Climate.Table Dessert CO₂ emissions

A low-carb diet for the rich

According to Oxfam, the super-rich cause disproportionately high CO₂ emissions. Whether the reference to the luxury of the super-rich promotes a fairer climate policy or merely soothes the conscience of the masses is unclear.

15. January 2026
News Bilder des Tages Robin Hood bittet Superreiche zur Kasse Robin Hood bittet Superreiche zur Kasse. In einer symbolischen Aktion bitten diverse Organisationen und Parteien die Superreichen um Unterstützung bei der Finanzierung der Kosten der Corona Krise. München Bayern Deutschland *** Robin Hood asks super-rich to pay Robin Hood asks super-rich to pay In a symbolic action, various organisations and parties ask the super-rich for support in financing the costs of the Corona crisis Munich Bavaria Germany Copyright: argumx xFalkxHeller
Also with a dubious carbon footprint: Scrooge McDuck. (IMAGO / argum)

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Last updated: 15. January 2026