What is sustainable aviation fuel and why are only 0.1% of flights powered by it?
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Flights are huge sources of emissions, but airlines could cut their carbon footprints by transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is a type of biofuel, meaning it is made from plant or animal materials rather than fossil fuels. It can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared w
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- Flights are huge sources of emissions, but airlines could cut their carbon footprints by transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- SAF is a type of biofuel, meaning it is made from plant or animal materials rather than fossil fuels.
- It can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared with traditional jet fuels.
- A single long-haul flight can create more carbon emissions in a few hours than the average person in 56 different countries will generate in an entire year.
- Aviation is responsible for around 2.5% of global carbon emissions.
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