A new modeling study suggests that reducing global poverty does not need to hinder decarbonization efforts.
Extreme Poverty and Its Impact on Carbon Emissions
Extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $2.15 a day, affects about 10% of the world’s population. In the past, economic growth was generally seen as the primary driver of poverty reduction; however, this growth has also led to increased carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. To find out if poverty alleviation could occur without harming the planet, a team of researchers modeled how different levels of economic growth impact global emissions. They found that ending poverty has very little effect on emissions, which could be further reduced by decarbonizing energy production.
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