After fan criticism, Taylor Swift, who owns a $40 million private jet, is using carbon offsets to lessen her carbon impact, according to a Tuesday editorial. 

Airlines and other companies utilize carbon offsets to reduce net carbon emissions. But The Wall Street Journal editorial board said such offsets, called “climate indulgences,” are primarily for show. 

The editorial board noted, “They are a political creation that lets companies, countries, and now celebrities—virtue signal.” “Rather than using less gas or coal, a manufacturer can buy a credit to claim emission reduction. Ms. Swift can buy credits to offset her $40 million Dassault flights instead of flying commercial. Carbon offsets don’t lower emissions, but they make net-zero seem possible.”

The editorial board noted, “They are a political creation that lets companies, countries, and now celebrities—virtue signal.” “Rather than using less gas or coal, a manufacturer can buy a credit to claim emission reduction. Ms. Swift can buy credits to offset her $40 million Dassault flights instead of flying commercial. Carbon offsets don’t lower emissions, but they make net-zero seem possible.”

Taylor Swift isn’t immune to the climate police, the article began. The pop sensation has been attacked for releasing CO2 on her frequent private jet visits to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce play for the Kansas City Chiefs. 

The editorial board stated that “green businesses and developing countries” can sell carbon credits to “third parties,” but “the market is fragmented and largely unregulated.”

“While the credits have a notional financial value, their primary purpose is to deflect criticism,” the Wall Street Journal said.  

According to Yard, a sustainability marketing business, Swift flew over 170 times between Jan. 1 and July 29, 2022, despite criticism. 

Swift’s spokeswoman told TMZ “Taylor frequently lends her jet. To blame her for most of these travels is absurd.” 

The WSJ said Swift’s “private jet flights are nothing to feel guilty about.” 

“She might take her own advice and shake off the climate criticism without the offset illusions,” the board said.  

Environmental campaigners ask celebrities and politicians about their excessive carbon footprints. 

John Kerry, President Biden’s climate czar, fired back Tuesday when a Swiss reporter questioned about his carbon footprint.

Every year you visit, what’s the carbon footprint of these events? Is it worth peasants paying for your crimes?” Rebel News’ Australian correspondent Avi Yemini questioned Kerry who was walking in Davos, Switzerland.

Kerry said, “That’s a stupid question.