As Rich Nations Emit More CO2, Poor Nations Bear The Brunt

Among various inequalities that Oxfam’s recent report “Inequality Kills” lists, one is emissions inequality. According to the report, rich countries emit far more than poor countries but have fewer consequences to bear in comparison to poorer countries. It is estimated that by 2030, the climate crisis could kill 2,31,000 people each year in poor countries. The Oxfam report observes that the vast majority of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, which have contributed relatively little to greenhouse gas emissions. The Oxfam report urges governments to take measures that will curb over-consumption by the richest, implement wealth taxes and carbon taxes and ban luxury carbon-intensive goods.