International, Environment, Economy

OECD highlights global increase in wasteful consumption

By:

Mark Smulian

16 May 16

Soaring demand for materials from developing and emerging countries means global resource consumption could double by 2050, the OECD has warned.

Mark Smulian

is a freelance journalist

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