Climate change isn\u2019t just melting glaciers\u2014it\u2019s amplifying global inequality, says Brazilian researcher Kayo Moura. In a recent interview with CGTN\u2019s Li Jingjing, the Decodifica Institute expert spotlighted a harsh truth: marginalized communities face the deadliest impacts of environmental crises, from floods to landslides, while the world\u2019s wealthiest 1% generate carbon emissions equal to the poorest 66% combined.
\"This isn\u2019t a coincidence—it\u2019s systemic,\" Moura stressed, calling for urgent environmental justice. Imagine scrolling through TikTok and seeing a luxury jet owner\u2019s carbon footprint match that of 5 million low-income families. That\u2019s the reality.
Youth-led climate movements have long demanded accountability, but Moura\u2019s stats add fuel to the fire. As heatwaves and storms intensify, his message resonates: saving the planet requires tackling economic inequity head-on.
Time to ask: Will policymakers prioritize people over profit?
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Brazilian researcher: The poorest suffer the most from climate change
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