Sir Elton John's return trip to the United States between his New Zealand shows is the equivalent to 17 homes' electricity use for an entire year. "Wow, this doesn't suck," Taupin said as he and Sir Elton stepped onstage to accept their award. KERRY MARSHALL/GETTY Sir Elton at the Mission Estate concert in Napier. Hendy said the best way to reduce carbon emissions through air travel was simply to take fewer flights. Sir Elton did not immediately jet back to the tour after the awards, instead he held an Oscars viewing party to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2020 05:26 UTC