Carbon-Free Air Travel Could Take Flight by 2050
by Soleil Foy (World War Zero) … In an effort to decarbonize the aviation industry, countries like the US and Canada are investing in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) that could potentially reduce the GHG emissions by a minimum of 50% compared to conventional fuel. Similarly, airline companies such as United Airlines and Easyjet have invested in SAF by purchasing fleets of electric and hydrogen-powered jet engines. United Airlines has set a net zero target that excludes relying on carbon offsets. For Easyjet, the investment is part of the company’s “roadmap to net zero” climate plan, which will also rely on carbon recapture technology to reduce emissions.
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Unfortunately, less than 1% of jet fuel is currently SAF, nowhere near enough to meet demand. However, widespread investment in conversion technologies by governments and airlines alike could exponentially ramp up production. The Biden administration has since signed tax credits and a $290 million SAF grant program into legislation to meet the goal of supplying 3 billion gallons of SAF per year by 2030. The legislation also strives to meet 100% of aviation fuel demand (35 billion gallons annually) with SAF by 2050. READ MORE; includes VIDEOs