The UK and EU governments plan to use animal fat, especially lard, as an eco-fuel for aviation, in an effort to make aviation greener. This type of fuel leaves a smaller carbon footprint and will slow down its use. rate of global warming. But such a decision could backfire, according to Transport & Environment. In this respect writer BBC News Portal.
It is worth noting that animal fuel has long been used in aviation – since 2006, the production of fuel from dead animals in Europe has increased 40 times. However, a complete transition to it is impossible.
The organization calculates that a flight from Paris to New York would require fat from 8,800 dead pigs if all the fuel came from animal sources. It is reasonable to assume that the market will not be able to meet this demand. In that case we will have to look for alternatives such as palm oil. The increase in palm oil use is linked to increased carbon emissions as old forests are cleared for new plantations. In addition, the switch to this type of fuel will increase the prices of food and other goods worldwide.