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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Khaleej Times
How much does it cost to take a trip to outer space?
While billionaires like to launch their own space travel companies (Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic), you don't have to be one to join them. But it helps. The cost of a flight into space varies dramatically depending on what kind of mission you are looking for. 'As a ballpark, you're looking at well over $60 million (Dh220 million) for a private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) or even your own customised orbital stay aboard a private space station,' says Roman Chiporukha, co-founder of SpaceVIP, who works closely with space tourism operators around the world to design customised missions for clients. At SpaceX, prices typically start from around $55 million (Dh202 million), but clients can pay upwards of $65 million (Dh238 million) depending on mission specifics. RocketBreaks, the world's first dedicated space travel agency, works closely with partners such as Axiom Space and SpaceX, providing access to orbital missions aboard Crew Dragon spacecraft. These missions range from free-flying orbital flights to stays aboard the ISS, lasting between eight and 14 days. RocketBreaks handles everything from training and launch preparation to accommodation, private jet charters, and even welcome-home parties. Barry Shanks, director at RocketBreaks, says: 'We also offer access to suborbital missions with Blue Origin (New Shepard), offering a brief but unforgettable taste of space, including several minutes of weightlessness and views from the Kármán line.' These typically cost between $250,000 and $500,000 (Dh 918,122 and Dh1.8 million) per person. The Kármán line is regarded as the 'Space Standard' benchmark for truly being in space and is 100km above sea level. Above 120km is typically needed for a sustained low Earth orbit while anything below this (around 80km to 120km) is considered 'suborbital'. To put it in context, a commercial plane travels at heights of 10-13km above sea level. Blue Origin's New Shepard reusable rocket carried six passengers, including pop star Katy Perry and an all-female crew, to the edge of space in April 2025. Although Blue Origin doesn't advertise fixed ticket prices, deposits of $150,000 (Dh550,873) are required to begin booking. The full price can go up to $4 million (Dh14 million), depending on the flight package and additional luxury touches. The major space travel companies are not always upfront about costs. This is often because pricing is variable, and some companies prefer to vet clients before discussing pricing. 'The truth is, many of these missions aren't just about adventure. Whether it's understanding human biology in zero-G, developing tech for future planetary missions, or even learning how to grow food off-world, there's value here beyond the experience itself,' says Shanks. Edge of space Virgin Galactic is more transparent about its pricing, with seats on its suborbital flights costing around $600,000 (Dh2.2 million) for both civilians and researchers. Suborbital flights don't achieve the necessary speed to complete an orbit, resulting in relatively short trips that last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (VSS Unity) takes passengers to the edge of space for a few minutes of weightlessness before returning via glider to Spaceport America, New Mexico. The company plans to reopen ticket sales at the start of 2026, but anticipates price increases above the previous $600,000 per seat. One of the more forward-thinking players in the industry, Radian Aerospace, is introducing the Radian One spaceplane. It offers a horizontal takeoff and landing for a low-G orbital mission that makes space travel less intense physically. For $10 million-$15million (Dh36 million-Dh55 million), passengers will orbit Earth five times during a seven-and-a-half-hour journey and be back in time for dinner, which is a big step towards making orbital experiences more elegant and attainable. Cheaper options Space travel experts predict flights will become cheaper as reusable rockets become more refined and launch frequency increases. 'Like any emerging industry, space tourism will eventually benefit from economies of scale. Space tourism will follow a curve similar to that of commercial aviation in its early days,' explains Chiporukha. 