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The climate can't wait for electric planes. Sustainable fuel may be the answer
Currently, the aviation industry is emitting over 2.5% of global carbon emissions, and the share is going to reach 3.5% by the end of the decade. Unfortunately, any green jet engine is expected to replace the present fleet of fossil fuel guzzlers in the foreseeable future. So, we need alternative fuel to reduce CO2 emissions. Sustainable aviation fuel, SAF, is very similar in its chemistry to conventional jet fuel. It’s produced from sustainable feedstocks, such as cooking oil and other non-palm waste oils from animals or plants; solid waste from homes and businesses like packaging, paper, textiles, and food scraps that would otherwise go to landfills or incineration. Though not all SAFs are equally green, they will certainly reduce carbon emissions. At present, only less than 1% of the jet fuel production is SAF. So, in order to bring more attention and investment into SAF production, a coalition of oil companies, airlines, and airplane manufacturers pledged to replace 10% of the global jet fuel supply with SAF by 2030. This announcement by cross-industry allies seems to send a strong demand signal to global investors and industries. Though any form of SAF is at least a few times costlier than conventional fossil jet fuel, the world needs it for a sustainable environment. Indeed, the rules of the games are different in this century.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about sustainable aviation fuel.
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