Virat Kohli was trolled on social media platforms for boarding a chartered flight to return to India after he participated in India’s tour of the West Indies and the United States.
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A single private jet emits close to two metric tons of Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Chartered flights are infamous for their massive carbon footprint and the way it contributes to overall environmental pollution. Environment activists and experts often point out the adverse impact of chartered flights and how their unchecked usage can be a major threat to the environment. If data from the NGO Transport & Environment is to be believed then a single private jet emits close to two metric tons of Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Netizens brutally trolled him highlighting his double standards
In the recent few years, Virat has urged his fans and the public, in general, to not burst firecrackers on the Hindu festival of Diwali to safeguard the environment and keep it as pollution free as possible. Hence, after the Indian batting stalwart posted pictures of him enjoying his flight by taking to Instagram. Netizens brutally trolled him highlighting his double standards on matters concerning the protection of the environment.
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The 34-year-old batter thanked Global Air Charter
Global Air Charter Services arranged the chartered flight that Virat took to come back to India. The 34-year-old batter thanked Global Air Charter for his flying experience.
Virat Kohli trolled: Bursting crackers cause pollution, and air filtration if Virat Kohli takes a private flight
Reacting to Virat’s choice to board a chartered flight to India, a Twitter user tweeted, “Double standards at its best. Pollution happens if we light firecrackers but air filtration takes place when Virat Kohli takes private flight.
