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The 10% wealthiest population is key to reach net zero, expert suggests

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To mitigate the climate crisis, limit carbon footprint has become a primary mission for the globe. According to a study, wealthy people’s carbon footprints is gradually increasing, accounted for a larger proportion of global emissions.

In 2010, the world's wealthiest 10% of households released 34% of global carbon dioxide, while the other 50% of the population in lower income groups accounted for only 15%. By 2015, the richest 10% of the world's population were responsible for 49% of emissions, compared to 7% by the poorest half of the population.

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