Private Jet Emissions Surged By 50% This Decade
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8 Nov 2024
Private jet carbon emissions grew by 46% between 2019 and 2023, escalating environmental concerns
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The research, published Thursday, indicates emissions will keep rising without regulating the ultra-luxury industry
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Emissions from private jets peaked during major global events like the World Cup and Cannes
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Private aviation contributes 15.6 million tonnes of CO2, less than two percent of commercial aviation
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Only 256,000 people use private jets, making emissions per passenger significantly higher than commercial flights
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Researchers analyzed 18.7 million private aviation charters flown from 2019 to 2023 for the study
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Many private jet trips are under 500 kilometers, and some flights are empty or for convenience
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Two-thirds of the world's private jets are based in the United States, serving the wealthy
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Events like the Super Bowl and COP28 generate significant emissions from hundreds of private jet flights
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The private jet industry is forecast to grow, increasing its CO2 emissions in the future
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