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Aviation is plotting a sustainable course

GreenBiz

Aviation is plotting a sustainable course. Modern aviation had never seen a year like 2020. And it begs the question: Can sustainable aviation finally get off the ground? Regardless, pressure has been on aviation to join other sectors in dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Joel Makower. Mon, 03/22/2021 - 00:05.

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UK aviation sets sights on net zero by 2040

Envirotec Magazine

A new “Jet Zero Strategy” seemingly commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year. Aviation is currently responsible for around 2.5% Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We want 2019 to be remembered as the peak year for aviation emissions.

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Hydrogen in aviation report anticipates widespread deployment in the 2030s

Envirotec Magazine

New fuels and technologies will account for between one half and three-quarters of the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, according to a new report from sustainable development consultancy Arup and gas distribution network Wales and West Utilities (WWU).

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UN aviation body ditches older carbon credits from offsetting scheme

GreenBiz

Some green groups welcome International Civil Aviation Organization's decision to exclude 'questionable' carbon credits from the industry's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.

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Aviation climate policy gaps risk undermining UK's path to net zero, MPs warn

Business Green

UK aviation decarbonising 'substantially slower' than other sectors, according to Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee

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Why aviation needs to address its emissions problem now

GreenBiz

Despite myriad efforts, the aviation industry unlikely to succeed in reducing its emissions given the current hurdles. In fact, the case is quite the opposite.

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UK-based OXCCU secures $22.7 million to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, June 7 — Climate-friendly policy, advance purchase agreements and capital for climate technologies are accelerating demand for sustainable aviation fuel. million to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post UK-based OXCCU secures $22.7