GREENWICH, CT - A Hollywood actor's use of a private jet is under scrutiny after calculations revealed its emissions are hundreds of times higher than the average person's transportation footprint.

The star has long been vocal about climate change and environmental activism, even founding an initiative dedicated to reducing carbon footprints.

According to industry insiders, the actor flies his Gulfstream G650ER regularly for personal and professional reasons, generating emissions that rival those of small cities over a year.

The jet's annual carbon footprint is estimated at 1,284 metric tons of CO2, compared to an average American's transportation-related emissions of just 4.37 metric tons annually.

When asked about the contradiction between his public stance and private travel choices, the actor was unavailable for comment.

This revelation raises questions about the sincerity of celebrities who espouse environmentalism while using highly polluting means of transport.

The actor's initiative has received millions in funding from donors concerned with climate change, despite the disparity between his actions and message.

One environmental scientist noted that such discrepancies are common but rarely brought to light. "We simply report," she said.

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In a statement released last night, the actor's publicist defended the use of private jets as necessary for important meetings and events, without addressing the emissions issue directly.

The actor is part of an elite club of celebrities who have leveraged their influence to push climate change policies but are themselves guilty of significant environmental damage.