(Analysis) A recent report from Oxfam International reveals a startling fact: the wealthiest 50 individuals on the planet produce more carbon emissions in just 90 minutes than an average person does over their entire lifetime. This study, titled “Carbon Inequality Kills,” examines emissions linked to private jets, luxury yachts, and environmentally harmful investments, highlighting how […]
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