Carbon emissions from private jets rise sharply in five years

Carbon pollution from private jets has increased significantly over the past five years. A new study shows that these jets emitted 17.2 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2023, a 46% rise since 2019. This amount is comparable to the emissions of 67 million people. The study analyzed over 18.6 million flights and found that private jets account for 1.8% of aviation emissions. The highest emitter tracked released over 2,600 tons of carbon dioxide, far exceeding the global average. Researchers noted that many private flights are for lifestyle reasons rather than business. They suggest implementing taxes or fees to address the emissions from private jets, which are most prevalent in the United States.