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Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in this state over last year: FAA
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.ABC News - 4h -
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.CBS News - 11h -
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise, FAA data shows
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable ...CBS News - 13h -
FAA head Michael Whitaker to step down before Trump takes office
Mike Whitaker, head of the FAA, the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry, said he will step down Jan. 20, as Donald Trump takes office.CNBC - 6d -
FAA administrator to resign on Trump swearing-in
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is leaving at the start of President-elect Trump’s term, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Whitaker will resign on ...The Hill - 6d -
In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - 6d -
Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - Dec. 11 -
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Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Boeing Still Not Producing MAX Planes After Strike, FAA Administrator Says
Boeing’s strike ended Nov. 4, but it’s taken time to resume full operations.Inc. - Dec. 6