'Milestone': Nations agree non-binding 2050 net zero target for international air travel

Michael Holder
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Credit: ICAO

Aviation industry hails first ever long-term climate goal for sector, but green groups remain sceptical over credibility of new target

Governments around the world have today adopted a non-binding 2050 net zero emissions target for international flights, in a "milestone" move that for the first time seeks to put the global aviation sector...

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