'At first, it's prohibitively expensive and exclusive, but as more companies enter the space and infrastructure improves, prices will come down.' Analysts predict suborbital flights, currently priced at $200,000–$600,000 (Dh734,498-Dh2.2 million), could drop to $50,000–$100,000 (Dh183,624-Dh367,249) by the early 2030s as flight frequency increases and economies of scale kick in. A spokesperson for Mighty Travels Premium says: 'Orbital missions, now costing $50 million (Dh183 million) per seat, may also see reductions as companies like Axiom Space and Sierra Space expand operations. While exact timelines are uncertain, significant price drops are expected within the next five–10 years, especially for suborbital trips, making them accessible to a broader affluent market.' Musk has stated that Starship could potentially fly for as little as $2 million (Dh7.3 million) per seat, but this is a long-term goal for a fully reusable system, not the current cost of Crew Dragon flights. Starship has a strong focus on reusability, which is critical for making these missions financially feasible. Regular space travel will likely start with suborbital joyrides before expanding to orbital and lunar trips, driven by demand and technological advancements. Philipp Schaer is the CEO at MiGFlug, which specialises in fighter jet flights and previously took passengers on high-altitude/stratosphere trips to an altitude of up to 25.5km. 'We are rather pessimistic with the tourist space flights such as Virgin Galactic or Blue Origin, unless they come as a side-kick from a commercial operation to launch satellites, do research, etc. If the main thing is bringing tourists into space, we don't think this will ever be profitable, given the huge development costs,' he says. MiGFlug has seen growing interest from clients in the UAE. 'We have had an eye on Dubai for a while now, and we hope to find the right partner there soon.' Travel on a budget There are cheaper options for those who want an out-of-this-world experience on a budget. Rather than rockets, Space Perspective uses a luxury hydrogen balloon to lift passengers in a pressurised gondola to about 32km altitude. The full six‑hour experience costs $125,000 (Dh459,061), including a two‑hour float at the edge of space. Over 1,800 seats have been reserved so far. In late 2025, Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk will team up with Space Perspective to take fine-dining into the upper atmosphere. Space Perspective is hoping to have a launch site in Dubai, which will give travellers the chance to see the Burj Khalifa from the edge of space. 'Being able to launch over Palm Island and go up and see the burst wave underneath and see all these recognisable landmarks, this is one of the most beautiful areas we could launch from,' said CEO Michael Savage. Chiporukha, who is a partner in this project, added: 'We now have an office at Dubai Media City and have been consulting with telcos who are expanding to satellites.' While there is no typical client, RocketBreaks' Shanks sheds some light on its space-travel-loving customers. 'We've worked with tech investors, entrepreneurs, adventure-seekers, and families celebrating major milestones. That said, our orbital enquiries tend to come from middle-aged business owners or UHNWIs who have already ticked off many once-in-a-lifetime experiences and are now looking up — literally.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How has Lauren Sanchez changed Jeff Bezos? Amazon founders' transformation from 'nerd' with receding hairline to 'swole' tech billionaire
At 61 years old, most people may look back at their twenty-something-year-old selves with envy - but it couldn't be less true for Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. The shopping platform founder is truly amid his halcyon days as a sexagenarian, with an estimated net worth of $224.6 billion - and at the helm of a ground breaking 'space tourism' project. Beyond being one of the most powerful men in the world, he has a wedding to stunning journalist-turned-model Lauren Sanchez, 55, on the way. It's a far cry from the meek 'nerd' with a receding hairline who got his start working in McDonald's as a young man. Jeff now boasts a sculpted body - the result of a strict diet and training regimen - and tanned complexion; in contrast to the wan posture and thinning locks he held just years ago. With a glamorous fiancée under his arm, it's perhaps no wonder the business mogul has had a 'glow up' ahead of his lavish nuptials - thought to include a myriad of A-listers - this week. The couple, who have been together for over six years now, have been engaged since May 2023 and plan to finally wed. While the pair have been pretty public about much of their relationship, many details about their upcoming celebrations seem to be the opposite. Wedding planners have booked several different locations and plan to make a decision based on weather and potential protests that may occur - thus leaving many details a secret. At 61 years old, most people may look back at their twenty-something-year-old selves with envy - but it couldn't be less true for Amazon billionaire Jeff. Pictured as a high school graduate While quite what Lauren and Jeff will be doing, eating and wearing on their big day remains under wraps, one thing is clear; the billionaire will be committing to his new image. In the past years, he has dedicated time to curating a bulked-up frame, sported upgrades to his wardrobe to bring in a more tailored style (as seen on his milestone 60th birthday). It's a big difference from his younger self as the fresh-faced entrepreneur who started his tech empire from his Seattle garage in 1994. Jeff's transformation has long been in the works, most noticeably in 2017 when his 'swole' arms at the Allen & Co. conference caused an internet frenzy, spawning