The world’s richest 1 percent generated as much carbon emissions as the poorest two-thirds in 2019, according to a new Oxfam report that examines the uber-wealthy’s lavish lifestyles and investments in heavily polluting industries.
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The report paints a grave portrait as climate experts and activists scramble to curtail global warming that is devastating vulnerable and often poor communities in Southeast Asia, East Africa and elsewhere.
200% jet fuel tax on any plane that holds more than 4 people that isn’t publicly selling seats.
Target the private jet market, without placing too much of a burden on small or commercial aviation.
So when someone suggests impoverished people stop using their stoves, or stop using hot water, tell them to shut the fuck up and stop burdening and blaming poor people. Poor people don't own monstrous machines and factories and hoard and burn through resources in massive amounts.
