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Wealthiest 10% Responsible for Majority of Heat Extremes, Study Reveals
Ganesh Khatiwada
Ganesh Khatiwada 2025-05-09 14:30:00

May 9, 2025, Kathmandu, Nepal - A groundbreaking study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the disproportionate role of the wealthiest global citizens in driving climate extremes. The research reveals that emissions from the top 10% income earners in countries like the United States and China have significantly contributed to an alarming rise in heat extremes in vulnerable regions.

The research team, using a sophisticated modeling framework, combined climate simulations with economic data to identify the emissions footprint of various income groups worldwide. Their findings show that the richest 10% in China and the U.S. alone have caused heat extremes to increase two to three times in regions already at risk.

“If everyone had emitted like the bottom 50% of the global population, the world would have seen minimal additional warming since 1990,” said Carl-Friedrich Schleussner, leader of IIASA’s Integrated Climate Impacts Research Group and co-author of the study.

The research underscores the urgent need to address emissions tied to financial investments and not just personal consumption. According to the authors, targeting the investment portfolios and financial flows of high-income individuals could yield significant climate benefits.

“This is not an academic discussion — it’s about the real impacts of the climate crisis today,” Schleussner emphasized. “Climate action that doesn’t address the outsize responsibilities of the wealthiest members of society risks missing one of the most powerful levers we have to reduce future harm.”

The study calls for equitable climate action, emphasizing that current policies often overlook the disproportionate contributions of wealthier individuals. By curbing emissions from high-income groups, policymakers could significantly mitigate future climate risks and create a fairer global response to the climate crisis.

As the world continues to grapple with unprecedented climate challenges, this research serves as a wake-up call to prioritize justice and equity in climate solutions.


Published Date 2025-05-09 14:30:00
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