Can planes really go green?

Published on 4 October 2025 at 22:22

Topic: Can planes really go green?

 

📰 Short News (from The Guardian)

Airlines in the UK and EU are now required to use a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in their planes. SAF is made from waste products, like used cooking oil, and could help reduce carbon emissions.

By 2030, airlines must use more SAF — 6% in the EU and 10% in the UK. Some industry leaders are optimistic, but others doubt there will be enough supply.

Supporters call this “real progress,” while critics argue it is too expensive and will not solve climate problems quickly.

 

📚 Vocabulary Boost

  • Mandate → an official rule or requirement

  • Sustainable → environmentally friendly; not harmful for the future

  • Emission → gas (like COâ‚‚) released into the air

  • Doubt → uncertainty, not sure if something will work

💡 Takeaway

Airlines and governments are pushing for greener flying, but the journey to net zero will be a bumpy flight.

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