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Richest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Warming

5/13/2025

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A striking study in Nature Climate Change uncovers that the richest 10% of the population has been responsible for nearly two-thirds of global warming since 1990. Alarmingly, the top 1% emits 20 times more than the poorest 99%. This stark inequality exacerbates climate disasters, highlighting the urgent need for climate justice and addressing wealth disparities.

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A striking study in Nature Climate Change uncovers that the richest 10% of the population has been responsible for nearly two-thirds of global warming since 1990. Alarmingly, the top 1% emits 20 times more than the poorest 99%. This stark inequality exacerbates climate disasters, highlighting the urgent need for climate justice and addressing wealth disparities.