Hey there! ✈️ Did you know that airplanes use a special kind of fuel to fly? Well, experts are saying that we might not be making enough eco-friendly fuel for planes as quickly as we need to. Let’s dive in and find out more!
What’s Going On?
The head of a big airline group called IATA, Mr. Willie Walsh, says that the aviation industry isn’t moving fast enough to reach its goals for using sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF for short. Right now, SAF makes up only about 0.3% of all the fuel used by planes worldwide!
What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Great question! Sustainable aviation fuel is a type of fuel made from things like plants or waste instead of fossil fuels like oil. Using SAF helps reduce pollution and is better for our planet 🌍.
Why Aren’t We Making More SAF?
Well, building the factories (called biorefineries) that make SAF costs a lot of money 💰. Mr. Walsh says there aren’t enough of these factories being built right now.
Who’s Leading the Way?
The United States is doing a lot to help companies invest in making more SAF. They have laws that give money to support clean energy projects. Europe, however, is a bit behind in creating these kinds of incentives.
Why Does This Matter?
If we don’t make more SAF soon, it will be hard for airlines to meet their goal of having net-zero emissions by 2050. That means they won’t be able to reduce their pollution as much as they promised.
What Can We Do?
Learning about these issues is a great first step! Maybe one day, you can be part of the solution by inventing new technologies or supporting eco-friendly choices.
Thanks for reading! Keep exploring and caring for our planet! 🌟
Reference(s):
Global airlines could miss sustainable fuel targets, says IATA head
cgtn.com
