Dan Walker hits back over claim he ‘added to global warming’ after Channel 5 News blunder

Dan Walker presenting 5 News Dan Walker was accused of “damaging the environment” and “adding to global warming” by flying to Benidorm for a news piece, especially when he revealed he’d taken a news team with him. When the 46-year-old broadcaster produced a carbon off-setting certificate, he was told by one follower that it was a “poor response” to justify his actions. The bewildered star ended up quizzing: “Can I ask what you would have us do because I’m pretty sure people would moan whatever we did?” He had originally posted a series of photos on Twitter, now known as X, showing the trip that caused the stir. “It’s always fun when you have no autocue for a 1 hour live programme from Benidorm about our changing holiday habits,” he joked to more than 801,000 followers on the app. Dan Walker received a lecture about climate change from followers after flying to Benidorm. He added: “Thanks to everyone who we spoke to & to all our guests. Paolo played a blinder on cameras and producer Jon was a superstar – as was Jorge from @hotelcimbel.” However, the criticism quickly came pouring in from those saying they felt concerned about the environment. “Gosh took a full team…. to damage the environment by flying,” one follower exclaimed, while another quizzed: “Don’t tell me you’ve all flown there for this jolly?” A third wrote: “Great report Dan, did you add to global warming by flying there with a crew? #responsibility.” Dan Walker had been filming with a team for Channel 5 News SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Responding directly, he uploaded a carbon offsetting certificate in the name of 5 News. “Actually… we paid to offset all the carbon from our flight so there will be a few trees planted after that. Thanks for asking. Here’s the certificate,” he captioned his photo. However, the original poster hit back: “Sorry Dan but that is a poor response ‘as we have bought and planted some trees to offset our carbon footprint, it’s OK to fly’ that is making travel elitist. Just what Klaus Schwab and Bill Gates want.” Dan asked what his critic would have suggested he do instead, and he instantly fired back: “Done the interview at a UK airport asking what people returning thought about climate change and would it make them consider their options going forward.” Trending Dan Walker uploaded a snap of his 5 News carbon offsetting certificate for fans to see