True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.
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Earth Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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Earth Sciences
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Materials Science
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