Oxfam’s recent study highlights a significant CO2 emissions gap in the EU, revealing that the wealthiest 1% emit 14 times more CO2 than the less affluent half. Released on Monday, the report proposes a wealth tax to combat climate change and inequality. The Stockholm Environment Institute’s collaboration predicts 67,800 extra heat-related deaths by 2100, due […]
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