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Data Starter: Carbon inequality

Elizabeth Veal

18th November 2025

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How do the global rich and poor contribute to consumer-based CO2 emissions?

Using the Oxfam report chart on page 19 (scroll down to it), answer these questions:

  1. Using at least one calculation, compare the contributions to consumer-based CO2 emissions of the richest 10% and poorest 50% relative to what it would be if everyone contributed equally.
  2. If the richest 10% halved their CO2 emissions, how would this affect the total?

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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