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Letter: Elites and leaders must rein in carbon footprints

Published 9 October 2024

From Maggie Cobbett, Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Thank you for highlighting the huge imbalance between the carbon footprints of the wealthiest 1 per cent and those of the rest of us. I have also lost all respect for world leaders of every political shade who continue to fly around the globe to attend conferences that could easily be held on Zoom. While talking the talk on climate change, very few are prepared to set an example by giving up the luxury travel, accommodation and wining and dining that are part and parcel of these events (28 September, p 19).

Issue no. 3512 published 12 October 2024

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