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A Gary, Indiana plant would make jet fuel from trash and plastic. Residents are pushing back

Fulcrum BioEnergy says its “sustainable aviation fuel” will divert waste from Chicago-area landfills and reduce airline carbon emissions. But critics say there’s nothing sustainable about it—and even question its viability.

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Nations agree to curb emissions from flying by 2050

Nations agree to curb emissions from flying by 2050

The agreement, years in the making, is a milestone in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes worldwide.
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Shell pulls out of joint venture to build UK sustainable jet fuels plant

Shell has pulled out of a joint venture with British Airways and Velocys to build a flagship sustainable jet fuels plant in the UK – in a blow to Boris Johnson's claims that Britain could deliver the world's first zero-emission long-haul flight.

Delta Air Lines bought an oil refinery. it didn't go as planned
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Delta Air Lines bought an oil refinery. it didn't go as planned

Delta’s foray into oil refining illustrates some of the reasons the business was in trouble even before the pandemic.
Companies scrap proposed renewable diesel plant on Puget Sound

Companies scrap proposed renewable diesel plant on Puget Sound

A release blamed "permitting delays and uncertainties" for the decision to withdraw the project.

Los Angeles teachers sue Delta after jet fuel dump over schools, playgrounds
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Los Angeles teachers sue Delta after jet fuel dump over schools, playgrounds

"Students began screaming and crying because their eyes and skin were burning. Fear, dread, panic, and helplessness ensued," according to a teacher.
The quickest way to reduce airplane emissions
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The quickest way to reduce airplane emissions

Jet fuel isn't taxed on international trips. Maybe it's time to change that, seeing as the rule was decided in 1944.
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