On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic flew a large passenger jet from London to New York using 100% “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” (SAF). The flight was meant to show that it’s possible to fly using…
Month: November 2023
Scientists Work to Save Mexico’s Axolotl
Lake Xochimilco, Mexico —(Map) Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl, an unusual Mexican salamander, and they’re asking for help. A new program lets people “adopt” an axolotl to raise money…
Tensions Rise Between North and South Korea
Tensions are rapidly rising between North and South Korea. The situation got worse quickly after North Korea launched a rocket that sent a spy satellite into space. Both sides have now pulled…
Raising Millions for Other People’s Medical Bills
Casey McIntyre recently died of cancer. Before she passed away, Ms. McIntyre set up a way to help others. Now, over $600,000 has been donated in her memory, and that money will…
Making Progress on Capturing Carbon Dioxide
As the world struggles to deal with the climate crisis, some companies are working to remove polluting carbon dioxide from the air. That’s a huge and challenging goal, but two US companies…
Leaders of US, China Meet to Lower Tensions
Woodside, California —(Map) Last Wednesday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a four-hour meeting near San Francisco, California. The meeting was aimed at improving the relationship between the two…