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Ultrawealthy Emit More Carbon Than Nearly Half of Humanity
Original: The Ultrawealthy Produce More Carbon Pollution Than Nearly Half of Humanity
A new report finds the richest people on Earth generate more carbon pollution than the poorer half of humanity combined, with private jets singled out as one of the biggest contributors to their outsized emissions footprint. The findings are fueling debate over wealth inequality and who bears responsibility for cutting greenhouse gases, with critics calling for higher taxes on luxury emissions like private air travel.
Why now: Renewed attention to climate inequality as private jet use and elite carbon footprints draw public criticism.
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Evidence
- The Ultrawealthy Produce More Carbon Pollution Than Nearly Half of Humanity · Time
Private jets are one of the biggest sources of emissions for the ultrawealthy.
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