World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rosie Peters-McDonaldJanuary 10, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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Oxfam analysis reveals the world's wealthiest 1% will have exhausted their fair share of carbon emissions for 2026 within the first ten days of the year, while the richest 0.1% did so in just three days. These emissions disproportionately impact lower-income countries and vulnerable populations, who face the worst consequences of climate change. The report highlights the significant carbon footprint of the super-rich, driven by both their consumption and investments in polluting industries. Oxfam urges the UK government to address this disparity by increasing taxes on climate-polluting wealth and corporations. Achieving the Paris Agreement's 1.5C warming limit requires the richest 1% to reduce emissions by 97% by 2030.

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