On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video resurfaced, undermining Katy Perry’s claims about her Blue Origin trip.
Katy Perry is facing backlash after the release of an old video showing her advocating for climate change awareness in 2015.
The resurfaced footage contradicts her recent involvement in a Blue Origin space trip. Environmentalists argue that the trip contributed to greenhouse gas emissions.
Katy Perry’s climate change advocacy video
In the 2015 video, Katy Perry speaks passionately about climate change, urging action to protect vulnerable children around the world.
In the footage, Katy Perry highlighted the devastating effects of carbon emissions.
She claimed these emissions cause extreme weather events like the flooding in Bangladesh, tropical storms in the Philippines, and the spread of malaria in Africa.
Perry’s video was posted online at a time when the world was grappling with these climate-related issues.
Perry’s Blue Origin trip sparks outrage
Perry’s space mission with Blue Origin has stirred significant controversy.
Despite her previous climate activism, many users on X criticized her trip, especially after she claimed that the mission would benefit Earth.
One user commented “Protecting the planet begins by refusing to produce hundreds of tons of CO2 for a ridiculous flight organized by one of the biggest polluters.”
A second wrote: She kissed the ground, and she liked it…
While a third commented: She probably eats a lot of beans, adding to global emissions. I’m glad I wasn’t standing downwind of her when she landed back on Texan soil.
Another added: The so called celebs don’t do carbon footprints. That’s for us plebs. They don’t come into the equation!
The environmental impact of Blue Origin’s space launch
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket releases only water vapor as a byproduct. However, experts argue that this still has a significant environmental impact.
The rocket’s emissions alter the stratosphere, depleting the ozone layer and forming clouds that contribute to climate change.
According to Eloise Marais, a professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, the effects of water vapor in the stratosphere can persist for years, exacerbating global warming.
The carbon emissions of rocket launches
Blue Origin that their rockets don’t produce carbon emissions.
However, experts warn that the manufacturing process and ground operations release significant greenhouse gases.
A 2023 UN report suggests that the construction of small rockets, like New Shepard, results in approximately 42 tons of carbon emissions per launch.
Celebrity climate advocates under scrutiny
Katy Perry’s involvement in the Blue Origin mission has led to renewed criticism of celebrities who use their platforms to promote climate action.
Social media users have expressed their frustration with public figures.
They speak out about climate change while simultaneously supporting industries that contribute to its worsening.
Many questioned the irony of promoting space tourism as a solution to climate problems.
Although Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket uses liquid hydrogen and oxygen as fuel, which is more efficient than traditional fuels, it still has an environmental footprint.
Water vapor released into the stratosphere can trap heat, contributing to global warming.
Moreover, the construction and ground processes for these rockets continue to release carbon emissions.