The hypocrisy of Taylor Swift?

I hate to be that guy, but why do celebrities who fly on private jets like to lecture us little people about climate change? Exhibit A: Taylor Swift, who has called climate change one of the most “horrific situations that we find ourselves facing right now.” But at the same time, Ms Swift’s “carbon footprint” puts even Al Gore’s to shame! According to the Associated Press, for example, “Traveling 19,400 miles [i.e. from Tokyo to Las Vegaas] on a Dassault Falcon 900LX, one of Swift’s jets, could release more than 200,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions …” Call me cynical, but no wonder why she wants to keep the movements of her private jets a secret!

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About F. E. Guerra-Pujol

When I’m not blogging, I am a business law professor at the University of Central Florida.
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4 Responses to The hypocrisy of Taylor Swift?

  1. Sheree's avatar Sheree says:

    One rule for them and another for us!

  2. Rachael's avatar Rachael says:

    I think its interesting that everyone goes straight to blaming Taylor Swift. I’m not saying she’s a saint when it comes to carbon emissions, however during 2023 there was a list of many celebrities that had more carbon emissions than her that I never hear brought up. For someone just starting a world tour in 2024, and just trying to live as normal a life a celebrity can without risking their safety its a bit understanding that her carbon emissions are high. I would like to see if anyone has made an article on whether her carbon emissions are higher for this time of year than normal, and if it is due to her touring.

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