This chapter delves into the controversy surrounding private jets and their association with wealth and climate change. It discusses recent incidents, such as the British Prime Minister's use of a private jet for a green energy announcement, and explores the potential banning of private jets in European nations. The chapter also examines the private jet industry's attempts to portray itself as environmentally friendly and raises concerns about the feasibility of achieving carbon neutrality in this sector.
Private jets aren’t what they used to be. AOC is calling out Hollywood executives for having too many, and European nations are trying to ban them. People are even saying Taylor Swift’s the problem. But wait until you hear who’s really paying for them.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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