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Stay Grounded

Grades

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Science, Social Studies, Economics

Resource Type

  • Scientific Papers or Reports

Regional Focus

Global

Format

PDF

Aviation Greenwashing Fact Sheet - Synthetic Electro-fuels

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Synopsis
  • This fact sheet debunks common greenwashing techniques in the aviation industry related to synthetic electro-fuels. 
Teaching Tips

Positives

  • This is a relatively new technology, so many students will be learning about it for the first time.
  • The two infographics bring the data to life.

Additional Prerequisites

  • Synthetic electro-fuels face similar problems as electric flight and hydrogen flight. This process simply uses too much electricity that could be used to decarbonize other sectors like transportation and buildings.
  • 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 different airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Qantas, Emirates, Southwest, or EasyJet. Groups of students could review their marketing materials related to synthetic electro-fuels to see if the companies are greenwashing or not.
  • Science classes could read and discuss this fact sheet after learning about the Fischer-Tropsch process.
  • 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, hydrogen flight, and biofuels.
Scientist Notes
The resource underscores e-fuels and how it can decarbonize non-CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. It is insightful to note that its application can increase NOx levels in the atmosphere. This resource is recommended for teaching.
Standards

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