US EditionWhy Katy Perry's celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
- Katy Perry's space flight with Blue Origin sparked widespread aversion and debate.
- Many believe celebrity actions undermine collective climate action efforts.
- The spaceflight, portrayed initially as barrier-breaking, faced pollution concerns.
- One person asked, "Why should I do my bit when these celebrities are doing the opposite?"
- High-Carbon activities by public figures reduce the public's willingness to change, hindering climate goals.
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Katy Perry's flight into space: a victory of decadence, not of feminism
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Philstar GlobalWhy Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
What’s not to like about an all-female celebrity crew riding a rocket into space? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Katy Perry and her companions were initially portrayed in the media as breaking down gender barriers. On their return to Earth, the team enthused about protecting the planet and blazing a trail for others. Perry even sang What a Wonderful World during the flight, and kissed the ground on exiting the spacecraft. But the backlash was swi…
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