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War with Iran has aviation costs sky high. Are there alternatives to jet fuel?

As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.

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Emily Feng
Emily Feng is an international correspondent for NPR covering China, Taiwan and beyond.
Emily Kwong
Emily Kwong (she/her) is the founding reporter and now co-host for Short Wave, NPR's science podcast.
Henry Larson