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Yes that was from a decade ago. But point being UK estimates by daily fail are way off the mark (inflated) even only those cost numbers they claim (given UK economy size) plus those are the costs only, not the benefits which could outweigh costs
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Yes that was from a decade ago. But point being UK estimates by daily fail are way off the mark (inflated) even only those cost numbers they claim (given UK economy size) plus those are the costs only, not the benefits which could outweigh costs
Very sad scaremongering. This article is a bit old now but worth noting globally cost of action vs inaction:
Costs for action on climate change by 2100: ~$11 trillion
Damages ~$8 trillion.
With inaction, damages: ~ $20 trillion.
By 2200, > $30 trillion if action taken, or > $70 if no action taken.
Costs for action on climate change by 2100: ~$11 trillion
Damages ~$8 trillion.
With inaction, damages: ~ $20 trillion.
By 2200, > $30 trillion if action taken, or > $70 if no action taken.
Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction
Many are afraid that tackling climate change is going to be too costly. But increasingly, studies are showing action will not just be cheaper than inaction, but could actually result in economic, envi...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Very sad scaremongering. This article is a bit old now but worth noting globally cost of action vs inaction:
Costs for action on climate change by 2100: ~$11 trillion
Damages ~$8 trillion.
With inaction, damages: ~ $20 trillion.
By 2200, > $30 trillion if action taken, or > $70 if no action taken.
Costs for action on climate change by 2100: ~$11 trillion
Damages ~$8 trillion.
With inaction, damages: ~ $20 trillion.
By 2200, > $30 trillion if action taken, or > $70 if no action taken.
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The world’s richest 1% have already blown their carbon budget for 2026 in just 10 days.
Oxfam warns that while they’re living it up, the most vulnerable e.g. low-income communities, are left to bear the brunt of climate change.
All humans not *equally* to blame
#ClimateJustice
#Inequality
Oxfam warns that while they’re living it up, the most vulnerable e.g. low-income communities, are left to bear the brunt of climate change.
All humans not *equally* to blame
#ClimateJustice
#Inequality
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Richest 1% have Blown Through their Fair Share of Carbon Emissions for 2026 – in just 10 Days
#ClimateJustice
#Oxfam
#FairShareOfCarbonEmissions
#Inequality
#ClimateJustice
#Oxfam
#FairShareOfCarbonEmissions
#Inequality
Richest 1% have Blown Through their Fair Share of Carbon Emissions for 2026 – in just 10 Days
LONDON, January 13 (IPS) - The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming – only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam. The richest 0.1% already used up their carbon limit on the 3rd January.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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