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The pandemic could have changed flying. Three years on, things are back to normal

Three and a half years after COVID-19 upended air travel, passengers are back in force. Here's why that's a problem.

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Wimbledon 2023: What are tennis players doing to lower their carbon footprint?

A professional tennis player is likely to clock up 60,000 air miles a year, so how can they mitigate the environmental damage?
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Farhad Manjoo: Private jet travel is booming. And shameful. And we’re all paying for it.

At least one Patriotic Millionaire says he ‘just can’t continue to do it.’
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22% jump in airfares expected as airlines tackle climate change

As the airline industry faces pressure to reduce its carbon emissions—sustainable aviation fuel could help with meeting 65% of targets. It's an expensive process, however, and one that might lead to a 22% jump in airfare for the consumer by 2050.
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What you need to know about turbulence on airplanes

Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Airplane turbulence is on the rise: Here's why

Although not a pleasant experience, turbulence is a normal and sometimes inevitable part of flying. But it could be getting a lot worse—because of climate change.

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A hydrogen-powered plane just flew. Here's how it works.

While one engine burned jet fuel, the electric motor on its right wing got its juice from hydrogen fuel cells.
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