A new study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that international carbon caps should be based on individual wealth.
The study contends that because rich people live more carbon intensive lives, the number of these people within a country should determine that country’s carbon-cutting responsibilities.
The study does not suggest an income threshhold, but notes that the world average for annual carbon emissions is about 5 tons, while Europeans produce–on average–10 tons, and Americans 20 tons.
The study’s authors suggest that targets based on this method could ease developing nations into emissions reduction targets as greater numbers of their populations become wealthier.
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