5 charts that show the ecological footprint of America

These five data-driven charts help illustrate the disproportionate ecological footprint Americans have on our planet. Image: REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Skye Gould
Senior Graphic Designer, Business Insider
Dave Mosher
Science and Technology Correspondent, Business Insider

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