NPR Short Wave: “Is Sewage the Future of Green Aviation?”

New Research Finds That Information on Flight Emissions Changes Booking Behavior

A new working paper finds evidence that when flight emissions are disclosed on booking platforms, consumers place greater weight on emissions when deciding which flights to book.

Information on Flight Emissions Changes How Travelers Book Flights

Several online flight-booking platforms display estimates of each flight’s carbon dioxide emissions. A new working paper examines whether emissions information shifts travelers’ booking choices—and what these responses may mean for aviation policy.

Impact of Flight Emissions Information on Consumer Demand: Evidence from the US Airline Industry

This paper estimates how emissions disclosures on flight-booking platforms affect consumers’ willingness to pay for flights with lower carbon intensity.

Biofuels Explained: What They Are and How They Impact the Environment

This explainer provides an introductory overview of biofuels, their production processes, climate impacts, related fuel policies, and the key economic challenges under discussion in policy debates.