(The 1 percent in the United States, a wealthy country, are considerably richer than average, with annual household incomes above $500,000.) Residents of the United States  the worlds largest historical source of planet-warming emissions  have some of the most carbon-intensive lifestyles. AdvertisementWealthy people are more likely to travel frequently by car and plane and to own large, energy-intensive homes. This year is set to be the second hottest on record after 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization and other data sources. The carbon footprint of the average American is about 17.6 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents a year, about twice the footprint of a person living in the European Union or the United Kingdom, and almost 10 times that of the average Indian citizens 1.7 tons annually.
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