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Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says
‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality.
Buying second-hand clothes is ‘form of activism’ – Oxfam fashion show stylist
Wearing second-hand clothing has become an act of “rebellion” for young people concerned about climate change, according to a star stylist.
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Oxfam International says hunger rising in world’s climate hotspots
A new report from Oxfam International links climate change to rising hunger in vulnerable countries such as Afghanistan, Kenya, Somalia and Zimbabwe.
Reforestation hopes threaten global food security, Oxfam warns
Over-reliance on tree-planting to offset carbon emissions could push food prices up 80% by 2050.
www.bbc.com
Net zero targets 'unrealistic' says Oxfam report
Oxfam says governments and companies are "hiding behind unreliable, unproven and unrealistic carbon removal schemes" in order to hit targets.
www.theguardian.com
NGOs seek to convict French state of failing to tackle climate crisis
The legal case, which is being brought by four environmental groups after a petition was signed by more than 2 million citizens, seeks to hold France responsible for ecological damage and its detrimental health and social effects.
www.theguardian.com
World's richest 1% cause double CO2 emissions of poorest 50%, says Oxfam
Charity says world’s fast-shrinking carbon budget should be used to improve lot of poorest
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