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Back to Basics: By the Numbers
- Five: Number of planets we would need if everyone lived like the average North American. If everyone lived like the average European, we’d need three. Unfortunately, we only have one.
- 500 billion to 1 trillion: Plastic bags used by shoppers each year. This translates to about 150 bags a year for every person on earth. Remember to bring your own!
- 83 percent: Percentage of Americans who now say global warming is a “serious” problem. This is up from 70 percent in 2004.
- 941 and 1,023: Pounds of greenhouse gases added each year from one person eating three burgers per week.
- 2.5 to 1:The ecological footprint of the average American, compared to that of the average Italian.
Sources: World Wildlife Fund, Algalita, WebWire, Footprint Network
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