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by\u00a0The Skylark<\/a> <\/a>September 21, 2020<\/a>0 comments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planet heating emissions caused by the lifestyle choices of the world\u2019s wealthiest 1% were more than double those of the 3.1 billion people that made up the world\u2019s poorest, according to new research that looked at data between 1990-2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report<\/a> by Oxfam and the Stockholm Environment Institute analysed a \u201cperiod of unprecedented emissions growth\u201d which saw global annual carbon emissions grow by around 60%, a doubling of the total emissions added to the atmosphere since the mid-1800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It found the world\u2019s poorest \u2013 half the world\u2019s population \u2013 were responsible for just 7% of carbon emissions, while the richest 1% were responsible for 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those with a net income over \u00a329,000 may be surprised to know they make up the world\u2019s richest 10%. The report found they used over 30% of the world\u2019s carbon budget: the amount of carbon countries can emit into the atmosphere before the world experiences runaway climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 10% will need to reduce its high carbon consumption \u2013 mostly from transport \u2013 to a tenth of what it is now by 2030 to keep the world on track to just 1.5C of warming. \u201cEven if everyone else\u2019s emissions dropped to zero tomorrow,\u201d the report found that if those in the richest 10% carry on as normal, then catastrophic climate change is inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This \u201cextreme carbon inequality\u201d is the result of political choices made over the past 20-30 years, according to the report. \u201cA period dominated by neoliberal economic thinking and elite political capture that has seen income and wealth inequality in most countries soar, reflecting deeply entrenched systems of patriarchy and colonialism that prioritize domination and enrichment of some, at the cost of others,\u201d write the authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, it argues policies are needed that reduce demand among the richest, highest emitters. This, write the authors, might include special taxes or bans for high carbon luxury goods and services such as business class flights, private jets and SUVs as well as challenges to stereotypes that promote growth and individual consumerism as normal, desirable, \u2018powerful\u2019 and \u2018masculine\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also recommends banning advertising in public spaces, requiring more circular business models and a right to repair on manufactured goods, as well as changing corporate governance to \u201ccurtail companies\u2019 short-termism and create accountability for long-term social and environmental impacts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Gore, head of climate policy at Oxfam and report author said: \u201cThe over-consumption of a wealthy minority is fuelling the climate crisis, yet it is poor communities and young people who are paying the price. Such extreme carbon inequality is a direct consequence of our governments decades long pursuit of grossly unequal and carbon intensive economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA failure to confront extreme carbon inequality at this historic juncture \u2013 prioritising yet more grossly unequal, carbon intensive economic growth to the benefit of the rich minority \u2013 will mean jumping from the frying pan of the current pandemic to the fire of an uncontrolled and irreversible climate crisis,\u201d writes the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report is being released as world leaders prepare to meet for the 75th<\/sup> UN General Assembly to discuss global challenges, including the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t afford to wait for governments to introduce the system changes such as circular economies and taxes for high carbon transport. We don\u2019t have the time. So it\u2019s up to us, right now, to set the example. We need to drastically cut our emissions from transport today. Everyone has to play their part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to find out how your transport choices today can help stave off runaway climate change<\/a>. TAGS: carbon inequality<\/a>, carbon tax<\/a>, climate change<\/a>, frequent flying<\/a>, inequality<\/a>, Lifestyle<\/a>, suvs<\/a>, wealth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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