MoneyWeek map: Are we too fat for the earth to handle?

Our planet is getting fatter. And that puts the earth under added pressure to meet our energy needs, concludes a recent report. So, where in the world are those surplus calories going?

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The human population is at risk of becoming too fat for the earth to handle, according to a study from the London School of Hygiene andTropical Medicine. While population growth is often seen as the biggest concern when it comes to the world's resources, the study argues that weight is a major issue too.

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