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Old 10-29-2008, 08:35 PM   #4
zorgon
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Default Re: Second Planet Needed to Meet Natural-Resources Demand

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Originally Posted by Antaletriangle View Post
The United Arab Emirates was the country with the biggest ``ecological footprint'' per person. The country, which includes Dubai and Abu Dhabi, needs 9.5 hectares (23 acres) of cropland, pasture, forests, fisheries and space for infrastructure to provide for each of its inhabitants and to absorb their waste products and greenhouse gases, the study said.
If Dubai needs so much land for growing food etc, then why are they spending so much money and land building mega buildings and private resorts for the tich? Because of this growth Dubai is being flooded with rich investors that are becomeing permanent residents.

The Bush family bought big parcels and Halliburton is moving it head office to Dubai...

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