Fly the Greener Skies
Air travel turned a bit greener yesterday as Boeing unveiled their 787 Dreamliner. This new jet, their first since 1995, has been in development for the past 6 years with the goal of reducing it's environmental impact. Rather than the typical aluminum, with which other planes are made, the Dreamliner is comprised mostly of carbon fiber (50%), a lighter alternative which produces 20% less carbon emissions than its competitors.
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