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Andrea Saravia Pérez

New 'wastewater' jet fuel could cut airplane emissions by 70%

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A new technology can convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% versus conventional jet fuel, scientists say.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) currently makes up less than 1% of the fuel used in the aviation industry, but there is a pressing need to find greener fuel solutions as 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from aviation.

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