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The High-Carbon Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous

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4.34.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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The 2024 Super Bowl was the most watched television event in history with over 123 million viewers. Many eyes watching were trained on Taylor Swift as she made the journey from Tokyo to Las Vegas in a highly scrutinized flight on a private jet.

A total of 882 private planes flew into Las Vegas during and just before Super Bowl Sunday.

One report found the world's richest 10 percent make up for 50 percent of the global emissions through investments, personal consumptions, and other means.


Last week, Swift threatened legal action against a Florida student who's been tracking the jet travel of the rich and famous.

We talk about personal responsibility, climate change, the rules for the rich, and more.

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With SAP Concur solutions, you'll be ready to take on whatever the market throws at you next. Learn more at concur.com. The Super Bowl was the most watched TV event in history with over

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one hundred and twenty three million viewers and many eyes were watching Taylor Swift as she made the journey

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from Tokyo to Las Vegas in a highly scrutinized private jet flight.

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We have video of her plane making its final approach before touching down just after 3.30 this afternoon.

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After refueling Taylor will take off for Las Vegas where her boyfriend Travis Kelsey will play for the chiefs.

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Swifties were tracking this private flight from Japan all day,

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wondering whether she would be able to make it

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to the game in time after performing last night in Tokyo.

1:02.6

Apparently, her game plan included her own backup quarterback,

1:06.2

a second plane on standby in Japan just in case.

1:10.6

Incredibly, over 12,000 people watched the plane land live on YouTube.

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Last week Swift threatened legal action against the Florida College student who's been tracking the private jets of the rich and famous.

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But the pop star wasn't the only one to land in the desert in her own plane.

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882 private jets flew into Las Vegas over the weekend.

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The pandemic created a widening wealth gap

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where the rich became richer and their carbon footprint expanded as well.

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One report found the world's richest 10% makes up for about half of all CO2 emissions.

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So, just how unequal is the climate footprint of the wealthiest people?

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Is it fair to call out individuals, even

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billionaires for their personal carbon-heavy lifestyle? I'm WAMU's Esther

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Chamakee in for Jen White. You're listening to the 1A Podcast, where we get to the heart of the story.

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