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The Weekend Positive News Roundup:1. 100% Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engine Successfully Tested by EasyJet and Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and easyJet yesterday confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern jet engine on green hydrogen fuel.

The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen that was created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step towards proving that hydrogen could be a zero carbon aviation fuel of the future.

Both companies have set out to prove that hydrogen can safely and efficiently deliver power for civil jet engines and are already planning a second set of tests, with a longer-term ambition to carry out flight tests before the end of the decade.

2. US Electricity Generation from Renewables Grows in 2022

In 2022, renewable energy sources have provided more of the total electricity generation in the United States compared to 2021.

Solar power has grown by 25,7%, while wind and hydropower have increased by 10.75% and 7%.

These renewable sources have outproduced coal by 15.5%.

3. The ‘world’s tallest wooden hotel opened

It’s versatile, carbon-capturing and apparently makes us feel better when we’re surrounded by it. No wonder timber buildings are catching on.

This week, saw the latest milestone in wooden construction: the opening of what is believed to be the world’s tallest timber hotel. Located in Skellefteå, Sweden, the 205-room Wood Hotel is made of local spruce and pine.

While it might seem counterintuitive, constructing buildings out of wood can be good for the planet (if sustainably sourced) because trees lock carbon away. By contrast, producing concrete generates enormous amounts of carbon.

4. Women made history at the World Cup

The Fifa World Cup may be mired in controversy, but there has been some progress worth celebrating: for the first time in the men’s tournament, a female referee officiated a game.

Blowing the whistle on Thursday night’s clash between Germany and Costa Rica was Stéphanie Frappart, who led an all-female refereeing team.

Though many may wonder why it took so long, Frappart’s appearance is a milestone for inclusivity in the sport. That it happened in Qatar, the host country, where women’s rights are restricted, made it all the more poignant.

“There are some difficulties [in Qatar] for women,” Frappart told the BBC. “I hope that this World Cup will help them.”

Frappart is one of three female referees selected to officiate in the tournament. Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga and Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita have also got the call.

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