May 2, 2024

Federal subsidies aim to provide a boost to sustainable jet fuel

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Will new tax credits for greener aviation fuel work as intended? We discuss.

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by Stephanie Hughes

May 2, 2024

Comcast was unable to reach a deal this week on carriage with the owner of 18 regional sports networks.

If you’re a Comcast subscriber, you may need to turn on the radio or head to your local sports bar to tune in to MLB games.

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A Warmer World

Sustainable jet fuel costs twice as much as fossil fuel. New federal subsidies aim to close that gap.

by Caleigh Wells

May 2, 2024

The Biden administration wants increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel around 180 fold by 2030.

Right now, the aviation industry uses about 16 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel each year. The Biden administration is hoping to hit 3 billion gallons by 2030.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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