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United Airlines, five other companies launch effort to develop sustainable aviation fuel
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United Airlines and five corporate partners are investing $100 million to launch a fund backing sustainable aviation fuel. Joining United are Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell. United will allow some customers to donate to the fund in exchange for 500 United MileagePlus frequent flyer miles.
ClimateJets
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To reveal the disparity between the carbon emissions of the ultra-rich and average Americans.
We Stay on the Ground
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Going flight-free is not only one of the most effective ways to reduce your own emissions, it’s an important statement that shows people around you that you take the climate crisis seriously and are ready to do what it takes. This in turn will make more people realise the seriousness of the situation, which is essential if we are to achieve the necessary political change. We are strongly influenced by each other’s behaviour – which means that change can happen quickly.
Flight Free USA
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The solution to the climate crisis is straightforward: to significantly reduce our emissions. Flying in an airplane is the most polluting activity we commonly do. Pledge to not fly, as a signal to our communities, leaders, and businesses that climate solutions are needed now. Together, we can reduce emissions, shift the fossil fuel norm, and lay the foundation for strong climate policy. Take action and demand system change!
Fuel efficiency: Why airlines need to switch to more ambitious measures
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The airline industry has dramatically improved its fuel efficiency over the past 15 years. Future gains will be harder to achieve.
A 17-minute flight? The super-rich who have ‘absolute disregard for the planet’
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Domestic flights as scapegoats for the climate crisis
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We analyzed the emission of greenhouse gases by means of transport, and put it in relation to overall
STAY GROUNDED
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STAY GROUNDED is a people-powered, science-based, and action-oriented network for more than 200+ member initiatives around the world. The network fosters mutual support and exchange of experiences, and campaigns for a reduction of aviation and its negative impacts, as well as against problematic climate strategies like offsetting emissions and biofuels. Join our efforts for a just mobility system that works for all, now and in the future.
Richest people in UK ‘use more energy flying’ than poorest do overall
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The wealthiest people in the UK burn through more energy flying than the poorest use in every aspect of their lives, according to new research.
308 tons of CO2 emissions from government flights
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It was only two weeks ago that Chancellor Scholz and members of the German government committed to the 1.5-degree target of the Paris climate agreement at the climate summit in Egypt. However, their CO2 footprint from traveling to and from the summit by plane was enormous.
Could Air Someday Power Your Flight? Airlines Are Betting on It.
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New technologies, including one fuel extracted from the atmosphere itself, could make flying more sustainable. But the challenges are many and the timeline is uncertain.
The No-Jet Set: They’ve Given Up Flying to Save the Planet
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With airplanes producing a large amount of climate-warming emissions, a growing number of travelers are signing pledges to keep their journeys on the ground.
Banning super short-haul flights: Environmental evidence or political turbulence?
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Nations Agree to Curb Emissions From Flying by 2050
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The agreement, years in the making, is a milestone in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes worldwide.
Airbus boss warns of delay in decarbonising airline industry
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Guillaume Faury expresses concern at pace of investment in facilities producing alternatives to fossil fuels
Climate Change form A to Z
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The stories we tell ourselves about the future.
As France Swelters, Private Jets Come Under Attack
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A Sudden Rush to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream
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United Airlines and other companies have started a $100 million fund to invest in jet fuel that produces fewer greenhouse gases.
Will Plans to Decarbonize the Aviation Industry Fly?
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Getting there by 2050 will require trillions of dollars in coordinated investments.
Just Plane Wrong: Celebs with the Worst Private Jet Co2 Emissions
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The environmental impact of today’s transport types
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Ranking all major urban transport modes based on their carbon-emission output.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology: The Future Of Sustainable Aviation
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