Dan Rutherford

Dan Rutherford, a policy and aviation environmental expert, dives into the pressing issue of sustainable aviation. He explains how contrails significantly contribute to short-term warming effects and shares innovative strategies for mitigating this, such as altitude adjustments during flights. Dan also discusses the two pathways for sustainable aviation fuels—biofuels and synthetic electrofuels—and the challenges of cost and adoption. With insights into the EU's mandates and U.S. policies, he emphasizes the need for supportive frameworks to drive the aviation industry towards sustainability.