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New 'wastewater' jet fuel could cut airplane emissions by 70%

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A new technology can convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% versus conventional jet fuel.

Sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) currently makes up less than 1% of the fuel used in the aviation industry.

2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from aviation, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency .