1) The document discusses ecological footprints, which measure the resource consumption and waste production of individuals, populations, and economies. It examines the disparities between footprints of developed and developing nations. 2) A case study finds that an American claiming to be environmentally conscious has a footprint of 3.2 planets, larger than most developing nations. Saudi Arabia uses 4.07 hectares per person primarily for energy. 3) The large footprints of developed nations have global impacts like increased hunger in developing worlds with constrained resources and pollution affecting environments and living standards. Equity in resource distribution is an ethical issue addressed.

1. Ecological Footprints and Hunger Addressing Consequences that Effect Both Our Environment and Humanity