In this interview, Stephen Arrowsmith, Chief Expert on Environmental Protection at EASA, discusses the aviation sector’s efforts to mitigate its climate impact, including non-CO2 emissions, as part of Europe’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. He highlights the challenges in addressing non-CO2 emissions, such as gaps in scientific understanding,
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The climate impact of aviation
Aviation’s impact on climate change extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions, encompassing a range of non-CO2 effects that play a significant role in the industry’s overall climate footprint. According to the German Environment Agency’s report, while aviation contributed approximately 2.5% of global man-made CO2 emissions in 2018, non-CO2 effects account for
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