leaving the country. The amount of the tax is based on the distance to the initial destination. [Euronews]
• “Green Aluminum Could Make EVs Even Cleaner For Just €25, Study Says” • Aluminum is produced from bauxite ore, and smelting it is an electricity intensive process. To smelt one tonne of aluminum requires ten times the electricity consumed by the average EU household in one year. Use of green aluminum can reduce emissions a lot. [CleanTechnica]

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