Neat News 695 (added 2017-11-25)

Decarbonizing Flying

There are different approaches to reduce the carbon footprint of flying. Some percentage points may be achieved by basing the ground traffic on renewable energies, some more by adding sustainable aviation fuel to the standard fuel, then weight can be reduced on flights, and engines be made more efficient. Even hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technology is under development.

News seen at: Scientific American - Sustainability