• devils_advocate@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    there is no emissions free way to power a plane.

    You can run it on biofuels. This is how Gates excuses his private jet, conveniently ignoring the possibility of combining biofuel AND comercial flights.

    • twiked@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      Biofuel does emit around the same carbon output to the atmosphere (compared to storing it). Producing the amount necessary to replace most of petrol requires a ton of crop land, and alternatives means of production are not available quite yet, if ever.

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      1 year ago

      I’m sure tons of voters are going to be happy and will reelect the politicians that make air travel 2x to 5x more expensive.