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Rich Americans spew more carbon pollution at home than poor

by AP Science Writer
| July 21, 2020 12:03 AM

Rich Americans produce nearly 25% more heat-trapping gases than poorer people at home, according to a comprehensive study of U.S. residential carbon footprints.

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