Aviation Greenwashing Fact Sheet - Hydrogen Flight

• This fact sheet debunks common greenwashing techniques in the aviation industry related to hydrogen flight. 

Positives

• Teaching your students how to see through greenwashing is one of the best gifts you can give them.
• The infographic on p. 2 very clearly shows the limited potential of hydrogen aircraft.

Additional Prerequisites

• This is part of a series of greenwashing fact sheets from Stay Grounded.
• Stay Grounded is a Europe-based network of groups aiming to reduce emissions from aviation.

Differentiation

• In English class, students could research print and video marketing materials from aircraft manufacturers to spot greenwashing related to hydrogen-powered flight. Student could share materials with the rest of the class while playing "Spot the Greenwash."
• In economics class, students could research the cost-benefit analysis of investing in hydrogen-powered aircraft.
• You could also share this video that explains greenwashing and how to see through greenwashing.
• Other greenwashing fact sheets from Stay Grounded include efficiency improvements, electric flight, biofuels, and synthetic electro-fuels.

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