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United Airlines' CEO Scott Kirby Pledges 100% Green Airline by 2050
Here's an article by Triple Pundit. According to the article:
- United Airlines' CEO Scott Kirby committed to making the airline 100% green by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets, advocating for sustainable jet fuel and carbon capture instead.
- Kirby criticized the limitations of battery-powered aircraft for long-haul flights and suggested a carbon tax as a straightforward solution to the climate crisis.
Here are some key initiatives taken up in the airlines industry by various companies to become 100% green:
- Delta Air Lines has invested $30 million in Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels to help develop a sustainable aviation fuel facility in Washington state.
- Southwest Airlines has invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft and is exploring the use of sustainable aviation fuels to reduce emissions.
- American Airlines has committed to purchasing 9 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year