headlines such as ' Amazon's Jeff Bezos brought two massive "guns" to the Sun Valley conference ' and 'I Can't Stop Thinking About This Picture Of Amazon's CEO.' His physique made news again in 2021 when he showed off his beefy body while in St. Barts during the Christmas break, going without a shirt in red and pink Hawaiian-inspired shorts. In the December issue of Vogue, that same year, Lauren revealed she and Jeff work out together, but couldn't do the same exercises, with his fiancée noting: 'He's on a whole different level than I am. He is a monster in the gym.' He also appears to be dedicated to getting his beauty sleep, with the couple sharing in the same interview, they go to bed at 9.30pm. after watching some television. It's a big difference from his younger self as the fresh-faced entrepreneur who started his tech empire from his Seattle garage in 1994. Pictured in 2023 The Amazon founder observes gruelling workouts and strict dieting, but he's not always been such a health nut. In fact, he admitted to never reading a nutrition label until he was approaching middle-age. His transformation was believed to have been sparked by Amazon's 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods - the health-conscious grocer - for nearly $14 billion, but he had reportedly started hitting the gym as early as 2013. To help him get into shape, Jeff enlisted the services of A-list personal trainer Wes Okerson, who has worked wit the likes of Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Gerard Butler and Isla Fisher. He has embraced low-impact weight and resistance training as well as a nutritious diet, complete with protein and healthy fats. That would explain the motive for one of his preferred breakfasts – Mediterranean octopus that includes potatoes, bacon, and green garlic yogurt – a sharp departure from his purported diet that included a package of Pillsbury biscuits in one sitting. While it is not clear when Jeff enlisted Wes, they vacationed together in St. Barts in 2021, when Jeff set the internet ablaze with his physique. Wes had reportedly had been working with the executive for months leading up to the trip. The personal trainer is an avid believer in low-impact, high-resistance exercises such as rowing that incorporate weight training to build up strength and stamina over time. Social media commentators closely eyeing Bezos' transformation have posited he is probably between 12 and 14 per cent body fat these days. Pictured in 2000 He also alluded to the fact that as he and his business have become wildly successful, he increasingly understands the importance of good sleep, especially for a high-power executive who regularly makes decisions with millions of dollars at stake. Pictured in the 90s And while Jeff is now said to maintain an exceedingly healthy and sometimes unusual diet – he once disclosed a favorite breakfast of his is the preparation of Mediterranean octopus that includes potatoes, bacon, and green garlic yogurt – he also indulges in what could be dubbed 'junk food' sometimes He also encourages his clients to bring their workouts outside. Running up and down hills, kayaking, rowing, and paddleboarding are among his and Jeff's favorites. A healthy percentage of body fat for men 40 to 59 resides somewhere between 11 and 21 per cent. Social media commentators closely eyeing Jeff's transformation have posited he is probably between 12 and 14 per cent. As for eating, Jeff is believed to eat a protein-heavy diet combined with foods that contain healthy fats such as avocados. Wes is a proponent of the keto diet, which consists primarily of fats, moderate protein, and low carbs. He has also said he likes to 'putter' in the mornings before starting work in earnest at 10. This, he said, includes eating breakfast with his family. When he reportedly started going to gym in 2013, Brad Stone, who has written about Jeff and Amazon, noted that the CEO was definitely undergoing some sort of physical training. 'He looked a little pasty and rumpled after the '90s, and now he's clearly working out every day,' Brad said at the time. The journalist predicted that Jeff, who owns space exploration company Blue Origin, was in astronaut training. But Jeff, much like fellow billionaire Peter Thiel, also seems to be interested in the aging process in general. Both men have invested in Unity Biotechnology, a company that 'is working at the frontier of biotechnology and medicine'. The site reads: 'Our mission is to develop therapeutics grounded in cellular senescence science to address the underlying biology of chronic and inflammatory diseases. 'Our initial focus is on delivering localized therapy in ophthalmologic diseases.' Jeff has come a long way with his diet, he said in 2017 that he was once extremely unhealthy - eating an entire container of Pillsbury biscuits. 