The world's wealthiest 10% caused two thirds of global warming since 1990

ScienceDaily
May 7, 2025, 1:05 pm193 pts
Wealthy individuals have a higher carbon footprint. A new study quantifies the climate outcomes of these inequalities. It finds that the world's wealthiest 10% are responsible for two thirds of observed global warming since 1990 and the resulting increases in climate extremes such as heatwaves and droughts.

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