Mastodawn

Scientist Rebellion Jan 9, 2023

Is it possible to have carbon neutral flying? The answer is no. Air traffic is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and is on the rise. Flying is the least efficient mode of transport, with higher emissions per passenger km than any other. (1/3) #ClimateCrisis #Green

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Kevin Russell

@ScientistRebellion
Its not perfect, but one airline has developed, installed and is converting their entire fleet to electric engines.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021EMLI0068-002069

Harbour Air’s electric aircraft a high-flying example of research investment | BC Gov News

B.C.’s Harbour Air Seaplanes is building on its work in clean technology to decarbonize aviation and create new jobs with support from the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program.