Quick Fixes For Air Travel's Stubborn Climate Problem


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Jet fuel from Sea-Tac Airport was responsible for up to 25% of all climate-harming emissions from King County in 2019.

Flying economy on Alaska Air would produce 557 pounds of carbon dioxide, while a similarly priced seat on American would release 1,803 pounds.

When air is cool and humid, water from jet exhaust can condense to form heat-trapping clouds.

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