Uncovering the ‘myths’ behind technological solutions to aviation’s climate change crisis

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http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2016/uncovering-%E2%80%98myths%E2%80%99-behind-technological-solutions-aviation%E2%80%99s-climate-change

[font face=Serif]Friday 04 Mar 2016 , written by Miss Amy Sutton
[font size=5]Uncovering the ‘myths’ behind technological solutions to aviation’s climate change crisis[/font]

[font size=4]A new study published in the journal Transportation Research Part D has explored the ways in which new technologies have been ‘hyped’ by the aviation industry and media as the key to sustainable air travel, perpetuating a culture of non-accountability for increased emissions and subsequent environmental damage.[/font]

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• Damaging emissions from aviation will rise despite assurances from airline industry that air travel will soon become sustainable
• Reliance on technological solutions in cutting emissions are ‘myths’ propagating inaction by industry and government
• Technology could help cut harmful emissions, but must be viewed alongside stronger regulation

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“Air travel has experienced substantial growth over the last 40 years. By 2050 energy use in aviation will have tripled, accounting for 19% of all transport energy use in 2050, compared to 11% in 2006,” Dr Scott Cohen, of the University of Surrey explained.

“This is in sharp contrast to pledges by industry to reduce flight emissions through technology, aiming for ‘zero emission flight’ through overly hyped developments such as solar planes and hydrogen fuels.”

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1. The words sustainable and air travel...

don't go together!