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World's richest 10% produce half of global carbon emissions, says Oxfam (2015)

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/02/worlds-richest-10-produce-half-of-global-carbon-emissions-says-oxfam

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    For reference, earning at least $100k/yr puts you in the top 10%. Earning $3k/yr puts you in the top 50%.

    https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-income-worldwide/

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