High hopes.
Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 267, n. 3552. P. 23 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Berners-Lee, Mike 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the challenges and potential solutions for decarbonizing aviation, emphasizing that flying is difficult to make sustainable. It debunks the myth that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can significantly reduce aviation's carbon footprint, explaining that the three types of SAF—derived from waste products, synthetic processes, and crops—have substantial limitations. The article highlights contrails, which contribute over 60% of aviation's climate impact, as a manageable factor; small adjustments to flight paths could reduce their warming effect by nearly 60%. While these strategies may help mitigate some climate impacts, the article concludes that flying will still have environmental consequences. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:New Scientist. 2025/07, Vol. 267, Issue 3552, p23
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0262-4079
- Accession Number:186697833
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