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The Development of Ecologically Sound Jet Fuel

Posted by Zonk on from the well-maybe-not-sound dept.

Roland Piquepaille writes "Researchers at Princeton University are currently working on two projects to reduce jet travel's role in global warming. The first one, a major project funded by the U.S. Air Force with $7.5 million, is focused on developing computational models that accurately simulate the burning of jet fuel, a complex process not well understood today. The second one, funded by NetJets, a company providing business jets, will help to develop new jet fuels with near-zero net greenhouse gas emissions."

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  1. In Soviet Russia... by PresidentEnder · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Jet Fuels reduce YOUR emissions.

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    I used to carry a bottle of whiskey for snake bite. And two snakes. -Nefarious Wheel
  2. sage by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Sage for Roland Piquepaille ;___;

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