UPS promises deep aviation emission cuts

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Logistics giant claims more efficient planes and use of biofuels will cut emissions by a further 20 per cent cut by 2020

Delivery giant UPS has this week committed to cut carbon emissions from its airline by an additional 20 per cent by 2020 in a move designed to reduce emissions from its fleet by a total of 42 per cent...

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