Klaus Hubacek's latest study reveals that the richest 1 percent are responsible for 50 times more greenhouse gas emissions than the poorest half of the global population, illustrating the extreme disparities in consumption patterns.
The research highlights that during the last decade, wealth inequality has intensified, with the top 1 percent capturing nearly two-thirds of newly created wealth, raising critical concerns about climate accountability.
Hubacek points out that while the U.S. and wealthy fossil fuel economies face scrutiny during international climate talks, the internal disparities in resource consumption also mirror global inequality trends.
The study uniquely categorizes consumption habits across 201 groups in 168 nations, unveiling that the environmental impact of the wealthiest consumers in affluent countries is significantly higher than their counterparts in poorer nations.
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