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Mimicking Humpback Whale Flippers May Improve Airplane Wing Design
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“Wind tunnel tests of scale-model humpback whale flippers have revealed that the scalloped, bumpy flipper is a more efficient wing design than is currently used by the aeronautics industry on airplanes.”
Your Biggest Carbon Sin May Be Air Travel
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“LAST fall, when Democrats and Republicans seemed unable to agree on anything, one bill glided through Congress with broad bipartisan support and won a quick signature from President Obama: the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011.”
How much fuel does an international plane use for a trip?
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“A plane like a Boeing 747 uses approximately 1 gallon of fuel (about 4 liters) every second.”
Plant-powered planes show promise
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“'Green' biofuels are increasingly being used by airline owners to reduce harmful emissions. But are they really a viable solution for powering every craft in the skies?”
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