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United Airlines Ventures (UAV) recently announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT) which permits a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. UAV could invest as much as $37.5 million into NEXT, provided that the company meets several milestone targets. NEXT is a next-generation fuels company dedicated […]
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Though we are not vegans, my wife and I are always curious about the food, so we did not pass on the chance to go to VegFest Pilipinas when a couple of friends invited us. Held at The Spine, Blue Bay Walk in Pasay City, the largest vegan festival in Asia was staged last Nov.
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Now that sustainable mobility is gaining traction in the Philippines, more and more electric vehicle (EV) distributors are bringing in a myriad of models. The next step is an EV charging network that makes chargers not just easily available, but also easy to use, to help convince Filipino motorists to make the pivotal transition. For
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The Kia EV6, Kia’s first car with a dedicated platform for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), will be available in the Philippines soon. Previewed during the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, the EV6, along with other full-electric and hybrid vehicles, proved the advent of sustainable mobility in the country. As a manifestation of its commitment to
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Starting December 1, SMC Infrastructure has implemented its “Seamless Southern Tollways” program that eliminates the need for northbound and southbound motorists to make multiple toll stops within the South Luzon Expressways. For years, it’s been the expected travel pattern of Southern Luzon-bound motorists: stop for toll and encounter traffic buildups at the South Luzon Expressway’s
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On November 29, totallyveganbuzz .com reported that award-winning director James Cameron prefers to call vegans and those on plant-based diets “futurevores,” because the current terms don’t go far enough, and bear negative connotations. Photo credit: Oladimeji Ajegbile Excerpts from the story: “According to him, there is a better word to describe this community. Moreover, the terminology around
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Actor and social media personality Maxene Magalona acknowledged in a talk during the recently concluded VegFest Pilipinas 2022 that she experienced mental health issues. Speaking to a crowd of visitors at the annual food festival last Nov. 20 at The Spine of Blue Bay Walk in Pasay City, Maxene also shared that she had found
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On November 22, plantbasednews.org revealed in a new report that the combined methane emissions from 15 of the world’s largest farms (meat and dairy companies) amount to 80% of those produced by the entire European Union. Photo credit: Cottonbro Studio Excerpts from the story: “The study, which comes from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
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The Shell Mamplasan mobility site on South Luzon Expressway in Biñan, Laguna Province, will be powered by renewable energy from Shell Energy Philippines Inc (SEPH). Thus, Shell Mamplasan becomes the second Shell mobility site powered by renewable energy from SEPH, following the successful transition of Shell North Luzon Tollway 1 (NLT1) in Balagtas, Bulacan Province.
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On November 22, vegnews.com reported that King Charles III had issued a foie gras ban at Buckingham Palace and all royal residences due to animal welfare concerns, possibly paving the way for the entry of cruelty-free foie gras made from mycelium. Photo credit: Roméo Excerpts from the story: “King Charles III has officially banned foie gras from
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