Environmental Factors

Fuel Emissions
Aircraft fuel emissions is one of the most ongoing, affecting, and concerning environmental factor known to aviation. Between 2016 and 2050 global aviation will generate an estimated 43 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions (Pardee, 2015, P. 1). The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the main organization in charge of monitoring aircraft fuel emissions. With the United States being the largest producer in aircraft emissions, the United States is to blame if nothing is done to reduce the pollution. Fuel emissions affect the environment in many ways, such as; air, soil, water, and wildlife. These affects can be irreversible and detrimental to not only items listed, but also to human health.  
Determining ways to decrease fuel emissions have been in effect since the beginning of the aviation industry. There are several ways to decrease pollution that are currently in use. Newer technology, better filtration systems, and limiting travel should be in consideration to these aviation companies. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) failed deeply in handling the fuel emissions produced by aircraft. Not creating restrictions or regulations against fuel emissions is allowing aviation companies to utilize older aircraft not equipped with newer technology that reduces fuel emissions. Reducing these aircraft fuel emissions would stop depletion of the ozone layer, protect Earth from ultraviolet radiation, and vastly reduce air pollution. One might consider why fuel emissions is not a top priority in aviation. Instead of expanding aviation, we should be trying to perfect aviation.
References: Pardee, V. (2015, December). Up In The Air. Retrieved from https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/climate_law_institute/transportation_and_global_warming/airplane_emissions/pdfs/Airplane_Pollution_Report_December2015.pdf

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