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Richest 10% Drive Two-Thirds of Global Warming

5/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Nature Climate Change uncovers a startling truth: the richest 10% of people are behind two-thirds of global warming since 1990, with the top 1% alone responsible for 20%. Their lavish lifestyles fuel extreme weather, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. The research calls for urgent climate policies and wealth taxes to combat this stark inequality.

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A groundbreaking study in Nature Climate Change uncovers a startling truth: the richest 10% of people are behind two-thirds of global warming since 1990, with the top 1% alone responsible for 20%. Their lavish lifestyles fuel extreme weather, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. The research calls for urgent climate policies and wealth taxes to combat this stark inequality.