16May

SWISS Implements Innovative AeroSHARK Tech to Curb Carbon Emissions

Posted by Cleo Maritz in Environment
SWISS Implements Innovative AeroSHARK Tech to Curb Carbon Emissions

SWISS Airlines has become the first passenger airline to utilize AeroSHARK technology, aiming to curb carbon emissions. Developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, this tech mimics shark skin to reduce drag and fuel usage. It is initially applied to Boeing 777-300(ER) planes, starting with Zurich to Miami flights. The initiative aligns with SWISS' ambition to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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29Apr

Deadly Floods Sweep Through Mai Mahiu, Kenya, Claiming 48 Lives: A Call for Enhanced Flood Management

Posted by Cleo Maritz in Environment
Deadly Floods Sweep Through Mai Mahiu, Kenya, Claiming 48 Lives: A Call for Enhanced Flood Management

In a devastating event on May 04, 2024, floods triggered by heavy rains caused the Mbaruk river in Mai Mahiu, Kenya, to overflow, resulting in 48 fatalities. This heart-wrenching incident has highlighted the dire need for effective flood deterrent measures. The community mourns as it faces the aftermath and calls for actions to prevent future tragedies.

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