The 14 Fold Burden of Luxury Emissions A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies sheds light on the dark underbelly of private jet travel in the US, revealing a stark disconnect between the indulgences of the ultra wealthy and the public's burden to mitigate climate change.
Direct carbon emissions from these luxury trips can be up to 14 times greater per passenger than commercial aviation.
The growth in private jet ownership has been staggering, with an estimated 256,000 people worldwide enjoying this indulgence.