‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds
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A study has found that the world's highest-consuming individuals, making up 10% of the population, are responsible for significant environmental costs. The estimated annual environmental damage caused by this group is reported to be up to $5.7 trillion. The high consumption of food and energy by this segment is cited as a key factor in these environmental costs.