Global Briefing: European airlines unveil new net zero flight path

James Murray
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Global Briefing: European airlines unveil new net zero flight path

The European aviation industry updates its net zero roadmap, New Zealand's new NDC disappoints campaigners, and Germany and Saudi Arabia advance green hydrogen plans

The European aviation industry has this week published an updated strategy setting out how it could deliver on its goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Titled Destination 2050 - A Route to Net...

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