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But if we limit the use of private jets, how are the 1% going to get to the climate change summits at which they plot to save the world?

https://www.businessinsider.com/private-jets-jeff-bezos-bide...

if we limit the use of private jets

I would be curious to compare the carbon footprint of a luxury cabin in a coal-burning steamship, including crew, with that of a modern jet. (Guessing the latter wins. Higher carbon intensity, but vastly shorter duration and cleaner fuel to boot.)

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