Study on Wealthy People's Energy Footprints

Wealthy individuals were found to have the largest energy footprints, mainly due to their higher expenditures on energy-intensive activities such as transport, cars, boats, planes, and vacations. This study highlighted the significant role of inequality in energy consumption, with the energy inequality gap growing faster than the wealth gap. Contrary to narratives promoted by big oil companies, the study indicated that fossil fuel use has minimal impact on life expectancy, emphasizing the need for redistributing energy consumption for the benefit of both the planet and human health.