))
Private Jet, Flying Airplanes and Transportation Systems
Manage episode 402554953 series 3345439
Content provided by The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Episode Summary: This episode started as an exploration on the dichotomy between celebrity activism and personal lifestyle choices, particularly focusing on key influencers’ environmental efforts versus their use of private jets.
It debates whether such actions make celebrities hypocrites or if their broader impact justifies these choices. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of carbon offsets and alternatives to flying, highlighting the complexities and personal decisions involved in addressing climate change.
The conversation then extends to systemic issues like transportation infrastructure and personal habits, emphasizing collective action over individual perfection.
Article in the New York Times After Refusing to Fly, Climate Researcher Loses His Job
Want to find out more about Coldplay Tour Sustainability updates?
For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org
Want to join in the conversation?
Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.
Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!
You can find out more in the Carbon Almanac page 164 and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 246
-----
Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Tonya Downing and Kristina Horning.
Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.
From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.
Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US.
Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US
-----
The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.
210 episodes
Share
