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New Tool Doubles Estimates of Flight Climate Impact

11/6/2025

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  • Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed the Air Travel Passenger Dynamic Emissions Calculator (ATP-DEC) to assess aviation's climate impact.
  • ATP-DEC accounts for non-CO2 emissions, fuel production, and operational inefficiencies, showing a flight's climate impact can exceed estimates by over double.
  • The tool aims to boost transparency for airlines and regulators, enabling better climate decisions.
  • The study appears in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.