Mr. Bubblehead demonstrates “Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet”. Created for Transition Nelson. Find more videos like this on Transition Nelson

The wealthiest 20% of the world account for 77% of total private consumption. The world’s poorest 20% account for only1.5%. The richest 20% consume 58% of all energy and own 87% of all vehicles. Here’s an article about trends in Consumption and Consumerism that’s worth reading.

Over 3 Billion people live on less than $2.50 per day and over 80% of all people live on less than $10 per day. In 2008, Canadians ranked as the 8th highest per capita income earners, earning an average $108 per day ($39,300/yr). These figures are based on purchasing power parity (PPP), which basically suggests that prices [...]