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What is a developed country?

A developed country is a place where people enjoy a high standard of living. Most people in developed countries live comfortably, with access to high quality food, medicine, transport, technology, etc. Examples of developed countries are Australia and the United States of America.


What is a sustainable developed country?

It is a developed country where people live in a way that can meet their present needs, without stopping future generations from being able to meet their needs. This especially involves using natural resources in a responsible way to make sure there are enough of these resources for the future.


Are all developed countries living in a sustainable way?

Unfortunately, no. In most of these countries:


What are some of the things that governments in these countries could do to make them more sustainable?


What can you do to help?


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If we all try to live in a more sustainable way, we can be sure that there will be enough resources for the future.