Today I was reading in the economist that Private Jets (for the very rich) represent close to 1% of all US CO2 emissions and could represent 4% by 2050. How can it be right or ethical that less than 0.01% of the population in America is allowed to disproportionately pollute the planet for the rest of us. Private Jets (as they have no legitimate use) should either be completely prohibited or at least taxed prohibitively with the money going to a carbon offset fund. Another possibility would be to increase the transparency around the carbon footprint of companies and possibly individuals. People are always more reluctant to engage in antisocial behaviour if they know it may be publicised.
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