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Planes could soon run on pig fat – but it won't reduce emissions

5 June 2023

Airlines have plans to use biofuels made from animal fats to meet climate targets, but a report warns this could increase emissions via effects on other sectors

Wildfires across Canada have emitted record-breaking amounts of carbon

2 June 2023

Carbon emissions from wildfires in Canada were the highest ever recorded in May, highlighting the growing risk of blazes earlier in the year

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Planes could soon run on pig fat – but it won't reduce emissions

Wildfires across Canada have emitted record-breaking amounts of carbon

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