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What size of land would be required to supply the aviation industry with the sufficient amount of biojetfuel, should a biofuel revolution take place?
Six times the area of all the fields in the world.
That is, 68 percent of the total land area on Earth.
#climate #aviation
Six times the area of all the fields in the world.
That is, 68 percent of the total land area on Earth.
#climate #aviation
Let me explain why.
Earlier this year, a long-distance flight was performed by Qantas, using 10% biofuel. 150 acres of mustard was required for this flight. ow.ly/byRP30lz8td
Earlier this year, a long-distance flight was performed by Qantas, using 10% biofuel. 150 acres of mustard was required for this flight. ow.ly/byRP30lz8td
Suppose that we would replace all fossil jetfuel with 100% biojetfuel with the same area requirements as Qantas' flight.
Also, suppose that roughly 1/4 of all flights are long-distance & that short-distance flights require 75% less fuel than long-distance.
Also, suppose that roughly 1/4 of all flights are long-distance & that short-distance flights require 75% less fuel than long-distance.
Direct flights to Tehran being ended, announces @British_Airways, saying “the operation is currently not commercially viable.” #aviation #Iran
#Iran ambassador to #UK calls the @British_Airways service halt unfortunate and says it gives a business opportunity to @IranAir_IRI to fill the void.
Pilots and passengers reporting a disruption at @SeaTacAirport — tweets discussing an unauthorized pilot in the air. No official confirmation of anything. #aviation
Apparent @SeaTacAirport groundstop.
From a passenger who was on an @AlaskaAir flight that returned to @SeaTacAirport gate:
