The New Economic Foundation did a survey of countries with the most content people. The survey considered the ecological footprints and life expectancy of people in the countries... Here's the list of countries with the happiest people.
... Number one is Costa Rica, followed by Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Gautemala, Vietnam, Columbia, Cuba, El Salvador, Brazil, Honduras. USA ranks 114th, because of its high consumption and high ecological footprint. "US was greener and happier 20 years ago than it is today" the report said....
... Most of the developed contries have low ratings... China and India have a lower index too because of the vigorous pursuits of growth-based economies...
..."As the world faces triple crunch of deep financial crisis, accelerating climate change, and the looming peak in oil production, we desperately need a new compass to guide us" said Nid Marks, founder of the center of well-being. Marks urged nations to make a collective global change before our high consuming lifestyles plunge us into the chaos of irreversible climate change....
... This survey ought to make us seriosly ponder over, what we may be about to leave for our kids and grand kids....
Bob Kurz
said on July 07, 2009
Meena Kapur
said on July 07, 2009
Surinder Saini
said on July 07, 2009