'I had never read a nutrition label in my life; I ate what tasted good to me,' he said. And while Jeff is now said to maintain an exceedingly healthy and sometimes unusual diet – he once disclosed a favorite breakfast of his is the preparation of Mediterranean octopus that includes potatoes, bacon, and green garlic yogurt – he also indulges in what could be dubbed 'junk food' sometimes. In 2018 he posted a snap of Cheeto dust-laden fingers with the caption: 'I know... but god I love Cheetos.' And in 2022, he showed himself chowing down on a McDonald's burger, saying: 'My first job. Still the same great burger! Happy Sunday!' Jeff is also said to prioritise the benefits of getting a good night's shut-eye. He told a conference at the Economic Club in 2018 that he routinely gets eight hours of quality sleep, with the exception of travel across time zones, as global billionaires are wont to do. 'For me, I need eight hours of sleep,' the pro admitted. 'I think better, I have more energy, my mood is better, all these things.' He also alluded to the fact that as he and his business have become wildly successful, he increasingly understands the importance of good sleep, especially for a high-power executive who regularly makes decisions with millions of dollars at stake. 'Let's go really crazy and say I slept four hours a day. So now I just got four so-called productive hours back. If I was going to have, say, 12 hours of productive time during any waking day, now all of a sudden I have 12 plus four — I have 16 productive hours,' Bezos said at the time. This, he said, comes to about 33 per cent more time to make decisions. 'If I was going to make 100 decisions, now I could make 133 decisions… Is that really worth it if the quality of those decisions might be lower because you're tired or grouchy, or any number of things?' Bezos said. If Amazon were still a start-up with 100 employees, Jeff acknowledged he would be less stringent about his sleep schedule for the sake of growth, but with bigger profits come bigger decisions and higher stakes. In fact, he had said he falls more in line with a standard held by fellow billionaire Warren Buffett who says he is satisfied if he makes three good decisions a year. It's not just the noticeably buffer Jeff that has emerged from the early 1990s and 2000s bagginess of blazers, button-ups and khakis. But with his changing physique, the Amazon billionaire has developed a more tailored style - and went from wearing casual slacks to featuring on a Vogue spread. In August 2018, The New York Times hailed Jeff a 'full-fledged style icon.' Joseph Rosenfeld, a personal style adviser who specializes in the tech world in Silicon Valley and New York, told the Times that Jeff was 'doing something with style that differentiates him from anyone else in tech.' 'We have seen him sharpen up, with a wardrobe rooted in tradition but also very modernist and minimal. It creates a focus on him, and has evolved in accordance with his business,' the adviser said. His more formal or business looks usually involve him wearing fitted suits and if he's feeling in the mood for celebration he elevates his blazers with a flashy print. The tech mogul has also been known to break out the leather jacket to take a seemingly plain outfit to the next level. To ground a more chic aesthetic, Jeff has at times been known to team his more corporate looks with jeans at times. Perhaps one of the most memorable moments of Jeff's 'cool' new era is what many dubbed his 'Terminator' look, with sparked comparisons to action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2017, Jeff flaunted his toned arms as he donned a short sleeve and matching gilet - accessorised with slick aviators - for the annual Sun Valley conference. Elsewhere, he has often leaned into Western-inspired vibes. In 2021, as he joined a group that flew to the edge of space on a Blue Origin vessel, he teamed his dark blue space suit with a cowboy hat. When he first hit the tech scene, Jeff, a Princeton graduate, was still holding onto his receding hairline, but he would eventually embrace baldness by shaving his head completely - and grooming his monobrow. While some associate the changes with his fiancée, he's been slowly transforming over the years, most notably in the 2010s, when he was still with ex-wife Mackenzie Scott (after 25 years together the pair divorced in 2019 when his romance with Lauren was exposed by the National Enquirer). In 2012, the former couple walked the Met Gala - considered the fashion event of the year - where inklings of the buff billionaire we see today started to emerge. In 2024, he attended with Lauren - sporting a dapper tux. Over the years, his casual style also got a makeover with Jeff curating a more trendy athleisure style as well as donning fitted short-sleeve polos and T-shirts. It's not just about the flashy, pricey items either - in 2023, he donned a fun $15 Hawaiian shirt to attend Coachella with Lauren. Ahead of the release of Scott's second book, Traps, the tech mogul's ex-wife revealed to Vogue in 2013 that Jeff was the one who would pick out clothes for her because she was more of a jeans-and-T-shirt type. 'I pay attention to what she likes to wear, and you'd be amazed by how often things work,' Jeff said of buying his then-wife clothes. 'Sometimes I call her and say, "What's your such-and-such size?" and she says, "Why?" and I say, "None of your business!" It delights her.'
