Changing flight paths could slash aviation's climate impact

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Mar 17, 2026, 1:40 pm62 ptsTrending
Small changes to aircraft flight paths to avoid the atmospheric conditions that create condensation trails—known as contrails—could reduce aviation's global warming impact by nearly half, a new study suggests. The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, suggests that changing cruising…

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