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Denmark's Wealth Gap: Rich Emit Four Times More CO2

4/19/2025

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Denmark's wealth gap extends beyond income, as a new study reveals the top ten percent of earners have a staggering climate footprint four times that of the lowest earners. While the affluent emit an average of 14 tonnes of CO2 each year—largely from food, energy, and travel—the poorest contribute just 3.5 tonnes, highlighting a stark environmental disparity.

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Denmark's wealth gap extends beyond income, as a new study reveals the top ten percent of earners have a staggering climate footprint four times that of the lowest earners. While the affluent emit an average of 14 tonnes of CO2 each year—largely from food, energy, and travel—the poorest contribute just 3.5 tonnes, highlighting a stark environmental disparity.