Katy Perry is under scrutiny from Spanish officials over allegations that her music video for the new single “Lifetimes” was filmed on ecologically sensitive sand dunes without proper authorization.
The music video, primarily shot on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, includes scenes believed to have been filmed on the protected dunes of S’Espalmador, an uninhabited island. According to the BBC, these dunes are part of the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera natural park, a protected area since 1980.
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The Balearic Islands’ environmental department has launched an investigation into the matter, claiming that the production company WeOwnTheCity did not secure the necessary permits to shoot on the protected site. The department is assessing potential damage to the dunes, which are marked off by ropes.
While the video itself is not considered a criminal offense, as commercial filming can be permitted with appropriate requests, the investigation focuses on whether the necessary permissions were obtained.
As of Wednesday morning, Katy Perry had not responded to the allegations. Similarly, WeOwnTheCity had not provided any comment regarding the ongoing investigation when contacted by The New York Post.
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The dunes on S’Espalmador are noted for their exceptional ecological value and are considered the best-preserved dune system in the area, according to the regional government’s website.
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“…best preserved sand dunes….” That phrase exposes the sheer idiocy of the environmental crowd. The nature of sand dunes is constant change. They can not be ‘preserved’. If there are some endangered native species, well, there may be some argument there, but then that’s not preserving the dunes. “We must preserve these dunes. No human feet should disturb this sand. The entire ecosystem may be lost if this sand is not protected….” you can’t make this stuff up! This would make for fantastic comedy if it weren’t so seriously warped and disturbing.