Another great article! You are correct to note that all these interventions continue to get better, many are now cheaper than fossil fuels, and the more people adopt them, the better and cheaper they will get. A virtuous circle indeed!
I recently listened to an interview with David Keith, a geo-engineer. It was fascinating. One thing he discussed, which I would love to learn more about, is how the bulk of airplanes’ contribution to climate change is because of their contrails, which trap and reflect down solar heat. He said that we could eliminate 50 percent of the greenhouse effect of air travel by routing the planes so they don’t leave contrails. As someone who lives overseas and takes several transatlantic flights a year (I couldn’t see my family otherwise), I find this idea encouraging.
This newsletter and your writing are lifting my spirits.
Another great article! You are correct to note that all these interventions continue to get better, many are now cheaper than fossil fuels, and the more people adopt them, the better and cheaper they will get. A virtuous circle indeed!
I recently listened to an interview with David Keith, a geo-engineer. It was fascinating. One thing he discussed, which I would love to learn more about, is how the bulk of airplanes’ contribution to climate change is because of their contrails, which trap and reflect down solar heat. He said that we could eliminate 50 percent of the greenhouse effect of air travel by routing the planes so they don’t leave contrails. As someone who lives overseas and takes several transatlantic flights a year (I couldn’t see my family otherwise), I find this idea encouraging.
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