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Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen argues that increasing sustainability and reducing the West's ecological footprint are becoming more important as our Western-style consumer society spreads to developing countries.
About Alex Steffen
Alex Steffen is cofounder and executive editor of WorldChanging.com, an online clearinghouse of information and inspiration on the environment. Read full bio »
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