Sustainable, Plant-Based Jet Fuel Could Reduce Emissions by 68%

Good News Notes: “Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research from University of Georgia scientist Puneet Dwivedi. Dwivedi led a team that estimated the break-even price and life cycle carbon emissions of sustainable aviation fuel…

Toxic pollutants can impact wildlife disease spread

Good News Notes “Exposure to toxic pollutants associated with human activities may be influencing the spread of infectious diseases in wildlife, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The findings, just published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters, have implications for both human health and wildlife conservation. Researchers led by Cecilia Sánchez,…