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Should private jets be banned?

CEO of Starbucks Brian Niccol has a very unusual commute as he takes a private jet over 1000 mile...

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17.21 27 Aug 2024


Should private jets be banned?


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17.21 27 Aug 2024


CEO of Starbucks Brian Niccol has a very unusual commute as he takes a private jet over 1000 miles to travel between offices in Seattle, Washington and California.

Is this reasonable? And should the use of private jets be banned to protect the environment?

To discuss, Kieran is joined by Oisin Coughlan, CEO of Friends of the Earth Ireland and Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.


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