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America's richest 10% are responsible for 40% of its planet-heating pollution, new report finds (www.cnn.com)

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America’s wealthiest people are also some of the world’s biggest polluters – not only because of their massive homes and private jets, but because of the fossil fuels generated by the companies they invest their money in.

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[–] Scrof@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I imagine a huge chunk of the rest 60% is CCP's doing.

[–] stopthatgirl7@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I know a lot of folks have axes to grind, but you really don’t have to pull out your whetstone everywhere.

[–] Designate6361@lemmy.letthewookiee.win 6 points 1 year ago

29% incase you were wondering