Denmark's government, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, has announced their energy target: to eliminate fossil fuels from domestic flights by 2030. In her New Year's address, Frederiksen expressed her commitment to ensuring sustainable air travel, acknowledging that while complete solutions do not exist yet, the endeavour is underway.
Denmark's broader aim is equally ambitious: a 70% reduction in overall carbon emissions by 2030, measured against 1990 levels. Denmark's researchers and companies are both now seeking active solutions to achieve green domestic transport.
In the effort for eco-friendly aviation, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has echoed similar intentions, announcing plans to develop hydrogen-powered planes that should potentially be ready for operation by 2035.
Sweden, too, has committed to eliminating fossil fuels from its domestic flights by 2030, with the ambition of greening international flights by 2045. To battle and discourage high-polluting planes, Sweden has launched programs increasing airport fees. At the same time, France is taking steps to ban short domestic flights where train journeys are available within two-and-a-half hours.
These European countries' commitment to green domestic flights attests to humanity's collective efforts to combat climate change, even in traditionally emissions-intensive sectors like aviation.
Source: BBC. "Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030". https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59849898. 2 January 2022. [Accessed: 4 January 2022].
Edited by Yash Pincha
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