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PIUFORTAVI
RESEARCH | ANALYSIS | SOLUTIONS
A MAJOR CLIMATE CHALLENGE
Stratospheric Water Vapor, an Often-Overlooked Impact
Regarding its origin and accumulation, as we have seen, water vapor emitted by aircraft can influence the climate by altering the composition of the stratosphere. But in the Northern Hemisphere, this water vapor can also come from hurricanes and the thawing of permafrost in Siberia, which releases methane and hydrogen and, upon reaching the ozone layer, also produces water vapor.
This accumulation of water vapor strongly accelerates the greenhouse effect.
This phenomenon remains poorly understood, but it deserves independent scientific analysis.
Analysis
An approach based on scientific and independent data.
Understanding
Clear explanations of the mechanisms and their impacts.
Solutions
Concrete approaches for a more sustainable future for air travel.
UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON
Water vapor
in the stratosphere
At high altitudes, the presence of water vapor alters the physical and chemical balances of the atmosphere. Understanding these mechanisms makes it possible to better assess their climatic consequences.
ALTITUDE
8–50 km
WATER VAPOR
A natural greenhouse gas
CLIMATE
A complex atmospheric balance
AN URGENCY THAT TRANSCENDS BORDERS
Understanding the Phenomenon Is Already the First Step Toward Taking Action.
The increase in water vapor in the stratosphere accelerates global warming. The decisions we make today will have lasting consequences for our planet.
2005
The beginning of the observed acceleration of global warming.
Today
An atmosphere that is changing rapidly.
2050
Decisive choices for climate stability.
2100
The long-term impact of our decisions.
OUR SOLUTION
Three Approaches to Address Climate Change
Concrete solutions to reduce the climate impact of air traffic
and help preserve the balance of our atmosphere.
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