Rich Americans’ homes generate 25% more greenhouse gasses than those less affluent

(The Guardian, 23 Jul 2020) An analysis of 93m US homes found that the most energy intensive dwellings are found in Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin

The homes of wealthy Americans are major engines of the climate crisis, research has found, with the United States’ most affluent suburbs generating as much as 15 times the greenhouse gas emissions as nearby, poorer districts.

An analysis of 93m homes in the contiguous US found that the most energy intensive dwellings, per square foot, are found in Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin, while the least energy intensive are located in Florida, Arizona and California.

Mainly due to the larger size of homes owned by the wealthy, richer Americans are generating roughly 25% more greenhouse gasses through lighting, heating and cooling their residences than poorer people.

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The Guardian, 23 Jul 2020: Rich Americans’ homes generate 25% more greenhouse gasses than those less affluent