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Early data show that NYC's Congestion Pricing is getting more kids to school on time. According to data analyzed by Streetsblog NYC, there has been a 48% decrease in late arrivals at schools in the congestion pricing zone (i.e., Manhattan south of 60th Street). That means kids who rely on their schools for breakfast don't miss their meals and start the day hungry, and kids who go straight into their first period classes aren't late for class. In the long run, that leads to better educational outcomes, better nutrition, and better students. Yet another benefit of congestion pricing! Article and data summary in link below - check it out... #congestionpricing #streetsblogNYC #schoolbus #NYCSBUS

🌍 Big News: Heirloom and the United Airlines Sustainable Flight Fund are joining forces to scale DAC as a critical tool to enable Net Zero aviation. ✈️ In addition to an equity investment in Heirloom – which builds on our recent $150M Series B round – the Fund also entered into an agreement for the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), to be delivered for the production of sustainable aviation fuel or permanently stored underground. Why this matters: Aviation faces unique decarbonization challenges. The path to Net Zero requires both reducing emissions AND removing residual ones. While Direct Air Capture (DAC) is typically seen as just a removal solution, in aviation it's a powerful tool for both: 1️⃣ When used to produce SAF, our DAC CO2 can help create fuel that's up to 94% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel. Importantly, this fuel can be developed with CO2 that is ALREADY in Earth’s atmosphere, rather than extracting new sources of carbon from deep underground. 2️⃣ Since even the cleanest SAF will generate some CO2 emissions, our core CO2 removal capability remains crucial for achieving true Net Zero aviation. So how does this play out in the future? The answer is: we will need a lot more DAC to both generate cleaner fuels through SAF and remove those emissions that can’t be eliminated. Net Zero aviation requires a dual-pronged approach – and DAC can be a critical input to both sides. We’re proud to be partnering with United to move toward a future where Net Zero aviation is not just an aspirational promise but an operational reality. 🛫 Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEeKFVwE

Meet William Tyndall from AJW, Inc. discussing ‘Revenge of the Nerds: How GHG Rules and Data Barriers Hinder U.S. Biogas Growth’ at Biogas Summit 2025 in Houston, Texas on March 12 - 13. Join them and others at www.biogas-summit.com

🚀 Exploring Carbon Intensity in the U.S. – WBA Policy Corner! 🌱 Join us on 20 February 2025 (01:00–02:30 pm UTC) for the next World Bioeconomy Association Policy Corner, where we’ll dive into the pressing issue of carbon intensity in the U.S. bioeconomy. 🔍 What’s the outlook? How can we accelerate the transition to cleaner energy, improve efficiency, and scale carbon capture technologies? Our expert speaker, Haley Armstrong (WBA Ambassador to the U.S.), will share valuable insights on tackling emissions while driving sustainable growth. A must-attend for bioeconomy leaders, policymakers, and innovators! Let’s shape solutions together. 📌 Save the date & join the WBA and discussion!  #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #CarbonIntensity #WBA #EnergyTransition

AJW, Inc. is hiring to support our Arlington team! Do you know anyone curious to discover more about the intersection of government policy and business – and contribute their skills to supporting our client innovators in addressing the world's most challenging energy and environmental problems? Then please send them our way! We are looking to fill two intern positions to work on various energy and environmental policy issues with our dedicated team. ✳️ Graduate Intern: Starting in March, this position is ideal for post-graduate applicants interested in environmental policy/science/economics or government affairs. Please apply by March 1, 2025. ✳️ Summer Intern: Starting in May for the Summer break, this position is a great fit for rising juniors/seniors or recent post-grads in the same topic areas. Please apply by March 15, 2025. Read more and apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/eZapvB_m (The position is hybrid, and the applicant must be based in one of these locations: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, or California. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship). Chris Hessler | Haley Armstrong | William Tyndall | Jessica Bennett | Tony Poole | Mary Solecki | Richard Corey | Loretta Smerchansky | Linda Cristal Barrera | Clare Schulzki-Hessler | Madison Carroll | Cassie Lopina | Jo T. | Jordan Flanagan | Caitlin Clark | Caelin MacIntosh | Anna Schutt | Ethan Spira | Madelyn Wiseman | Jake Smerchansky | Fran Bowden Lee | Madison Davis

📖 Book & Claim and its Role in Supporting Sustainable Transport Yesterday, as part of our #ITF_Corporate Partnership Board www.itf-oecd.org/cpb programme of work, we held an engaging workshop on book and claim. As it gains traction as a tool to support #decarboisation across modes, we discussed how book and claim differs from other chain of custody models, multisectoral considerations, the opportunities and limitations of a book and claim systems implementation, and standards necessary to ensure its credibility. 💬 The discussions covered: ✅ Applications of Book and Claim in the aviation and maritime sectors ✈️🚢 ✅ Articulating Book and Claim— Voluntary GHG accounting and compliance ✅ Application of Book and Claim in other sectors ✅ Multisectoral considerations—ensuring broader sustainability impact 💡The final report will be released at #COP30 #Belém where ITF will play a role as UN Climate Change focal point for #transport for the under the #MarrakechPartnership A huge thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions, especially the speakers: - Adam Kirby ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification -Quintin BarnesSmart Freight Centre -Max Eichelbaum The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) -Azim NORAZMI International Air Transport Association (IATA) -Madison Carroll CoSAFA (Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accountability) -Laura Hutchinson Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) -Elena Talalasova Global Maritime Forum -Andrea Condotta GRUBER Logistics - Andrea CADERON Airbus -Jason Macdonald ExxonMobil -Marc Cottignies ADEME -Mark Staples Shell -Michaela Wagar Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) -Marco Paviotti European Commission -Andreas Kopf ITF - International Transport Forum and to my colleagues Yaroslav Kholodov and Diego Botero for the organisation of the workshop with a great agenda and great speakers, and who will carry this work forward over the coming months. #SustainableTransport #BookAndClaim #GHGAccounting #Aviation #Maritime #RoadTransport #ClimateAction #Sustainability #IndustryInsights #UNFCCC #innovation Photo courtesy of Abaigeal Heneghan

#Webinar: How can clean electricity standards spur clean technology investments and reduce emissions? Join CATF experts Jeremy M. Tarr and Paula Leverett Cobb for an upcoming webinar on how U.S. states can lead the way in developing the nation’s clean energy economy.  Jeremy and Paula will share CATF’s latest resources on clean electricity standards, including a new interactive map, policy report, and state fact sheets. State officials and stakeholders are encouraged to attend to learn more on how to design or update their own clean electricity standards – generating economic and environmental benefits.  Register today: https://lnkd.in/eUQVHGE8