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Contrails: How airlines can achieve major climate benefits with minor route changes

Only 3% of flights cause 80% of global warming through contrails, according to Transport & Environment (T&E). Most greenhouse gases are produced during night flights and in winter.

20. January 2026
Relatively easy to avoid: Contrails, here from an Emirates aircraft. (Imago / Kolbert-Press)

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Last updated: 20. January 2026