By Disheeta Maheshwari

Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes” music video has sparked unexpected controversy. The video, which was released just a few days ago, has now been criticized by environmental authorities, leading to an investigation. Fans and critics are now curious about what happened.

Here's everything you need to know about why Perry's "Lifetimes" music video is under investigation.

Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes” music video is currently under investigation by the Balearic Islands’ environmental agency. Almost a week after the video was released, the agency issued a press release on Tuesday, August 13, stating that the production company responsible for the video had not obtained the necessary permission to film in the protected sand dunes of the Ses Salines Natural Park. The video, starring Perry, includes scenes filmed in the ecologically sensitive dune system of S’Espalmador, one of Formentera’s most important natural areas.