A new study has found that the top 10% of global consumers contribute to environmental damage estimated between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion annually.
This figure highlights the significant impact that high consumption levels have on the environment, which is reportedly several times greater than what the international community has pledged to address.
The findings underscore a pressing need for policy changes aimed at altering consumption patterns among the wealthiest individuals to mitigate their disproportionate environmental footprint.