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Sustainability in US Aviation: 5 Key Initiatives
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)
Flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities. According to a report by Our World in Data, the aviation industry accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. With greenhouse emissions reaching record highs, the industry has pledged to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Indeed, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is one of the biggest challenges for airlines and the aviation industry because it requires the industry to shift from established practices to new methods, such as adopting new types of fuel and technologies and changing our flying behavior. This article will outline five initiatives the US aviation sector is implementing to achieve climate targets.
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