This study tests a series of hypotheses concerning the political-economic causes of change in per capita consumption-based environmental impacts. To test the hypotheses, panel regression analyses are conducted to assess the eVects of level of economic development, export intensity, domestic economy structure, and other factors on growth in per capita ecological footprints of nations, 1991–2001....

v Tables 1. Production of, edible energy and protein in, and value of major roots and tubers and cereals in developing countries, 1995–97 2 2. Percentage of calories and protein from consumption of roots and tubers as food, 1983 and 1996 3 3. Food and feed utilization of roots and tubers by region, 1983 and 1996 8 4. Per capita consumption of roots and tubers as food and feed, 1983 and 1996 9 5...

Humans have altered ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than ever, largely to meet rapidly growing demands for resources along with economic development. These demands have been considered important drivers of ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss. Are humans becoming less dependent on ecosystem services and biodiversity following economic development? Here, we used roundwood producti...