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Fat, sugar and trash may all fuel planes by 2050
To meet their climate goals, airlines will have to start burning sustainable aviation fuels made from unconventional raw materials.
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Not all sustainable aviation fuels are created equal
In some cases, sustainable aviation fuels could be responsible for more emissions than the conventional version.
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Climate change: How can we make flying greener?
Biofuels, alternative flight routes and newer, green aircraft technology can make flying better for the environment. How close are we to introducing these climate-friendly alternatives?
Airplane turbulence is on the rise: Here's why
Although not a pleasant experience, turbulence is a normal and sometimes inevitable part of flying. But it could be getting a lot worse—because of climate change.
Flight turbulence: Is climate change making plane rides bumpier?
As extreme weather becomes more common due to a changing climate, weather-related turbulence will become more common.
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How sustainable aviation fuel could help address climate change
Air travel is a tough sector in the effort to reduce fossil fuel use. Sustainable aviation fuel can help, but producing enough may be a high bar.
Experts call for overhaul of aviation industry’s response to climate change
Despite some companies’ pledges to transition to carbon neutrality in the coming decades, experts warn not nearly enough is being done to combat the aviation industry’s toll on the planet.
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