Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel.

The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target.

The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The aviation industry is estimated to produce around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which airlines have been trying to reduce with measures including replacing older aircraft and using fuel from renewable sources.

  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    They too suffered from increased anger from the right wing, so when Jacinda resigned, they elected a right-wing government.

      • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nzEnglish
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        2 months ago

        NZ polity isn’t quite as partisan as in the US but we’re very close. At least we have multiple parties in parliament, and typically have coalition governments.

        There are still large pluralities of voters who vote stupidly (i.e. against their own actual interests).