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there is no emissions free way to power a plane.

You can run it on biofuels. This is how Gates excuses his private jet, conveniently ignoring the possibility of combining biofuel AND comercial flights.

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Some airlines are trying to, and electric on shorter flights.

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Biofuel does emit around the same carbon output to the atmosphere (compared to storing it). Producing the amount necessary to replace most of petrol requires a ton of crop land, and alternatives means of production are not available quite yet, if ever.

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I’m sure tons of voters are going to be happy and will reelect the politicians that make air travel 2x to 5x more expensive.

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The proportion of politicians running on green agendas is increasing year on year. Younger people vote green.

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