Interesting paper in Nature Energy suggesting emissions reductions could come from targeting high-level energy users and we could even increase energy use of low energy users in poverty with negligible impact on emissions.

Takeaway is that high-energy users (often w high income) might need to accept energy use restrictions if we're to hit climate targets. Based on studying 27 countries in Europe.

Also conducted workshops and found a general support for limiting "luxury" energy use and discouraging or banning extensive business travel or family flights for holidays beyond one or two per year.

Full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-023-01283-y
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