Oxfam : Richest 10% of people produce half of earth’s carbon emissions

Q.  Richest ___ of people produce 50% of the carbon emissions on earth, as per an estimate by Oxfam.
- Published on 04 Dec 15

a. 6%
b. 7%
c. 8%
d. 10%

ANSWER: 10%
 
Richest 10% of people produce half of the carbon emissions on earth, while the 50% poorest contribute a mere 10%, according to UK charity Oxfam. Richest 10% have carbon footprint which is 11 times that of poorest 3.5 billion persons on the planet. The biggest challenge facing climate change initiatives is funding for developing nations.

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