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Above The Noise
The Inconvenient Truth Behind Celebrities and Private Jets
Season 7
Episode 5
True, private jets are mostly the rarified ride of rock stars and pro athletes, but they are also a growing share of air travel. How can such small planes be damaging the environment? Myles explores the data on how CO2 emissions from private jets affect climate change. It's more than you think, especially if you look at it per trip or per passenger. Some European countries want to ban private jets
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