The world's 10 biggest energy gluttons

Friday, October 3rd 2014 - 21:00 UTC

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Next time you get into your car and drive to the supermarket, think about how much energy you consume on an annual basis. It is widely assumed that Westerners are some of the world's worst energy pigs. While Americans make up just 5% of the global population, they use 20% of its energy, eat 15% of its meat, and produce 40% of the earth's garbage. Read full article

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wot no china?
Oct 03rd, 2014 - 11:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Room101
All Westerners are “pigs”?
What is Germany's energy consumption compared to the rest of the EU?
Oct 04th, 2014 - 07:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
No listing for TDC: they have no oil anyway.
Oct 04th, 2014 - 04:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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