Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

Startups & Eco-Innovations

Flying Whales’ LCA60T: Helium Dependency, Sustainability Challenges, and the Future of Eco-Friendly Cargo Transport

Introduction The LCA60T, developed by French startup Flying Whales, represents a revival of rigid airships for modern cargo needs. With a payload capacity of 60 metric tonnes (132,000 lbs), a length of 656 feet, and a cargo hold measuring 96 meters long by 8 meters high and 7-8 meters wide, it aims to transport oversized loads like wind turbine components...

AI-Driven Drones for Ocean Plastic Cleanup

Innovations and Challenges in 2025 Ocean plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, with millions of tons entering marine ecosystems annually, disrupting biodiversity and entering food chains. As of 2025, innovative technologies like AI-driven drones are at the forefront of cleanup efforts. The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit pioneer, has removed 64 million pounds of plastic globally, leveraging AI for detection and...

Green hydrogen industry: saving promise or costly mirage?

Green Hydrogen Industry: Between Record Numbers and Field Realities By 2023, nearly $800 billion in public and private investments have been announced globally to develop the green hydrogen sector, with...
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