Summary Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives are crucial for achieving net-zero emissions with multi-agency support. Airports Climate Challenge aims at zero CO2 emissions at airports by 2050. CLEEN Program accelerates aviation technology to reduce noise pollution.
Flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities. According to a report by Our World in Data , the aviation industry accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions.
With greenhouse emissions reaching record highs, the industry has pledged to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050. Indeed, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is one of the biggest challenges for airlines and the aviation industry because it requires the industry to shift from established practices to new methods, such as adopting new types of fuel and technologies and changing our flying behavior . This article will outline five initiatives the US aviation sector is implementing to achieve climate targets.
1 SAF Grand Challenge Scaling up the development and deployment of SAF According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are critical to achieving net-zero carbon goals. According to IATA , SAF can be produced from a variety of sources (feedstocks), including waste oils and fats, green and municipal waste, and non-food crops. "SAF produced from renewable and waste feedstock can provide the greatest impact in our effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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