Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can't get off the ground

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The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation

Passenger numbers continue to soar, while alternatives to fossil fuels remain underdeveloped. Missing this target matters because aviation contributes significantly to climate change. UK aviation emits...

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