According to the report "Tackling the Inequalities of CO2 Emissions" by the NGO Oxfam, between 1990 and 2015, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere would have doubled.<br />At the root of the problem: the richest people.<br />Indeed, 10% of the richest people in the world (about 630 million people) are responsible for 52% of CO2 emissions.<br />For the richest 1%, this would be linked to to air transport (and in particular those who take long-distance flights every month, representing a minimal part of the population).<br />Another study confirmed this: in 2019, the wealthiest 1% emitted an average of 110 tons of CO2 each (i.e. all together, 17% of the world's CO2 emissions over the year).<br />The poorest half emitted only 12% (an average of 1.6 tons of carbon per person).<br />According to Oxfam, the situation is serious and politicians must act quickly.<br />CO2 emissions from the richest 1% [are] set to be 30 times higher in 2030 than the level required to limit warming to 34°F.
