Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study finds
Celebrities and business leaders like Taylor Swift and Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol may generate the occasional controversy with their frequent use of private jets, but capturing the full environmental impact of private aviation has remained a challenge.
Now, a new report from the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation sheds light on which nations are driving the largest share of this planet-warming pollution — and which airports stand out.
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How to avoid getting sick at the airport this summer
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American Airlines operations returning to normal after systemwide computer outage
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