A traveler on a single, long-haul flight powered by traditional jet fuel generates as much carbon as the yearly total created by the average citizen in dozens of lower-emitting countries around the…
The difference was visible the moment the blow torch hit the wicks wedged into a series of liquid-filled glass jars.
Today, World Energy is producing about six million gallons a year in Paramount, employing many of the same workers who once refined crude at the site. By year’s end, the goal is to be producing 30 million gallons. And when the plant’s $2.5 billion conversion is complete, in 2025, the goal is 250 million gallons a year.
That means if California, the United States and some other countries want to hit legislated targets for transitioning to carbon-free economies, they need to grapple with emissions from planes. Traditional jet fuel is a refined kerosene liquid made from crude oil. It’s lightweight but packs a ton of energy, which is why for decades it’s been the fuel of choice for jets.
So aside from staying grounded, the best bet for companies and travelers to reduce their carbon output today is to buy offsets. But given the lackluster results of many such programs, everyone is looking to solutions that can actually decarbonize aviation.The most appealing option to many environmentalists for making flights carbon neutral is electric jets. They’d emit no carbon or other pollutants.
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