© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Airlines working to create sustainable aviation fuel

Season 2024 Episode 146 | 8m 21s

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But the aviation sector is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to create greener fuels for the skies.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
July 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
What's behind Trump's shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia
Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods
Film critics reveal their favorite and most anticipated summer movies
News Wrap: Fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts kills at least 9
How a 'Big Beautiful Bill' provision could accelerate a shift toward private education
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation
A look at the split in Trump's base over the Epstein files
Republicans face deadline to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media
July 13, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode