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Wildfires

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change, as forests in arid parts of the world become hotter and drier.
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Aviation

Aviation emissions are responsible for around 5% of climate warming, and this share is rising.
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Hydrogen

Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe. It can be used as a fuel that does not produce greenhouse gases when burned.
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Biofuel

Biofuel is any liquid fuel made from “biomass”—plants and other biological matter like animal waste and leftover cooking fat.
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