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cogscidude t1_j9ziu2b wrote

Reply to comment by swampoodler in This winter was been scaring the shit out of me by Philoctetes23

Most people in this subreddit are in the world's richest top ten percent. We are the one's responsible

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swampoodler t1_j9zjic0 wrote

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-wealthy-middle-class-poor-make-income-per-year-2021-12?amp

”Someone in the top 10% of the global income distribution makes $122,100 per year.”

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/DC,US/PST045221

”Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021, Washington DC: $63,793”

The more you know.

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[deleted] t1_j9ztxiw wrote

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swampoodler t1_j9zxye9 wrote

Thanks for the input!

Larger point will still stand though: those with higher incomes contribute more to emissions. Both the global top 10% and the top 10% within the country when compared to the rest.

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AhhAGoose t1_ja0c5ol wrote

Is it really only $122k a year that makes someone top 10%?! So like, a GS13 is basically in the top 10%

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