It’s time to ban private jets – or at least tax them to the ground | Akin Olla

Kylie Jenner's 17-minute private jet ride is a reminder that private jets are morally obscene and terrible for the climate. The planet can no longer afford these indulgences

Kylie Jenner, Drake and other celebrities have recently faced criticism for carbon emission-heavy private jet rides, with one of Jenner's flights reportedly lasting an offensively short 17 minutes.

It might be less insulting if the flights were taken for reasons vital to the survival of the human race or at least the function of government. But these were entertainers and private individuals who have access to first-class commercial flights and the same conveniences of phone and video calls us humble common folk use.

private aircraft still emit more than 33m tonnes of greenhouse gases, more than the country of Denmark ... they are five to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes, per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains.

Akin Olla is a contributing opinion writer at the Guardian