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"Of the 0.61C increase in global average temperatures over 1990-2020, the authors estimate that 65% was due to the emissions of the wealthiest 10% of people on the planet. For the wealthiest 0.1%, the estimate is 8%." Really interesting analysis of a new paper looking at income and emissions.
May 7, 2025, 3:40 PM
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