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swampoodler t1_j9zjic0 wrote

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

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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