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Fat, sugar and trash may all fuel planes by 2050
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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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EPA finds small planes’ lead pollution threatens human health

The EPA took the first step toward regulations aimed at reducing lead exposure from plane fuel, a potential health benefit for people near smaller airports.
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A sudden rush to make sustainable aviation fuel mainstream

United Airlines and other companies have started a $100 million fund to invest in jet fuel that produces fewer greenhouse gases.
United is first U.S. airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel ove

United is first U.S. airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel ove

United Airlines has pledged to be 100% carbon neutral by 2050—and sustainable aviation fuel will have to play a large role in that.
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