A 69-year-old billionaire, known for Tesla and SpaceX, flew 495 times in a year, covering 612,868 miles and emitting 7,116 metric tonnes of CO2. The emissions levels are significantly higher than those of average individuals, leading to public scrutiny and calls for action.
The 69-year-old billionaire, a Tesla and SpaceX owner, took 495 flights totaling 612,868 miles, consuming 712,100 gallons of fuel and emitting 7,116 metric tonnes of CO2. The billionaire flew 461,191 miles using Tesla aircraft and 116,340 miles on a second plane, the Gulfstream V, adding another 1,301 metric tonnes of CO2. His Gulfstream G650 came in third, logging 236 flights and 419,532 miles.
A notable contrast was made with a Dassault Falcon 7X user, who flew 80 times, covering 91,890 miles and emitting 830 metric tonnes of CO2. Public reactions were critical of these emissions, questioning the necessity and impact of such frequent private jet travel
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