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While aviation has a “wonderful history” in cutting emissions compared with other sectors, it is unlikely to become radically climate-friendlier soon.
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The Economist
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Flying is a dirty business. Airliners account for more than 2 per cent of the annual global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, many times commercial aviation’s contribution to world gross domestic product (GDP).
Two forces look poised to push this figure up in the years to come.
