Carbon inequality

Carbon inequality.

A small number of the ultra-rich (the 1%) constitute much of the world's carbon emissions.

(The next 10% also contribute too much too.)

the richest 1% of the population produced as much carbon pollution in one year as the 5 billion people who make up the poorest two-thirds

– The great carbon divide

At the top is the wide, flat, very shallow bowl of the richest 10% of humanity, whose carbon appetite – through personal consumption, investment portfolios, and share of government subsidies and infrastructure benefits – accounts for about 50% of all emissions.

– The great carbon divide