Richest people in UK ‘use more energy flying’ than poorest do overall
Wednesday 01 Mar 2023

The wealthiest people in the UK burn through more energy flying than the poorest use in every aspect of their lives, according to new research.
The analysis of data from 2019 highlights “significant inequalities” in energy use across the country. Those in the top 10% of incomes used nearly three times as much energy in a year as people in the bottom 30%.
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