Will a ‘wealth cap’ help the environment? How inequality is fuelling the climate crisis
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Euronews.com
16 napja
A report from the Hot or Cool Institute reveals that wealthy countries have carbon footprints significantly exceeding climate targets, with the U.S. leading at 17 times higher. The report emphasizes the need to address inequality and overconsumption to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Key lifestyle changes in nutrition, housing, and transport are recommended to reduce emissions. The wealthiest 10% are responsible for nearly half of global emissions, necessitating systemic changes like taxes and wealth caps to achieve climate targets. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)