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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

GeekWire

Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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Why would anyone be against life-saving malaria bednets?

Vox

A young boy rolls up a mosquito net covering bedding at a refugee camp in 2023 in South Sudan. That mosquito nets are dangerous to people would be news to basically any public health professional who’s ever studied them. lives for every 1,000 children protected by nets. lives for every 1,000 children protected by nets.

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Orbite begins the launch countdown for its commercial astronaut training programs

GeekWire

(Orbite Photo) After getting its start in Seattle and testing its business model in France and Florida, a space travel venture called Orbite is ready to start signing up customers for private-sector astronaut training programs. Prices for the five-night suborbital training program start at $49,500 per person.

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Airbnb valued at $100 billion following blockbuster IPO — equivalent of more than five Expedias

GeekWire

It’s also valued at more than five Expedia Groups, the Seattle-based travel company that closed trading today valued at $18.4 “In addition, our current or potential competitors have access to larger user bases and/or inventory for accommodations, and may provide multiple travel products, including flights.”

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How climate concerns and incentives are driving solar installations on Washington roofs

GeekWire

More people will be driving electric vehicles, traveling on electric ferries and planes, and using electric heat pumps and heat-pump water heaters. “We We’re in a transitional time,” said Eliza Ives, renewable energy program manager with Seattle City Light. Solar is being incorporated into projects large and small.

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STC rapidly adapts to deliver “new normal” digital experience

TM Forum

What: STC’s Corporate Customer Experience Management program enabled the operator to overcome pandemic-related challenges and quickly meet changing customer needs in unprecedented circumstances. ARPU uplift; 15-point improvement in Net Promoter Score and 14% increase in STC’s brand value. Next Steps for CCEx.

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AI agents loom large as organizations pursue generative AI value

CIO Business Intelligence

Think of all the logistical planning and steps to navigate as you secure various travel arrangements, lodging, meals, etc. This is something the tech industry has seen time and again with robotic process automation, where bots taking their cues from rules-based programming got stuck when a variation presented itself.

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