Small Drones Could Be Better for Climate Than Delivery Trucks, Says Study

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By Carbon BriefFeb 13, 2018, 3:06 pm137 pts
By Zeke Hausfather Automated, unmanned drones are poised to revolutionize the package delivery industry, with a number of companies already testing drone-based delivery methods. A new study in Nature Communications looks at the climate impact of a shift from truck-based to drone-based package delivery. It finds…

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