Making Aviation Climate-Friendly

Published: Oct. 7, 2022, 9:09 p.m.

The climate impact of long-distance air travel is more substantial than most people realize. But the power requirements of jetliners are difficult\u2014if not impossible\u2014to meet without resorting to kerosene-based jet fuel. Writer Michael Abrams discusses the paths that researchers and entrepreneurs are exploring to develop a greener form of aviation and describes some fixes that could reduce the warming potential of flying.