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Origin preps for next crewed rocket launch: What time and where to see liftoff in Texas
Blue Origin is preparing to send its next group of passengers on a brief spaceflight high above Earth. Reaching the very edge of space, the six people on board the company's New Shepard spacecraft will be treated to some stellar views and a few minutes of weightlessness after getting off the ground in West Texas. When they land, the space tourists will join an exclusive club of more than 60 others who have embarked on a similar expensive venture across 12 previous human spaceflights Blue Origin has provided. As for the rest of us? Well, we'll have to watch them have their fun from solid ground. Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, doesn't sell tickets for the public to watch a rocket launch in person. But areas around the launch site, including a town just south of it, may provide a few ideal places to catch the liftoff and spaceflight. Here's everything to know about Blue Origin's next human spaceflight and how to potentially see it in person. Billionaire Jeff Bezos, best known for founding Amazon, is the founder of the private space technology company Blue Origin. Bezos himself even boarded Blue Origin's New Shepard for its maiden crewed voyage in July 2021, which came after the spacecraft flew on 15 flight tests beginning in 2012. For nearly four years since its first crewed mission, the New Shepard spacecraft has served as a powerful symbol of Blue Origin's commercial spaceflight ambitions amid a growing space tourism industry. In addition to sending space tourists on brief joy rides to the edge of space, Blue Origin has also increasingly sought to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket, which flew on its inaugural flight test in January 2025 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is also being developed for future spaceflights. At 320 feet tall, the spacecraft rivals SpaceX's 400-foot Starship in size. Blue Origin's next crewed launch, known as NS-33, could get off the ground as early as 8:30 a.m. CT Saturday, June 21, the company announced. Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launches take place from the company's private ranch facility known as Launch Site One. The facility is located more than 140 miles east of El Paso near the U.S.-Mexico border. Blue Origin does not provide any public viewing areas for launches at or near its facility, which is located in a remote desert. Spectators, though, have been known to pull over on U.S. Route 54 to gather on spots to the side of the highway that offer good views of New Shepard getting off the ground. Van Horn, the nearest town, is located about 30 miles south of Launch Site One in Culberson County, Texas. While the town is too far away to see the launch pad itself, it is likely the best place to see a New Shepard rocket soar into the sky. The town's visitors bureau advertises Blue Origin on its homepage and its brochure as an attraction, but does not list any suggested public viewing locations for launches. However, here is a list of public places in and around Van Horn – some listed as attractions on the visitors' bureau website – where spectators might be able to see a rocket taking off: Van Horn city park, 3rd and Austin Streets Okey D. Lucas Memorial Park, 1804 W. Broadway St., Van Horn Guadalupe Mountains National Park, located about 60 miles north of Van Horn in Dell City and 40 miles north of the launch site, the park bordering New Mexico has the highest point in Texas. Scenic overlook: a pull-off spot located off the westbound lane of Interstate 10 about four miles west of Van Horn that provides an elevated view over U.S. Route 54. Here's a look at the passengers on the next Blue Origin New Shepard spaceflight, known as NS-33: Allie Kuehner, an environmentalist who serves on the board of Nature is Nonpartisan, a nonprofit organization advocating for bipartisan solutions to environmental issues Carl Kuehner, who chairs Building and Land Technology, a real estate development, investment and property management firm Leland Larson, a philanthropist and former CEO of School Bus Services and Larson Transportation Services – both family-owned public transportation businesses based in Oregon Freddie Rescigno, Jr., CEO of Commodity Cables, an electrical company he founded in 2001 Owolabi Salis, an attorney and a financial consultant Jim Sitkin, a retired lawyer from California Each spaceflight on a New Shepard vehicle lasts about 11 minutes from liftoff to capsule touchdown. Named after astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, the 60-foot-tall New Shepard rocket is topped with the gum drop-shaped crew capsule. The spacecraft operates completely autonomously, meaning no pilots are aboard. During its ascent, the spacecraft reaches supersonic speeds surpassing 2,000 mph before the rocket booster separates from the crew capsule. At that point, those aboard the capsule become weightless as the