Climate Facts: Aviation accounts for 10% carbon emissions in transport sector, says UN
BY Deborah Bodunde
January 17, 2024 3:41 PM
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The complexities of climate change and its associated jargon can make it difficult to digest. TheCable’s climate quick facts will help to demystify these climate concepts through easy-to-understand and straight-to-the-point explanations.
Here are some to keep at the tip of your fingers:
Aviation consumes a large amount of fossil fuels and accounts for 10 percent of global carbon emissions in the transport sector, according to the United Nations.
The UN said shifting from cars to public transportation can reduce up to 2.2 tons of carbon emissions annually per individual.