New European Road Map Shows $529 Billion Hike in Decarbonization Costs

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Destination 2050 addresses non-CO2 effects, reflecting industry’s growing focus on them as a factor.

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Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will cost €510 billion ($526 billion) more than previously estimated and will rely heavily on sustainable aviation fuel, as hydrogen technology is taking a less important role than expected, according to an updated road map presented by European airline, aerospace...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

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