Top 1% of UK earners cause 'seven times more transport emissions than average', report finds
- The richest people in Britain contribute 12 times more greenhouse gas emissions from transport compared to the average person, as reported.
- A report analyzing household survey data in Great Britain reveals detailed profiles of various groups, including their transportation habits, wealth, age, and emissions impact.
- IPPR think tank research shows half of all transport emissions in Great Britain originate from one-sixth of the population, with the most polluting 10% accounting for 42% of emissions.
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Top 1% of UK earners cause 'seven times more transport emissions than average', report finds
A "small minority" are behind the bulk of emissions from cars, trains and planes, the report by thinktank IPPR found, while British men tend to travel and emit more than women.
Why are white men being shamed as transport polluters?
Black women are the worst for carbon-intensive travelling habits, according to the Guardian, citing research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Oh, sorry, I must have misread that. What the Guardian headline actually says is: ‘Wealthy white men are Britain’s largest transport polluters.’ While is poses as scientific inquiry this is really just political activism dressed
A British IPPR study finds that wealthy white men living in rural and suburban areas in the UK are responsible for the highest levels of transportation pollution, thus promoting the improvement of public transport and the switch to electric vehicles - reported The Guardian.
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