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Private jet use jumps – and so do emissions (even to a climate summit)

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🗞️ Driving the news: Private jet emissions surged nearly 50% between 2019 and 2023 as more high-net-worth travelers bypassed commercial flights, with usage peaking around global climate events, including the UN's December climate conference.

🔭 The context: The findings, published in Communications Earth & Environment, reveal that Australia ranks among the highest countries for private jet ownership, though it trails significantly behind the United States

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Increased private jet travel highlights a stark contrast between climate action goals and the behavior of the world's wealthiest, whose travel choices contribute disproportionately to carbon emissions

⏭️ What's next: With global scrutiny on emissions growing, the aviation industry may face mounting pressure to innovate cleaner options, while governments could consider stricter regulations on private aviation emissions

💬 One quote: “The growth in private jet use stands as a glaring contradiction to global climate goals," an expert on the study observed

📈 One stat: Private jet emissions jumped almost 50% over four years

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