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Despite the growing backlash against stars like Taylor Swift over their constant use of private jets in recent years, Kim, 43, appears to have made no efforts to minimize her usage in 2024.

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The claims regarding Kim Kardashian's private jet usage, including the claim that she has flown over 30 times in 2024 and emitted 425 tons of CO2, appears to be accurate based on the data collected by the Instagram account @kimkjet who compiles and reports on celebrity private jet flights based on publicly available flight data. This account tracks celebrity private jet flights and has reported significant environmental impacts attributed to Kardashian's travel habits, including the staggering number of flights and the associated fuel consumption of over 35,420 gallons. I found reports from reputable outlets like The Guardian and Forbes that also discuss the high number of flights associated with Kardashian and the significant emissions it can create. Although the article provided some examples of flights she went on and why, we can't rely on flight logs to account for all Kim's traveling, as she could have had her plane being used by someone else she knows and for diffrent reasons.  

However, while the fundamental facts may be correct, the framing and language used can influence public perception. The use of terms like "eco-terrorism" is quite extreme and may not accurately reflect the complexity of the situation. Furthermore, the data sourced from @kimkjet may be fabricated or exaggerated to attract attention for this topic. The dramatic titling could be a sign of bias towards the authors diss-liking Kim Kardashian, which can cause disinformation about her being spread. 

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