Private jet flights are increasingly popular, with emissions rising 50% since 2019. The wealthiest fraction of the population is responsible for significant pollution, worsening global warming.
The researchers highlighted an alarming statistic: private jet passengers in larger aircraft emit more CO2 in an hour than the average individual does in an entire year, underscoring the disproportionate environmental impact of such travel.
With private jets being used primarily by a tiny fraction of the population, the study shows that addressing emissions from wealthy individuals is essential to mitigate global heating.
Between 2019 and 2023, the US accounted for a staggering 69% of private jet flights, marking it as the dominant player in this highly polluting mode of travel.
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