Bill Gates justifies his use of private
jets while being climate activist, insists
he's 'not part of the problem'
Posted By: GustoGrabber, 2/10/2023 7:14:50 AM
During an interview with the BBC that aired last week, Bill Gates was asked to address the public's criticism that his use of private jet travel is hypocritical, given his stance on climate change. The World Wildlife Fund claimed that air travel is "currently the most carbon intensive activity an individual can make." Gates and other billionaires have been slammed for traveling in private jets while campaigning about climate change. "You actually mentioned your use of a private jet.
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