Shocking Report: Rich 1% Emit as Much CO2 as 5 Billion!

A recent report from the poverty-combating NGO, Oxfam, highlights the startling carbon footprint of the world's wealthiest individuals. The analysis, titled "Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99 percent," reveals that the richest 1 percent of the global population produced carbon dioxide emissions in 2019 equivalent to the emissions of five billion people constituting the poorest two-thirds of humanity.

Based on a study conducted by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the report delves into the consumption-related emissions across different income groups in 2019....