Imagine a world where everyone accurately measures the carbon footprint of the richer and poorer segments of society. According to a recent study, such a world seems to be fantastic. A common miscalculation emerges: the carbon footprint of wealthier individuals is consistently underestimated, while that of less privileged groups is drastically overestimated.

This surprising pattern is observed across different socio-economic statuses and nationalities, pointing to a pervasive global misunderstanding of how wealth influences environmental impact. (Rodielon Putol, more at earth.com)