spacecraft continues toward its highest point on its brief voyage above the Kármán Line – the 62-mile-high internationally recognized boundary of space. While experiencing a few minutes of microgravity, passengers have the opportunity to unstrap themselves from their seats to gaze out the capsule's large windows and take in a stunning view of Earth. Meanwhile, the rocket booster heads back to the ground while firing its engines and using its fins to slow and control its descent to land vertical about two miles from the launchpad. The capsule itself eventually begins what Blue Origin refers to as a "stable freefall' – plummeting back to Earth as three massive parachutes deploy and the capsule makes a soft landing in the desert, sending up plumes of dust. Contributing: Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY Network Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Is there a Blue Origin rocket launch today? Where to watch from Texas
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Meet the crew of Blue Origin's NS-33 tourism launch to the edge of space
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The next Blue Origin tourism mission is upon us, as the space company maintains a steady monthly pace of private suborbital launches. NS-33 will be Blue Origin's 13th crewed launch to date, and the fifth New Shepard launch of 2025. The mission will carry six passengers to the edge of space, where they will experience several minutes of weightlessness before their capsule parachutes back down to terra firma. The crew includes Allie and Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno, Jr., Owolabi Salis, and James Sitkin. Here's a bit of background on each of them. Related stories: — New Shepard: Rocket for space tourism — Katy Perry and Gayle King launch to space with 4 others on historic all-female Blue Origin rocket flight — Blue Origin launches Michael Strahan and crew of 5 on record-setting suborbital spaceflight The NS-33 mission is scheduled to lift off from Blue Origin's Launch Site One in West Texas, on Saturday during a window that opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT). A livestream of the launch will be available on beginning 30 minutes before liftoff, as well as on Blue Origin's website.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Details about Jeff Bezos' partner Lauren Sánchez's lavish gift from the Kardashians spark outrage: 'This feels like a nightmare'
You might have heard about the joyride into the stratosphere that a group of celebrities took in April aboard a Blue Origin mission. As fast as photos of the "crew" of A-listers clothed in matching violet jumpsuits flooded the internet, the PR stunt turned into a nightmare, and it just keeps coming. Blue Origin is a space tourism company that is revolutionizing space travel. Though the flights do not go very far into space, they are considered a major first step toward future space exploration. However, many have criticized space tourism as a gluttonous waste of money — money that could make a considerable difference if used elsewhere. Though the crew safely returned with, presumably, a newfound respect for our planet. However, the rampant consumerism didn't end there. For surviving the mere 11-minute tour of the edge of space, Lauren Sánchez, billionaire Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' fiancée, was gifted a $7,000 purse from the Kardashians. Mariam Qayum of She Finds reported that the purse was a "dazzling Judith Leiber Couture UFO-shaped clutch. The statement piece, encrusted with baguette and geometric crystals, originally retailed for $6,995." The purse and the flight received the same backlash. According to She Finds, some of the reactions on social media included: "It's just all so tone deaf," "maybe just suggesting that money could've gone to better causes that are needed," and "that money could have been used to feed several families in need." A similar message resounds from the audience regarding the wasteful Blue Origin flight. As everyday members of society transform their lives to lessen the strain on Earth's resources, it can feel frustrating to see the world's most privileged do the opposite. "And to think that every time I throw away a toothbrush I still feel guilty for the unrecycled plastic," said one commenter on an Instagram post from Blue Origin. Billionaires emit a million times more carbon pollution than the average person, according to Oxfam. Between yachts, private jets, and the dirty energy companies that billionaires run and invest in. "This has to change. These billionaire investors at the top of the corporate pyramid have a huge responsibility for driving climate breakdown. They have escaped accountability for too long," said Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of Oxfam. "This feels like a nightmare," summarized one flight critic on Instagram. Do you think billionaires spend their money wisely? Definitely No way Some do Most do Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
