'Shrink the uncertainties': Aviation industry warns data urgently needed on contrail climate impact

Stuart Stone
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IATA calls on sector to undertake pilot projects, collect more data, and improve climate models to mitigate the impact of aircraft contrails

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to improve the industry's understanding of the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails in order to aid the development...

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