Aircraft contrails, the white lines they leave in the sky, contribute to global warming, but they can be prevented and Portugal can make an important contribution. The study, from the European organisation Transport & Environment (T&E), which advocates zero-emission and accessible transport, was released by the Portuguese association Zero, which ...
Aircraft contrails can be avoided and Portugal can help
Tuesday, 20 January 2026RSS

Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.









