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Greenpeace Slams Katy Perry's Space Joyride as Elitist

4/24/2025

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Greenpeace is urging a halt to "space joyrides" for the affluent, taking aim at Katy Perry's recent 10-minute journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket. The organization argues that these lavish escapades underscore stark economic disparities and environmental harm, as countless individuals grapple with fundamental needs, revealing a troubling disconnect from urgent global challenges.

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Greenpeace is urging a halt to "space joyrides" for the affluent, taking aim at Katy Perry's recent 10-minute journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket. The organization argues that these lavish escapades underscore stark economic disparities and environmental harm, as countless individuals grapple with fundamental needs, revealing a troubling disconnect from urgent global challenges.