How western consumption becomes the Global South's environmental nightmare

PHYSorg
Sep 11, 2026, 7:20 am113 pts
Industrialized countries send millions of metric tonnes of used clothing, electronic equipment and other products to the Global South, along with the environmental and health costs tied to producing, consuming and disposing of those goods.

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