World's richest 1% emit as much carbon as 5 billion people, report says
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Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says
‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality. Introduction: the great carbon divideTwelve billionaires’ emissions equal to fuelling 2.1m homesThe richest 1% of ...Nov. 20, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Carbon emissions of richest 1% equal to those of poorest 66%, Oxfam report finds
The wealthiest 1%, who earn an average $310,000, produce vastly more emissions through personal consumption and investments, Oxfam said.Nov. 20, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis -
Richest 1 percent generate as much carbon emissions as poorest two-thirds: Research
The richest 1 percent of the world's population generates as much carbon emissions as the world’s poorest two-thirds, new research shows. “The richest 1 percent of the world’s population produced as much carbon pollution in 2019 than the five ...Nov. 20, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
Behind the world’s first ‘zero-carbon’ arena, a questionable carbon credit market
Climate Pledge Arena is as green as buildings get, but doubts about some Colombian rainforest carbon credits used to offset its construction highlight how challenging it is to zero out emissions.Nov. 29, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
Special Report: Police say multiple people killed in UNLV shooting
Multiple people have been killed in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting, according to law enforcement officials.Dec. 6, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge
A new United Nations report calculates that the globe is speeding to 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) of global warming since pre-industrial times, set to blow well past the agreed upon international climate thresholdNov. 20, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology -
World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation
The world pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air this year than last year due to increased pollution from China and India, a report found.Dec. 5, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - China -
Global Carbon Budget Report Finds Fossil Fuel Emissions Still Rising
Carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose by 1 percent in 2023, researchers announced at the U.N. climate summit.Dec. 5, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Science -
World behind on almost every policy required to cut carbon emissions, research finds
Coal must be phased out seven times faster and deforestation reduced four times faster to avoid worst impacts of climate breakdown, says report. Coal must be phased out seven times faster than is now happening, deforestation must be reduced four ...Nov. 14, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Apple's Simple Rule of 3 S's Is the Last Productivity Hack You'll Need
Ways to work -- and recharge -- better.Dec. 7, 2023 - inc.com - Inc.com - Apple -
Around the world, around the clock: how we report on a world on fire
The Guardian’s journalism shines a spotlight on the climate crisis and the damage being done to the natural world, holding governments and powerful interests to account – this is how we do it. Why the Guardian’s climate and nature journalism is ...Nov. 28, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Carbon pricing would raise trillions needed to tackle climate crisis, says IMF
Traditionally unpopular carbon taxes could be achieved with regulatory compliance, IMF head tells Cop 28 . Diverting the trillions of dollars by which the world subsidises fossil fuel production each year, and putting an implicit price on carbon ...Dec. 7, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Climate -
Of course working-class people care about the climate crisis: they emit the least, but will suffer most | Roger Harding
The implications of policy are felt very differently depending on how well-off you are. It’s time for politicians to recognise this. . Many of Rishi Sunak’s political decisions are baffling, but one that’s easy to understand is his recent rowing ...Nov. 21, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Persuaded Developing World to Ditch Coal
South Africa and Indonesia are backtracking on commitments to burn less of the dirtiest fossil fuel.Dec. 3, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
World Bank to provide $1.2 billion loan to support 10 million of Ukraine’s most vulnerable citizens
Dec. 1, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine -
Occidental Petroleum in talks to buy CrownRock for more than $10 billion: report
Occidental Petroleum is in negotiations to buy Texas-based energy producer CrownRock in a deal that could be valued at more than $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday.Nov. 30, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
World Cup 2022: 'Inaction' on workers' rights 'tainting' World Cup legacy, says Amnesty International
"Inaction" by the Qatari government and Fifa on workers' rights is "tainting the legacy" of the 2022 World Cup, according to Amnesty International.Nov. 16, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - World Cup -
‘Paying in lives’: health of billions at risk from global heating, warns report
Inaction on the climate crisis is ‘costing lives and livelihoods’ due to extreme heat, food insecurity and infectious diseases, say scientists. The climate crisis will have a catastrophic effect on the health and survival of billions of people ...Nov. 14, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
India face New Zealand with a billion hearts set on World Cup victory
The Black Caps pose a stern threat, but they’re not the only hurdle hosts must navigate in tournament’s first semi-final. There was something reassuring about the impromptu, entirely affectionate flashmob that greeted New Zealand’s players as they ...Nov. 14, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - World Cup -
Biden rolls out billions for climate resilience in the wake of dire climate report
The Biden administration is rolling out billions of dollars aimed at making the country more resilient to the impacts of climate change and stressed on Tuesday that solutions are possible. His comments and the funding come alongside the release of ...Nov. 14, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Climate -
Earnings Results: Instacart reports a $2 billion loss, but sales that beat expectations
Grocery-delivery platform Instacart on Wednesday reported a nearly $2 billion loss in its first earnings report since going public, but its sales beat expectations and the company forecast "mid-single-digit" growth in the total value of ...Nov. 9, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
Bond Report: 10-year Treasury yield extends decline after $40 billion auction
Long-term Treasury yields extend declines seen from earlier in the day on Wednesday after a 10-year auction went as expected.Nov. 8, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
Young people’s plea to Cop28: ‘World leaders owe it to future generations’
Children at the UN climate summit urge governments to commit to policies that put their needs first. Cop28 live – latest updates. Children from some of the countries most affected by the climate crisis have made an impassioned call for political ...Dec. 6, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
US coal power plants killed at least 460,000 people in past 20 years – report
Pollution caused twice as many premature deaths as previously thought, with updated understanding of dangers of PM2.5. Coal-fired power plants killed at least 460,000 Americans during the past two decades, causing twice as many premature deaths as ...Nov. 23, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian