Wednesday, January 13, 2010

US Cult of Greed Is Now a Global Environmental Threat

THE GUARDIAN: The average American consumes more than his or her weight in products each day, fuelling a global culture of excess that is emerging as the biggest threat to the planet, according to a report published today. In its annual report, Worldwatch Institute says the cult of consumption and greed could wipe out any gains from government action on climate change or a shift to a clean energy economy. >>> Suzanne Goldenberg US environment correspondent | Wednesday, January 13, 2009