How the war in Ukraine has made flying worse for the climate

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How the war in Ukraine has made flying worse for the climate

UladzimirZuyeu/ShutterstockSome long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, my new study shows. The spike is largely due to airspace closures above conflict zones which are forcing airlines to seek alternative routes, significantly increasing flight times. Longer flights consume more fuel and increase the operating costs for airlines, quite apart from their contri…