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osene, though this seems a long way off at the time of writing. Hydrogen is not a solution,
because its by-product is water; this is fine on the ground, but high up in the air it pro-
duces cirrus clouds which contribute to warming the planet. Since at present there is no
real fuel solution for aviation, the airlines are keen to be involved in carbon trading. This
way, the airlines can 'off-set' their carbon emissions by ensuring an equivalent amount is
saved elsewhere.
36. Envisaged UK carbon emissions to 2050
