Travelers this summer have seen widespread flight cancellations and delays as airlines battle severe weather events across the country and abroad. And with the effects of climate change, travelers may need to get used to those headaches.
As the airline industry faces pressure to reduce its carbon emissions—sustainable aviation fuel could help with meeting 65% of targets. It's an expensive process, however, and one that might lead to a 22% jump in airfare for the consumer by 2050.
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?
While often portrayed as an economic issue, with less travel signaling a worsening time for business, there’s a whole other side to this. Businesses should cut back on work travel for a crucial reason: tackling climate change.
