Inequality and Climate Change

Rich people and large corporations have a disproportionate share of political power and contribute disproportionately to climate change. They also have greater abilities to protect themselves from the negative impacts of climate change. This explains the opposition or foot-dragging among governing bodies in taking strong and rapid actions to stop climate change. The political power of the rich is evident at both local and national levels, with wealthy individuals and large corporations being major contributors to political campaigns. The idea that large corporations can harm economic growth if the government does not comply with their demands is also widely propagated. Additionally, rich individuals and corporations are significant polluters, as seen in examples such as private airports catering to business executives.