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Private jets are awful for the climate. It’s time to tax the rich who fly in them | US Senator Edward J Markey (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] const_void@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

“So far this year, Kim's jet emitted 4268.5 tonnes of carbon emissions over 57 flights: 609.8 times more than the average person emits in a year"

Yeah, but tell me how I need to drive my Prius to the grocery store less.

[–] bitsplease@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

her response is insanely tone-deaf too lol

"Well, no one can be perfect". 100% true, but everyone can choose to not fly in a private plane lol