Monthly Archives: August 2020

Oxford University looks at air force with ammonia

On Sunday it was revealed that, after a breakthrough at Oxford University, we could be close to seeing commercial aircraft powered by ammonia instead of kerosene. British technology would result in zero-emission aircraft, and airlines would be able to adapt their existing fleet instead of buying redesigned aircraft. Air emissions …

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The UK’s recession is the worst of any major economy

This crash in GDP in the period April-June is the worst since quarterly registrations began in 1955 and follows a contraction of 2.2% in the first quarter. Industries most exposed to government looting measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic – services, manufacturing and construction – saw record falls. “Today’s figures …

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