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Wealthy individuals profit from climate crisis causes and effects, report finds
- Oxfam's study shows the wealthiest individuals profit from climate crisis causes and effects.
- The richest 0.1% are responsible for more carbon pollution than more than half of humanity.
- Investing in disaster recovery by the rich widens inequality and delays climate action.
- The report highlights the dual financial gains of the ultrawealthy from climate-related issues.
- Oxfam calls for addressing the disproportionate impact of the wealthy on climate change.