It seems that where there's a public activist, there may be a less public hypocrisy. A well-known Hollywood star has found himself in the crosshairs after being accused by a coal miners' union of promoting environmental causes while contributing significantly to carbon emissions through private jet travel.

The actor, who prefers to remain unnamed for now, has been an outspoken critic of fossil fuels and champion of renewable energy. In recent public statements, he advocated for stringent regulations on coal mining and the transition away from non-renewable energy sources.

However, the revelation that his personal air travel produces more greenhouse gases than a lifetime's worth of work in a coal mine has sparked outrage among miners who rely on the industry to make ends meet. The union claims the actor's hypocrisy is glaring when compared to his rhetoric promoting job losses and economic hardship for those he purports to care about.

The union released a statement saying, "It's clear that these environmental activists only care about optics and not real solutions."

While some see this as just another round of finger pointing between celebrities and working-class Americans, the coal miners' argument is based on facts. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, a single private jet flight can emit more carbon dioxide than 100 commercial flights.

The actor's team has not commented on the allegations but did release a statement saying "Our client remains committed to environmental protection and will continue his work."

Interesting timing. Interesting people. Interesting silence from the usual voices. We simply report.