Over recent months, it is known All Too Well that pop star and cultural icon Taylor Swift has attracted widespread criticism for her private jet usage and corresponding surge in CO2 emissions to be one thousand times more than the average person. In this episode of Operation Climate, we delve deep into the environmental repercussions of private air travel and the moral obligations of celebrities to leverage their platforms to make meaningful Change. We feature insights from Dr. Paul Théberge of Carleton University, with his expertise focusing on the dynamics between the music industry, technology, culture, and globalization. We will discuss this Delicate matter where personal choices of celebrities challenge and affect global environmental concerns. As we continue The Great War towards a greener future, it’s clear that Taylor Swift’s Love Story with private jets must not be Long Lived. Should we Shake off Taylor’s environmental impact and simply tolerate it, or should we be Fearless agents of change to ensure our earth is Clean?
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Guest: Paul Théberge
Host: Katie Brandler
Reporter: Erin Chen, Katie Brandler, Kendra Rentz
Audio Editor: Kendra Rentz, Erin Chen
Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Taylor Swift - Intro Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince (The Eras Tour Studio Version) by Prochos Studio
