An important piece of work in the Guardian yesterday.
It explored the disproportionate impact that the very wealthiest have on the planet through their lifestyles, use of private jets and wider activities including investments and companies.
They suggest that the richest 1% have the same climate impact as the poorest 66% of the world's population.
The suffering falls disproportionately upon people living in poverty, marginalised ethnic communities, migrants and women and girls, who live and work outside or in homes vulnerable to extreme weather, according to the research. These groups are less likely to have savings, insurance or social protection, which leaves them more economically, as well as physically, at risk from floods, drought, heatwaves and forest fires. The UN says developing countries account for 91% of deaths related to extreme weather.This is an important read and a good resource for students.
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