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What do we need to do to decarbonise aviation? - BNP Paribas Asset Management

The aviation industry and its emissions are both projected to grow over the coming decades. What policies and technologies can help limit the sector’s impact on the environment?

Posted on Jun 22, 2021

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... It’s said that aviation only contributes around 2.5% to global CO2 emissions. So is it a relatively minor activity in terms of its effect on climate change? Flying is one of the most emissions-intense activities an individual can undertake. Also, CO2 is only part of the picture. Due to the effects of vapour trails and other aviation gases in the upper atmosphere, the sector actually accounts for around 3.5% of global warming.

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