"We see large differences in emissions among rich countries. Culture, transport infrastructure and our choices of energy sources matter a lot. Living standards in [[Sweden]] are just as good as they are in the [[US]], if not higher. Yet the average [[Swede]] emits just one-quarter of the emissions of the average [[American]], and half as much as the average [[German]]. ([Location 1404](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B0C3X6X695&location=1404))" --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[climate-change]], [[emissions]], [[just-transition]], [[poverty]], [[public-policy]], **Source** -- [[260103133118 - B - Not the End of the World]]