Oxfam report finds wealthy individuals profiting from climate crisis while insulating themselves

New Oxfam research shows the world's richest 0.1% are generating returns from climate-related investments and adaptation while their historical emissions contributed to the crisis.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 9:29 AM PT · 1 article

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6d Climate Home News The great disaster divide: How the super-rich are profiting from global climate suffering — New research from Oxfam shows the wealthiest 0.1% are making money from the climate crisis their pollution has caused, while buying protection for themselves…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#17)

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