Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves in the middle of an environmental row after it emerged that they made four trips in private jets in 11 days – all whilst campaigning for action on climate change.
Sir Elton John, who organised two of the flights to and from his Nice home to provide the Royals with a “high level of much-needed protection”, said he “ensured their flight was carbon neutral, by making the appropriate contribution” a carbon offset scheme.
However, Greenpeace scientist Doug Parr hit out at Sir Elton on Twitter, stating: “Carbon offsetting is not a meaningful response to aviation emissions.”
Adding that while “good works” can be done by paying to offset carbon emissions, “it is no solution”.
With celebrities from Sir Elton to Coldplay endorsing and investing in carbon offsetting schemes, does it actually work, or it is it just a way for people to clear polluted consciences?
Read more at: ITV
