As Consumerism Spreads, Earth Suffers, Study Says
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In this National Geographic News article, read about the far-reaching effects of consumerism. Americans and Western Europeans have had a lock on unsustainable over-consumption for decades. But now developing countries are catching up rapidly, to the detriment of the environment, health, and happiness, according to the Worldwatch Institute in its annual report, "State of the World 2004." Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.
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