Image via Cargolifter.com, via the Guardian The role of airplanes have long been a tough piece to fit into the puzzle of transitioning to a low-carbon future — the huge amounts of jet fuel they burn make them some of the most notorious emitters on the planet. But, industrialized societies have also grown accustomed to the convenience of air travel, and many rely as well upon air freight. So how to reconcile a heavily polluting staple of modern human and goods transportation with a need to reel in emissions? Simple, one scientist says: Trade them in for helium-powered blimps. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Blimps Could Replace Airplanes in 10 Years, Scientist Says
