World’s Richest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Heating Since 1990: Study

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMay 8, 2025, 11:22 am87 ptsTrending
The carbon footprint of the world’s wealthiest 10 percent has been responsible for two-thirds of global heating over the past 35 years, new research has found. The planet’s rapid temperature rise has driven heat waves and drought in the poorest areas of the world. “Our study shows that extreme climate…

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