09-21-2007, 04:55 AM
quote:
Here is a compelling formula for anticipating the future:
We Americans comprise 5% of the world's population and consume 25% of the world's resources to maintain our standard of living.
Anyone expect that ratio to change? Stay the same?
Hmmm. The Chinese comprise way more than 5% of the world's population. I would say it's close to 50%. What happens when their rate of consumptions comes close to ours?