From $25 an hour to $4,995: salaries on either side of the climate crisis A changing climate tends to leave behind a big mess. Those who sweep up after it are usually paid far less than those whose work creates heat-trapping emissions. From forest firefighters to respiratory therapists to oil giant CEOs, here’s a look at how salaries stack up This video is part of Who Pays?, a series from The Narwhal looking at the intersection of the environment and the economy April 28, 2026