Footprint

Category
Acres Food 5.9
Mobility 0.5
Shelters 5.7
Goods/Services 5.7
Total Footprint 18

Worldwide there exists 4.5 biologically reproductive acres per person.

If everyone lived like you, we would need 4 planets.

I never realized that I used that many resources. Is the problem that we use too many resources or that there aren't enough resources for everyone to live a comfortable lifestyle? I do believe however that we should give back what we take. If Americans are consuming more than our share then we need to invest more in preserving resources than a country that barely has enough to survive. If we have the means to build up the environment and our resources so that there is more available to everyone, then we should, especially if we are the ones consuming the majority of it. It may not be fair that we consume so much as well, but I don't think most people will care enough to slow their consumption by much. People who have worked hard to afford a comfortable lifestyle won't want to give up what they feel they deserve as a reward for their hard work. Sure, three people could live in a little apartment pretty comfortably, but if they can afford a house where there is some extra room and space to have company over, they will most likely want the house. This tendency however bears the responsibility upon the US, and other countries in our position, to keep farmers on their land and protect the environment. Also to try to find better alternatives for fuel and other such resources that can harm the environment. We should do whatever we can.