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World's richest 10% produce half of global carbon emissions, says Oxfam (2015) (slrpnk.net)
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/02/worlds-richest-10-produce-half-of-global-carbon-emissions-says-oxfam

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[–] spudwart@spudwart.com 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

So what you're saying is, that 'despite making up only 10% of the population, The richest are responsible for 49% of the CO2 emissions?

[–] sveske_juice@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

This is lifestyle CO2 emissions. I dont know the exact factors it includes but i wouæd expect it to be things like:

  • groceries
  • material stuff (cars, houses)
  • vacation
  • etc

I dont think things like power production is included. But the graph should definetly include a list over factors

[–] stabby_cicada@slrpnk.net 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Do not fucking imply class consciousness is equivalent to racism, please and thank you.