Aviation is often portrayed as a villian in the battle to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. It currently accounts for about 3% of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. That’s about as much as the estimates of computer equipment’s carbon footprint. So why all the fuss?
The problem with aviation is twofold. Firstly, it one of the only areas where emissions are predicted to rise. Much of the blame for this is being laid at the door of the low-cost airlines, who have made flying cheaper and more popular. The aviation sector has seen an 87% increase in carbon dioxide emissions since 1990, with an increase of as much as 25% being predicted for the future.
