Kyle Montanio on Nostr: "Reducing #inequality is essential in tackling #ClimateCrisis, researchers argue." ...
"Reducing #inequality is essential in tackling #ClimateCrisis, researchers argue."
Not only do the richest have a disproportionate impact on the environment, the relatively poor (even in incredibly wealthy societies like the US) lack the time and money to invest in sustainable actions that often have large initial costs.
Reducing inequality can help promote climate friendly behavior from both the wealthy and poor while also improving well-being for many.
#economics
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-inequality-essential-tackling-climate-crisis.html
Not only do the richest have a disproportionate impact on the environment, the relatively poor (even in incredibly wealthy societies like the US) lack the time and money to invest in sustainable actions that often have large initial costs.
Reducing inequality can help promote climate friendly behavior from both the wealthy and poor while also improving well-being for many.
#economics
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-inequality-essential-tackling-climate-crisis.html