Taylor Swift's CO2 emissions pale next to trump's jet pollution

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that plays a crucial role in Earth's natural processes, including photosynthesis and regulating atmospheric temperatures. It is produced naturally, for instance, during the respiration of living organisms, and is also a byproduct of human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels in industry and transportation.

The rising concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is a major driver of climate change, contributing to the greenhouse effect. This leads to global warming and associated phenomena such as glacier melting, rising sea levels, and extreme weather conditions.

Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter known for hits like "Shake It Off," "Bad Blood," and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." She primarily creates music in country, pop, and pop-rock genres.

Recently, the singer drew criticism from eco-activists due to reports of her frequent private jet travel. Such behavior naturally results in substantial carbon dioxide emissions. Is the artist a threat to the planet?

Taylor Swift is not the only celebrity flying private jets. This mode of travel is quite common among prominent personalities. As 2024 comes to a close, the portal Celebrity Private Jet Tracker has compiled a detailed ranking of stars who have produced the most carbon dioxide through air travel. Surprisingly, Swift ranked only 49th, with emissions totaling 958 US tons. Here are the top 10:

1. Donald Trump: 30,793 US tons
2. Travis Scott: 11,462 US tons
3. Eric Schmidt: 7,882 US tons
4. P. Diddy: 5,683 US tons
5. Elon Musk (1st plane): 5,627 US tons
6. Bill Gates (1st plane): 5,199 US tons
7. Kim Kardashian: 5,184 US tons
8. Jay Z: 5,063 US tons
9. Kylie Jenner: 4,595 US tons
10. Bill Gates (2nd plane): 4,196 US tons